New 2 Mac Just A few Questions.

So I have a new macbook. I just ordered the apple wireless keyboard and mouse and the dvi adapter. I plan on hooking it upp to my 42inch lcd. What settings do I have to go in and change for all of this to happen and me being able to close my macbook but still being able to use it without the hard disk turning off.

Hi Ultravox. I just got the same rig as a refurb, tax free no less due to this being my state's tax holiday. Good call on the memory as I just ordered my extra from Crucial a few days ago and it's already here - and WAY cheaper than Apple's.
My 2 cents, the nVidia card gets a pretty bum wrap. While it's true the ATI would be better for gaming, I don't think it will make any difference for straight video editing that is, without a lot of realtime motion effects. To the extent you have such you can just render to view, which will be really fast with these CPU's. I've looked at all the benchmarks and what it means for games is to get playable frame rates on some of the 3D titles you will have to lower the resolution. Not ideal, but I think acceptable for a light duty gamer. I have to do this now on my G4, which has an even less capable video card than the 7300. I considered buying a new 2.0 GHz machine and getting the ATI as a custom option (if new) or add-on kit (if a refurb), but decided I could live with the 7300 for a year or so and upgrade later. To get the 2.66 with the ATI would have busted my budget. For long-term use, the processor upgrade is worth more, since graphics cards change constantly and can be upgraded easily. It may also be that Apple comes out with some more graphic card options going forward, as I'm not that thrilled with some of the complaints I read on how noisy the ATI can be. It would be nice to have an option in between the nVidia 7300 and the ATI. Here is a fairly positive review of the 7300, although, admittedly not being used for any gaming.
http://www.architosh.com/features/2006/reviews/macpro/macpro_1.html
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ok so I'm looking a buying a new macbook soon and I had a few questions.
1. is there any difference between airport and wifi, or is it the same thing, just different names.
2. I currently have a Linksys wrt54gs wireless router, will this work, or do I need to buy an apple made product?

1) Airport Extreme is the marketing term that Apple gives to their Wi-Fi cards.
2) Yes! Your Mac will work just fine with that router.
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Thinking about getting a new macbook pro, just a few questions first --

Hey guys,
I've been a mac user for about 5 years now and I love them. I've had a white 2.0 c2d macbook for about a year now. I primarily used this macbook for work, and my PC desktop for occasional games. I was thinking about getting a mac pro to do some gaming since my PC desktop broke about 2 months ago, but recently I've been getting more expenses so my wallet has grown thinner. So now I don't really have enough cash to get the mac pro. I also can't sell the macbook for a mac pro because I need something mobile for work. What I can do though is sell my macbook and get a macbook pro.
My question to you guys is, how do you like your macbook pro as a desktop replacement? I have a dell 2407-HC monitor as well to use with it. Does it game well over boot camp? I know cider hasn't yielded good performance, so please stick to bootcamp reviews. I'm not looking at anything really really intense, as I don't really have time to do as much gaming as I used to, but it'd be nice if it could run the orange box (mostly team fortress 2), dawn of war dark crusade, assassin's creed (when it comes out), and possibly the warhammer online mmo or age of conan mmo.
The other question is whether or not I should wait for a new one. Macrumors says that it's been about 150 days, and the macbook pros are updated every 180 days or so. I've already waited a few months since my desktop broke to see if the mac pro was going to be updated for penryn, but now the situation has changed, and now it looks like I might have to wait if I want a macbook pro. So, to wait or not to wait?
Any other opinions are welcome as well. Thanks.
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What's the beneift of buying 2.6GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7 instead of 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7?
Benefit of the QUAD core and the BASE UNIT 13" is extra cores for "heavy" photo and video editing and dedicated graphics
On 95% of things you wouldnt notice a difference, web viewing, typing, youtube, etc. Simple APPS
http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-retina/
The 2.6 is DUAL CORE, not quad core.
On the top model:
Intel Iris Pro Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory and automatic graphics switching
There are lots of new reviews of the new late 2013 Retina macbook Pro including DETAILED SPECS on speed diff. between
Reviews of the new Retina 2013 Macbook Pro
13”
Digital Trends (13") - http://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-...h-2013-review/
LaptopMag (13") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...play-2013.aspx
Engadget (13") - http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/29/m...-13-inch-2013/
The Verge (13") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/30/5...ay-review-2013
CNet (13") - http://www.cnet.com/laptops/apple-ma...-35831098.html
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The Verge (15") - http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/24/5...w-15-inch-2013
LaptopMag (15") - http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lap...inch-2013.aspx
TechCrunch (15") - http://techcrunch.com/2013/10/25/lat...ok-pro-review/
CNet (15") - http://www.cnet.com/apple-macbook-pro-with-retina-2013/
PC Mag (15") - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2426359,00.asp
Arstechnica (15") - http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10...-pro-reviewed/
Slashgear (15") - http://www.slashgear.com/macbook-pro...2013-26303163/
The best pragmatic review of the new Retina Pro is:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/30/5044874/13-inch-macbook-pro-with-retina-displ ay-review-2013
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I am new to mac. just purchaased it 3 weeks ag along with MS office for mac, i notice that all my outlook email are in this finder folder, can i delete these email files from this location? why are they there anyway?

