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firdausbhari
post Sep 23 2019, 12:05 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 23 2019, 11:39 AM)
Sure I will ask here. Some questions I asked uncle google.

My work out is less efficient now after using Mac... damn....

How to show desktop like windows ya?

I am not allowing to install anything else.. Parallels Desktop is detectable and heavy?
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Show desktop? If u using macbook pro, u can set ur trackpad 3 or 4 fingers gesture in settings.

To open an app downloaded from the net, after install just right click and click open.

Parallels not that heavy, just be sure to set the correct hardware value according to ur usage when install, RAM/CPU/STORAGE.

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post Sep 23 2019, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 23 2019, 12:05 PM)
Show desktop? If u using macbook pro, u can set ur trackpad 3 or 4 fingers gesture in settings.

To open an app downloaded from the net, after install just right click and click open.

Parallels not that heavy, just be sure to set the correct hardware value according to ur usage when install, RAM/CPU/STORAGE.
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Show desktop > In windows, if you press this button on bottom right, all apps are minimised and you can see all your icon on desktop.

Where to find that show desktop?
tarvalslain87
post Sep 23 2019, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 23 2019, 03:02 PM)
Show desktop > In windows, if you press this button on bottom right, all apps are minimised and you can see all your icon on desktop.

Where to find that show desktop?
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You can set a shortcut for it under Settings > Trackpad > More Gestures > Show desktop
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post Sep 24 2019, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 23 2019, 12:05 PM)
Show desktop? If u using macbook pro, u can set ur trackpad 3 or 4 fingers gesture in settings.

To open an app downloaded from the net, after install just right click and click open.

Parallels not that heavy, just be sure to set the correct hardware value according to ur usage when install, RAM/CPU/STORAGE.
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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 23 2019, 04:10 PM)
You can set a shortcut for it under Settings > Trackpad > More Gestures > Show desktop
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Thanks. I saw it.

I have many files that are currently in my windows 10 and I need to use two laptops for work. I don't know how I can do my works in a better way like before...

I know my boss won't accept my reasons...
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post Sep 24 2019, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 24 2019, 01:16 PM)
Thanks. I saw it.

I have many files that are currently in my windows 10 and I need to use two laptops for work. I don't know how I can do my works in a better way like before...

I know my boss won't accept my reasons...
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Like previous forumer mentioned, you can actually dual boot ur Mac to have both Windows and MacOS.

Just buy the software called Parallels. Then you can install windows on your mac
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post Sep 24 2019, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 24 2019, 02:17 PM)
Like previous forumer mentioned, you can actually dual boot ur Mac to have both Windows and MacOS.

Just buy the software called Parallels. Then you can install windows on your mac
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If it is dual boot, then i can't work simultaneously since i constantly need some files from windows to Mac and vice versa.
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post Sep 24 2019, 03:43 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 24 2019, 03:10 PM)
If it is dual boot, then i can't work simultaneously since i constantly need some files from windows to Mac and vice versa.
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Then you have no choice but to have 2 different machines biggrin.gif

What files are those? Cant it be transferred over to the Mac?
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post Sep 24 2019, 05:43 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Sep 24 2019, 03:43 PM)
Then you have no choice but to have 2 different machines  biggrin.gif

What files are those? Cant it be transferred over to the Mac?
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Most are office files but I can't be allowed to use Microsoft office. I was told to learn Numbers
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post Sep 24 2019, 07:15 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 24 2019, 05:43 PM)
Most are office files but I can't be allowed to use Microsoft office. I was told to learn Numbers
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U can install microsoft office in macs.

U can run windows simultaneously with mac. Parallels or any virtual machine app enable u to do that.
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post Sep 24 2019, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 24 2019, 07:15 PM)
U can install microsoft office in macs.

U can run windows simultaneously with mac. Parallels or any virtual machine app enable u to do that.
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post Sep 24 2019, 10:54 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 24 2019, 10:41 PM)
Not allowed
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what do u mean not allowed? boss wont let u install microsoft office?

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post Sep 24 2019, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 24 2019, 10:54 PM)
what do u mean not allowed? boss wont let u install microsoft office?
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post Sep 25 2019, 12:30 AM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 24 2019, 11:16 PM)
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errr why....? numbers only work on mac. excel works on both platform.

well, if thats the case u might wanna learn how to use numbers to create spreadsheet then. get used to it and u will know how it works in no time
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post Sep 25 2019, 12:44 AM

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QUOTE(firdausbhari @ Sep 25 2019, 12:30 AM)
errr why....? numbers only work on mac. excel works on both platform.

well, if thats the case u might wanna learn how to use numbers to create spreadsheet then. get used to it and u will know how it works in no time
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May be they don't like Office.. cool2.gif cool2.gif

Hard to learn new things when getting old.
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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 25 2019, 12:44 AM)
May be they don't like Office..  cool2.gif  cool2.gif

Hard to learn new things when getting old.
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Numbers are very similar with excel. If you are doing just those basic functions and not really advance or programming level, its similar enough. biggrin.gif

Weird boss you have. Normally ppl would go against Mac and keynote/numbers/pages and only support MS Office. But yours is the opposite
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post Sep 25 2019, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 21 2019, 09:35 AM)
Wonder Safari Password is safe to use and save passwords for all logins?
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I think it's pretty safe. I'm using for years without any issues.
It will prompt you for more stronger password or reusable of same password.
If you using other Apple devices you password will automatically sync via iCloud.

QUOTE(jack2 @ Sep 21 2019, 03:04 PM)
Keepass portable
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You can can try MacPass. A free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.

1. Click MacPass-0.7.9.zip to download app.
2. Open Finder and go to Downloads.
2. Double click downloaded MacPass-0.7.9.zip to unzip it.
3. Copy MacPass to Applications.
4. Done ready for use. thumbsup.gif
G.Loomis
post Sep 25 2019, 04:22 PM

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me can relate..a lot of thing to learn
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post Sep 25 2019, 04:24 PM

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use windows before and suddenly forced to use macOS
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post Sep 25 2019, 04:52 PM

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QUOTE(G.Loomis @ Sep 25 2019, 04:24 PM)
use windows before and suddenly forced to use macOS
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Same boat as me.
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post Sep 26 2019, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(meowtaro @ Sep 25 2019, 03:41 PM)
I think it's pretty safe. I'm using for years without any issues.
It will prompt you for more stronger password or reusable of same password.
If you using other Apple devices you password will automatically sync via iCloud.
You can can try MacPass. A free, open-source, KeePass-compatible password manager for macOS.

1. Click MacPass-0.7.9.zip to download app.
2. Open Finder and go to Downloads.
2. Double click downloaded MacPass-0.7.9.zip to unzip it.
3. Copy MacPass to Applications.
4. Done ready for use.  thumbsup.gif
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I worry i will be blamed.

How about if store passes in Keychain?

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