Is there a good bluetooth mouse that anyone has had experience with. I really like the Logictech MX one, but it's not bluetooth and I don't want to deal with a dongle... i worry I might mess my usb port up if I happen to bump my powerbook into something and snap the dongle
Apple wireless Mighty Mouse?
I'm using one of these right now.
Pros: Incredible battery life (I bought it in October, used daily, haven't changed the batteries it came with), accurate, I can't go back to a mouse that doesnt have the configurable side buttons, scroll ball is handy.
Cons: Right clicking is present, but is a BITCH. The area that right clicking registers is ridiculously small. This makes the mouse hard to reccomend if you plan on gaming with it.
Is there a good bluetooth mouse that anyone has had experience with. I really like the Logictech MX one, but it's not bluetooth and I don't want to deal with a dongle... i worry I might mess my usb port up if I happen to bump my powerbook into something and snap the dongle
Apple wireless Mighty Mouse?
I should've stated other than this, it's just not that comfortable and has issues with right clicking when your index finger is on the left side
I can't say I understand the rationale of Todos when Quicksilver exists for launching programs quickly.
I can't say you're trying very hard.
One is mostly mouse based, one is mostly keyboard based. One is mostly graphic based, one is mostly text based.
That's two huge reasons why one would have a preferences towards either one. Personally, after trying both (and having used Quicksilver for a long time) I found out that the Dock was better for my needs.
So I have a Intel MacBook Pro and I was just wondering when buying games for it do I have to buy ones that have the "Universal" tag on them? Becuase I wanted to get KoTR but I noticed that it didn't have the "Universal" tag on it, and I didn't really wanna waste $50 on a guess.
So I have a Intel MacBook Pro and I was just wondering when buying games for it do I have to buy ones that have the "Universal" tag on them? Becuase I wanted to get KoTR but I noticed that it didn't have the "Universal" tag on it, and I didn't really wanna waste $50 on a guess.
I'm pretty sure non-universal apps will run without bugs, but they'll run at about half the speed of your machine.
and I too love OmniOutliner. It actually works great for a lot of my homework assignments, oddly enough.
Anybody have experience or know anything about Apple's refurbished stuff? I was looking at them in their store and the prices seem okay, are they a wise purchase or is it worth just paying the extra for a new one?
So I have a Intel MacBook Pro and I was just wondering when buying games for it do I have to buy ones that have the "Universal" tag on them? Becuase I wanted to get KoTR but I noticed that it didn't have the "Universal" tag on it, and I didn't really wanna waste $50 on a guess.
Go to the developer's site and look around for a Universal Binary patch. A lot of developers are putting out UB patches for their existing PPC only games.
As for tricks, let's not forget that for viewing pictures quickly, you can simply highlight them all and right click>Slideshow. You'll automatically go into a picture viewing mode a la iPhoto, without having to do anything w/ the pictures.
Anybody have experience or know anything about Apple's refurbished stuff? I was looking at them in their store and the prices seem okay, are they a wise purchase or is it worth just paying the extra for a new one?
All of the refurbs from the Apple site have a standard 1-yr warranty (same as new gear) and have the availability of extended AppleCare (3 years total). I've bought a fair number of refurb Macs and haven't had trouble with them. Apple's return policy is 14 days so at worst a returned system could only have been used for two weeks. They fall under the same DOA/defect policies as new machines.
So my sister messages me, and tells me that she managed to somehow delete her Documents folder. She asks me how to recover it.
She has a Macbook, running OS X 10.4.8. I don't know five things about a mac, but that seems to be more than she does.
Is there any way for her to recover her folders and data?
(Trying to find out how she did so: first, she accidentally put it into the trash, then took it out, but then ended up with having two Documents folders. Then she tried to delete the copy, but it actually deleted BOTH, even the one not in the trash... um... help, please.)
So my sister messages me, and tells me that she managed to somehow delete her Documents folder. She asks me how to recover it.
She has a Macbook, running OS X 10.4.8. I don't know five things about a mac, but that seems to be more than she does.
Is there any way for her to recover her folders and data?
(Trying to find out how she did so: first, she accidentally put it into the trash, then took it out, but then ended up with having two Documents folders. Then she tried to delete the copy, but it actually deleted BOTH, even the one not in the trash... um... help, please.)
I've used Data Rescue II before. Just google search for it. It's pretty good at getting standard file types like word docs and mp3 files. I think there's a free trial too.
