HT1423 what memory is best for mac

what memory is best for mac

crucial.com and macsales.com test RAM for compatibility. Go to that site, select your system and follow their recommendations. Both are highly regarded as suppliers for Mac-compatible RAM.

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What is the best for me ? ?

Hello,
I'll buy a Mac soon and i'm confused as to macbook pro or macbook air ... i'm in college now and work with Photoshop and 3D max .. make some short movie .. So what's the best for me ?

You should also ask this in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air forums. This is the forum for the white and black plastic MacBooks that were discontinued in 2010. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer.
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_air

Which KVM switch is the best for Mac Mini

Base on individual experience, which KVM switch is the best for Mac Mini

Hot-Key mode MacMini and IO Gear KVM Switch MiniView Micro USB Plus
Fusionwolf, can you help me?
I want to use my TFT monitor (HPvs19 ) with a MacMini and a Casablanca KRON PC. The monitor works good with both computers, when connecting them separately.
I've bought a KVM switch MiniView Micro USB Plus (IOGear GCS632U) connected it as written in the IOGear Installation Manual. Now I can use the monitor with my MacMini and my Mac keyboard, but I cannot switch to the PC.
In the IO Gear manual several methods to switch ports are written. But every method starts by invoking HotKey mode.
The manual reads :
"To invoke HotKey mode, do the following:
1. Press and hold down the NumLock key
2. Press and release the minus- key
3. Release the NumLock key"
and
"When HotKey mode is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate that Hotkey mode is in effect."
I've tried many times to do this pressing/releasing on my Mac keyboard. Within different time/speeds. But with no result... I CANNOT get in the HotKey mode...
What can I do? Are there other ways to get in HotKey mode with my Mac keyboard (bought with my previous iMac some 4 years ago)? Or are there other ways of switching with the IO Gear KVM Switch?
Thanks a lot in advance for an answer!
John

What updates are available for Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L30)?

What updates are available for Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L30)?

Before embarking on a major OS upgrade, it would be wise, advisable and very prudent if you backup your current system to an external connected and Mac formatted Flash drive OR externally connected USB, Thunderbolt or FireWire 800, Mac formatted hard drive. Then, use either OS X Time Machine app to backup your entire system to the external drive OR purchase, install and use a data cloning app, like CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper, to make an exact and bootable copy (clone) of your entire Mac's internal hard drive. This step is really needed in case something goes wrong with the install of the new OS or you simply do not like the new OS, you have a very easy way/procedure to return your Mac to its former working state.
Then, determine if your Mac meets ALL minimum system install requirements.
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard system requirements
Purchased Installer disc here.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
To install Snow Leopard for the first time, you must have a Mac with:
An Intel processor
An internal or external DVD drive, or DVD or CD Sharing
At least 1 GB of RAM (additional RAM is recommended)
A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer
At least 5 GB of disk space available, or 7 GB of disk space if you install the developer tools
Installing and updating OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard to OS X 10.6.8 gives your Mac access to the Mac App Store where you can decide which version of OS X to upgrade to, again, if you desire.
OS X Lion system requirements
Purchased emailed download code here.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
To use Lion, make sure your computer has the following:
An Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later to install via the Mac App Store (v10.6.8 recommended)
7 GB of available disk space
2 GB of RAM
To install OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or OS X 10.10 Yosemite.you need one of these Macs:
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion purchased emailed download code here.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6377Z/A/os-x-mountain-lion
iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid-2009 or later),
MacBook Pro (15-inch or 17-inch, Mid/Late 2007 or later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
Your Mac also needs:
OS X Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8 already installed
2 GB or more of memory (I strongly advise, at least, 4 GBs of RAM or more)
8 GB or more of available space.
Your year and model Mac can take a total of 6 GBs of RAM, max..
I strongly suggest you install the max. RAM your Mac can take.
Correct, compatible and reliable Mac RAM can ONLY be purchased from online RAM sources Crucial memory or OWC (macsales.com).
OWC is the only source for the 6 GB RAM kit.
Next,
If you run any older Mac software from the earlier PowerPC Macs, then none of this software will work with the newer OS X versions (10.7 and onward). OS X Snow Leopard had a magical and invisible PowerPC emulation application, called Rosetta, that worked seamlessly in the background that still allowed older PowerPC coded software to still operate in a Intel CPU Mac.
The use of Rosetta ended with OS X Snow Leopard as the Rosetta application was licensed to Apple, from a software company called Transitive, which got bought out, I believe, by IBM and Appe could no longer secure their rights to continue to use Rosetta in later versions of OS X.
So, you would need to check to see if you have software on your Mac that maybe older than, say, 2006 or older.
Also, check for app compatibilty here.
http://roaringapps.com/
If you have any commercial antivirus installed and/or hard drive cleaning apps installed on your Mac, like MacKeeper, CleanMyMac, TuneUpMyMac, MacCleanse, etc. now would be a good time to completely uninstall this apps by doing a Google search to learn how to properly uninstall these types of apps.
These types of apps will only cause your Mac issues later after the install of the new OS X version and you will have to completely uninstall these types of apps later.
Once you have determined all of this, you should be able to find the latest versions of OS X by clicking on the Mac App Store icon in the OS X Dock and then login to the Mac App Store using your Apple ID and password and using the appropriate download codes need
You can then begin the download and installation process of installing your desired versions of OS X from the Mac App Store.

