Windows User Switching. I have a macbook with ?'s

Hi everyone
I bought a macbook last year with leopard and realized that im actually much happier with my macbook then when I use my desktop windows machine.
Now I have been contemplating selling my desktop computer and purchasing a imac 24" with installing windows using bootcamp. Now my question, is there a big computing difference between the macbook I purchased last november with the 24" macbook. Now I use photoshop, office, and plenty of other programs almost daily. Does it make sense to have a macbook and an imac?

Hi Red
It doesn't have to make sense to any one but you. I have three macs right now. I have my own business and I use one for accounting and banking. This one is not available for use to friends, guests and family. One is used for fun, surfing, music for my hubby, some graphics, taking reservations. My MBP is used when I don't want to be stuck in the office, my music and photos video, and traveling. This all makes sense to me, but many people do all that on one computer. I feel safe that if one computer has a problem...my entire life is not disrupted. I used to do everything on one computer, and when it gave me problems or had to go in for service I went into panic mode. Not anymore.
I believe that your purchase of a imac 24" will make you very happy, especially if you are using it to replace a regular pc. As for the difference between it and your macbook...besides size...I suggest pulling up the specs for both on a site like everymac.com and compare them side by side.
There's my two cents worth.
sj

Similar Messages

Windows User Switching to Mac – System Install/Setup Help

Hi All,
I’m a (very) long time windows user switching to Mac. I know nothing about Mac’s as in zero zip (I’ve been messing with an iMac for 2 weeks.) Buying a MacBook Pro (spec’s at bottom). I do creative work audio/video/graphics and use a lot of nonstandard peripherals e.g. audio interfaces, RAID, drawing tablets etc. Getting a new system setup is a long and laborious process.
When I get a new computer here’s my normal process:
Step 1
I reinstall windows to get rid of the junk software that’s always added by third parties.
Update all hardware drivers & software (OS and Auxiliary app’s)
Tweak Windows OS for my needs
Make full system backup
Step 2
Install all my major app’s e.g. adobe creative suite, audio programs etc.
Install non-standard peripherals such as audio interfaces, RAIDs etc.
Make full system backup
Step 3
Open up all major app’s and customize e.g. set preferences etc.
Set-up and test app specific peripherals, tweak as necessary
Make full system backup
Step 4
Install virus software and unimportant apps/hardware. No backup.
Is this basically what I should do with the mac? What kind of issues might I expect? Are there steps or issues I’m worrying about that don’t apply to the Mac? Finally, is there an equivalent to the windows Blue Screen of Death? Does the system every get so jammed up that a complete wipe out and re-install of OS and software is required?
I know these are very open questions so I’m only looking for general information.
Thanks
Here’s the machine I’m going to buy:
15” MacBook Pro (Late 2013) | 2.3GHz i7 Quad | 512GB PCIe-Based SSD | 16GB Ram - GeForce GT 750M (2GB)

Just to clarify the Mac includes anti-virus software and updates with no additional software purchase required?
Yes. Unlike Windows OS X was designed from its inception to be a secure multiuser operating system incorporating many protections specifically intended to isolate one user's space from another. Each succeeding release has only added more protections, and Apple updates its virus / malware database regularly.
Third party "anti-virus" products abound, but none of them improve upon anything OS X already includes. Most of them are simply worthless junk. Some will only cause problems, while others are arguably malicious. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Apple is the most famously secretive company since E-Systems, yet the vast majority of Mac related problems reported on this site are the direct result of using ill-conceived products from third party developers claiming unique knowledge of OS X's inner workings. The companies selling them are desperate to assert their continued relevance in a market that is seeing rapid contraction of Windows PCs in favor of iPads - and to a lesser extent, Macs - that have never had the need for their products. Many AV vendors have been reduced to sordid scare tactics as they see their market and revenue stream diminish. Unfortunately, scare tactics work, resulting in widespread misery among Mac users gullible enough to swallow them. That represents a threat all to itself.
If it were not for Windows' predilection for malicious alteration from viruses and malware we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Even though I’m doing some heavy lifting e.g. video editing, audio recording (full band), large folders of music files/video clips/animations etc. no system/drive maintenance is required by me or if it is the software to do so is already included?
Correct. As a professional you may not be satisfied with the bundled apps such as iMovie but Apple has professional video and audio recording apps as well. Even they are not very expensive. You can find out more about them in the Professional Applications forum.
A Mac needs no third party maintenance utilities. Like "anti-virus" products most of them are worthless also.
Time Capsule: I thought that was Apples hardware for backup, remote access, streaming etc.
Yes. The Time Capsule is Apple's combination wireless router and backup device. You can just as easily use any inexpensive hard disk to use in conjunction with Time Machine.
Time Machine is Apple's backup software and it's included with OS X. You can use either one, or both. You can also use inexpensive commercial "clone" software such as Carbon Copy Cloner. Each one has its advantages, as well as their limitations. In the interest of redundancy I use all of them.
B&H Photo is a highly reputable vendor, one of the few I recommend.