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I "made the switch" and purchased a Macbook for college, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. This is seriously the best computer/operating system I've ever used.
Pros/Cons of Windows XP:
Windows XP is used by many, many people, and nearly everyone at your college will probably be using XP. However, I didn't like how there was always something wrong with it. I either couldn't shut down the computer without having to go through a bunch of error messages because programs wouldn't exit properly or the programs running on it weren't running correctly/interfering with each other. Spyware, adware, and viruses are all typically huge issues with XP.
Pros/Cons of OSX:
OSX is a "seamless" operating system. Everything runs smoothly, there's very little crashing, and it looks very nice to boot. It's simple to use and it's very, very smooth. The only real disadvantages are the limited knowledge of the OS by others when compared to Windows XP and the limited amount of programs and applications available when compared to Windows XP.
Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of apps for OSX, it's just that they aren't as easy to find as apps for Windows XP. Also, keep in mind that OSX can't run .exe files.
Once you use OSX for a few days, it should be a pretty natural OS for you. Give it a shot!
I bought my macbook and put windows XP on it almost right away. I wasn't sure how much I'd use it but it was good to have. I haven't booted into xp in about 2 months, and I don't even turn my desktop PC on anymore.
This thing does everything I want it to do and I find new shit all the time. Most recently I made my mouse3 button F9 and it's so damned amazing.
The transition will be no problem, and I really don't see a reason to make a windows machine my main computer ever again.
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I use both frequently, and I own a Macbook which I am very happy with. Overall, the switch from XP to OSX isn't very difficult, but it will take some adjustment time.
I prefer OSX to XP, and I definitely like it more than Vista, but I only used Vista in one of the earlier betas, so I'm sure the OS is much better now. Of course, XP has a larger selection of programs and games, but since you can run XP with Bootcamp on the Macbook for those situations, I wouldn't really see that as a problem.
Generally with OSX, you don't have to worry about viruses and such like you would for a Windows machine. Whether this is because OSX is more secure or "not enough people use Macs to bother writing viruses for it," who cares; you still won't have to deal with viruses either way.
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I don't want to turn this into another Mac VS PC thread, but I can safely say that switching from XP (been using Windows 10 years prior) to OS X was no problem after about a week, and I'm never looking back. The System Preferences alone engrossed me for about a full day as I tweaked everything to my liking.
Pros of OS X (at least for my college): my university makes it mandatory that all Windows users install Cisco clean access agent before being able to log in to the network, as well as a bevy of other anti-virus programs. Once you shut down or log off, you always have to log back in. OS X bypasses all that (no need for any anti-virus programs), and I often don't have to log in for weeks at a time.
Cons: I'm running a PowerBook, which means no native Windows install. This has come back to bite me in the ass this quarter, as a program I need for a comp sci class is Windows-only, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the computer labs. All of Apple's laptops are intel-based, so no worries for you.
And if you ever need a program, you can always just ask here. There are also tons of Apple-centric forums and sites out there.
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I don't want to turn this into another Mac VS PC thread, but I can safely say that switching from XP (been using Windows 10 years prior) to OS X was no problem after about a week, and I'm never looking back. The System Preferences alone engrossed me for about a full day as I tweaked everything to my liking.
Pros of OS X (at least for my college): my university makes it mandatory that all Windows users install Cisco clean access agent before being able to log in to the network, as well as a bevy of other anti-virus programs. Once you shut down or log off, you always have to log back in. OS X bypasses all that (no need for any anti-virus programs), and I often don't have to log in for weeks at a time.
Cons: I'm running a PowerBook, which means no native Windows install. This has come back to bite me in the ass this quarter, as a program I need for a comp sci class is Windows-only, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the computer labs. All of Apple's laptops are intel-based, so no worries for you.
And if you ever need a program, you can always just ask here. There are also tons of Apple-centric forums and sites out there.
Have you considered digging up an old copy of Windows and picking up VirtualPC? I ran into the same issue (PSpice and CodeWarrior), and actually run both just fine inside VirtualPC...even using Windows 98. Even though my "PC" doesn't meet the requirements of either. No problemo.
This is on a G4 PowerBook.
It's not the fastest, but it sure as shit beats having to trudge off to the computer lab. And VirtualPC isn't that pricey (with a student discount, and without Windows XP bundled...and seriously, who can't find a copy of 98 or 2000 laying around?).
