The Official Mac Thread (Docs, Themes, Apps, Etc.)

[da doc03]

Originally Posted by TheGoogler

Originally Posted by Da XpLiCiT OnE

I need to download a program that only has support for Windows, on my Macbook Pro (newest gen if that matters).
I'm new to Mac, and my friend says there's "crossover" where you can run Window's programs without installing Windows, on a Mac. Anyone know how this works?
Doesn't make sense to me

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Will it just run when I install it, or do I have to download something else?

I have Crossover and its pretty good for running a few programs that are not compatible with OS X. Basically, it will just run as an app through Crossover and it should act the same as if were running in Windows. If you need some help, pm me.

Good !$@% googler

 

[codeivc]

damn.. good looks on all the links/programs DaDoc...

have you used that aimersoft program? ive been plannin on rippin all my dvds so i can put em on my ps3, and have had ZERO luck tryin to find a good program formy mac... handbrake wouldnt rip the entire movie + it took forreeeeevvvverr..

does anyone have any suggestions for a good ripper for the mac? (not mac the ripper), or.. has anyone tried to run a windows ripper on their mac while runninparallels??

 

[cwrite78]

what was wrong with handbrake? yeah, it took a while but ive never had a problem with it.

 

[da doc03]

Originally Posted by codeIVC

damn.. good looks on all the links/programs DaDoc...

have you used that aimersoft program? ive been plannin on rippin all my dvds so i can put em on my ps3, and have had ZERO luck tryin to find a good program for my mac... handbrake wouldnt rip the entire movie + it took forreeeeevvvverr..

does anyone have any suggestions for a good ripper for the mac? (not mac the ripper), or.. has anyone tried to run a windows ripper on their mac while runnin parallels??

No problem man... I havent used the Aimersoft yet, but i've heard good reviews.. thats why i posted it up... try it out.
use Handbrake.... works great for me


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[da doc03]

RapidBear v1.0 - RapidShare Dashboard Widget

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LimeWire Pro v5.1.1

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[da doc03]

Freeway Pro 5.3.2 - WYSIWYG html generator for web design

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Final Cut Express 4.0

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[mateen cleaves]

got a question, how do i go about extending my warranty for my macbook? i bought it when it came out and didnt get the 2 year apple care. What do i have to dojust go to the apple store and buy it or do i have to bring my laptop? Thanks

 

[stepinitup]

might have been asked but i need HELP


SHOULD I COP A MAC BOOK RIGHT NOW OR JUST WAIT

I HEARD THEY GET A NEW ONE IN APRIL ......BUT NOT SURE ON THAT




THANKS

 

[illfrozn]

I know this is an Apple thread, but the people looking for a NAS/home server, HP Windows Media Server has gotten a LOT of good reviews since being released. Ibelieve use of Macs does not matter ...

 

[shaky3]

How's the $1000 Macbook? Is it just an overpriced POS, or is it actually good, since it is the cheapest Macbook. I'm in the market for a laptop rightnow.

Or should I just wait until the newer Macbook releases?

 

[mateen cleaves]

Originally Posted by stepinitup

might have been asked but i need HELP


SHOULD I COP A MAC BOOK RIGHT NOW OR JUST WAIT

I HEARD THEY GET A NEW ONE IN APRIL ......BUT NOT SURE ON THAT




THANKS

get the aluminum macbook, they just updated them a few months ago.

 

[kneenoh]

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

got a question, how do i go about extending my warranty for my macbook? i bought it when it came out and didnt get the 2 year apple care. What do i have to do just go to the apple store and buy it or do i have to bring my laptop? Thanks

not 100% but you have a year since purchase to buy Apple Care(Adds on 3 more years) for your Mac. