Hardware The New MacBook/MacBook Pro/Air Users Thread v6, Share your joy and hopefully no pain :)
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 Aug 19 2010, 09:46 PM
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There's something I need help with my Mac OS.
I was wondering if it's possible to do a "cover-flow" on all the running applications/windows that I have? Usually I just "x" or minimise them and they go to my dock, then a bit leceh to open one by one everytime. Was hoping I can just swipe the applications like cover flow or sth. |
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Aug 19 2010, 10:40 PM
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Hi I'm new with Pro, I wonder how long is the battery life... mine is like 5 hours tho, is that correct? cuz they said it's 7 hours.
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Aug 19 2010, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE(dugung76 @ Aug 19 2010, 10:40 PM) Hi I'm new with Pro, I wonder how long is the battery life... mine is like 5 hours tho, is that correct? cuz they said it's 7 hours. mine like 4hours only..u wan to reach 7hours, set the brightness to veryyy low, off bluetooth,don play any movie/songs etcc..off wifi if possible ..   |
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Aug 19 2010, 11:06 PM
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thanks for the info. So it's normal? because my friend said that I suppose to get ext 7 hours total. But I normally download and play itunes... thanks bro... such a relief.
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Aug 19 2010, 11:07 PM
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QUOTE(baoz @ Aug 19 2010, 09:46 PM) There's something I need help with my Mac OS. erm F3?I was wondering if it's possible to do a "cover-flow" on all the running applications/windows that I have? Usually I just "x" or minimise them and they go to my dock, then a bit leceh to open one by one everytime. Was hoping I can just swipe the applications like cover flow or sth. |
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Aug 19 2010, 11:22 PM
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QUOTE(baoz @ Aug 19 2010, 09:46 PM) There's something I need help with my Mac OS. use spaces??I was wondering if it's possible to do a "cover-flow" on all the running applications/windows that I have? Usually I just "x" or minimise them and they go to my dock, then a bit leceh to open one by one everytime. Was hoping I can just swipe the applications like cover flow or sth. |
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Aug 19 2010, 11:28 PM
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can we charge our pro half way and continue again later on?
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Aug 20 2010, 12:12 AM
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QUOTE(Moutzu @ Aug 18 2010, 11:27 PM) Just bought my MBP 15-inch from friendly seller, tabs, yesterday. Last nite I charged it up and now I am using it first. I have been a Windows user for many years and since I bought an iPhone, thought it logical to move to a Mac. Now being a first time user, when I launch Safari, instead of getting a full screen I get a minimised screen. How do I get the full screen? Safari cannot go fullscreen. try use alternative..Google chrome is good( can full screen ). |
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Aug 20 2010, 04:51 AM
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hey guys..i just bought my self a 15inch and for bro 13 inch mbp. do you guys have any guides on the shortkey like minimize,close,shutdown..i was a pc user whole mylife ..thanks!
btw,this mbp really rocks ! |
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Aug 20 2010, 06:09 AM
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i was thinking to get a MacBook. but im afraid on the software compatibility such as adobe photoshop or any free download-able software from internet.
