How do I switch my windows 7 to macbook pro?

How difficult is it to switch my entire windows 7 computer to my macbook pro?

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http://support.apple.com/kb/VI207
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  • Considering a switch from Windows to Macbook Pro, Help

    Hi, I've never owned a Mac before and I just recently noticed a lot of cool things they can do. I own a Lenovo laptop that is 3yrs old and works just fine. My question for you is, that if the only thing I use my laptop for is to surf and play poker on the web, am I just wasting a lot of money on this machine since I wouldn't be using everything it is capable of?? I use Itunes also a lot, but that's about it for my laptop. Thanks for any suggestions and help!

    This sort of sounds like you want to move to a MacBook Pro... you just need to justify the purchase (a position I often find myself in). As you've pretty much mentioned, your current Lenovo machine works just fine for what you are using it for... so you probably know that you don't "need" a new machine. Having said that, if you are looking to get a new machine, the MB Pro is an excellent choice. You can still install Windows (either natively through something called BootCamp, or by setting up a virtual machine within OS X). So... with a new MacBook Pro, you're not losing anything. It will be faster (even for Windows). I personally am the type that just likes to play around with different operating systems as well. I don't really have any issues with Windows (and I actually like Windows 7)... but I also like to try out different Linux distros as well. OS X is really the only other operating system out there that is really consumer friendly. The community behind Apple products tends to be top notch as well. All too often when I go to a PC forum... if someone is asking a question where the answer may seem obvious... you end up with a ton of derogatory comments from users telling them how much of an idiot they are. That is very rare in the Apple support forums. Frankly, I'm not sure I have ever seen it... but since I can't say for sure it "never" happens... I'll just go with it happens "rarely". Other users are always very supportive and willing to help out with the simplest to the most complex issues... often taking the time to actually research questions and provide comprehensive responses.
    So... in going with a Mac... you're not just getting the newer hardware (which... lets be honest... as nice as it looks... inside it's the same stuff as every other PC maker)... you're also getting a great secure OS and a support community that's second to none.
    It doesn't sound like you "need" a new machine now... but if you really are itching to upgrade, moving to a MacBook Pro is a great choice.

  • Does anyone know How to run twin monitors on a MacBook Pro operating on a Windows Server 2008 R2 ?

    Hi
    Does anyone know How to run twin monitors on a MacBook Pro operating on a Windows Server 2008 R2 ?

    I know this doesn't help you much, but, I think you have to see if your Mac pro does audio out via HDMI. I don't even know if mine does via DVI. I think it may have to do with the adapter. Try going into Audio MIDI and setting the digital out to multichannel
    and using the toslink cable for now. Lemme see...apparently DVI does not carry audio at all. Hm. apparently monoprice could be helpful?  If I understand what you're saying correctly: you want to take DVI and multichannel audio via the Toslink and have it all go out over HDMI, right? Whooo..... amazon...looks like it's about $100http://www.amazon.com/Audio-SPDIF-Toslink-Converter-Adapter/dp/B0015YYOQQ
    just a shot in the dark
    I'm probably wrong....or not
    John B

  • HT3986 how to install any windows on macbook pro (early 2011) (os x mavericks)?

    En: how to install any windows on macbook pro (early 2011) (os x mavericks)?
    Ro: *** se instaleaza orice windows pe macbook pro (early 2011) (os x mavericks)?
              Help Me Please

    search
    how to install windows on a macbook pro
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3986
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVfRQ0YIDUI
    http://www.gadgetreview.com/2013/05/how-to-install-windows-8-on-your-macbook-pro .html
    http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-install-windows-7-on-macbook-pro-with-retina-di splay-tutorial/

  • HT1343 how do I switch between windows in the same programme?  I know that I can use Command tab, however this takes you through all of the programmes that I'm using. What I need to do is have a shortcut to switch between windows in the same programme.

    how do I switch between windows in the same programme?  I know that I can use Command tab, however this takes you through all of the programmes that I'm using. What I need to do is have a shortcut to switch between windows in the same programme.  For example if I'm in Excel and have 5 windows open I want to be able to scroll between each window of Excel only with a shortcut.
    Please help!

    Command and ~ keys to tab between open windows.
    Technically it is the Grave Accent ` (aka reverse quote) under the tilda ~ key.  Tilda ~ is shifted, and Grave Accent ` is not.
    Command-Grave Accent

  • How do I switch from Windows to mac?

    How do I switch from Windows to mac on a macmini?

    Hi,
    I assume you are talking about a BootCamp Windows, right ?
    If so, usually you hold down the Alt/Option-key at startup of your Mac to get the Boot Selection screen.
    There you can choose which Operating System to boot into.
    Once in OSX you might wanna go to System Preferences - Startup Volume and set your OSX to be the default.
    Regards
    Stefan

  • How to install memory modules on a macbook pro 15"

    I run Windows 7 via parallels desktop on my macbook pro. How do I type special characters on a Word document using the mac keyboard?

    how to install memory modules on a macbook pro 15"
    Read the manual / user guide that came with your comptuer or download it from http://support.apple.com/manuals/
    I run Windows 7 via parallels desktop on my macbook pro. How do I type special characters on a Word document using the mac keyboard?
    Post your question on the Paralells forums:  http://forums.parallels.com

  • How do i copy files from my macbook pro to my hard drive? These files were previously started on my old dell.

    how do i copy files from my macbook pro to my hard drive? These files were previously started on my old dell.

    More then likely that external drive is formatted the Windows NTFS format which Mac OS X can Read but it can not Write to that format. So you would need to copy all the data off that drive, to either a Windows PC or to your Mac, thenn use the Mac to format it for the Mac OS. Which would be Mac Extended (Journaled) with a Partition Table of GUID.
    If you want to use that drive on both Mac and PC then you would need to format it either FAT32 or exFAT.

  • How do i use F buttons on macbook pro

    how do i use f buttons on macbook pro?
    is it alt+f12 or cmd...totally clueless! -.-'
    can i use f buttons if using citrix on a windows platform opened on mac ???
    thanks.

    The function key (fn).

  • How do I uninstall mackeeper from my macbook pro?

    How do i uninstall mackeeper from my Macbook Pro?

    You may have installed a variant of the "VSearch" ad-injection malware. Follow Apple Support's instructions to remove it.
    If you have trouble following those instructions, see below.
    Malware is always changing to get around the defenses against it. This procedure works as of now, as far as I know. It may not work in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for a more recent discussion, or start a new one.
    The VSearch malware tries to hide itself by varying the names of the files it installs. To remove it, you must first identify the naming pattern.
    Triple-click the line below on this page to select it, then copy the text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination  command-C:
    /Library/LaunchDaemons
    In the Finder, select
              Go ▹ Go to Folder...
    from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
    A folder named "LaunchDaemons" may open. Look inside it for two files with names of the form
              com.something.daemon.plist
    and
               com.something.helper.plist
    Here something is a variable string of characters, which can be different in each case. So far it has always been a string of letters without punctuation, such as "cloud," "dot," "highway," "submarine," or "trusteddownloads." Sometimes it's a meaningless string such as "e8dec5ae7fc75c28" rather than a word. Sometimes the string is "apple," and then you must be especially careful not to delete the wrong files, because many built-in OS X files have similar names.
    If you find these files, leave the LaunchDaemons folder open, and open the following folder in the same way:
    /Library/LaunchAgents
    In this folder, there may be a file named
              com.something.agent.plist
    where the string something is the same as before.
    If you feel confident that you've identified the above files, back up all data, then drag just those three files—nothing else—to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password. Close the Finder windows and restart the computer.
    Don't delete the "LaunchAgents" or "LaunchDaemons" folder or anything else inside either one.
    The malware is now permanently inactivated, as long as you never reinstall it. You can stop here if you like, or you can remove two remaining components for the sake of completeness.
    Open this folder:
    /Library/Application Support
    If it has a subfolder named just
               something
    where something is the same string you saw before, drag that subfolder to the Trash and close the window.
    Don't delete the "Application Support" folder or anything else inside it.
    Finally, in this folder:
    /System/Library/Frameworks
    there may an item named exactly
                v.framework
    It's actually a folder, though it has a different icon than usual. This item always has the above name; it doesn't vary. Drag it to the Trash and close the window.
    Don't delete the "Frameworks" folder or anything else inside it.
    If you didn't find the files or you're not sure about the identification, post what you found.
    If in doubt, or if you have no backups, change nothing at all.
    The trouble may have started when you downloaded and ran an application called "MPlayerX." That's the name of a legitimate free movie player, but the name is also used fraudulently to distribute VSearch. If there is an item with that name in the Applications folder, delete it, and if you wish, replace it with the genuine article from mplayerx.org.
    This trojan is often found on illegal websites that traffic in pirated content such as movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect more of the same, and worse, to follow. Never install any software that you downloaded from a bittorrent, or that was downloaded by someone else from an unknown source.
    In the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, select the General tab. The radio button marked Anywhere  should not be selected. If it is, click the lock icon to unlock the settings, then select one of the other buttons. After that, don't ignore a warning that you are about to run or install an application from an unknown developer.
    Then, still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
              Install system data files and security updates (OS X 10.10 or later)
    or
              Download updates automatically (OS X 10.9 or earlier)
    if it's not already checked.

  • How do I remove malware from my MacBook Pro?

    How do I remove malware from my MacBook Pro?

    So what you do is research the name of the malware and confirm that it is for Windows and simply Trash the file.
    Don't trash the file. Depending on the anti-virus software and what the file is, trashing it without checking with an expert is a bad idea. It could be a false positive that is an important part of the system (seen that many times). It could also be an e-mail message in Mail, and deleting it in the Finder or from some other app will corrupt the index of the mailbox that message is in as well as potentially leave it on the server, and it could end up getting downloaded back to the computer again.

  • How can I send files from my macbook pro to my iPad air using airdrop

    how can I send files from my macbook pro to my iPad air using airdrop?

    Your going to have to find some alternative.  See Dukto will work.
    "Dukto is a simple application that allows you to share files between devices connected to the same (wireless) LAN network."
    http://www.tidal.it/?page_id=309&lang=en
    http://www.msec.it/blog/?page_id=11
    "Box lets you store all of your content online, so you can access, manage and share it from anywhere. Integrate Box with Google Apps and Salesforce and access Box on mobile devices" Rated the most secure cloud storage by SkyHigh Networks.  You can buy a license to run box one of your servers.
    https://www.box.com/
    Files Connect -- "Cloud Storage services like Dropbox, MobileMe iDisk, Google Docs/Picasa, Facebook photos, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV ... AFS (Apple File Shares) SMB (Windows shares)  protocols"
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/files-connect/id404324302?mt=8
    "The kiteworks mobile file sharing solution provides secure creation, viewing, and sharing of enterprise content on smartphones and tablets while providing IT and security teams the administrative controls to manage user privileges and access rights necessary to ensure enterprise security and compliance."  " Includes choice of private cloud on-premise."
    http://www.accellion.com/solutions/mobile-enablement/mobile-file-sharing

  • How to upload pic to instagram from macbook pro

    Not usin Iphone, but nokia still would like to retouch some pics before uploading them to IG. How can I do that with no hassle? the easiest way.

    I would still need another app to change ratio. Aint there something like
    6tag on Windows where you can do it all in one app?
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  • How can i play .ts files on MacBook Pro?

    hello everyone.
    i've got .ts(in h.264 codec) file. it's worked on windows media player. but didn't work on quicktime or VLC player.
    how can i play .ts files on MacBook Pro? need a alternative player or another codec?
    thx. i expect your answer..

    Did you try Windows Media Player 9 for OSX ?
    It's PPC not Intel native but should play them OK.

  • I want to know how to delete game apps from my macbook pro also can i trust any macbook cleaners or keepers?

    I want to know how to delete game apps from my macbook pro also can i trust any macbook cleaners or keepers? My mac seems to be running a bit off.

    To delete any type of app you need to open the Finder window and highlight the app you want to delete by moving it to the trash. Empty the trash and it's gone. There are some Apple provided apps that cannot be deleted but you should not have any issue with the games.
    As for cleaners, I personally don't use them but the 911 and Mackeeper are very popular and I hear work pretty well with Macs.

  • How do I take 300 dpi photos with my iPhone 4s? And how do I export them to my MacBook Pro at 300 dpi to use as I want to print photos.

    How do I take 300 dpi photos with my iPhone 4s?
    And how do I export them to my MacBook Pro at 300 dpi to use as I want to print photos.
    I have been using the standard camera on the iPhone and require 300 dpi to create photo books as the photos are resized according the layout.
    Your time and assistance in appreciated.
    Thanks

    Thanks Tonefox!
    After looking at a few of the links I found a mathematical equation that assisted me.
    Inches = Pixels/DPI
    eg: 3 inches = 300 pixels/100 DPI
    Using this equation and the fact that iPhone 4s takes photos that are 3264 x 2448 I was able to work out the largest print I could make with 300 DPI.
    Width 3264 pix/ 300 DPI = 10.88 inches
    Height 2448 pix/ 300 DPI = 8.16 inches
    Therefore, the largest print (with 300DPI) I can make of these photos is 10.88 inches x 8.16 inches.
    Which is great!
    So is it critical for me to change the dpi in say photoshop or does it not matter as long as I don't go above the 10.88 inches x 8.16 inches?
    From what I can gather the smaller I resize the photo the higher the DPI and the bigger I stretch the photo the lower the DPI?
    Further clarification will be much appreciated. Thanks

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