Description : Brand NEW Mac user! Do i turn off my iMac/keyboard/mouse when not in use?
Last Answer : First there are a lot of articles & videos for ppl who have just switched to Macs. http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/ Secondly, you can turn your Mac off my going to the Apple menu (the icon in the top left corner) and using shut down. No need to turn off mouse or kbd.
Description : Can you switch the default language of Windows/Microsoft Office's user interface?
Last Answer : answer:How do I get additional language files [in Vista]? With additional language files, you can change the display language on your computer so that you can view wizards, dialog boxes, menus ... Language bar, click Language Bar under Preferences . Loading Korean on my English version of windows 7
Description : Mac or windows?
Last Answer : answer:Mac. I am in a minority here, I believe, but I am all Apple. I like the Mac because it is easy, reliable, and versatile. And it doesn’t disrupt everything when the OS is updated.
Description : Is most software designed for Windows? Is it hard for Mac users to find what they need?
Last Answer : answer:Not hard at all. I use Word, Excel, VLC, Firefox, and Cinema4D and tons of other software on my Mac. I have never missed a piece of Windows only software.
Description : What is the point of buying a Mac if you are just going to run Windows on it?
Last Answer : answer:There probably isn't one. Macbooks used to be pretty sturdily built back in the day, compared to PCs, but I don't think that's true so much anymore. But back then, Macs were using the ... the hardware fine, even if the OS is a clunky POS. So they installed Windows or Linux or something.
Description : How can I use a Windows-formatted CD-Rom on my Mac?
Last Answer : Your Mac can read the CD just fine, but the files are compiled for Windows-only use. You’ll have to use Bootcamp or a Windows PC at the college/library/friend’s house.
Description : Is there a way to get the Windows Live Messenger PC-version-look onto a Mac?
Last Answer : You can use Parallels or VMWare Fusion to install Windows on the Mac and then run Messenger right alongside the Mac apps. But it would be horribly ugly and just awful, so I would recommend not doing it. :(
Description : Do you like Windows 7, Mac OSX or any distro of Linux the best?
Last Answer : I’ve only owned a PC, so I wouldn’t be able to make out any differences. However, the Macs seem like something i would be happier with, just somehow.
Description : Mac vs Windows?
Last Answer : apple. there is no debate here
Description : Remote computing between Mac and Windows?
Last Answer : The software you want is called “Remote Desktop Client.”
Description : Is there a program that shows you the distribution of space on your hard drive for mac like there is for windows?
Last Answer : Grand Perspective seems to be what you’re looking for, and has worked fairly well for me.
Description : The best way to run a small windows app or two under mac OS X?
Last Answer : well, if you've got a copy of windows lying around, boot camp is much more battery-friendly than parallels but it requires that you partition your hard drive, and you have to reboot every time you want to ... i have a couple of windows apps, but i don't want to drag around a whole windows laptop
Description : Is there a Windows program like SuperDuper! on the Mac?
Last Answer : Norton Ghost
Description : What is a good info management software program like Yojimbo or SOHO Notes on the Mac, but for Windows?
Last Answer : answer:While I don’t know of any myself, I have 3 resources who do. I shall taunt them with the lack of programs. They will then reply with a bunch of PC Based ones for us. Lets watch and see what happens. PS. my compliments on your icon. Love the peeking.
Description : Can I sync my iPhone with my windows and mac computers? I have my contact on the PC and my music on the mac.
Last Answer : answer:You could tell iTunes on the pc to only sync contacts, and iTunes on the mac to only sync music – but I wonder if the pc will then erase the iPhone’s music and the mac will erase the iPhone’s contacts. Why not make life easy and move your contacts to the mac address book?
Description : How can I grab files off a Mac formatted 3.5" floppy (circa 1994) using a Windows '98 machine with a 3.5" drive, a Vista machine with no floppy drive and a MacBook with no floppy drive?
Last Answer : Sell one of those ridiculous computers and buy a USB floppy drive.
