@dvlzplayground
In what way a windows virus can affect OSX files? This you need to understand a virus characteristic. It delivers a payload once executed or the condition in right and target the system vulnerability. Windows and OSX have different vulnerability i.e. different kernel, file system etc. What is an executable in windows is not in OSX. So the virus can't execute it's command in OSX where it's not familiar with. A virus exploit the system vulnerabilities.

On the other hand, we can see that OSX is getting a foothold on the computer industries compared to like 10 years ago. OSX user base have grown a substantial numbers, so I would not be surprised if there would be "viruses" written specifically for OSX in the near future. The anti-virus industry is a big money thing. Last time, the OSX user is so small that it's not beneficial or profitable to virus writers or anti-virus companies (which sometimes I think writes these viruses - hahaha conspiracy theory).


p/s - I stand corrected. A quick google on Mac OS X viruses shows a few viruses for OSX already circulating i.e. HellRaiser Trojanhorse aka OSX/HellRTS.D (http://www.securemac.com/hellrtsd.php). Like any trojanhorse, user need to execute the virus first to release the payload.

Another virus Leap-A (probably written as a proof of concept) spread thru iChat IM (http://news.techworld.com/security/5392/worlds-first-os-x-virus-hits-apple/).

And the best thing

If bootcamp have direct/full access to mac partition, then the example random.pdf (but mostly would be *.exe files) thats been infected/modified by the virus would be transmitted to your friend if you email/passed on to him. This is more like a trojan horse then virus, since it needs human intervention. Viruses will only propagate and spread itself if you're on your windows thru bootcamp/vmware/parallels. That's why you need to use antivirus on bootcamp/vmware/parallels even on Apple Mac system (not the OS X itself). If you sent an infected file, regardless from OS X or Windows, the other party using windows will get caught.

If you read the article from macforensicslab.com, there's a definition on what is virus, trojan horse and worms.

So ... careful when sending stuff to your windows friend. Kesian sama dia. . That's why I disabled windows having full access to OS X partition in parallels.

p/s - The links and article I posted is to share that Mac/OS X are not virus free. In fact the first virus created was for Mac back in those days. So if Apple evangelist still say that Mac do not have viruses, they are wrong. Only that viruses for OS X is not as rampant as those in windows.

@cscheat
That's normal when using flash on OS X. OS X and Adobe Flash does not mix very well. That's why Apple really pushing HTML5 to replace Flash. Now even youtube is slowly migrating to HTML5.

So to answer your Q, no solutions ... for now (maybe after Adobe release the new flash that uses hardware decoding).

@mememe12
Install Windows in Bootcamp, then you can utilise the GT330M.

The drivers are all provided in the Mac OSX DVD. You don't need to download any drivers.

Why go 320Gb when just add few more $$ and get 500Gb?

The Hitachi 7k500 premium one of course la cost an arm and a leg, but for me, I don't mind paying if the HD is good and reliable. Just go for the 500Gb 5400 rpm already enough.

I need to change my 500Gb WD to this hitachi la, WD making clicking sound. Had to use HDAPM to solve it.

@johny2k
U know where to get the Hitachi 7k500?

Try smcFanControl

That also happen to me ... the app did not show the app icon when view in Application Folder thru dock. If that happens, i only kill the dock and solves the problem.

I use appzapper too. It got a nice UI and simple to use.

cache? From what I know, appzapper will delete all files associated with that app.

Dunno about cleanmymac though.

It just show the grounding is not right, that why got leakage. U charge the macbook using the long 3 pin cable or just connect the 3 pin head to the adapter?

@Xirality
Go for mobility. 15" i7 would be a best bet. 17" would be overkill on your shoulder later.

@llsphinxll

How to do battery calibration
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1490

It show the date of manufactured, not the day you start using it.