EDIT: Oooh...and apparently there are some free alternatives to VirtualPC, just add Windows and go. Not sure how well they work, though...like I said, VirtualPC has given me no problems.
EDIT: VirtualPC 6 + Windows 2000 for $35 on eBay, as a BuyItNow price. So apparently not that costly of an option anyway, depending what you need to run, even if you need to pick up Windows.
This thing does everything I want it to do and I find new shit all the time. Most recently I made my mouse3 button F9 and it's so damned amazing.
I gotta say this is one of my favorite parts about OS X. I mapped the middle mouse button to F11 (I think, which ever one shows all the apps), and I find myself using it constantly.
That's another thing I noticed. I usually have a lot more going on when I'm using OS X. For example, I'll be browsing the forums, running itunes, adium, and transmission, and none of that will me minimized. If I want to switch and look at one of those apps, just hit the mouse wheel and click the one I want. I love that.
Edit - Yeah, it's F9. :oops: I've got F11 on the mouse4 button, though, which is also useful.
I have a macbook (basic model) and tried hooking it up to a standard 17 inch LCD montior and realised that the macbook is native to widescreen settings. So im out to buy a good large widescreen monitor but i noticed that most HDTV's have Pc imputs would it be better going that route to a 26 inch HDTV or stick to looking for around 20 inch plus widescreen monitor?
I know that the Apple cinema displays won't let me hook up the 30 inch because of the poor graphics card on the Macbook will i have similar problems on a similar sized HD TV?
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I don't want to turn this into another Mac VS PC thread, but I can safely say that switching from XP (been using Windows 10 years prior) to OS X was no problem after about a week, and I'm never looking back. The System Preferences alone engrossed me for about a full day as I tweaked everything to my liking.
Pros of OS X (at least for my college): my university makes it mandatory that all Windows users install Cisco clean access agent before being able to log in to the network, as well as a bevy of other anti-virus programs. Once you shut down or log off, you always have to log back in. OS X bypasses all that (no need for any anti-virus programs), and I often don't have to log in for weeks at a time.
Cons: I'm running a PowerBook, which means no native Windows install. This has come back to bite me in the ass this quarter, as a program I need for a comp sci class is Windows-only, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the computer labs. All of Apple's laptops are intel-based, so no worries for you.
And if you ever need a program, you can always just ask here. There are also tons of Apple-centric forums and sites out there.
Have you considered digging up an old copy of Windows and picking up VirtualPC? I ran into the same issue (PSpice and CodeWarrior), and actually run both just fine inside VirtualPC...even using Windows 98. Even though my "PC" doesn't meet the requirements of either. No problemo.
This is on a G4 PowerBook.
It's not the fastest, but it sure as shit beats having to trudge off to the computer lab. And VirtualPC isn't that pricey (with a student discount, and without Windows XP bundled...and seriously, who can't find a copy of 98 or 2000 laying around?).
EDIT: Oooh...and apparently there are some free alternatives to VirtualPC, just add Windows and go. Not sure how well they work, though...like I said, VirtualPC has given me no problems.
EDIT: VirtualPC 6 + Windows 2000 for $35 on eBay, as a BuyItNow price. So apparently not that costly of an option anyway, depending what you need to run, even if you need to pick up Windows.
Awesome, thanks, I'll be checking that out. The program in question is Game maker or game tool or something like that, which is a program that allows people to make games without the use of code. Hopefully it won't be too hardware intensive, as I've heard mixed things about virtualized Windows.
I'm the Mac Thread can give me a good unbiased opinion, :roll: so I'll ask away...
Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
I don't want to turn this into another Mac VS PC thread, but I can safely say that switching from XP (been using Windows 10 years prior) to OS X was no problem after about a week, and I'm never looking back. The System Preferences alone engrossed me for about a full day as I tweaked everything to my liking.
Pros of OS X (at least for my college): my university makes it mandatory that all Windows users install Cisco clean access agent before being able to log in to the network, as well as a bevy of other anti-virus programs. Once you shut down or log off, you always have to log back in. OS X bypasses all that (no need for any anti-virus programs), and I often don't have to log in for weeks at a time.
Cons: I'm running a PowerBook, which means no native Windows install. This has come back to bite me in the ass this quarter, as a program I need for a comp sci class is Windows-only, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the computer labs. All of Apple's laptops are intel-based, so no worries for you.
