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Hi fellow pervs
In about a month or two I'm gettng my first Mac - ever. So is there anything I need to know to prepare? For example: Is browser choice important? How to deal with split files? What kinda player to use? And so on? :)
Hope there's some Mac geeks around to give some assistance :)
Take a look here.http://www.facialforum.net/showthread.php?t=37328 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BB
The best browser is still firefox. There are a number of mac specific browsers you can use, but firefox works for everything.
For putting together split files, I use machacha and think it's fine. There are a number of others, so it's just a matter of preference. Machacha is free, though.
For video, the 400-lb gorilla is VLC. None of the other video players can touch it for breadth of formats, and stability.
All these can be found with a quick google search, and they're all free.
Thx a bunch guys :)
BB, why are you buying a Mac? As a Mac owner, I would have to say that you have to have a good reason to put the extra money out on a Mac.
The only reason I have a Mac is that my man needed a back up computer for my site if his Mac failed. Yes, he has had two motherboards fail. All of the expensive software is Mac and that is the only reason I have a Mac.
If you do buy a Mac, Buy the extended Apple Plan!
Piper
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Originally Posted by BB
Congratulations on getting a Macintosh computer BB. You've made the right choice. I know it was expensive but trust me it's worth every penny. Take good care of that machine. Just because it's a Mac doesn't mean it's impervious to malicious software and hacker attacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by BB
These are the software programs that I use and recommend.
Split and join files: Split & Concat
Unzip files: The Unarchiver (will also combine split files)
Create multiple screen captures in different time sequences: Skreenics
Editing .avi files: Explicit
Unfortunately, this software does not recognize .wmv files. I have yet to find a free software for Macs that can edit WMV movies.
Virus scanner and hard drive scanner: ClamXav and OnyX.
Audio editing: Audacity
All programs I have listed are freeware.
I'm sure you'll be doing more research and playing as soon as you get your computer. Have fun.
Nice list. Audio editing: Audacity rocks. :)
Piper
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Originally Posted by beat
And don't forget the external firewire 800 drive to backup daily.
Thx for all the advice guys. As I have never had a Mac before, I'm quite sure they will all come in handy :)
And as for why I'm getting one - work wanted to pay for a personal pc for me - so I picked a Mac Book Pro :)
I'm not getting it until jauary though - so it's really hard to wait for new toys hehe :D
"That is a great reason to get a Mac. Definitely!! :D
Piper
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Originally Posted by BB