I am new to mac. just purchaased it 3 weeks ag along with MS office for mac, i notice that all my outlook email are in this finder folder, can i delete these email files from this location? why are they there anyway?

Cherry63 wrote:
I am talking about the icon on the docking row, that's the guy with the smily face. When you click on him it brings up a bunch of files of what I seem to have store/created on my Imac. There are hundreds of emails and some other documents. I tried to delete a few of them when I first got the MS office but it did not like that, it said it have to rebuild oulook. Why cant i delete these files? is this Apple version of Window outlook PST files?
These file extenssions are listed as
olk14_message or even or ccontact. I wish I could send a screen print but I dont see that on the key board. Maybe I should have stuck with windows..
Oh the ...olk14_message's. Do not delete them behind Outlooks back, i.e., from the finder. Those are the various messages that you sent, received, or deleted in Outlook. They are indexed by Outlook so if you delete behind Outlook's back Outlook will get confused trying to access those messages.
You can delete them however using Outlook itself. In outlook select a mailbox (Drafts, Sent Items, Deleted Items, etc.) by clicking on the mailbox on the left. It will show you the messages in that mailbox. You can now select all or selected items in that mailbox. The click the Edit menu and select Delete. You will get a dialog asking if you really want to delete the selections. Answer "Delete" and the messages will get deleted.
The olk14_message's you are seeing are the actual messages shown the Outlook mail boxes. When you actually delete them the way I just described the corresponding olk14_message files will also be deleted.
Note Outlook's Deleted Items mailbox is where all deleted messages go when you click the Delete tool in the Outlook toolbar. Thus using the Delete tool from the toolbar does not permanently delete the messages. So if you been using that for months or years you are going to have a very large Deleted Items mailbox. And every one of those items in there is going to have a corresponding olk14_message file for that message.
So if those olk14_message files you are seeing are from the Deleted Items mailbox you can get rid of all those corresponding olk14_message files by selecting all the messages in Deleted Items and using the Edit menu's Delete.
Alternative ways to the Edit/Delete to do the permanent delete is select (all) the messages to delete and control (right) click to bring up the Outlook contextual menu and select Delete from it.
Finally if you use the Delete tool in the toolbar for messages selected in the Deleted Items mailbox you will be able to permanently delete those too. It's an exception since using the tool on the Deleted Items means there's no place to put those messages except to "oblivion".
So, in summary, using the Delete tool in the toolbar on messages in every mailbox except the Deleted Items mailbox just moves messages to the Deleted Items mailbox. But using the Delete tool on items in them Deleted Items mailbox permanently deletes the selected items in there. And only permanently deleting items removes the corresponding actual ...olk14_message files.

I dont have an address book on my new i mac just a contacts icon

I dont have an address book on my new i mac just a contacts icon

The address book is now called Contacts. Click the icon in the dock and the address book will open.

I'm fairly new to Mac, just got the iWeb program, I dont have and can not get a Mobile Me account, does this mean I can use iWeb?

I'm fairly new to Mac, just got the iWeb program, I dont have and can not get a Mobile Me account, does this mean I cant use iWeb?

iWeb gives you two other options for publishing...
http://www.iwebformusicians.com/iWeb/Publish-Website.html
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New Macbook Pro owner, just a few questions?

I just bought my Macbook pro around a month ago, I just had a few questions since this is my first Apple computer.
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2. I have a PC that I rarely ever turned off, anyone know whether or not it would be more beneficial to shut down the laptop everynight or keep it running?
3. Do you suggest keeping up with all of the software updates that become available?
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5. Any other tips / suggestions would be great! Like I've said, this is my first apple computer, after a month I am still trying to get used to it.
Thanks!