can all software that runs with windows are now compatible to mac?  |
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Aug 20 2010, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(lexcorp @ Aug 20 2010, 12:12 AM) Safari cannot go fullscreen. try use alternative..Google chrome is good( can full screen ). You are really really sure about that huh?» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Added on August 20, 2010, 8:26 am QUOTE(gorjesMe @ Aug 20 2010, 06:09 AM) i was thinking to get a MacBook. but im afraid on the software compatibility such as adobe photoshop or any free download-able software from internet. you mean pirated applications? last time i checked they are still illegal on both windows and mac. As far as Creative Suite(Which contains photoshop.illustrator,dreamweaver and so on) it has be available on the mac for many many years.can all software that runs with windows are now compatible to mac? This post has been edited by nimrod323: Aug 20 2010, 08:26 AM |
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Aug 20 2010, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(lexcorp @ Aug 20 2010, 12:12 AM) Safari cannot go fullscreen. try use alternative..Google chrome is good( can full screen ). i think safari can go full screen but abit troublesome only... |
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Aug 20 2010, 09:44 AM
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QUOTE OK so this is kinda weird. Whenever I type on my MBP, and my arm touches the edge of the aluminum unibody, I get a tiny 'electrical shock'. Like a tingling sensation. A little painful lah. But very minimal. I was wondering if this happens to anyone else and is this normal? Normal in Malaysia. Use the extension cable. QUOTE(baoz @ Aug 19 2010, 09:46 PM) There's something I need help with my Mac OS. System Preferences > Expose & SpacesI was wondering if it's possible to do a "cover-flow" on all the running applications/windows that I have? Usually I just "x" or minimise them and they go to my dock, then a bit leceh to open one by one everytime. Was hoping I can just swipe the applications like cover flow or sth. Check out those settings and find out what each does. There might be a 3rd party software around that does the "Cover Flow" effect, but I'm not aware of any. QUOTE(dugung76 @ Aug 19 2010, 11:28 PM) can we charge our pro half way and continue again later on? YesQUOTE(aceejay @ Aug 20 2010, 04:51 AM) hey guys..i just bought my self a 15inch and for bro 13 inch mbp. do you guys have any guides on the shortkey like minimize,close,shutdown..i was a pc user whole mylife ..thanks! CMD + Hbtw,this mbp really rocks ! CMD + W CMD + Q CMD + Shift + Eject RTFM |
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Aug 20 2010, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(shanecross @ Aug 19 2010, 04:12 PM) Hey guys, does anyone know if its possible to connect 2 screens to my macbook. Im currently using a 23inch dell lcd as my primary display with the macbook shut (basically like a mac mini). I want to extend to 2 monitors not duplicate the screen. Anyone had experience with this before? i only connect to 1 ext monitor.. i m not sure is there any cable that can output 2 monitor or not..QUOTE(kalosneri @ Aug 19 2010, 04:45 PM) No need to used fw800 for time machine, the backup only take time for the first time backup, after that no more issue regarding of transfer speed. I used USB as a time machine backup and fw800 and fw400 as a movie (HD and Bluray) and mp3 storage. when backup big files such as movie.. i think having fw is no harm |
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Aug 20 2010, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(dugung76 @ Aug 20 2010, 12:28 AM) can we charge our pro half way and continue again later on? preferable no, unless u dont mind to spend time go for warranty very soon lor...i always full charge my macbook, then direct use battery, once battery go to left less than 10 percent, will charge it during i use or switch it off to charge. since the LED so bright, prefer to use 35-50 percent brightness is more than enough  |
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Aug 20 2010, 11:41 AM
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@marvin_teow @dugung76
for accurate information on battery usage & charging, please refer to Apple > Batteries I keep hearing bad advice about batteries... marvin, your advice is not the best so far... read the link |
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Aug 20 2010, 02:31 PM
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Have just got myself a MBP 13' last 2 days, still learning the trick on how to use it.
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Aug 20 2010, 02:46 PM
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QUOTE(baoz @ Aug 19 2010, 09:46 PM) There's something I need help with my Mac OS. I just use Expose. I barely ever touch the red and yellow icons on the top left. If I wanna close a window, just Cmd + W or Cmd + Q to quit. But I was wondering if everyone else here uses Expose on a regular basis. Or is there a better way to multitask?I was wondering if it's possible to do a "cover-flow" on all the running applications/windows that I have? Usually I just "x" or minimise them and they go to my dock, then a bit leceh to open one by one everytime. Was hoping I can just swipe the applications like cover flow or sth. |
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Aug 20 2010, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(doctorpopcorn @ Aug 20 2010, 02:46 PM) I just use Expose. I barely ever touch the red and yellow icons on the top left. If I wanna close a window, just Cmd + W or Cmd + Q to quit. But I was wondering if everyone else here uses Expose on a regular basis. Or is there a better way to multitask? Expose + Spaces + Spotlight.Reasons why OSX maks Windows 7 look like some 8-bit novelty toy |
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Aug 20 2010, 05:32 PM
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Well I actually never charge my mbp to full b4 I use it for the first time. Apple insist us to do so... Any harm done guys?
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