HT5282 What security is best for my MacBookPro and iMac? I have had some company asking me to join them to 'clean' and get rid of some unused files. Is this ok, the cost if around $40. I don't mind paying but I am a bit worried they might not be approved

Hi,
Am new at this. What security is best for my MacBookPro and iMac? I have had some company asking me to join them to 'clean' and get rid of some unused files. Is this ok, the cost if around $40. I don't mind paying but I am a bit worried they might not be approved by Apple.

I have had some company asking me to join them to 'clean' and get rid of some unused files.
Does this company know you use Mac OS X? If so this is a worrysome trend.
For a couple of years now there have been several scam artists that call you, claiming to be from 'tech support', or your ISP or even Microsoft, reporting that your machine has been idenfitied as being infected and that you need to give them access to your machine to 'clean it up'. In the process of this 'clean up' they thoroughly hose the system by trashing important files and then demand more money in 'recovery fees' to restore the system.
I've laughed in their face whenever they've called me since they have no clue of how to compromise a Mac system, but if they've started to target Mac users then more vigilence is required.
http://www.informationweek.com/security/management/microsoft-windows-support-cal l-scams-7-f/240005023
Just Google 'microsoft support scam' for more reports/variations.

Hi. Dear users. What about Web Browsers for Mac and IPhone 4S devices

Hi. Dear users. What about Web Browsers for Mac and IPhone 4S devices?
Test Labs: THG and something else.
Thanks for responses and future responses.
Big Thanks.

"What about?" Both come with Safari as a Web Browser.
Can you be a little more specific as to the information you are requesting?

I have quicken 2000 for mac on an old mac and wish to upgrade to a new laptop running snow leopard. Quicken 2006 on my new laptop runs, but will not recognize the old data qif files. What version of quicken for mac will recognize files from 2000?

I have quicken 2000 for mac on an old mac and wish to upgrade to a new laptop running snow leopard. Quicken 2006 on my new laptop runs, but will not recognize the old data qif files. What version of quicken for mac will recognize files from 2000? Or, is there a special procedure I should be following?

can't open Quicken 2000 files in classic mode on new MacBook Pro version 10.6.7

What format is best for an external hard drive for video editing on a mac?

What's the best format for an external hard drive for video editing to be use with a mac only? I need to format my new hard drive and want to be sure I choose the right format.

I concur with Kappy. His suggestion is correct.
Allan

What is the Best Power MAC G5 for Graphic Design and Video Edit

I need the Best Power MAC G5 Processor CPU
and Ram HDD Graphic card for Graphic Design and Video Edit
and the name of the Processor
how much the price

Hi GabreilKnight;
You are aware that the PowerMac G5 is no longer being produced hence if you find one it will be on the used market?
For what you are looking at doing I would suggest that you consider a Mac Pro instead.
Allan

El Gato or Hauppauge? Best For Mac? Help!!!

