Gary Wright4
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Q: What is the banner that drops down from the top of support windows good for?

Whenever I scroll down to read a page on the Apple forums, a banner drops down from the top of the window. The banner has the question on it that started the thread.

 

I can't think of any useful purpose it serves unless one has a VERY short attention span. It's annoying, and covers up some text (reduces the window size), so it's worse then 'not helpful' - it's actually a hindrance.

 

Yes, I see the "X" which I can click to close the banner - but is there any way I can turn off this feature altogether?

Posted on Jul 29, 2016 11:43 AM

by ChitlinsCC,Solvedanswer
ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC
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A:

If you use a computer, or non iOS mobile device, YES you can turn it off

This is copy/paste from an earlier post:

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You may find our good friend turingtest2's efforts rewarding - if you use a computer to browse with, that is. In case you would like to try it out, this is how to add a Cascading Style Sheet that makes "Minimal" modifications that enhance your experience and productivity. It should take under two minutes.

  1. Install Stylish Add-on
    Stylish for Firefox, Stylish for Chrome, Stylish for Safari, or Stylish for Opera. It's all free, by the way.
  2. Install tt2's "style" - go here and punch the button > https://userstyles.org/styles/129130/apple-support-communities-minimal
  3. enjoy your new experience

Posted on Jul 29, 2016 4:20 PM

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  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC Jul 30, 2016 10:08 PM in response to Gary Wright4
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    Jul 30, 2016 10:08 PM in response to Gary Wright4

    OK Gary... Ya gotta trust somebody, sometime. Methinks if you are gonna pick folks to trust, folks here are the ones.

    The CSSes that you find here are crafted using parameters that are all in the SiteWare, merely changing "values" - if the stuff wasn't served up by the SiteWare, it could not be "seasoned to taste".

    Any stylesheet that you find is the same way... it cannot ADD data that is not already there - only change how it "looks" -- it is a matter of "style", like how you tie your tie or crease your fedora.

    Yes, you can quit worrying!

    {but you are absolutely right to be cautious about stuff you are not used to seeing. the weak link in all security is the human being... ask any security expert!}

  • by Gary Wright4,

    Gary Wright4 Gary Wright4 Jul 31, 2016 8:08 AM in response to ChitlinsCC
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    Jul 31, 2016 8:08 AM in response to ChitlinsCC

    Ahh, so that's how it works. Most helpful!

     

    But about this trust business. There is this guy on my TV who keeps telling me I should trust him. Kind of creeps me out. That and his orange hair. I am reminded of a character from an old Firesign Theater skit, name of George Tirebiter. He used to tell folks, 'You can trust me, because I'm always right, and I never lie. (if you know what I'm talking about, it might be better if you don't admit it).

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 Jul 31, 2016 9:16 AM in response to Gary Wright4
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    Jul 31, 2016 9:16 AM in response to Gary Wright4

    That's a stab from the past.

     

    tt2

  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC Jul 31, 2016 10:12 AM in response to Gary Wright4
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    Jul 31, 2016 10:12 AM in response to Gary Wright4

    "Does the name Ruby Begonia ring a bell?"

    {howzat for a non-admission?}

    Peter-Lorre-in-Warner-Bros-cartoon.jpg

    SNIP

  • by Gary Wright4,

    Gary Wright4 Gary Wright4 Jul 31, 2016 3:02 PM in response to ChitlinsCC
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    Jul 31, 2016 3:02 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

    OK Chitlins, you win this round of Stump the Chump. I thought I knew the Firesign oeuvre pretty well, but "Ruby Begonia" was not on my radar. I was able to find only one intersection between Ruby Begonia and Firesign - a one-line mention on a 1977 album (which I've never listened to). Impressive!

     

    My problem is solved, and we are so far off-topic I'm expecting a tap on the shoulder by the moderators at any moment, so I'm outta here. Thanks again to all!

  • by ChitlinsCC,

    ChitlinsCC ChitlinsCC Jul 31, 2016 3:09 PM in response to Gary Wright4
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    Jul 31, 2016 3:09 PM in response to Gary Wright4

    I see you slipped in a CarTalk reference

    Agree.

    Later.

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