A new Apple switcher questions
Hello,
I just got my self a new 15 inch, I7 Macbook Pro with Lion on it. Here are some quick questions I have:
1. is it possible to update Radeon drivers, I see some lagging when I run Photoshop and such...or is there another reason for that
2. mouse seems to slow down when making precise moves. I went trought the settings and I've installed Logitech control thing since I use logitech mice. The feeling is a bit odd for fresh PC - MAC switchers, especially if you're in design & animation.
3. is there a shortkey for locking screen, OS X version of Windows ctrl+c ?
4. ...perhaps a dumb one, but hey; Can I use iRig via sound input on Garageband, I love it on my iPhone, now I also want to use it on my MAC.
Thanks in advance!
TheBlankStare wrote:
1. is it possible to update Radeon drivers, I see some lagging when I run Photoshop and such...or is there another reason for that
No, Apple provides the drivers and Radeon at Apple's request won't offer them online.
Photoshop is laggy depending upon if the version your using is optimized for Lion yet, I don't think it is yet as last I've heard they are working on a new version for Lion.
Check here about the status of programs and Lion.
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
2. mouse seems to slow down when making precise moves. I went trought the settings and I've installed Logitech control thing since I use logitech mice. The feeling is a bit odd for fresh PC - MAC switchers, especially if you're in design & animation.
Check the Logitech software that it's Lion compatible and then check your Logitech settings
You'll get used to the slight differences eventually.
3. is there a shortkey for locking screen, OS X version of Windows ctrl+l ?
Not that I'm aware of.
Can I use iRig via sound input on Garageband, I love it on my iPhone, now I also want to use it on my MAC.
Not familiar with that.
However you should go over these User Tips, Mac's do NOT have System Restore ability by default unless you set one up, like a TimeMachine drive or a option key bootable clone.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro?view=documents
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