I JUST POSTED THIS TO hdpvrcapture.com & avsforum.COM
As well as sending it to Hauppauge & El Gato seperately.
Forgive the lack of clearer paragraphs, but with copy & paste the paragraphs disappear on this forum.
WHAT IS THE BEST VIDEO RECORDER FOR MAC?
EL GATO of HAUPPAUGE?
PLEASE HELP....I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS
I AM NOT REALLY A GAMER!!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
NOTE:
1. I own an Apple MAC Pro Desktop Tower
2. I own ONE TV a 32" Sony HD TV (1080i or 1080P if by HDMI)
3. I own ONE Dish Network DuoDVR VIP 722K, it's a Dual Tuner HD Satellite Receiver (It can operate two TV's...TV1 in HD at 1080i or 1080p if using HDMI......TV2 at 480p SD only....But since I only have ONE TV I only use the 2nd tuner (TV2) to be able to record one show on tuner 2.....While at the same time on the 1st tuner (TV1) I'm watching, channel surfing, pausing live TV and recording onto my VCR/VHS little video clips of what I see as I channel surf from tuner 1 (TV1).
4. I still own a VCR and still use it to record my movies and channel surfing clips to VHS/VCR cassette tapes (But this must stop soon).
5. My signal comes from the HD Dish to the HD Sat. Receiver to the VCR then to the HD Television.
6. I own a large stereo digital receiver that I loop all sound through, so whatever I hear on my TV or computer, I can hear it on my speakers depending on what button I select on the stereo receiver.
7. I also own an Apple TV, I very small black box that allows me to connect my iPhone to The Apple TV by picking up my iPhone's personal wi-fi hotspot and then whatever I can see or watch on my iPhone I can then see on my 32" HD TV. I do NOT have ANY internet connection other than my iPhone, I have no regular wi-fi, cable, dsl, not even dial up, the only internet I have is a cellular data internet connection from my celluar telephone provider. HOW WILL THE APPLE TV WORK WITH ALL OF THIS?
NOTE: Regardless of what I say below I just need to be able to do the following no matter WHAT I have to buy.
1. Be able to record what I see as I channel surf onto my MAC.
2. Basically I need to replace what my VCR is now doing for me, except it needs to be recorded on my MAC.
3. I would like to be able to dub the movies on my Satellite DVR to my MAC as a backup.
4. It would be nice if this recorder would be able to handle timed recordings, dual viewing and recording, pausing live tv?, etc stuff like that but NOT vital I guess, considering what I've been putting up with for all these years.
5. I really need to dub/transfer hundreds of VHS tapes to my MAC, but I've heard that many recorders have trouble with this.
6. I must dub/transfer many dozens of 8MM Camcorder video tapes to my mac, I have not researched this yet, I don't know if they have better luck than the VHS transfers.
7. I also have literally thousands of micro-cassette audio & regular audio cassette tapes that need to be dubbed, but that is probably not applicable here.
HERE'S THE DETAILS.......
1. MAC Pro Desktop Tower, Dish Network Satellite Receiver DuoDVR VIP 722k, Sony HD TV, VCR, 8MM Camcorder
2. 7 months ago I converted to MAC I bought a used MAC pro tower, and I
am LOVING it, I was a PC guy for about 15 years, no more hand holding
and changing the PC's diapers FINALLY my computer is just a dependable
low maintenance friend.
3. By the way does anyone know if the Dish Network DuoDVR 722k is better than the 922k for what I'm doing?
4. I THINK I am getting ready to buy either an Hauppauge 1504 HDPVR Gaming
Edition Plus, or the Hauppauge HDPVR Gaming Edition Plus 2 OR PERHAPS something from El Gato (I have not researched El Gato yet).
5. I've spent some time researching this online, and have been on the
phone with Hauppauge several times, I DID look into El Gato as well,
but for SOME reason, I quickly reverted my thoughts back to Hauppauge;
but I can't remember why, I think it was something that limited me.
6. I've never even owned a tv tuner before, over the years and up to this
day, when I watch tv, I like to record some clips of what I watch BUT
I am still using a old VCR and this needs to change soon.
7. I am in my 50's and am not really a gamer yet, maybe someday, all I
will likely use the recorder for is for recording movies and tv clips
etc while channel surfing and dubbing a LOT of VHS tapes & 8MM Camcorder videotapes to my MAC's
hard drive.
8. I NEED YOUR HELP in making the VERY BEST decision for ME.
9. I realize that a vast majority of tv is copy right protected so I will need to use the component