And if you ever need a program, you can always just ask here. There are also tons of Apple-centric forums and sites out there.
Have you considered digging up an old copy of Windows and picking up VirtualPC? I ran into the same issue (PSpice and CodeWarrior), and actually run both just fine inside VirtualPC...even using Windows 98. Even though my "PC" doesn't meet the requirements of either. No problemo.
This is on a G4 PowerBook.
It's not the fastest, but it sure as shit beats having to trudge off to the computer lab. And VirtualPC isn't that pricey (with a student discount, and without Windows XP bundled...and seriously, who can't find a copy of 98 or 2000 laying around?).
EDIT: Oooh...and apparently there are some free alternatives to VirtualPC, just add Windows and go. Not sure how well they work, though...like I said, VirtualPC has given me no problems.
EDIT: VirtualPC 6 + Windows 2000 for $35 on eBay, as a BuyItNow price. So apparently not that costly of an option anyway, depending what you need to run, even if you need to pick up Windows.
Awesome, thanks, I'll be checking that out. The program in question is Game maker or game tool or something like that, which is a program that allows people to make games without the use of code. Hopefully it won't be too hardware intensive, as I've heard mixed things about virtualized Windows.
Anything that relies on highly optimized hardware access is going to be total shit. Which is why you can't use it to get around the no games for Macs thing. If you're talking about software along the lines of RPGMaker, it'll be demanding on the CPU because it'll be using middleware to generate machine code, and you can probably expect any output to take a while to process, but as for dicking around in the software between compiling, I wouldn't expect too much trouble.
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I have a macbook (basic model) and tried hooking it up to a standard 17 inch LCD montior and realised that the macbook is native to widescreen settings.
But the Macbook is able to do extended desktop, so that doesn't matter does it? If you align your desktops so one is above the other in the Sys Prefs, you have to work hard to lose a window back onto your Macbook screen, if you desparately want it shut.
Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of apps for OSX, it's just that they aren't as easy to find as apps for Windows XP. Also, keep in mind that OSX can't run .exe files.
I'm going to call you out on both counts. .exe files can be run on Mac know, as we all know, if you have BootCamp or Paralells. I am sure you just meant natively, which is fine.
As for finding software, I have found it so much easier on Mac OS X to find software that does what I want. Windows software makes you Google, wade through garbage crippleware and all sorts of shit. Mac OS X means I have to go to macupdate.com, type what I want, and choose the one with the highest rating. It really is just amazingly better. The software pool is smaller. The quality:crap ratio is much, much higher.
Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of apps for OSX, it's just that they aren't as easy to find as apps for Windows XP. Also, keep in mind that OSX can't run .exe files.
I'm going to call you out on both counts. .exe files can be run on Mac know, as we all know, if you have BootCamp or Paralells. I am sure you just meant natively, which is fine.
Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of apps for OSX, it's just that they aren't as easy to find as apps for Windows XP. Also, keep in mind that OSX can't run .exe files.
I'm going to call you out on both counts. .exe files can be run on Mac know, as we all know, if you have BootCamp or Paralells. I am sure you just meant natively, which is fine.
OS X, by itself, can not Windows executables.
No fucking shit.
In other news, my Xbox 360 can't play PS3 games, the sky is blue and water is wet.*
I have a macbook (basic model) and tried hooking it up to a standard 17 inch LCD montior and realised that the macbook is native to widescreen settings. So im out to buy a good large widescreen monitor but i noticed that most HDTV's have Pc imputs would it be better going that route to a 26 inch HDTV or stick to looking for around 20 inch plus widescreen monitor?
I know that the Apple cinema displays won't let me hook up the 30 inch because of the poor graphics card on the Macbook will i have similar problems on a similar sized HD TV?
Hmmm... I'm still attempting to puzzle out versions of Tiger.
Are there different builds of OS X 10.4 for PowerPC and Intel machines? Essentially, my wife wants to buy a new copy of Tiger to set up on her G3 iBook (which she hasn't touched in years and still has OS 9 and 10.1 on it), and I'm trying to figure out if I'm getting the right version of Tiger. So far I know that there's a difference between the gray OS X disks that are machine-specific and full, unlocked retail versions, but I didn't know if Tiger differentiated between PowerPC and Intel machines.
