I appear online at all times, even when my compute...

This has been an issue for a while, and after extensive googling I can't find any solution. As the title says, for some reason, even when my computer is off, I am always shown as online in skype. People message me or call me expecting me to speak to them, and get very unhappy when I don't respond until hours later. I've entered the command showing all instances of my account being logged in, and mine is the only one, I've also entered the /remotelogout command, and it does not solve the issue. Does anyone know what could be causing this?
I'm using windows 7 Ultimate, but I doubt that has much to do with anything.

To add my two pennies worth to the permanently online discussions....
I have been a Skype user for many years on desktop & laptop PCs, following it through various Windows versions up to and including Windows 8.1 update 1.
Up until recently when you quit Skype by right clicking its icon on the right hand status bar (by the
date & clock), this would take you offline and no-one would then try to contact you. Similarly, when
you shut down your computer or router, you were marked as offline. All very sensible to my mind,
since the Skype client was then no longer running.
Now it seems that no matter what I do, unless I physically change my status to invisible or offline
in the client before shutting it down, I remain online to my contacts, who then eventually get
annoyed when they try to contact me.
Even if all of my devices are switched off - I still show on-line.
Turn off my router? Makes no difference I am still shown online to my contacts....
I have searched the internet and the Skype communities for a cure to no avail. Lots of people with
the the same or similar problems, but no answers that provide a definitive cure that works.
I have tried unlinking my Skype and Windows accounts - no difference.
I have tried the /remotelogout command in case I'm online with more than one Skype client - not
likely since all the other devices it runs on are switched off. Understandably, made no difference to
the problem.
/showplaces confirmed that only one client signed in.
I have tried most of the suggested cures in the various forums to no avail.
The only thing that seems to give a half a-----d answer so far is to leave all clients as invisible until I want to receive calls. Then of course I've got to remember to mark myself as online, and to switch back to invisible before quitting Skype or turning off the device.....
Modern technology is such a wonderful time-saving thing....
Mike.