inputs/outputs when recording my TV clips or movies etc. Otherwise the copy right
protection will block me.
10. I DO realize that because I'm a MAC user that the BEST Hauppauge
solution is the Hauppauge HDPVR 1504 Gaming Edition Plus because the
MAC software comes bundled with it, but I also understand that
Hauppauge is mainly for PC users.
11. One person with first hand experience told me that the Hauppauge HDPVR 2 Gaming edition plus capture VHS transfers better than the Hauppauge HDPVR 1504
12. HERE IS THE ISSUE...I want to buy the Hauppauge 1504, I'll take
another look at El Gato (I was told El Gato is For MAC users), but for
some reason the last time I researched El Gato, I quickly learned
there was some limitation that sent me back to Hauppauge (can't
remember what).
13. HERE IS THE ONLY THING that is keeping me from buying the Hauppauge
1504, I will be doing a LOT of recording with this recorder to my MAC
Pro tower hard drive. This will include just recording movies while
watching satellite tv, and recording little clips from tv as I channel
surf AND AND AND.... DUBBING/TRANSFERRING MY HUGE NUMBER OF MY OLD VHS/VCR Video
Cassette Tapes & a lot of 8MM Camcorder video tapes using the Hauppauge or El Gato recorder to my Mac Pro
Tower hard drives.
14. I only mention this, because I've heard that the Hauppauge HDPVR 1504
"chokes" on VHS transfers. I don't know why and I don't even know if
this is true.
15. One person with first hand experience told me that the Hauppauge HDPVR 2 Gaming edition plus capture VHS transfers better than the Hauppauge HDPVR 1504...IS THIS TRUE.......If so what is my BEST solution NO MATTER WHAT THE BRAND IS????
16. I just want to buy THE VERY BEST recorder for my MAC Pro Tower, and
don't want ANY limitations with regards to copy right protection
issues or "choke" issues when dubbing my HUNDREDS of VHS tapes & 8MM Camcorder video tapes with
the Hauppauge 1504 or whatever I buy.
17. IS THERE A INTERNAL SOLUTION......YOU KNOW INSTALL A RECORDER OR CARD INTO MY MAC DESKTOP....OR IS THE EXTERNAL SOLUTION MORE FLEXIBLE? BETTER?
18. THE ONLY THING else that concerns me is that Hauppauge is primarily
for PC users and El Gato is primarily for MAC users,
19. BUT I am NOT sure El Gato has what I need, the issue that concerns me is that there is
SOME reason after researching El Gato that I returned to Hauppauge, I
need to do more research but I THINK it might have been something to
do with my NEED to use component inputs/outputs to avoid the copyright
protection issue, maybe El Gato doesn't have the component
connectors?.
20. IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED if you can offer me insight and advice on
HOW TO MAKE THE VERY BEST DECISION IN BUYING THE VERY BEST RECORDER
FOR MY MAC PRO TOWER, SATELLITE TV MOVIE, VHS & 8MM TRANSFER RECORDINGS.
Much Appreciation,
Randy
"Perfection Seeker"
P.S....I also have an Apple TV, a small black box a little larger than
a couple packs of cigarettes, how will this fit into the equation and
will it work with the Hauppauge 1504?
If the Hauppauge 1504 can only record & playback on a MAC, then what features and function will I be
missing out on?
One person told me to buy an OLD DVD recorder for PC
and use that because the copy right protection thing was not on the
older ones; hopefully I will not need to do this.
Another person said the Hauppauge Colossus might be my solution, I don't know.
I have done none or little research into this but does ATI, Avermedia Portable,
Eye TV, Sony have any solutions for me EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL? Any suggestions or advice
would be MUCH APPRECIATED......I JUST NEED TO BUY SOMETHING THAT I KNOW WILL WORK WELL FOR ME......I WAS HOPING FOR A SOLUTION SOON, BECAUSE I CAN'T GO ON FOREVER RESEARCHING THIS.......THANK YOU!!!!!!
P.P.S.....Do you know of any other REALLY GOOD WEBSITES I can post my
questions and concerns to?.....THANK YOU!!!!!!
PPPS…..I was told/under the impression after speaking to Hauppauge a few times that the HDPVR Gaming Edition Plus 1504? included the Mac software whereas the HDPVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus did NOT ship with Mac software, the last time I talked to Haupaugge, they advised me to forget the “2” because it doesn’t contain the Mac software (they said) BUT you mentioned that people who do VHS transfers have better luck with the HDPVR 2 Gaming Edition Plus 1504?….anyway.
From what I gather El Gato has their own PVR/devices for MAC that utilize EyeTV software for MAC computers.
BUT I could be wrong here but after reading your links, EyeTV is not only used on El Gato devices but can be used with Hauppauge devices as well?