Also, I'm looking to buy Tiger new and sealed off of eBay to save money ... is this still inviting myself for a pirating disaster? I really, really don't want to shell out full price for it with Leopard coming out so soon, but we need to get her iBook running ASAP.
Hmmm... I'm still attempting to puzzle out versions of Tiger.
Are there different builds of OS X 10.4 for PowerPC and Intel machines? Essentially, my wife wants to buy a new copy of Tiger to set up on her G3 iBook (which she hasn't touched in years and still has OS 9 and 10.1 on it), and I'm trying to figure out if I'm getting the right version of Tiger. So far I know that there's a difference between the gray OS X disks that are machine-specific and full, unlocked retail versions, but I didn't know if Tiger differentiated between PowerPC and Intel machines.
Also, I'm looking to buy Tiger new and sealed off of eBay to save money ... is this still inviting myself for a pirating disaster? I really, really don't want to shell out full price for it with Leopard coming out so soon, but we need to get her iBook running ASAP.
I'm not exactly sure, but any retail copy of Tiger should work with her machine. You should check at an apple store just in case. You can find Jaguar, Cheetah, and the other earlier versions for a lot cheaper online, unless your wife really really needs Dashboard and Spotlight.
Hmmm... I'm still attempting to puzzle out versions of Tiger.
Are there different builds of OS X 10.4 for PowerPC and Intel machines? Essentially, my wife wants to buy a new copy of Tiger to set up on her G3 iBook (which she hasn't touched in years and still has OS 9 and 10.1 on it), and I'm trying to figure out if I'm getting the right version of Tiger. So far I know that there's a difference between the gray OS X disks that are machine-specific and full, unlocked retail versions, but I didn't know if Tiger differentiated between PowerPC and Intel machines.
Also, I'm looking to buy Tiger new and sealed off of eBay to save money ... is this still inviting myself for a pirating disaster? I really, really don't want to shell out full price for it with Leopard coming out so soon, but we need to get her iBook running ASAP.
I'm not exactly sure, but any retail copy of Tiger should work with her machine. You should check at an apple store just in case. You can find Jaguar, Cheetah, and the other earlier versions for a lot cheaper online, unless your wife really really needs Dashboard and Spotlight.
As far as I know, the OSX 10.4 Intel version isn't available in retail. It only comes bundled with the Intel Macs, which makes sense, because these machines doesn't need to be upgrated to a new version of OSX (at least not yet) and there are no previous Intel models.
The only version of OSX 10.4 currently sold is the PowerPC version.
I am going to be buying some Mac book pros for my design team, and I had a few questions:
1) We have software like Quark 6.5, Adobe CS2, Office 2004: Mac, etc, and are not about to upgrade these in the near future because of the cost of getting the new hardware...how will my performance be on these machines while these apps and are running in rosetta? This would be vs. the old 1st gen g4 desktops running at like 800mhz OLOL.
2) Can anyone recommend a laptop bag that is good for the 17" Mac book pro? I prefer the satchel style, but I'm sure the girls would like tote style. Either one would be great. I would like to have the removable velcro pouch too, but it's not essential. Vertical is neat too.
3) I want the Dell 20" widescreen monitors as the secondary display...how good is the colour matching on this model after calibration when running on DVI?
Thanks!
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I'm on a laptop with a smaller HDD (30GB, I think). Can I put my music on my external HDD and somehow direct iTunes to find it there? If so, how would I go about this?
I'm on a laptop with a smaller HDD (30GB, I think). Can I put my music on my external HDD and somehow direct iTunes to find it there? If so, how would I go about this?
Yes, you can.
Two options:
1) Change your iTunes music folder...it's under Preferences->Advanced->General
2) Uncheck "keep iTunes library organized," and add files from the external. It's in Preferences->Advanced->General as well.
The former option should also move all the files for you, and keep all your playlists/ratings/etc.
I'm on a laptop with a smaller HDD (30GB, I think). Can I put my music on my external HDD and somehow direct iTunes to find it there? If so, how would I go about this?
Yes, you can.
Two options:
1) Change your iTunes music folder...it's under Preferences->Advanced->General
2) Uncheck "keep iTunes library organized," and add files from the external. It's in Preferences->Advanced->General as well.
The former option should also move all the files for you, and keep all your playlists/ratings/etc.
Ooo, awesome. I'll try #1 as soon as I get home! Thanks, I really needed a solution: I'm down to 300mb on the laptop. Silly iBook.
