Mail keeps giving me this error Connections to the server “p72-imap.mail.me.com” on the default ports timed out.

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Mail keeps giving me this error Connections to the server “p72-imap.mail.me.com” on the default ports timed out.

Ever since the update I have been getting this error on my MacBook Pro, OS Ventura 13.1. I have restarted my modem and router. Restarted my computer and no matter what I do, after a few minutes I continually get this error. There is a small triangle with an exclamation point inside. Lately, it does not allow my mail to give a preview of content. This is very frustrating. I would appreciate any help in this matter. It is just on my Mac and not on my phone nor IPad.

MacBook, macOS 11.6

Posted on Dec 19, 2022 5:40 PM

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Owl-53

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Dec 21, 2022 2:06 PM in response to imflyin67

Q - " I keep forgetting that Apple and other internet security software do not play nice together. "

A - Not only do they not play niece with each other - they are totally useless

There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.

Additionally, specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and above.

The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.

The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.

AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.

The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.

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imflyin67 Author

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Dec 21, 2022 12:39 PM in response to Barney-15E

I removed the additional internet security software the day I wrote my post. As soon as I did that I began to receive my emails as normal. I am not having the same problems as I did before. Thank you for your suggestion. I keep forgetting that Apple and other internet security software do not play nice together.

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