I will be purchasing a MacBook Pro very soon..........
I wanted to know if there will be any issues when switching from a Windows computer to a Mac. I already know that my Norton, MS Office and an app I use for school all have Mac versions but I wanted to know if there will be any issue with using Drop Box and One Drive on my new Mac when I get it. All of my school assignments are stored in Drop Box so I can get to them anywhere I may need to. Also will I be able to open, create and store PDF files? A lot of the downloads from school are in PDF form and I will be needing those.
Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I have a MacBook Pro (MBP) and a Windows desktop PC and I have found that everything I need works well between the two. I use Dropbox all the time on my MBP without issue (I don't use One Drive so can't speak to that). I have no issues viewing PDF files on my MBP but I don't create them there. However, a Google search will bring up plenty of software for creating PDFs on OS X. Also, Apple's Preview app which comes with OSX has some limited PDF functionality, like the ability to merge multiple PDFs into a single PDF file. Hope this helps.
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As already stated, I have recently purchased a MacBook Pro with Retina display. It will arrive in 4-5 weeks so I don't assume it will arrive in less than 30 days. I would like to know wheather I will still be entitled to a free softwere update to the Mountain Lion. The laptop will ofcourse be completely new and recently purchased, so it would be very disappointing if I am not entitled to this update. Please let me know if you know anything about this or have any assuptions. Thank you
You can call apple if you need reassurance, but they will not turn you down on the free upgrade just because you have not received your computer by day 30.
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I have read that new purchases of macbook pro will get free upgrade to LION OS. When and how do I go about this?
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2011/06/06lion.html
The Mac OS X Lion Up-To-Date upgrade is available at no additional charge via the Mac App Store to all customers who purchased a qualifying new Mac system from Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller on or after June 6, 2011. Users must request their Up-To-Date upgrade within 30 days of purchase of their Mac computer. Customers who purchase a qualifying Mac between June 6, 2011 and the date when Lion is available in the Mac App Store will have 30 days from Lion’s official release date to make a request.
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I purchased a macbook pro 13' 3 days back. As per apple, customers purchasing their macbook after 21 july2011 will get a free upgrade to OS X LION. I've submitted the required steps online and i haven't recieved any sort of reply from apple. Please help.
When I clicked the following link:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?partNumber=MD202Z/A
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I just purchased a MacBook Pro off of someone. They left a lot of their information on it, email, photos and all that. Is there an easy way to just delete everything on it and start fresh?
Before buying a second-hand computer, you should have run Apple Diagnostics or the Apple Hardware Test, whichever is applicable.
The first thing to do after buying the computer is to erase the internal drive and install a clean copy of OS X. You—not the original owner—must do that. Changes made by Apple over the years have made this seemingly straightforward task very complex.
How you go about it depends on the model, and on whether you already own another Mac. If you're not sure of the model, enter the serial number on this page. Then find the model on this page to see what OS version was originally installed.
It's unsafe, and may be unlawful, to use a computer with software installed by a previous owner.
1. If you don't own another Mac
a. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.4 or 10.5, you need a boxed and shrink-wrapped retail Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) installation disc from the Apple Store or a reputable reseller—not from eBay or anything of the kind. If the machine is very old and has less than 1 GB of memory, you'll need to add more in order to install 10.6. Preferably, install as much memory as it can take, according to the technical specifications.
b. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the installation media that came with it: gray installation discs, or a USB flash drive for a MacBook Air. You should have received the media from the original owner, but if you didn't, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
To start up from an optical disc or a flash drive, insert it, then restart the computer and hold down the C key at the startup chime. Release the key when you see the gray Apple logo on the screen.
c. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.7 or later, you don't need media. It should start up in Internet Recovery mode when you hold down the key combination option-command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a spinning globe.
d. Some 2010-2011 models shipped with OS X 10.6 and received a firmware update after 10.7 was released, enabling them to use Internet Recovery. If you have one of those models, you can't reinstall 10.6 even from the original media, and Internet Recovery will not work either without the original owner's Apple ID. In that case, contact Apple Support, or take the machine to an Apple Store or another authorized service provider to have the OS installed.
