Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro/Air Users Thread v6, Share your joy and hopefully no pain :)
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 Dec 19 2010, 11:11 PM
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QUOTE(dvlzplayground @ Dec 19 2010, 02:12 PM) the post u quoted was the answer to the question 'why is there a dvd eject button on the dvd-driveless MBA' just felt excited to help around till forgot about that also, wei is the sifu around here. im pretty sure he knows that    Sorry  |
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Dec 19 2010, 11:15 PM
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QUOTE(Christopher7 @ Dec 19 2010, 03:11 PM) So it is better not to get it? Not really, it gets hotter but I don't think it will be detrimental to the MacBook. A casing will do just fine against scratches and bumps but don't expect casings of any type to protect your MacBook from a drop.Personally I don't use a casing. Not because of the heat but because a MacBook looks much nicer without one. Added on December 19, 2010, 11:28 pm QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Dec 19 2010, 07:20 PM) i just bought my very first MacBook Pro 13" last night, spent close to 8 hours just fiddling with it. Thanks for the hiddenapp.com tip. Looks good.coming from windows,it's a huge departure,IMO  i'm unsure if it's been mentioned(searched,but no results appeared) but do check out CODE www.hiddenapp.com it's a web based security app that helps you track a stolen Mac. it costs 20 USD,but until the 1st of January 2011,it's absolutely FOC.so get it now before they start charging for the app again i tried it last night,worked great. im a little taken aback at the lack of software recommendations on the first post. im not criticising or anything, but it would help mac noobs like myself if there was a list of recommended apps in the first post  right now i've just installed the core basics  vlc media player being one of them.im still looking for a good downloader. love IDM on windows,but unfortunately there's no mac alternative that i can find.  any recommendations? As for media players, VLC is good. Also look for Plex or Boxee. Download managers, I mostly use jDownloader and iGetter. Don't really like Speed Download. uTorrent for torrents. If you're using Safari as your main browser, ClicktoPlugin and AdBlock are indispensable extensions. The former disables Flash and the latter blocks ads. Also check out Fluid. Other things I use, Dropbox, Evernote, 1Password, Growl, Mailplane, gfxCardstatus, Menumeters, Sizeup, LittleSnitch, Things, Facetime, etc... This post has been edited by soonwai: Dec 19 2010, 11:28 PM |
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Dec 20 2010, 05:48 AM
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QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Dec 19 2010, 09:08 PM) so no one here uses safari,eh? I use Safari! Too used to it already so I'm not willing to switch to any other. And I love the Top Sites view. It's my default homepage and it makes typical bookmark bars look obsolete. This post has been edited by MetalZone: Dec 20 2010, 05:50 AM |
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Dec 20 2010, 07:33 AM
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I don't like safari as it is not so versatile/user friendly and fast compared to chrome. For me speed and quick downloads is more crucial. Second is firefox
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Dec 20 2010, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Dec 20 2010, 07:33 AM) I don't like safari as it is not so versatile/user friendly and fast compared to chrome. For me speed and quick downloads is more crucial. Second is firefox I found chrome uses a lot more memory than Firefox. I'd use firefox if not because it slowly eats up cpu after a while. |
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Dec 20 2010, 02:10 PM
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I have all 3, Safari, Firefox and Chrome, on my Macs but Safari is used 99% of the time. One of my favourite features of Safari is the synchronisation of Bookmarks using MobileMe to all my other devices, including my Mac, MacBooks, iPhones and iPad.
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Dec 20 2010, 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 19 2010, 11:15 PM) Added on December 19, 2010, 11:28 pm Thanks for the hiddenapp.com tip. Looks good. just login through a different computer and click on the test button. it will take a few minutes to retrieve data from your MB. just to be safe QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 19 2010, 11:15 PM) Added on December 19, 2010, 11:28 pm As for media players, VLC is good. Also look for Plex or Boxee. Download managers, I mostly use jDownloader and iGetter. Don't really like Speed Download. uTorrent for torrents. If you're using Safari as your main browser, ClicktoPlugin and AdBlock are indispensable extensions. The former disables Flash and the latter blocks ads. Also check out Fluid. Other things I use, Dropbox, Evernote, 1Password, Growl, Mailplane, gfxCardstatus, Menumeters, Sizeup, LittleSnitch, Things, Facetime, etc...  nice! thanksQUOTE(MetalZone @ Dec 20 2010, 05:48 AM) I use Safari! Too used to it already so I'm not willing to switch to any other. And I love the Top Sites view. It's my default homepage and it makes typical bookmark bars look obsolete. same here |
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Dec 20 2010, 02:48 PM
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What is the best application for mac os for editing picture,can someone help on this.
