New iMac arrived today, but before I get it up and running...
New iMac: 21.5" iMac: OS X Snow Leopard; 3.33GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; 8 GB RAM; and 2TB Serial ATA Drive.
I will be calling AppleCare and have them walk me thru various steps to get the new machine going. One of the things I'll want to do is bring files and applications from my "old" iMac onto the new one. But....
My present (old) iMac has been running very slowing for a couple of months, at least. By that I mean internet usage. Programs don't seem to be a problem. Don't know if it's the browser or what. (Using FireFox 2.0 mostly. Takes forever to load a page.) Wondering if it's possible I have a virus. Thought that wasn't a problem for Macs, but it does, apparently happen.
If that would be the case, could I corrupt my new iMac by bringing in files and/or applications from a possibly infected machine? Or, do viruses mainly affect the System folder and things like that. (I intend to bring in tunes from iTunes, music from GarageBand 2 and Band-in-a-Box, photos, and documents).
Another quickie, albeit possibly dumb: how do you insert a CD/DVD into this new iMac? Little book that came with it doesn't tell; machine itself gives no indication. So, should the label side of CD/DVD face me (as I'm looking at the screen), or should it face the wall behind the computer?
Anticipating more questions until I get everything squared away.
Thanks
HI,
My present (old) iMac has been running very slowing for a couple of months, at least.
Make sure there is enough free disk space. Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure you always have a minimum of 10% to 15% free disk space at all times.
do viruses mainly affect the System folder and things like that.
There are no Mac viruses in the wild. And.. read here regarding anti virus and malware protection in Snow Leopard. http://www.apple.com/macosx/security/
(I intend to bring in tunes from iTunes, music from GarageBand 2 and Band-in-a-Box, photos, and documents).
If you install and 3rd party software such as Band-in-a-Box, check the vendor site to make sure it is compatible with Snow Leopard 10.6. Also, if you want to connect peripherals such as printers/scanners/copiers/cameras/external drives. Check those vendor sites to make sure the software/hardware is compatible with 10.6
You may have applications that run on a PowerPC that won't run on an Intel based iMac. You can
install Rosetta from the install disc that comes with your iMac in order to run those apps. Read here.
If you need to install Rosetta
Carolyn
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