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Just wanted to say that after posting the problem, I had a chat with an iTunes' Tech Support, her name is Rebekah. My problem was resolved after that. Will list the chat history below in hopes that it may help you as well.
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Chat Transcript
Friday, October 4, 2013 05:55 AM
Duration: 81 minutes 28 seconds
Rebekah:
Welcome to AppleCare chat support. Please give me a moment to look over your information.
Rebekah:
Hi, Samia! My name is Rebekah. If we get disconnected, please chat us back. http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/contactEnter the case number from the initial email we sent you. This gives the next advisor you chat with immediate access to your case history.
Rebekah:
Could you please confirm your serial number? I want to be sure we provide the best service possible for you, Samia!
SAMIA:
Sure, it's 8L8395UY2C5
SAMIA:
My problem is with iTunes.
Rebekah:
Thanks for that confirmation. Just a heads up, this is iOS Tech Support. We do support iPod touches, iPads, and iPhones, but not the iPod classic. But no worries! I can get you in touch with a phone Advisor who can get you in touch with the department that specializes in iPod classics and would be able to better assist you. Would that be OK?
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I wasn't able to install the new version of iTunes (version 11.1.1). The installation keeps failing. The they suggested the I install it manually and that failed too. I will attach the message I received.
SAMIA:
I don't have a problem with iPod.
SAMIA:
Just iTunes
Rebekah:
No problem! We can certainly troubleshoot iTunes as much as possible. It may come to the point that you may have to transferred, but we can do as much as possible during this chat!
Rebekah:
Thanks for the screenshot. It is a bit small so I am unable to fully see the message that you are receiving. What is the error message you are receiving?
SAMIA:
This is the message I received in case you weren't able to open the attachment: "The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2324."
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Thanks for that info!
SAMIA:
Pleasure!
Rebekah:
What version of Windows (XP, Vista, 7) do you have?
SAMIA:
Windows 7
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Windows 7 Home Premium
Rebekah:
Thanks for that confirmation. I do apologize for the delay, Samia. I am researching this error code now. You mentioned trying to install iTunes manually. To be sure I am on the same page, what steps did you take to do that?
SAMIA:
Well when the indsatalltion failed I was given instructions to select Download Only from Tools and then install manually. When I did it, I window popped up with the following items: - AppleApplicationSupport
SAMIA:
- AppleMobileDeviceSupport64
SAMIA:
- Bonjour64
SAMIA:
iTunes64
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SetupAdmin
SAMIA:
I selected Repair in all of them instead of Remove and all worked but iTunes64
SAMIA:
That's when I received the message that I sent you earlier.
SAMIA:
By the way, this is the fir st time something like this occured. I never had problems with installation before.
Rebekah:
I completely understand what you're saying. Since that Repair did not resolve the issue, our best option is to uninstall iTunes and its components and redownload it. To do this, we will follow the steps in this article: Removing and reinstalling iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
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First, we will want to quit iTunes and/or Apple Software Update if those are open at this time.
SAMIA:
Rebekah, the instructions you gave says, "For Windows XP, follow these steps to remove and reinstall iTunes and other software components for Windows XP."
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I closed all applications
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Also, my iTunes doesn't open anymore after the new failed installation.
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The section that says "For Windows XP…" is in case we opened up the wrong article, as we have the one for Windows Vista, 7, or 8. There is a link to click ("these steps") in those directions that would take us to the article for uninstalling on a Windows XP.
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So no worries! We have the right article!
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On the computer, we will want to click on Start > Control Panel. In Control Panel, we will click the "Uninstall a program" link.
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I thought so after doing a little exploration.
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done
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Alright, we'll want to select iTunes from the list of currently installed programs. Then we will click Uninstall. When asked if you would like to remove iTunes, let's click Yes.
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After the uninstallation is complete, we don't want to restart your computer if you're prompted.
SAMIA:
Done
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Then if you see other iTunes entries on the list, we'll want to remove them the same way.
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Then we will remove all instances of Apple Software Update the same way you removed iTunes.
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Okay, but do I have to remoce iCloud as well?
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Rebekah, I received the same error message again when uninstalling
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We actually do not need to remove iCloud. After the Apple Software Update, we will want to remove all instances of Apple Mobile Device Support
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How strange! Are you able to click past that and allow the process to continue or has it stopped it completely?
SAMIA:
I am unable to uninstall iTunes either
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Stopped completely
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I treied clicking Repair
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Alright, after trying the Repair option, let's see if it will allow us to continue uninstalling or not.
SAMIA:
I tried that but unfortunately, it isn't working. I still get that same message with error code 2324.
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This error code is not something that I am finding in my sources, Samia. So there is a chance that it is being caused with the Windows computer itself. However, I did find a link that may be able to help with uninstalling iTunes from Windows' support site: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall
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Rebekah, you're a genius! It worked! iTunes is no longer there. What next?
Rebekah:
Awesome! I'm glad that worked!
Rebekah:
To be sure I am on the same page, what was the last component we uninstalled?
SAMIA:
iTunes
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Shall I remove the Apple Application Support, Apple Mobile Device Support, and Apple Software Update
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That is correct! However, we do want to uninstall it in the order I mentioned above. So Apple Software Update first, Apple Mobile Device Support next, and then Apple Mobile Device Support.
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Got it, but is the second one to uninstall Apple Mobile Device Support OR Apple pplication Support?
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The second one is Apple Mobile Device Support.
Rebekah:
The Application Support will be the last component we uninstall.
SAMIA:
Thanks! I'm on it.
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Done! ll 3 are gone, well 4 with iTunes. Now what?
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Awesome! Also, I just noticed that I accidentally typed Apple Mobile Device Support twice, I do apologize for any confusion! Now we will remove all instances of Bonjour and then remove all instances of Apple Application Support.
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There was only 1 instance with Bonjour. I don't know what the instances are for Apple Application Support
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Yes, Bonjour is often only listed once. Is the Apple Application Support listed at all?
SAMIA:
No
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Since I removed it
Rebekah:
Oh, perfect! If it was removed, we should be set!
Rebekah:
We have removed iTunes and its components now! From here, our next step is to restart the computer. Then once you reboot, you can redownload iTunes from apple.com/itunes
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That should allow you to download iTunes!
SAMIA:
Shall I downloaad the latest vesion?
Rebekah:
You will want to first restart the computer as shown in the article. That will ensure that this process goes smoothly and that everything was removed correctly! Then you can try downloading iTunes again.
SAMIA:
Okay, thanks Rebekah!
Rebekah:
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help! And of course if you have any issue after the reboot and download, you can always chat us back, as chat is open 24 hours! You will just need to give your case number and the next Advisor would have all my notes!
SAMIA:
Thanks again for all your help, for I couldn't have managed with out it. Have a nice day!
Rebekah:
You're very welcome! I know how important iTunes is and I'm glad we could get you on a path to resolution!
Rebekah:
I hope you have a lovely day!
Rebekah:
It's been a pleasure speaking with you! Thanks for chatting with us Samia. If you don't have any more questions, select End Chat from the upper left corner of the chat window.
SAMIA:
Will do, thanks.