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Dec 20 2010, 02:48 PM
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QUOTE(Christopher7 @ Dec 19 2010, 12:55 PM) Have you guys did any protection on your Mac? Naked = sexy. Like case, skin and blah I was thinking putting case or skin on it would makes it getting hot or not. been using my mbp unibody since mid 2010 without any scratch, daily commute, either using applesac sleeve for 'lepaking' or booq boa bag to work. also use iKlear to clean i4 and MBP screens. |
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Dec 20 2010, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(Christopher7 @ Dec 19 2010, 12:55 PM) Have you guys did any protection on your Mac? Not sure if it's considered protection or just aesthetics, but I got my MBP a Gelaskin. It only covers the lid, so it's less full body armour and more like chain mail bikini. XDLike case, skin and blah I was thinking putting case or skin on it would makes it getting hot or not. |
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Dec 20 2010, 10:52 PM
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QUOTE(ahmadcivices01 @ Dec 20 2010, 05:48 PM) What is the best application for mac os for editing picture,can someone help on this. Err, if you willing to spend abit get the photoshop. Lightroom also quite ok. I've only had much experience with photoshop though, not much knowledge about others. |
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Dec 20 2010, 11:16 PM
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anyone here ever have any problem updating steam?
everytime i install it, i double click on the icon and it says it has to update. it checks for a 33mb update then tells me im not connected to the internet.wtf? i've reinstalled it countless times but still the same result. anyone have a solution? i tried googling it but only came up with one solution that says to delete the valve folder in the user folder. but problem is there's NO valve folder here  |
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Dec 20 2010, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(ahmadcivices01 @ Dec 20 2010, 02:48 PM) What is the best application for mac os for editing picture,can someone help on this. Photoshop first comes to mind, next is Pixelmator.Added on December 20, 2010, 11:29 pm QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Dec 20 2010, 11:16 PM) anyone here ever have any problem updating steam? Couldn't find a Valve folder but there's a Steam folder on my Mac. It's at /Users/soonwai/Library/Application Support/Steameverytime i install it, i double click on the icon and it says it has to update. it checks for a 33mb update then tells me im not connected to the internet.wtf? i've reinstalled it countless times but still the same result. anyone have a solution? i tried googling it but only came up with one solution that says to delete the valve folder in the user folder. but problem is there's NO valve folder here This post has been edited by soonwai: Dec 20 2010, 11:29 PM |
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Dec 20 2010, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(soonwai @ Dec 20 2010, 11:26 PM) Photoshop first comes to mind, next is Pixelmator. no steam folder either Added on December 20, 2010, 11:29 pm Couldn't find a Valve folder but there's a Steam folder on my Mac. It's at /Users/soonwai/Library/Application Support/Steam |
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Dec 21 2010, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(ahmadcivices01 @ Dec 20 2010, 02:48 PM) What is the best application for mac os for editing picture,can someone help on this. Use GIMP : GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.It has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. http://www.gimp.org/features/ Download : http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Running GIMP on Mac OS X requires Apple's X11 environment. It is included on the "Optional Installs" package on the OS X install disk. |
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Dec 21 2010, 01:31 AM
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Talking about Steam, tonight got Xmas sale.
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Dec 21 2010, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(ianho @ Dec 21 2010, 01:31 AM) Talking about Steam, tonight got Xmas sale. pointless since cant even install  but assuming i wanna buy something(i only really have portal,since it was free ) are there reload cards or something being sold?or do i have to use a credit card?  |
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Dec 21 2010, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Dec 21 2010, 12:28 AM) Use GIMP : GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. I second this. Great app It has many capabilities. It can be used as a simple paint program, an expert quality photo retouching program, an online batch processing system, a mass production image renderer, an image format converter, etc. http://www.gimp.org/features/ Download : http://www.gimp.org/downloads/ Running GIMP on Mac OS X requires Apple's X11 environment. It is included on the "Optional Installs" package on the OS X install disk. |
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Dec 21 2010, 11:44 AM
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Just got my macbook air 11"; awesome computer; but I'm having problems with wifi -- its extremely slow connecting to my g router; and sometimes it doesn't even get allocated an ip! Other people also have the problem:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?t...664670&tstart=0 Anyone here have a solution? |
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Dec 21 2010, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(OmniAtlas @ Dec 21 2010, 11:44 AM) Just got my macbook air 11"; awesome computer; but I'm having problems with wifi -- its extremely slow connecting to my g router; and sometimes it doesn't even get allocated an ip! Other people also have the problem: Wut brand is ur router and any Bluetooth device u using? Try changing ur router channel c if that solves it.http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?t...664670&tstart=0 Anyone here have a solution? |
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