Here’s a stupid question I guess I forget, I read so much; but can HDPVRcapture be used with El Gato devices?
IMPORTANT QUESTION: I just upgraded from a Dish Network 625 SD receiver to a Dish Network DuoDVR VIP 722k HD receiver…1st of all is THIS receiver COMPATIBLE with Hauppauge HDPVR 2 GE Plus? AND The El Gato devices and HDPVRcapture AND EyeTV?
IN OTHER WORDS……Regardless of what you say to me here PRIVATELY…..I know you have your personal interests BUT what would I be better off with since I am a MAC PERSON?
My 8MM camcorder video tapes are in really good condition
BUT many of my VHS tapes are in BAD condition, they have not been played in over 20 years many of them. You mentioned below that your recorder will only work with supported resolutions, if so many of my tapes are in such bad condition does this mean they will be rejected?
Almost all of my PERSONALLY recorded VHS tapes are recordings of me just channel surfing and recording movies over the past 30 years, AND I almost always recorded in SLP mode on the VCR (not SLP mode)…..To be able to get 6-8 hours on one VHS tape….HOW DOES THIS PLAY IN…..Keep in mind I have THOUSANDS of VHS tapes, but only 50-100 8MM Camcorder video tapes.
What type of VCR would be best to use to attempt this project? I mean should I buy a old high end one on Ebay or just anything that works?
One of your links mentioned that HDPVR 2 GE Plus does NOT do HDMI……..What will I be missing out on by NOT having this option, I assume both HDPVR & HDPVR 2 have component plugs.
Hauppauge told me that I can only record and playback If I use a MAC, What features & functions will I be missing out on if I get the Hauppauge instead of the El Gato, 1st of all I don’ even know if El Gato had component plugs or not, but both El Gato & EyeTV is made especially for MAC……..BUT yours looks/seems more impressive and expandable.
THIS IS NOT A QUESTION FOR YOU I GUESS BUT…..I think my satellite dish only has one input cable feeding the dual tuner dual tv Dish Network tuner I have, to be able to do picture in picture so I can pause live tv on 2 channels at once will I need to feed a 2nd cable from the dish to do this?
I DID READ ALL THE FAQ’S BUT STILL HAVE QUESTIONS…..hopefully I’m not too redundant.
VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
Does Hauppauge come with a remote control or ability to incorporate remote control into my satellite/mac/tv system?
Hauppauge’s lowest supported resolution is 576i50, but aren’t video tapes something like 240i or p?
What does “no PCC support” mean?
Do I need a special add on sound card or just the one that is built into my Mac Pro Tower?
Will the HDPVR 2 GE Plus record audio?
Will this Hauppauge device work in any way with my Apple TV?
Does HDPVR have more RCA jacks than HDPVR 2?
I’ve heard that people had better success dubbing VHS tapes with HDPVR 2, and you mentioned something about ONE HOUR trouble free recording….My question is since most of my VHS tapes are 6 hours in length will the one hour error free limit ? Limit me or can I go longer than 1 hour?
I do NOT have ANY internet where i live, no wi-fi, no cable , no DSL, ONLY cellular data to my iPhone tethered to my MAC PRO and my internet speed is usually 1 mbps or less………Does this factor in with the basic use of this device as imagined?
Will I have no delay pass through of live tv and playing back of pre-recorded movies on my satellite DVR?
Is the any way to pause live or recorded play?
Do I need a Windows PC to INSTALL Hauppauge & HDPVRcapture software?
Is this the right time to buy? I mean are there any Big changes on the horizon where it would be wise to wait?
Who has smaller file sizes Hauppauge or El Gato?
Will I need a distribution amplifier? I need to go from my satellite receiver to the PVR and then to the TV AND the MAC……Will I need a distribution amplifier?
Are there any INTERNAL solution that would benefit me?
Can Hauppauge work with both my tuners on my dual satellite tv receiver?
Do I use quicktime to record VHS & 8MM?
How does iMovie fit into all of this?
How does Final Cut Pro fit into all of this? I’M NEW TO MAC!!!!!!!
Does a VCR require a component or composite cable?
Can I insert logos with my MAC?
Can I trim/edit with my MAC?
Can I stream with my MAC?
Can I upload (if ever needed) with my MAC?
Can I record game play (if ever needed) on my MAC?
Can I chat or add things to feed or whatever with my MAC?
I need to make a decision soon, all this research is frustrating me and killing my brain and eyesight!!!
Thank You!!!!!!
Randy