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But It's not a preference it's a shortcut
It's a bad joke, is what it is. ;-)
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Seriously, if I was to do design using the same mentality that Adobe uses when designing their user interfaces it wouldn't be long before I lost all clients. There's a lot to be said for de facto monopolies, I suppose. Oh no, there's nothing wrong with the design, just as long as you accept it on it's own terms and don't compare it to anything relevant, and just as long as you give people enough time to understand and accept it … and surrender to it.
For real … I wouldn't win one single pitch that way.
Today's threads have in many ways been a thorough reminder of the following quote from the second link I provided:
Is there an Internet rule yet stating that even the most obviously indefensible mistake will eventually be defended by someone somewhere? Awful marketing efforts get explained as genius viral campaigns, broken features become solutions.
And whether or not you're able to see my point of view or not is really besides the point too.
The real point was, and remains to be:
That for those who receive lots of ads or other external files that may or may not contain spot colors it would be far more useful to be able to set a checkbox to always convert all spots to process when exporting, than the current functionality is (and I'm not suggesting eliminating the current functionality, just change so it's presented like what it really is, and then just let that separate checkbox do what it says) … causing unnecessary manual action on the user's behalf shouldn't be the business of Adobe – preventing it should.
And here's further reading on the subject of bad Adobe interface design for those who might feel so inclined. ;-)
Cheers!

Why does the YouTube app say playback error every time even when I have wi-fi

When I try playing a video it keep saying playback error even when I have wi-fi on. This has happened a few days ago.

I notice that the WiFi is "white", like all good KitKat icons, instead of White for connected with no internet, and blue for fully functioning.
The 1x right next to it seems very dim. If I turn off WiFi, the 1x gets bright white, and has the up/down arrows under it.
If having the icon on my status bar all the time means that I actually will get data when I leave WiFi, then it's a winner.
I "hotspot" a lot, and I used to have to make sure I had a data connection and launch the hotspot before I got on a phone call, because the only way to get it to connect was to power cycle the phone.
-- Clarence

Why does Messages not list message threads by date/time even when selected?

Every thread in messages list messages out of date/time order even when selected. How does one correct this or get them in the order I want? Thanks!! BF

HI,
This happened with the Messages Beta as well as the full version in Mountain Lion.
In both cases if one device was Off line whilst a conversation was going on the sync process when the device was turned on would not be instant.
It would fill in (sync) more like an only slightly speeded up chat.
Consequently if you were moving from a iPhone conversation to the Mac and turned the Mac On your Contacts new IMs could be mixed up with the Sync info arriving.
At the same time even though the whole IM sending thing is time stamped there appears to be no way that the App or the iPhone or the Mac can recognise the timing and move them into the right order.
There seem to be more reports of the Mac being Off and not updating the conversation properly than there are iPhones doing the same.
That could be done to this area being about the Messages app compared to the iPhone Area.
It could also be down to the way people hold their conversations in the first place.
i.e. we know about it but it is outside our ability to suggest something that fixes this.
For the points
7:23 PM Friday; October 19, 2012
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