Description : Does Windows run as fast on a MAC as a PC?
Last Answer : all i have heard is that a Mac runs Vista faster than a PC. and i remember that Wired magazine tested gaming laptops and the fastest/best one was a Macbook Pro running Vista
Description : I want to run Windows software on a Mac. What to use? Parallels? VM Ware? Boot Camp?
Last Answer : answer:I’ve had good experiences with Parallels. Boot Camp is a pain (restart to use PC software). Which Windows apps do you need to hang on to? Maybe there are Mac equivalents…
Description : Is there a windows equivilant for the mac utility "console"?
Last Answer : answer:The closest thing in Vista is called the reliability and performance monitor (RaPM). Its an incredible resource hog. It logs events in a different schema; instead of taking the output of apps as a ... a collective place for runtime notes to be logged, though. Win XP doesn't have this RaPM.
Description : Mac question: Best steps for manually erasing user data if I don't have access to an install CD?
Last Answer : So far I’ve manually Secure-deleted the following: all my user docs, my keychains, and anything in application support that would have stored sensitive info (like my Firefox data and Mail directory). What else should I delete?
Description : Why when I restart my mac from any user account it restarts back to the main user account without login?
Last Answer : hi, have you tried disabling auto login? You do this in sys prefs -> accounts
Description : If I have more than one user on my mac. Do I need to download family pack software?
Last Answer : nope, you don’t even have to register, it’s about installing on multiple machines when you could use the family pack
Description : Which PC laptop computer is best for a former Mac user?
Last Answer : The Dell XP laptop computer would be the best choice for a former Mac user. You can purchase it at Wal-Mart or online at Amazon.com. It comes with all the necessary accessories and a 1 year warranty.
Description : Windows XP user daily time limits?
Last Answer : answer:There's no way to do this just with Windows XP. However there are some downloadable programs I've found online. Romaco Timeout is a utility that does just that - and it seems to offer some other ... will work with XP and also with Vista and Windows 7 if you choose to upgrade in the future.
Description : What ways can a web developer stream audio to a web user (without Windows Media Player or Flash)?
Last Answer : answer:You might want to look into the HTML5 element I have a feeling this might help you out a lot.
Description : What is the best Linux distribution for a Windows user?
Last Answer : If you want something similar to Windows I would suggest Linux Mint. If you want something different I would go with Ubuntu.
Description : Windows is a graphical user interface. -Technology
Last Answer : TrueIn Windows, we can provide commands by clicking on the icons using mouse.
Description : Explain Windows as a graphical user interface. -Technology
Last Answer : Windows is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) which is developed, marketed and sold by Microsoft. It has pictures (graphics) that you use to communicate (interface) with the computer. This type of system is popular because it is logical, fun and easy to use.
Description : ……………….. is a example of an operating system that support single user process and single thread. A) UNIX B) MS-DOS C) OS/2 D) Windows 2000
Last Answer : B) MS-DOS
Description : A part of Windows 2000 operating system that is not portable is (A) Device Management (B) Virtual Memory Management (C) Processor Management (D) User Interface
Last Answer : (B) Virtual Memory Management
Description : New Ubuntu User Help?
Last Answer : I’ve never heard of that before or had any problems with it :O I suggest trying going into #ubuntu and asking on the http://irc.freenode.net server. Wish I could help more but it seems unusual.
Description : Can I use a Perixx mouse ("Windows only") on Mac?
Last Answer : Supposedly USBOverdrive will get all non-primary buttons to work, (you can assign any button to do what you want). I hear it works fine handling regular applications but if you are thinking of using it ... ; when, I have no clue. You might have to check regularly with Cnet, Gizmoto, or something.
Description : Can I transfer an iPhoto library (Mac) to a Windows computer and still be able to access the files?
