Log in?

[Wendyem]

Feeling a bit unloved here, the last few days when trying to log on, I am presented with the old 'user name'- 'password' even after clicking the 'keep me logged in' button.

Problem is my user name is a huge 10 letter/digit concoction which I have to go searching for. All because after a time away I forgot my password & had to ask for a newy. How can I change this to something memorable -to me please?

Wendy

[dickiesam]

Hi Wendy,
I keep the details of the various log-in names and passwords in a folder on a flash drive away from the PC. If I forget a combination I just plug in the flash drive and copy/paste the details into the Log in boxes.

Not sure if you can change your 'User Name' on the forum, but changing your password is relatively simple. Go to User Control Panel [top right of window]. Click on Profile [left hand side]. Click on 'Edit account settings'. Enter your new password 2x. Enter your current password at the bottom then click Submit.

[MaryA]

Thanks for the advice you have given Wendy, yes it is correct you can change your password.

I don't believe users can change their login name, however I can do this if you want it done, let me know.

[Wendyem]

Thankyou DS, just what I needed.

thank you Mary , just the password I needed.
I did try to do the suggested yesterday but didn't find it.

Wendy

[Wendyem]

Found it- tried the switch, kept getting message in red saying I was not doing it properly. Not to matter. There are much more important things in life.
I got straight in today.

Wendy

[MaryA]

Good, I would hate to see you locked out

[dickiesam]

Found it- tried the switch, kept getting message in red saying I was not doing it properly. Not to matter. There are much more important things in life.
I got straight in today.

Wendy

If you get locked out again see if the key is on a string inside the letterbox [Oh those were the days!]. If there's no key knock four times and tell them Bennie sent you for a cup of sugar!

[Wendyem]

Thanks DS, "remember"?... well we had a letter box at front gate but no locking of doors.
I'll just knock then

[Wendyem]

Hooray, I managed to change password.
oops, just deleted it on my notepad.

So how is it that posts today have a date of 26 march when it's still 17 march here in Australia?,..St.Patricks day.

Guess I'll still be knocking to get in.

Posted: 26 MarchUTCb 2013, 7.47p03
dickiesam
6-69
26 MarchUTCb 2013, 7.47p03
Wendyem

[MaryA]

Date is showing fine for us here, check your own computer date, is that ok?

[Wendyem]

Date is showing fine for us here, check your own computer date, is that ok?

Posted: 26 MarchUTCb 2013, 7.47p03
...................Still a little weird Mary. What is the UTCb in post date?

Showing 18/03/2013 on computer
options: [flash] is off all others are on.
not a problem tho' just a curiosity, keeps ones attention tuned.
Wendy

[dickiesam]

Date is showing fine for us here, check your own computer date, is that ok?

Posted: 26 MarchUTCb 2013, 7.47p03
...................Still a little weird Mary. What is the UTCb in post date?

Showing 18/03/2013 on computer
options: [flash] is off all others are on.
not a problem tho' just a curiosity, keeps ones attention tuned.
Wendy

Something weird is going on. Your post above shows here as Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:37 pm

Perhaps our resident computer expert Lee Layland could comment on that UTCb?

[Wendyem]

Thanks DS, Also consider:

[Joined: 26 AugustUTCb 2013, 7.47p08
Posts: 3054
Location: North County Wexford, Ireland
Member #: 7743 ]

Same applies to others I wondered if it was the last date for each month for some reckoning, now I reckon something just likes 26.

[dickiesam]

Thanks DS, Also consider:

[Joined: 26 AugustUTCb 2013, 7.47p08
Posts: 3054
Location: North County Wexford, Ireland
Member #: 7743 ]

Same applies to others I wondered if it was the last date for each month for some reckoning, now I reckon something just likes 26.

Something very buggy there because the year has changed to 2013 as well as the time sticking at 7.47. Gremlins or ghosts in the machine....? Your machine?

[Wendyem]

Something weird softly walks. I'll check from another machine in a little bit, no probs on anyother sites yet.
Just been called away for a time.

Wendy
10.41am 18-03-2013 my computer still giving all 26 mar dates etc.

My netbook shows "It is currently 00:06:01 Mon 18/Mar/2013 for Forum site.

I guess it's a weirdness in my computer.

1.48 pm checked in to say, all dates as they should be,..until I clicked on this post, then they bounced back to 26 Mar.

[MaryA]

I can only think some of the html (or similar) code is showing through on your computer, but I don't know why.

Perhaps our resident computer expert Lee Layland could comment on that UTCb?

I'm sorry to say the Lee threw in the towel so you are at the mercy of my hands but for more technical stuff our old friend Peter will be helping out when he's back from holiday any day now.

[Wendyem]

'tis all insignificant ( catch the biggie word there) While I can still access-eventually, all is well.
My Son had a lookie, was flummoxed at first, then happily announced okay it's right now, that's when I clicked on 'this' post & changed the world as I see it.

Just a passing craze from here, sorry to disturb.
Druther be a little less obvious tho'.

[MaryA]

You just carry on being as obvious as you like, so long as you continue to be a resident here, we're happy.

[Wendyem]

Thanks Mary, haven't been any help lately tho'.
soon off to bed here.

Wendy

[MaryA]

Works both ways, you might help sometimes and we might help you too. Look forward to having you around for a long time - and that goes for all our members, we enjoy the chat and we enjoy the research, keep it coming.