So, what kind of note taking software can I get for OS X?
Anyone have any good experiences? I guess I could just use textedit..but something to keep notes organized would be nice.
There are a couple of student homework-specific apps out there, that may help with organizing notes. I haven't tried either, but they're free, so it can't hurt.
So, what kind of note taking software can I get for OS X?
Anyone have any good experiences? I guess I could just use textedit..but something to keep notes organized would be nice.
There are a couple of student homework-specific apps out there, that may help with organizing notes. I haven't tried either, but they're free, so it can't hurt.
So, what kind of note taking software can I get for OS X?
Anyone have any good experiences? I guess I could just use textedit..but something to keep notes organized would be nice.
There are a couple of student homework-specific apps out there, that may help with organizing notes. I haven't tried either, but they're free, so it can't hurt.
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I'm using one of these right now.
Pros: Incredible battery life (I bought it in October, used daily, haven't changed the batteries it came with), accurate, I can't go back to a mouse that doesnt have the configurable side buttons, scroll ball is handy.
Cons: Right clicking is present, but is a BITCH. The area that right clicking registers is ridiculously small. This makes the mouse hard to reccomend if you plan on gaming with it.
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I should've stated other than this, it's just not that comfortable and has issues with right clicking when your index finger is on the left side
One is mostly mouse based, one is mostly keyboard based. One is mostly graphic based, one is mostly text based.
That's two huge reasons why one would have a preferences towards either one. Personally, after trying both (and having used Quicksilver for a long time) I found out that the Dock was better for my needs.
I'm pretty sure non-universal apps will run without bugs, but they'll run at about half the speed of your machine.
and I too love OmniOutliner. It actually works great for a lot of my homework assignments, oddly enough.
I believe so, yes.
Go to the developer's site and look around for a Universal Binary patch. A lot of developers are putting out UB patches for their existing PPC only games.
All of the refurbs from the Apple site have a standard 1-yr warranty (same as new gear) and have the availability of extended AppleCare (3 years total). I've bought a fair number of refurb Macs and haven't had trouble with them. Apple's return policy is 14 days so at worst a returned system could only have been used for two weeks. They fall under the same DOA/defect policies as new machines.
So my sister messages me, and tells me that she managed to somehow delete her Documents folder. She asks me how to recover it.
She has a Macbook, running OS X 10.4.8. I don't know five things about a mac, but that seems to be more than she does.
Is there any way for her to recover her folders and data?
(Trying to find out how she did so: first, she accidentally put it into the trash, then took it out, but then ended up with having two Documents folders. Then she tried to delete the copy, but it actually deleted BOTH, even the one not in the trash... um... help, please.)
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Right now I'm already looking into getting a laptop for college next year. I've heard almost nothing but great things about MacBooks. While I'm not set on a MacBook, I'm definitely considering one.
For anyone who switched from a Windows machine (or uses both), how difficult was it to switch from XP to OS X? What did you like and dislike about each OS?
What are the advantages of OSX over XP and the upcoming Vista? Disadvantages?
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I "made the switch" and purchased a Macbook for college, and I couldn't be happier with my decision. This is seriously the best computer/operating system I've ever used.
Pros/Cons of Windows XP:
Windows XP is used by many, many people, and nearly everyone at your college will probably be using XP. However, I didn't like how there was always something wrong with it. I either couldn't shut down the computer without having to go through a bunch of error messages because programs wouldn't exit properly or the programs running on it weren't running correctly/interfering with each other. Spyware, adware, and viruses are all typically huge issues with XP.
Pros/Cons of OSX:
OSX is a "seamless" operating system. Everything runs smoothly, there's very little crashing, and it looks very nice to boot. It's simple to use and it's very, very smooth. The only real disadvantages are the limited knowledge of the OS by others when compared to Windows XP and the limited amount of programs and applications available when compared to Windows XP.
Don't get me wrong, there are PLENTY of apps for OSX, it's just that they aren't as easy to find as apps for Windows XP. Also, keep in mind that OSX can't run .exe files.
Once you use OSX for a few days, it should be a pretty natural OS for you. Give it a shot!
Also, this is really useful:
10 Things to Know Before Switching to OSX
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This thing does everything I want it to do and I find new shit all the time. Most recently I made my mouse3 button F9 and it's so damned amazing.
The transition will be no problem, and I really don't see a reason to make a windows machine my main computer ever again.
