topic Re: safari problem in Electronics

safari problem

goldensrbest — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:15:39 GMT

My online banking for paying bills,will not now except safari for doing so,told to download a another web browser,never heard of this being a problem with safari.

Re: safari problem

Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:26:01 GMT

If you are not using an up-to-date version, this can happen. Not all programs are supported forever by web or application developers.

Check your settings for updates, or click on the apple at the top left and choose "about this mac". That window will also lead you to "software updates", if there are any.

HTH

Re: safari problem

Krimpette — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:39:44 GMT

Just curious...would you care to say which bank?

Re: safari problem

Alison Wonderland — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:42:21 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
If you are not using an up-to-date version, this can happen. Not all programs are supported forever by web or application developers.

Check your settings for updates, or click on the apple at the top left and choose "about this mac". That window will also lead you to "software updates", if there are any.

HTH

Yes, this. My father is dealing with something similar right now. His computer is out of date and can't handle updating the operating system, which is now no longer supported. He can't update his browsers, even if he wants to.

A bank can lock you out if you are using an unsupported browser because if it's no supported and a hacker finds a "hole" to exploit, that hole won't get patched and can compromise your personal data.

Try to update everything. And if you can't and don't want to buy a new computer, you can probably find a less expensive tablet, like a $35-50 Amazon Fire, with a new operating system and be able to do your banking that way.

Re: safari problem

Nightowlz — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:13:24 GMT

I can no longer update my iPad so I don't use it to make purchase or any banking. Not Safe.

I use it for email, games & surfing the web when we are traveling.

If I need to make a purchase I can use DH's computer while we are on the road.

Re: safari problem

Krimpette — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:40:44 GMT

@goldensrbest Oh, my! I just remembered! Didn't you have the MacBook issue late last week, followed by the Trackfone? And now this! You poor things! But if things do "happen in threes" at least your "three" are hopefully over now and you can move on to no more electronics-related issues!!!!

Re: safari problem

goldensrbest — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:10:25 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
Just curious...would you care to say which bank?

TD bank.

Re: safari problem

goldensrbest — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:11:38 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
@goldensrbest Oh, my! I just remembered! Didn't you have the MacBook issue late last week, followed by the Trackfone? And now this! You poor things! But if things do "happen in threes" at least your "three" are hopefully over now and you can move on to no more electronics-related issues!!!!

It comes in 3's!!!

Re: safari problem

goldensrbest — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 18:20:57 GMT

It is not a update problem.

Re: safari problem

goldensrbest — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:03:14 GMT

I was given a tech to help ,on line from bank ,we went through everything he said to do, he said safari does this ,well still not working ,i was so very frustrated,i said i will keep trying, nothing ,had to call son he stopped over,long story ,but we got a lady that knew what she was talking about ,a tech ,i had to clear cookies,drives me nuts when you get this professional advice on things ,and they are wrong,so deep breath it is working,i need to go to bed!!!!!!!

Re: safari problem

Cats3000 — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:00:07 GMT

We use Safari and Firefox for on-line banking and both work fine.

Why not call your bank and find out what's going on?

Re: safari problem

goldensrbest — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:45:51 GMT

@Cats3000 wrote:
We use Safari and Firefox for on-line banking and both work fine.

Why not call your bank and find out what's going on?

Of course i called the bank , they told me to call a number for help ,read my post!!