Absolutely none.
Antivirus software is NOT needed if the Mac you are running is only running OS X. Antivirus apps interfere with normal performance and operation of a Mac because they program too many controls into the main OS X system software impacting general performance of your Mac.
Here are some of my tidbits of advice on how to avoid viruses in the future, if you encounter a virus, again.
Some anti-virus solutions can slow down your Mac, but to be honest, the best anit-virus app is you, the user and your brain.
Don't visit questionable websites or website you are unsure about.
Don't use Torrents or engage in "Torrenting"
Don't install pirated software or software downloaded from a questionable or unknown websites or untrutsted sources.
Java is still a vulnerability concern, if you do not need it, don't use it.
Use a browser filter and pop-up blocker
Don't open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize.
Install security updates when they become available
Educate yourself as to what threats are common and active.
In effect, use your own brain as the antivirus filter.
Follow that advise and in MOST cases, you will be fine and won't risk your Mac to potential Trojans, malware or viruses.
If you feel you need some baseline virus protection that is minimally invasive on the Mac OS X system, install
ClamXAV
http://www.clamxav.com/

What organizer is better for Mac, iPhoto or Elements 12?

This is somewhat of a re-post because I could not find a way to respond to a reply.
Right now I have duplicate libraries and want to go to one Library. I am trying to figure out the best way to go. It looks like I can get the same kind of organization as in the Elements organizer with iPhoto Smart Albums but I didn't know if I could import PSD files to iPhoto and Barbara B. says that iPhoto does not like PSD files.
So if I want to be able to save in PSD I need to stay with the Elements Organizer and Editor.
To make my best decision I want to know what I am loosing in general Macbook utility if I eliminate iPhoto and go with the Elements Organizer. I have only had my Mac for a few months but I see that iPhoto drops photos in programs like Keynote very easily. If I stay with the Elements Organizer will I loose some utility or will I be able to drag and drop everything I need to simply?
I am asking the question because I have space problems with my 9K photos now. I only want to delete one of these libraries once and want to make the right choice.
Thank you.

Well, the right one is the one that works best for you. I'll start by saying that in real life I don't use either one, because I dislike asset management programs, so I have no dog in this fight.
The advantages of iphoto are that it's much better integrated into OS X, has much nicer options for slideshows and projects, and is generally a more polished performer than organizer.
The advantages of organizer are that you can save as many versions as you like, that your photos aren't in a proprietary library (you can just file>open in any program to get at an organizer photo), and it gives you more options for working with raw.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Two other options to consider would be aperture and lightroom, too.
It's not something that anyone can answer for you. It depends so much on how you like to work.

What Download Video Program for Mac is as Good as Orbit is for Windows??

12/29/2008. Friends, I have searched and searched and searched for a video download program for Mac that will download videos from almost any website besides just YouTube and such, but to no avail. The latest OrbitDownloader 2.8.1 for Windows is excellent and will do this for Windows on a PC. What similar download video program for Mac will perform as excellently or almost as good?? I've tried Firefox's Video Downloader Helper but can not get it to work. I've tried Mori but don't know how to get it to work. I've tried Perian but again don't know how to get it to work, I just get a window that says "Uninstall." I will really appreciate finding such a program for Mac, for my iBook G4 which has Leopard OS X 10.5.4 and WiFi. Many thanks. Chuck Y., Chicago