2. If you do own another Mac
If you already own another Mac that was upgraded in the App Store to the version of OS X that you want to install, and if the new Mac is compatible with it, then you can install it. Use Recovery Disk Assistant to prepare a USB device, then start up the new Mac from it by holding down the C key at the startup chime. Alternatively, if you have a Time Machine backup of OS X 10.7.3 or later on an external hard drive (not a Time Capsule or other network device), you can start from that by holding down the option key and selecting it from the row of icons that appears. Note that if your other Mac was never upgraded in the App Store, you can't use this method.
3. Partition and install OS X
a. If you see a lock screen when trying to start up from installation media or in Recovery mode, then a firmware password was set by the previous owner, or the machine was remotely locked via iCloud. You'll either have to contact the owner or take the machine to an Apple Store or another service provider to be unlocked. You may be asked for proof of ownership.
b. Launch Disk Utility and select the icon of the internal drive—not any of the volume icons nested beneath it. In the Partition tab, select the default options: a GUID partition table with one data volume in Mac OS Extended (Journaled) format. This operation will permanently remove all existing data on the drive.
c. An unusual problem may arise if all the following conditions apply:
OS X 10.7 or later was installed by the previous owner
The startup volume was encrypted with FileVault
You're booted in Recovery mode (that is, not from a 10.6 installation disc)
In that case, you won't be able to unlock the volume or partition the drive without the FileVault password. Ask for guidance or see this discussion.
d. After partitioning, quit Disk Utility and run the OS X Installer. If you're installing a version of OS X acquired from the App Store, you will need the Apple ID and password that you used. When the installation is done, the system will automatically restart into the Setup Assistant, which will prompt you to transfer the data from another Mac, its backups, or from a Windows computer. If you have any data to transfer, this is usually the best time to do it.
e. Run Software Update and install all available system updates from Apple. To upgrade to a major version of OS X newer than 10.6, get it from the Mac App Store. Note that you can't keep an upgraded version that was installed by the original owner. He or she can't legally transfer it to you, and without the Apple ID you won't be able to update it in Software Update or reinstall, if that becomes necessary. The same goes for any App Store products that the previous owner installed—you have to repurchase them.
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a. If the original owner "accepted" the bundled iLife applications (iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band) in the App Store so that he or she could update them, then they're irrevocably linked to that Apple ID and you won't be able to download them without buying them. Reportedly, Mac App Store Customer Service has sometimes issued redemption codes for these apps to second owners who asked.
b. If the previous owner didn't deauthorize the computer in the iTunes Store under his Apple ID, you wont be able to authorize it immediately under your ID. In that case, you'll either have to wait up to 90 days or contact iTunes Support.
c. When trying to create a new iCloud account, you might get a failure message: "Account limit reached." Apple imposes a lifetime limit of three iCloud account setups per device. Erasing the device does not reset the limit. You can still use an iCloud account that was created on another device, but you won't be able to create a new one. Contact iCloud Support for more information. The setup limit doesn't apply to Apple ID accounts used for other services, such as the iTunes and Mac App Stores, or iMessage. You can create as many of those accounts as you like. -
I am studying Graphic Desing and im looking to purchase a Macbook Pro 13-inch: 2.5 GHz
Hi, If I purchase the Macbook Pro 13-inch: 2.5 GHz, will this model reach the requirements and specs that I will need for my course (Graphic Design) in regards to using Photoshop/Illustrator? apart from purchasing these programs do I need any add ons to the laptop itself?
If you're able to afford it, I would opt for a 15.4" screen - the larger screen real estate is almost a must for Photoshop and Illustrator (and InDesign, in particular, which I assume you'll be purchasing as well - Adobe has very good educational discounts on the CS6 Design Standard package: it's horrible to try to work with two page spreads on a small monitor - even 15.4" is just barely enough).