1. In MacBook: Care, Use, and Safety Information, Apple says:
Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.
That's what I do. Microfiber cloths are so effective at removing fingerprints and grime that they can sometimes do it without water, but a little water helps microfiber cloths a lot. Because of the way microfiber cloths work, chemicals are rarely needed. Apple warns against using "aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives" because your screen has coatings that can be scratched or eaten away by the wrong chemicals. iKlear products are safe, but they cost significantly more than cloths and water.
2. I am also one of the many Mac users who rarely shut down or reboot their MacBook Pro. My friends and I routinely go weeks without rebooting, we just close the lid at night and it sleeps. This is great because it allows the Mac to be instant-on: open the lid and all your open apps and documents are where you left them, with zero startup time.
Part of the reason for being able to run for long periods of time is that OS X is based on Unix, which was originally written as an operating system for servers, which require stability during 24/7 operation and long uptimes between reboots.
3. It is best to keep up with all security updates that become available, since they are about security. After that, you can install other available updates whenever you want. If you don't want to be updating all the time just wait until you want to click the Update button, like maybe updating only on the weekends if you want.
4. If your MacBook Pro has an internal optical drive it will play DVDs. No Macs play Blu-ray Discs unless they have an extra cost drive and third-party software. You can rip DVDs using software like Mac DVDRipper Pro; I use that and then I run them through HandBrake (popular on Mac and Windows) to convert for my phone, tablet, and Plex for my TV.
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Just ordered a Mac Pro, A few questions

I just ordered a Mac Pro, with a few options from apple, and some parts from Newegg. I just have a few questions.
What webcam should I get?
I have 3 500 GB HDD's one for OSX, one for Vista and one for Time Machine. Is there a way to make the OSX drive and windows drive play nice (read/write access) with each other?
How hard is it to set up boot camp?
What does it take to prepare the DVR-115 to be added? Does the front face plate have to be removed?
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New iMac owner, but a few questions!

Hey all, just got a Brand New iMac yesterday, first Mac computer owned and loving it so far, but I have a few questions.
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Hi GeneticFusion: Welcome ot the world of Mac. I could tell by your description that you are an Ex-Windows user. You are on the right track with the Command Q idea. This is the proper way to completly close a program. You could also go to the name of the open program, click and select "Quit <Program>. As to a program to use to type term papers, check out NeoOffice. It is free, and available at http://www.neooffice.org/neojava/en/index.php
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Stedman

How do i sync iphone with multiple macs? and few questions

Hi
I would appreciate if anyone would help me.
1. I would like to know how to sync my iphone with different macs. I have a macbook 13 and a macbook 15 and would like to use BOTH to be able to transfer data without losing them. (address, apps, photos and music)
would like to use this feature if I were to be suddenly on a trip and a friend would like to share some of his files (audio, apps, photos..etc)
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3. my internet tethering is only working on one mac which I usually use to sync everything... i tried just using tethering through usb on the other mac wihtout any sync but somehow it didnt work... usually i just plug and play and start using firefox... by automatic detection...
4. is there also a way to copy files from iphone onto a mac which would not be one of my libraries?
5. why cant i use iphone like the ipod as a disk use?
I am aware that these things are somewhat possible because i have read quiet a few artivles but they are sadly enough not so current... any help appreciated.

#1: As has been said, you can't get around it. An iPhone cannot be synched to more than one computer for any media content (it can be for contacts and calendar information, I believe).
#4: You can transfer items purchased from the iTunes Store to another computer but only if you disallow synchronization and authorize that computer to your iTunes Store account. There are third-party utilities that can transfer non-iTunes Store content.
#5: there is no disk mode in an iPhone and no way to enable one, at least not in the sense of disk mode in earlier iPods. There are third-party apps that allow some file transfer to and from an iPhone.
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Just a few questions about DVD Ripping and Final Cut 6

Ok,
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Just a few questions...

This is concerning iPad, but it is also concerning Apple devices as a whole. Now, don't get me wrong. I absolutely love Apple and will most likely never switch to another device, be it phone, MP3 player or tablet (can't afford a Mac yet, but that's my goal one day). However, I am curious as to why its user-friendliness is not as user-friendly as other devices, such as Android. With Motorola, Android, Windows, you are allowed to change everything as you wish, such as text message alerts, new mail alerts, etc. Yet with Apple devices, you are forced to just deal with whatever sounds and themes they offer. Like with my Android phone I used to have, and Blackberry as well, I was able to change the theme, text alerts, etc. But when I updated to the iPhone 4, I could only change the ringtone alert and had to make do with the text alerts that came with the phone. I also do not care for the new mail alert with iPad and wish to change that, but unfortunately cannot. Now, I know that if you jailbreak Apple devices, it unlocks all these cool features that one would assume were included in a 500+ dollar device. I am just curious as to whether anyone here would think that Apple might grow to be less strict concerning their devices one day or are we stuck with whatever they think we need? This again is not a rant or anything or hatred towards Apple devices, but a question as to why they did not make their devices more personal. I am happy with my devices, but sometimes I wish I could do more, without voiding the warranty like jailbreaking does.