Last Answer : iPhoto is a bit tricky. You will find iPhoto Library in your pictures folder. You need to get the pictures out of that. Right click (Command click) on it and select Show Package Contents In ... there you can drag them to a external drive. They will open without a problem on a Windows machine.
Description : Can I use iTunes on windows via bootcamp using the same music on my Mac?
Last Answer : answer:Yes - If your iTunes library folder is stored on an external hard drive. Once that is done, launch iTunes while holding down the option key on the keyboard. You'll soon get a dialog box ... m pretty sure this'll work as I've shared a single library between different computers with no problem.
Description : Windows - should I make WWW pictures a bit dark or light to accommodate Mac users?
Last Answer : Don’t worry about it. But if you care enabling sRBG when you save the image should take care of things (or at least them make them irrelevant).
Description : Is it really worth it to switch computer preference from Windows PC world to Apple's Mac world?
Last Answer : Depends who you ask; here on ask-public, I guess you're bound to get a lot of yes, it's better in this and this and this . Truth is, it really depends on the person and on ... cough * that you can install on hardware you currently have without it costing you anything while still being legal :)
Description : Anyone know of a desktop mac application that combines social networks and mail? Similar to the not-yet-released Mozilla Raindrop or Windows only Inbox2?
Last Answer : Try Flock (http://flock.com/). Although it’s not mainly an e-mail app, it can check if you have new mail and display a notification.
Description : Internet Sharing from Mac OS X to Windows XP via Wi-Fi only works unencrypted?
Last Answer : Have you tried something else other than encrypting it?
Description : How much space do I need to partition my Mac hard drive for Windows?
Last Answer : I’d recommend using at very least 8gb. 15, if you can spare it.
Description : Is there any way in Mac OS X to find the total file size of a group of files without creating multiple "Get Info" windows?
Last Answer : Select the group of files. Right click on them while pressing the option key. Select “Show Inspector”.
Description : Is there an app for windows that accomplishes the same thing as the Mac disk mounter that shows up on the desktop?
Last Answer : When you mount such a device on Windows it shows up on ‘My Computer’ rather than the desktop. But that’s just Windows. I suppose there’s an advantage of showing it on the desktop, but probably not worth writing an App to make it happen. Is this device on the desktop thing a Mac thing?
Description : How can i get the HOME and END keys to function like they do on windows for my mac?
Last Answer : this should help: http://lifehacker.com/software/keyboard/mac-switchers-tip--remap-the-home-and-end-keys-225873.php worked on my Powerbook back when.
Description : Mac or Windows?
Last Answer : Niether.. Linux
Description : How do I make my 5th Generation iPod Mac format after being Windows format for it's whole life?
Last Answer : Connect it to your computer in OS X then try hitting the restore button in iTunes. If that doesn’t work, you may have to use Disk Utility to reformat it and then do a restore through iTunes.
Description : How can I reformat a Windows NT hard drive for Mac OSX?
Last Answer : Reformat the drive as FAT and not NTFS. OS X Can only read from NTFS but it will not write to it. But it can do both on FAT drives. You could try installing macfuse to see if that will let you read ... . Last time I tried it was a little clunky but that was a few years ago. It could be better now.
Description : Should i upgrade from windows to a mac ?
Last Answer : Hell no….don’t even think about it Thats more of a downgrade.
Description : Is there a virus package that covers a Mac running Windows?
Last Answer : Norton Antivirus 11 offers a package for Macs that included a licence for windows.
Description : How can I stop my mac from banishing my windows after I've plugged in an external monitor?
Last Answer : Mirror displays?
Description : How doI share a USB printer in Windows 2000 with a Mac 10.2 client.
Last Answer : Never mind, fixed it.
Description : Windows on Mac... Parallels or VM Fusion?
Last Answer : answer:I think I heard better reviews about VMware then Parallels. So if I had to buy VMWare, I would do it because of it’s performance. By the way: Do you want to run the two together. If not, you could use Apple’s Bootcamp, but that’s actually not a virtualization-suite. Greetings Davey.