Just Got a MacBook!

[beaglesandbass]

yeah, widgets EAT up your resources.

i went crazy with them when i first got the iBook, now i only have two running. calculator and calendar.

extra batteries are $129 online.

don't know if you have white or black,

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here's white
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although i read the reviews, apparently all of them are only lasting at about 3 hours...

 

[jokerjkny]

yeah, widgets EAT up your resources.

i went crazy with them when i first got the iBook, now i only have two running. calculator and calendar.

extra batteries are $129 online.

don't know if you have white or black,

so here's black
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here's white
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although i read the reviews, apparently all of them are only lasting at about 3 hours...

mucho gracias!

yea, i saw that, too. heard that apple says they're supposed to last 6 hrs.?!

 

[MakiSupaStar]

Couple of little aps you might want to download.

First is senuti ("itunes" spelled backwards). Use this link.http://fadingred.org/senuti/. Senuti allows you to "upload" files from an ipod so you can then add them to another ipod. Very useful. Just a warning. If you plug some elses ipod in iTunes will launch with this message "This ipod is not synched with this library, do you want to synch". (this can be turned off by turning off the "launch iTunes when ipod is detected feature" in iTunes preferences.) Leave itunes on, but just launch senuti (they work independently of each other). Get out of itunes, and let that prompt hang there for awhile until you've copied files from the ipod to another folder (I suggest a folder other than your itunes library) I keep a folder called "iPod uploads" on my desktop (after I've dragged the files into my library and make sure they play), I delete the contents of that folder (because they automatically get added to your iTunes Library folder). When you're done, eject the other ipod. Then plug your ipod. Now you can add all the files from the other ipod from your iTunes library. Very cool stuff. I'm not sure if there's a PC equivalent.

Then get ichax (google it) - ichat is an app that allows you to incorporate your AIM account with Mac's LAN chat feature called bonjour. It just adds some cool user features to ichat that makes life easier... Tabbed windows in nice, so you don't have to keep having all thes chat windows popping up.

I'll stop there. I don't want to overwhelm you.

Enjoy.

 

[chaotick]

widgets EAT up your resources.

Agreed. I did a mod that I found online that completely turns off your dashboard.

I found that I didn't use widgets that much to justify the extreme memory usage. ( although I have 2gigs, so it's not really a problem )

Macbook = sex.

I have the core duo; Would have been nice to have core 2 but I'm still very happy after many, many months.

 

[jokerjkny]

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I'll stop there. I don't want to overwhelm you.

Enjoy.

no, please do!

heck, i just bought my first issue of mac addict today! lol.

 

[WillPlay4Food]

Once you have your stable of Mac sites bookmarked ( www.macnn.com , www.macosx.com , Link Removed , Invalid Link Removed , Invalid Link Removed , Link Removed , www.macupdate.com , www.macfixit.com for starters) you'll find much less need for printed magazines.

 

[MakiSupaStar]

no, please do!

heck, i just bought my first issue of mac addict today! lol.

That's a good start. Start exploring the internet for garageband loops, podcasting with iLife, widgets (this will keep you busy for a long while but they can slow things down, so make sure it's something you use everyday).

 

[saxnbass]

Here are some things I've learned since I got my MacBook:

To get used to it, just use it a lot. Get all your info on it and then don't use any other computer at home.

Mail App is a great e-mail program if you learn to use it.

Learn and Use Keyboard shortcuts with every program, they make your life a lot easier and work faster.

I like Firefox as a web browser, tabs are great and use Keyboard Shortcuts there too.

Adium is a great IM program. It runs multiple IMs in one program (I use it for Yahoo, MSN, and AIM all in one).

NeoOffice is a freeware program to replace Microsoft Office.

Get MacJanitor and use it, it keeps your Mac running fast and smooth.

Dashboard Widgets can be helpful......and fun

Make sure you do your "Software Update..." (click on the apple in the top left) regularly. I do it basically every day.

The Dock can be used to quickly access programs, but it can also be used for documents, folders and such too, not only programs.

If you have a large iTunes library, I suggest an external hard drive.

There is a program called "Stuff It Expander", which has a free version, that you can use to uncompress compressed folders (Unzip).

If you have any questions about the MacBook, feel free to ask me. I'll help you as much as I can. I'm one of those nerdy types that love computers and technology. And my dad is a computer systems administrator and networks specialist and have learned A LOT through him.

 

[jokerjkny]

nice sax,

was wondering if there was an "open office" equivalent, and you just pointed me in the right direction!

and while, i do appreciate your help, just found out, while at the genius bar, that an old friend of mine just started working there!

its almost like it was in the cards for me to get a mac.

 

[saxnbass]

Macs are great. If I can be of more help, just let me know. Also, most phones and other handheld devices (except for Pocket PCs) will sync with iSync. For PocketPCs, if you have one, I recommend "The Missing Sync", which will cost you $40, but is the only way to go. I have Pocket Mac, which is a $42 program, and can't stand it. My dad uses "The Missing Sync" and he says it's great.

If you're into making website and HTML work, NVU is a great program you may want to check out.