HT1414 I have just tried to update the software on my iPad and it is now asking me to connect to iTunes. The last time I did this it did not tell me to do this. I'm currently travelling and do not have my MacBook with my iTunes.Can it be resolved without

I have just tried to update the software on my iPad and it is now asking me to connect to iTunes. The last time I did this it did not tell me to do this. I'm currently travelling and do not have my MacBook with my iTunes.Can it be resolved without iTunes

I hope that you can see this response. The forum software is acting quite bizarre today.
You really do want to restore with your own computer. There is an off chance that you might be able to backup first, but I really think it is a very slight chance now since you got the connect to iTunes screen. But on the chance that when you connect, it sees the iPad and allows a backup, I would to not have you wait to use your own Mac.
If you cannot create a backup, you will lose everything that you have put on since the date to the last backup. So of your last backup was three weeks ago, you will restore the iPad to the condition that it was in three weeks ago.
If you do a lot of traveling, using iCloud for backups might be a very good idea. I use iTunes primarily and I backup my MacBook Pro with Time Capsule, but I still use iCloud as a secondary backup. I don't have enough data that I have exceeded the free 5 GB that you get with iCloud, so I do use it just in case.
I can't explain what happened with the update, I can only tell you that it does happen to other users. I have never had a problem when I updated and I having been updating over WiFi since iOS 5 came out. Taking a guess, maybe an interruption in the connection - especially of you tried updating using a hotel's WiFi network, or a power surge maybe. Whatever the cause, it is most likely a one time thing. That doesn't help your situation I know, but hopefully it won't happen again.

I have a macbook with 10.6 os and i can't get my new hp 6600 officejet online for wireless printing.

i have a macbook with 10.6 os and i can't get my new hp 6600 officejet online for wireless printing.

OK, thanks for that.
Download and install this: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL907
Reset the printing system:
- Go to System Preferences > Print & Scan
- Right (or control) click in the rectangle listing your printers and select Reset Printing System.
WARNING - this will delete ALL of your printers!
- Select the plus sign to re-add a printer. Select the Defualt tab on the top of the window. Look for the printer, select it and wait until the "Add" button becomes available. Click it.
Say thanks by clicking "Kudos" "thumbs up" in the post that helped you.
I am employed by HP

I have an Macbook with OS 10.6.8 using Itunes 10.4.1 to sync my Iphone4. The itunes just do not sync my contacts ... No error messages .... nothing ... just do not work ... Does anybody have a clue what is going on ? tks

I have a Macbook with OS 10.6.8 using Itunes 10.4.1 to sync my Iphone4. The itunes do not sync my contacts ... No error messages .... nothing ... just do not work ... However, It is working for apps, calendar and email. Does anybody have a clue what is going on ? tks

There is also an option to reset all data on the device with the next sync.
MJ

I have a MacBook with iWork 09 installed. For a year I would use "save as Word document" to convert my Pages documents for others. I installed Lion yesterday and can't figure out how to save my document as a Word document. Help!

I have a MacBook with iWork 09 installed. I bought and downloaded OS X Lion yesterday. How do I save my Pages documents as Word documents?

Use the Export... option:
Regards,
Colin R.

HT203167 I am trying to transfer itunes songs that were purchased using a previous apple id and windows pc ( I now have a Macbook pro). I know the previous apple id, but have forgotten the password.

I am trying to transfer my itunes songs that were purchased using a previous apple id and windows pc ( I now have a macbook pro). When I try and download the itunes files, a message appears telling me that 7 songs purchased under the old apple id cannot be added to itunes on my macbook( the rest are added ok). I know the previous apple id, but have forgotten the password. When I try and retrieve the password using the security questions, I am asked for my birthdate. When I enter my birthdate, I am told this information is incorrect! Thats as far as i can go!
How can I update my apple id( and remove any old ones) if I can't retrieve the old password?

You need a third-party program lke one of those discussed here:
newer copy

HT1443 I have a macbook with mac osx 10.5.8 and i have a new hp printer that requires mac osx v10.6 or mac osx v10.7. do i need to upgrade and if so how do i do it and which version should be downloaded

I have a Macbook with Mac OSX 10.5.8 and i have a new hp printer that recommends version 10.6 or 10.7. Do i need to upgrade, what version, and how do I get and install this upgrade? Thanks

Full instructions here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4540761

I have a MacBook with OS X 10.5.8 and I purchased a Mtn Lion OS up grade and it keeps telling me to install via the Mac App Store, but I can't get the Mac App Store installed on the MacBook it wants at least 10.6.6 so I seem to be stuck . Help

I have a MacBook with OS X 10.5.8 and I purchased a Mtn Lion OS up grade and it keeps telling me to install via the Mac App Store, but I can't get the Mac App Store installed on the MacBook it wants at least 10.6.6 so I seem to be stuck . Help

ChuckPhilyaw wrote:
I have a MacBook with OS X 10.5.8 ...
The first step in Upgrading... is to Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs > http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes.
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...