I use both frequently, and I own a Macbook which I am very happy with. Overall, the switch from XP to OSX isn't very difficult, but it will take some adjustment time.
I prefer OSX to XP, and I definitely like it more than Vista, but I only used Vista in one of the earlier betas, so I'm sure the OS is much better now. Of course, XP has a larger selection of programs and games, but since you can run XP with Bootcamp on the Macbook for those situations, I wouldn't really see that as a problem.
Generally with OSX, you don't have to worry about viruses and such like you would for a Windows machine. Whether this is because OSX is more secure or "not enough people use Macs to bother writing viruses for it," who cares; you still won't have to deal with viruses either way.
I don't want to turn this into another Mac VS PC thread, but I can safely say that switching from XP (been using Windows 10 years prior) to OS X was no problem after about a week, and I'm never looking back. The System Preferences alone engrossed me for about a full day as I tweaked everything to my liking.
Pros of OS X (at least for my college): my university makes it mandatory that all Windows users install Cisco clean access agent before being able to log in to the network, as well as a bevy of other anti-virus programs. Once you shut down or log off, you always have to log back in. OS X bypasses all that (no need for any anti-virus programs), and I often don't have to log in for weeks at a time.
Cons: I'm running a PowerBook, which means no native Windows install. This has come back to bite me in the ass this quarter, as a program I need for a comp sci class is Windows-only, so I'll be spending a lot of time in the computer labs. All of Apple's laptops are intel-based, so no worries for you.
And if you ever need a program, you can always just ask here. There are also tons of Apple-centric forums and sites out there.
Have you considered digging up an old copy of Windows and picking up VirtualPC? I ran into the same issue (PSpice and CodeWarrior), and actually run both just fine inside VirtualPC...even using Windows 98. Even though my "PC" doesn't meet the requirements of either. No problemo.
This is on a G4 PowerBook.
It's not the fastest, but it sure as shit beats having to trudge off to the computer lab. And VirtualPC isn't that pricey (with a student discount, and without Windows XP bundled...and seriously, who can't find a copy of 98 or 2000 laying around?).
EDIT: Oooh...and apparently there are some free alternatives to VirtualPC, just add Windows and go. Not sure how well they work, though...like I said, VirtualPC has given me no problems.
EDIT: VirtualPC 6 + Windows 2000 for $35 on eBay, as a BuyItNow price. So apparently not that costly of an option anyway, depending what you need to run, even if you need to pick up Windows.
I gotta say this is one of my favorite parts about OS X. I mapped the middle mouse button to F11 (I think, which ever one shows all the apps), and I find myself using it constantly.
That's another thing I noticed. I usually have a lot more going on when I'm using OS X. For example, I'll be browsing the forums, running itunes, adium, and transmission, and none of that will me minimized. If I want to switch and look at one of those apps, just hit the mouse wheel and click the one I want. I love that.
Edit - Yeah, it's F9. :oops: I've got F11 on the mouse4 button, though, which is also useful.
I have a macbook (basic model) and tried hooking it up to a standard 17 inch LCD montior and realised that the macbook is native to widescreen settings. So im out to buy a good large widescreen monitor but i noticed that most HDTV's have Pc imputs would it be better going that route to a 26 inch HDTV or stick to looking for around 20 inch plus widescreen monitor?
I know that the Apple cinema displays won't let me hook up the 30 inch because of the poor graphics card on the Macbook will i have similar problems on a similar sized HD TV?
Thanks
Awesome, thanks, I'll be checking that out. The program in question is Game maker or game tool or something like that, which is a program that allows people to make games without the use of code. Hopefully it won't be too hardware intensive, as I've heard mixed things about virtualized Windows.
Anything that relies on highly optimized hardware access is going to be total shit. Which is why you can't use it to get around the no games for Macs thing. If you're talking about software along the lines of RPGMaker, it'll be demanding on the CPU because it'll be using middleware to generate machine code, and you can probably expect any output to take a while to process, but as for dicking around in the software between compiling, I wouldn't expect too much trouble.
CUZ THERE'S SOMETHING IN THE MIDDLE AND IT'S GIVING ME A RASH
But the Macbook is able to do extended desktop, so that doesn't matter does it? If you align your desktops so one is above the other in the Sys Prefs, you have to work hard to lose a window back onto your Macbook screen, if you desparately want it shut.
Video mirroring 4tl.