I have been reading that there will be changes coming in the next iOS 5, however it really is speculation at this point and until Apple unveils anything we won't know for sure.
I use my devices for it's media purposes because that is the field I work within. The points you brought up don't really make much difference to me. I find Apple devices very user friendly, what you are referring to is a more personable/unique device tailored to you.
Now I don't disagree a lot of people would like to do that but no one can speak for apple and that is not really what these discussion boards are for.

New to mac/logic - set up question

Getting ready to install Logic on new iMac, I've been told to wait to install until I have my interface (MBox Pro) - and it's on order. I'm trying to determine what I may need to do as far as prepping for it. I've been reading about turning "disk journaling" off when recording. I found that in the disk utility, but it is grayed out. Do I need to reformat my drive or something?
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Any other "first timer" tips or links appreciated.
Thanks.

seeren wrote:
Getting ready to install Logic on new iMac, I've been told to wait to install until I have my interface (MBox Pro) - and it's on order.
No reason to wait for the interface - you can use the built in audio of the Mac until then.
I'm trying to determine what I may need to do as far as prepping for it. I've been reading about turning "disk journaling" off when recording. I found that in the disk utility, but it is grayed out. Do I need to reformat my drive or something?
It is greyed out when you select the DRIVE in disk utility. Note that on this disk journaling is disabled already.
When you select the Volume (=the 'desktop-name' of your disk) it should be available.
My initial idea was to record internally, and back up to an ext. drive, but after poking around these forums I am considering getting an ext. drive to record to.
Good plan!
So am I correct that if I run a firewire 800 drive next to the computer, and daisy chain the Mbox to that (which runs at FW 400), I won't have performance issues?
Mbox is Digidesign, right? In that case I will not guarantee anything - but yes, it should all work well nevertheless.
Or should I consider a FW hub (which for FW800 are few)? Looking at a Glyph 7200RPM drive for this.
Don't use a hub. I believe that FW is all on one bus, so even if you have two ports all will adapt to the slowest thing attached. I don't think a hub will change that.
Any other "first timer" tips or links appreciated.
Here's a few:
Troubleshooting basics in LP8:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2375
Performance/overloads/multicore handling:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TA24535
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3161
About Journalng:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2355
Setting up an aggregate device:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215
All about MIDI:
http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/midi_specification
Keeping your Mac fit & fast:
http://www.lowendmac.com/eubanks/07/0312.html
regards, erik.

Installed a new Sonnet. Just a simple question

NEVER MIND. Posted in the wrong area and not sure how to deleat the post.
I just installed a new Sonnet Encore/MDX G4 Duet card on my G4 dual mirror. Everything seems just great at this early point. But I have a question. How does one know it is all working properly and being recognized by the computer. Is that something I can confirm in "System Profiler"? And if so what should I see listed. Just curious. I just want to "see" all is well. Thanks in advance. Jeff

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New to Macs, huge setup, and questions if it will work

I have been wanting to do this very ambitious cross-platform home networking/home entertainment setup ever since bootcamp.
Here goes:
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I want to be able to use Media Center in Vista on the Macbook to stream all of my multimedia to the 360 and onto the Vizio plasma tv, all over the Airport. I would like to store the multimedia on the external drive so that both OSX and V/XP can access it, as well as the Xbox 360 for "living room/theater" type of viewing. I am hoping that this is going to be possible but I do not know how compatible Vista is with bootcamp/macs or how compatible all of that will be with the Mac w/ Vista to the Airport to the 360 over wireless
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Ok, I will say what I think but don't bet anything on it, because I dont have this setup let alone an xbox 360 I can't say for anything for sure but:
-Macbook with Vista Home Premium/Ultimate (w/ media center)
I've heard of vista working with it but I can't remember for sure if it was with bootcamp specifically or with parallels. I'm pretty sure it was bootcamp though. As for basic compatability with a mac vista works better on a mac then many pcs.
-New Airport Extreme Base Station for wireless w/connected:
This I can see to work with almost 100% certainty
-External HD that I can access and exchange files between OSX and Vista/XP
This I can also see to work very easily
-Printer that can be accessed by both OSX and V/XP
Printer sharing with all of them very likely
-Vizio GV47LF HDTV w/1080p
I don't see a wireless card in this so unless you streaming to the xbox first then to here I dont know how that works. Unless this is direct connect to the computer or to apple tv.
-Xbox 360 Elite w/ wireless adapter
This part is sketchy at best but may be possible, it does have wireless card so possibly.
Anyway thats what I think but as I said can't say for sure. Hope its somewhat helpful.

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