I purchased and installed Parallels Desktop 8 for Mac, I now have to purchase the Microsoft Word software, is the student edition my best bet? I have a MacBook with 2 gig of RAM, and am curious as to any advice anyone has, thank you.

I purchased and installedParallels Desktop 8 for Mac, I now have to purchase the Microsoft Word software, is the student edition my best bet? I have a MacBook with 2 gig of RAM, and am curious as to any advice anyone has, thank you.
I currently have 71.88 GB out of 118.86 of HD memory available
These is the system overview:
Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook2,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2.16 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          4 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          667 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version (system):          1.17f0
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled

the student edition is the best of you are a student and can get the discount.

I have a macbook with Iphoto 8.1.2. How do I get it to stop importing duplicates even after I checkbox tell it not to.

I have a macbook with Iphoto 8.1.2. How do I get it to stop importing duplicates even after I checkbox tell it not to.

How do I get it to stop importing duplicates even after I checkbox tell it not to.
That checkmark will only prevent iPhoto from importing exact duplicates - the exact filename, image format, exactly the same size,
What kind of duplicates are you asking about? Have the files been renamed or converted in any way?

The last time you opened OpenOffice, it unexpectedly quit while reopening windows. Do you want to try to reopen its windows again? i have a problem with open office, if I press reopen, nothing happened ans i see always this information on my mac? what ca

The last time you opened OpenOffice, it unexpectedly quit while reopening windows. Do you want to try to reopen its windows again? i have a problem with open office, if I press reopen, nothing happened ans i see always this information on my mac? what can I do?

Please follow these directions to delete the Mail "sandbox" folders. In OS X 10.9 there are two sandboxes, while in 10.8 there is only one. If you're running a version older than 10.8, this comment isn't applicable.
Back up all data.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A Finder window should open with a folder named "com.apple.mail" selected. If it does, move the selected folder — not just its contents — to the Desktop. Leave the Finder window open for now.
Log out and log back in. Launch Mail and test. If the problem is resolved, you may have to recreate some of your Mail settings. You can then delete the folder you moved and close the Finder window. If you still have the problem, quit Mail again and put the folder back where it was, overwriting the one that may have been created in its place. Repeat with this line:
~/Library/Containers/com.apple.MailServiceAgent
Caution: If you change any of the contents of the sandbox, but leave the folder itself in place, Mail may crash or not launch at all. Deleting the whole sandbox will cause it to be rebuilt automatically.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar, paste into the box that opens (command-V). You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.

I have a Macbook with 10.6.8 and want to upgrade to Mountain Lion, but when I try to download the program, I get a message that it is not compatible with my computer.

I have a Macbook with 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) and want to upgrade to Mountain Lion. When I try to download the program I get a message that says Mountain Lion is not compatible with my computer. Please help.

ML requires one of these:
You should verify if you qualify.

I have a macbook with 2 512 mb ram, and wanting to at least replace one with 2gb ram. Do I need to reinstall OS If I do that?

I have a macbook with 1 gb ram, 2 rams with 512 mb. I am planning to replace one with 2gb ram. Do I need to reinstall OS if I replace one of them? Please help. Thanks.

If you want to upgrade your RAM it;s very easy on most MacBooks with the removable battery. We'll need to know the model to further advise you. Go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier.
1,1 (Early 2006) can handle 2gb of 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM
2,1 (Late 2006 & Mid 2007) can handle 3gb of 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM
3,1 (Late 2007) can handle 4gb of 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM
4,1 (Early 2008) can handle 6gb of 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM
For RAM check DealRam.com http://dealnews.com/memory/prices/systems/Apple-Mac-Book-PC2-5300-DDR2-SODIMMS/4 3938/2GB.html or OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
Here's instructions on replacing RAM http://homeoffice.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=44404

I have a Macbook with OS X 10.5.8. I am unable to use my iPhone with the iOS 6 upgrade on iTunes.

I have a Macbook with OS X 10.5.8. I am unable to use my iPhone with the iOS 6 upgrade on iTunes. Apparently I cannot downgrade to iOS 5 on my iPhone. Please tell me I don't have to pay anything to be able to use my products......

Which version of iTunes?
iTunes 10.6.3 - http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575
Unless this is a new iPhone 5 I believe the older ones will work with iOS6 and iTunes 10.6.3. If it won't, you will need to upgrade operating system version.

HT1338 i have a macbook with mac tiger 10.4.11 , i need microsoft office, how do i get it?

i have a macbook with the 10.4.11 tiger os ...i am in need for microsoft office for mac and do notknow how to download or install or from where to..plz help !

Find and purchase Office 2004 or 2008; places such as Amazon or eBay may sell these. Note that if you later upgrade the computer's OS to Lion (assuming your Mac is compatible with it), you won't be able to run the Office 2004 applications.
(69940)

Windows User Switching. I have a macbook with ?'s

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for