I'm going to call you out on both counts. .exe files can be run on Mac know, as we all know, if you have BootCamp or Paralells. I am sure you just meant natively, which is fine.
As for finding software, I have found it so much easier on Mac OS X to find software that does what I want. Windows software makes you Google, wade through garbage crippleware and all sorts of shit. Mac OS X means I have to go to macupdate.com, type what I want, and choose the one with the highest rating. It really is just amazingly better. The software pool is smaller. The quality:crap ratio is much, much higher.
OS X, by itself, can not Windows executables.
No fucking shit.
In other news, my Xbox 360 can't play PS3 games, the sky is blue and water is wet.*
*Yes, at room temperature, you pedantic cunts.
Your MacBook can drive a pretty wide range of resolutions though with a varying degree of capability. The highest resolution screen you can drive with the MacBook is 1920x1200. At that resolution things like Exposé are going to be a little sluggish as that is a lot of pixels to move around for the GMA950. Driving an HD display, even at 1080p will not be an issue. OSX can handle multiple aspect ratios and pretty much any VGA or DVI display. Specific resolutions however might be limited on particular hardware though. For instance my G4 Mac mini can only drive my HD TV at 1280x720 even though it can handle displays up to 1920x1200. It's limited because the particular clock for 1366x768 isn't available for my mini's Radeon 9200. An Intel Mac mini (and your MacBook) however can run 1366x768 without any trouble.
Are there different builds of OS X 10.4 for PowerPC and Intel machines? Essentially, my wife wants to buy a new copy of Tiger to set up on her G3 iBook (which she hasn't touched in years and still has OS 9 and 10.1 on it), and I'm trying to figure out if I'm getting the right version of Tiger. So far I know that there's a difference between the gray OS X disks that are machine-specific and full, unlocked retail versions, but I didn't know if Tiger differentiated between PowerPC and Intel machines.
Also, I'm looking to buy Tiger new and sealed off of eBay to save money ... is this still inviting myself for a pirating disaster? I really, really don't want to shell out full price for it with Leopard coming out so soon, but we need to get her iBook running ASAP.
I'm not exactly sure, but any retail copy of Tiger should work with her machine. You should check at an apple store just in case. You can find Jaguar, Cheetah, and the other earlier versions for a lot cheaper online, unless your wife really really needs Dashboard and Spotlight.
As far as I know, the OSX 10.4 Intel version isn't available in retail. It only comes bundled with the Intel Macs, which makes sense, because these machines doesn't need to be upgrated to a new version of OSX (at least not yet) and there are no previous Intel models.
The only version of OSX 10.4 currently sold is the PowerPC version.
1) We have software like Quark 6.5, Adobe CS2, Office 2004: Mac, etc, and are not about to upgrade these in the near future because of the cost of getting the new hardware...how will my performance be on these machines while these apps and are running in rosetta? This would be vs. the old 1st gen g4 desktops running at like 800mhz OLOL.
2) Can anyone recommend a laptop bag that is good for the 17" Mac book pro? I prefer the satchel style, but I'm sure the girls would like tote style. Either one would be great. I would like to have the removable velcro pouch too, but it's not essential. Vertical is neat too.
3) I want the Dell 20" widescreen monitors as the secondary display...how good is the colour matching on this model after calibration when running on DVI?
Thanks!
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Yes, you can.
Two options:
1) Change your iTunes music folder...it's under Preferences->Advanced->General
2) Uncheck "keep iTunes library organized," and add files from the external. It's in Preferences->Advanced->General as well.
The former option should also move all the files for you, and keep all your playlists/ratings/etc.
Anyone have any good experiences? I guess I could just use textedit..but something to keep notes organized would be nice.
Ooo, awesome. I'll try #1 as soon as I get home! Thanks, I really needed a solution: I'm down to 300mb on the laptop. Silly iBook.
There are a couple of student homework-specific apps out there, that may help with organizing notes. I haven't tried either, but they're free, so it can't hurt.
Assignment Planner
task list
Also,
OMNI MOTHERfucKING OUTLINER
Srsly. Costs money, but it's worth it. Hierarchical notepad that's really quick to organize.
Take a look at their other stuff as well. Except Omniweb. It's good, but not so-good-I'm-willing-to-pay-for-a-browser good. But Omnigraffle is ace.
Is it still a collection of Apple scripts or a full-blown Cocoa app?