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Subject: Just switched from a PC to a Macbook.

Posted by: xSapphire
Also, I'm an Aria, because the Aria up there rewrote me.

a computer thread without a flame war

thats unheard of

  • 01.07.2013 11:27 PM PDT
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Okay. Uh lets see uh....dunno.

  • 01.07.2013 11:33 PM PDT
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Lady Astor: "If I were your wife I'd put poison in your coffee."
Winston Churchill: "If I were your husband I'd drink it !"


Posted by: Duardo

Posted by: Nick Saban
I use MS office on my Macbook Pro. I don't game on my laptop or computer so this device is perfect for me. I can get all my school work done on it just fine, never have any problems, nice battery life.

You made a good decision OP.

EDIT: Also use Safari, Safari is amazing and I cannot recommend it enough.
MS Office is great on Mac. No complaints here.

Safari is super great if you've enabled iCloud and can look at your tabs on your iPhone, or vice versa.


Also I would invest in an external harddrive if you can - its great for time machine and backing up your files.

You can also;

- Anti virus; Have a look at Sophos Anti-Virus software for Mac, its free and its effective - although there aren't many Mac directed viruses out there.

- Office 2012 for Mac; Its great especially if your a student (It comes with word, excel, powerpoint and the usual)

- Try another browser such as Chrome or Firefox (if your used to them) as some of the features with Safari can get annoying

- Get VLC as Duardo said

- Connect your email addresses to the Mail app; it has a very professional theme and style in my opinion (its also quite simple) and you don't have to boot up your browser to access your mail

[Edited on 01.07.2013 11:39 PM PST]

  • 01.07.2013 11:38 PM PDT

Macbooks kick ass. I'm a fan of Windows when it comes to desktop computing, but that gap is slowly being bridged. Macbooks are great machines, they're unmatched as far as laptops go.

Also - get familiar with multitouch gestures. You can program them in system preferences, I have mine set up so that:

2 finger tap is "right click"
3 finger swipe up or down brings me to the top or bottom of a page
3 finger swipe left or right goes back or forward in a web page
4 finger swipe down shows all windows
4 finger swipe up hides all windows
4 finger swipe sideways (either direction) shows all programs running

[Edited on 01.07.2013 11:49 PM PST]

  • 01.07.2013 11:44 PM PDT

Last 2 post really helpful.
Thanks heaps.

  • 01.08.2013 12:01 AM PDT
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Posted by: Duardo
A few tips, hmm...

* Download Growl. It supports Notification Center but also supports third party apps, so you'll get a notification for non-Mac App Store apps.

* If you use Windows Live Messenger, you can either use Skype or Adium. Both are great.

* Use the hot corners. They're rather handy.

* If you get a mouse, make sure to turn on the right-click in settings.

* The touchpad is cool because you can do a lot of stuff just using your fingers (view all your apps, show all windows, for example). Find out how to do it in Settings.

* Learn about Bootcamp. You can install Windows and switch back and forth if you want.

* To eject things just drag the icon on the Desktop to the trash.

* Apps to consider: Unplugged, Battery Status

* Download VLC Player. It's free and is way better than Quicktime.

* Look through Settings to get a feel of where everything is. Also, Finder is your friend (the Smiley face in the Dock).

Above all, just have fun :)
Growl is now payware.

Which sucks since I loved Growl.

  • 01.08.2013 12:02 AM PDT

Posted by: Implausible
Most girls I've been with were hesitant about taking it in the mouth. But once they did most would swallow. I got tons of compliments on the taste.

I think it's because of my diet. No fast food, no alcohol and lots of fruit.

VLC Player >>>
Chrome >>>
MS Office >>>

  • 01.08.2013 12:16 AM PDT

Always be aware of its limitations. If you come around asking for good games to play on your Mac, prepare to get laughed at.

  • 01.08.2013 1:12 AM PDT

Citizens of Me! The cruelty of the old Pharaoh is a thing of the past. Let a whole new wave of cruelty wash over this lazy land.

Hear the word of Pharaoh. Build unto me a statue of ridiculous proportion. One billion cubits in height......that I might be remembered for all eternity!

And be quick about it!

My advice is to switch back immediately and never look back.

  • 01.08.2013 1:53 AM PDT

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