You can get the base 15" 2012 model for $1,799 (less your student discount). It only comes with 4GB of RAM and I would upgrade that to at least 8GB, but I would not purchase the RAM upgrade from Apple. I would buy third-party RAM from Crucial or OWC and install it yourself (or have someone that is computer-savvy install it for you).
Good luck - call back with any questions. Boy do wish that we had Macs when I was in school...
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I have a wireless network at home. I run my iphone and ipad on it with no problems. Just purchased a MacBook Pro, and now my wi-fi keeps disconnecting and i get an error message saying another device is using the same IP address. What does all this mean?
Hello AKCamus
To give you some ideas of what to do next, I have provided a few articles that will give some troubleshooting Wi-Fi connections and recommended Wi-Fi settings.
iOS and OS X: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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TenFourFox -- It's a port of the latest FireFox to run on older hardware and software.
"World's most advanced web browser. Finely tuned for the Power PC."
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http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/
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http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omniweb/
Safari 4.1.3 for Tiger
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1069
iCab - The Taxi for the Internet
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What is my user agent?
http://whatsmyuseragent.com/
You want to change your user agent to be ie.
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tools > add-ons
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Looking to purchase a macbook pro, and i've got a few questions
Hi Guys,
I know some of these questions have been asked before, but i'm just trying to get all that information together...
I really don't want to purchase a macbook pro - only for a new one to be announced a week later - the few people i've talked to say this is unlikely due to space and heat constraints within a case any smaller than it is currently... what do you guys think?
The display issue... i work in graphic design, using quark, photoshop etc and i am unusre as to wether the glossy is better than the matte? if anyone works in the same type of feild and can give me their opinions on what they have, wether they are happy with it etc?
Battery... a lot of the time i will be using the laptop plugged into a second monitor, i was always taught to use run the battery down and then plug it in to charge to avoid damaging the battery life, is this an issue anymore? i'd really like to use it plugged in in this situation, and only unplug it when i need to be mobile, will i then find the battery is rubbish because i've used it plugged in all the time? what do you guys do?
thanks!! i think that is it for now!!
Nif you want an idea of if an update is possibly on the horizon, macrumors.com has a buyer's guide. of course it's based on nothing more than speculation, but what they do is calculate if an update is likely to be coming, and when, which is worked out from the history of how often a particular model has been updated in the past. I've never used it myself, but it looks like it might be useful at least as a guide.
at any rate, if you need a machine now, or soon, there's not a lot to be gained by waiting. looking at intel's roadmap for what's next in terms of notebook CPUs, the 'santa rosa' chip is due to be released in about a month I think. it is obviously going to be a step forward, as usual, with probably lower power consumption and less heat, no surprises there. also from what I've read, it will top out at 2.4Ghz which is not a great deal more than the 2.33Ghz max of the core 2 duo available now. I also read that it will have double the cache size of the current chips, which will have a positive impact on performance. and it's also possible, though I haven't read it, that machines using this CPU may be able to have more than 3GB of RAM. if any of this is life-changing for you, then I suppose you could wait. how long a wait it will be, no one can say.
as for the display.. I would go for matte. traditionally that's what visual pros opt for, so it's probably the safer bet. but check them out and see what you like.. bearing in mind that glossy is far more susceptible to ambient light changes, so your experience of working may vary a great deal in different light conditions.
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I purchased a macbook pro online this fall and had iWork and iLife apps pre-installed when I purchased it. How can I get these Apps onto my iPhone 4s without paying for it again?
On my iphone those apps still require me to purchase them.The MacBook versions run on a Different Operating System...
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AppGeeker will do the job.
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I just purchased a macbook pro and was wondering about an install disk. It seems to be missing some of the applications that should be on it from a fresh install. I was wondering if I would have to purchase a new OS and do a fresh install?
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Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
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Follow this;
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH7234
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