1/2/2009. Thank you all for your help. I love this wonderful feature I find about Apple Discussion Forums, so many friends. I did not know about Perian's instructions until you informed me. [www.perian.org/#watch] I'm glad that I gave the example of "POV Inheritance," because it is somewhat complex. First a person must locate the POV Inheritance website. For Perian, to go into Windows Activity at that point shows only that line. No one told me that I must click the wee arrow to the left of that line. Then a long drop list appears. But none of those help. So one must return to and on the website click "Watch the streaming video online" or ". . . now." That brings up another sub-website on which a person must click "Watch the Full Film." Then one can choose between five "chapters," and go into Windows Activity again. Then appears "net + public affairs player: video." Then one clicks the small arrow on the left of "net+ public affairs video" and sees 17 selections. All except one are small kbs. One has a large megabyte file. Select and Command + C that, and then go into Windows Downloads and Command + V [paste]. Then the download begins. And the person must do that for each of the five chapters. The other option is not to click any of the "chapters" but instead click "Watch the Full Film," and then click Windows Activity and then the small arrow left of "net + public affairs : video" and on the drop down list appear, among many, the five separate chapter files [the ones with large megabyte files], and continue as per a few lines above. The Perian procedure is simple. Getting to the line to be downloaded, in this case, is more complex, and so a good example from which to learn.
RealPlayer 11.0.0 [or 11.0.1] and its RealPlayer Downloader work very well too and may be simpler.
Thank you all and Happy New Year cruising with your Apple Macs. C. Yopst, Chicago

I save my Excel file as .PDF then send it out by email. What program is best for my use?

I want to send my Excel files as .pdf by email. I need to know if Acrobat program is best for me. I purchased a PDF file this morning and I don't think I need that. From what I have seen, The Acrobat file is more what I need. If so, then I would like to cancel the PDF file I ordered this morning and replace it with the Acrobat program. I already have the Adobe Reader XI installed.

Fay it isn't clear what you are referencing by "PDF file" and "Acrobat file".
Yes there is the file format "PDF".
No there's no file format "Acrobat file".
Anyway, there are a number of ways to create a PDF file from an Excel file.
From Adobe -
You can purchase ("perpetual" license or subscription) Acrobat (Standard or Pro).
After install of Acrobat you will have the Adobe PDF virtual printer which you can use to print to PDF (instead of print to paper).
After install of Acrobat you will have the PDFMaker which integrates with Office applications.
You can create a PDF from Excel using the PDFMaker.
Or
You can subscribe to Adobe's online service "PDF Pack".
As a subscriber you go online, point the browser to the service's site, sign in, upload the Excel file and then save the output PDF to your computer.
With the PDF in hand you originate the email and attach the PDF.
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What interface works best for GB? NO delay, latency issues please!!!

What is the best way to record electric guitar or a microphone (for acoustic & vocals) into Garage Band? I tried plugging directly in to the mic input and selected low latency but there still is a bit of delay. I assume I need a USB or firewire interface. What are some good ones that are ultra portable? This is for the road. Thanks for reading.

Zadamanim wrote:
wouldnt getting a super CPU fix latency issues? even if it did have to be routed through a thousand places, a fast processor could get it done without latency issues, no?
Yes and no!
First, Garageband gives you limited ability to change the size of its buffer, which impacts latency. So even if your CPU were fast enough, I'm not sure if GB would allow you to dial down the buffer size in order to fully take advantage of it.
Second, latency isn't only a function of CPU speed. There are other places where the audio can get bottlenecked as it makes its way in and out and through the computer. That's why some of the systems that market themselves as ultra-low latency for professional work use PCIe cards in order to shovel audio back and forth faster than is possible via USB or Firewire. For example, Apogee's Symphony System connects via a proprietary PCIe card in order to offer phenomenally low latency rivaling dedicated systems that use the computer only as a host (Garageband is a native system that uses the computer for everything).
So while a fast CPU is at the heart of the latency issue, there are a number of surrounding issues that also influence it. The workaround of having an interface with its own routing system - so you can listen to your audio as you record before it has a chance to go through the computer and get delayed - is a cheap and elegant, if imperfect solution.

What would be best for me?

So I'm heading off to college next year to become a teacher, and I'm trying to figure out what would be the best for me:
A Macbook or a Macbook Air?
Obviously, it's going to be used for school work mostly.
I want it to be a very fast computer, but still have a nice display. I don't actually care if the laptop is bulky or awkward to carry.
Recommendations please!
Thank You!

Get a MacBook Pro 15". Neither a MacBook nor an Air have the power, speed, quality, display of a MBP 15". They are only 2 pounds heavier than a MB. And, don't waste your time on a 13" MBP.

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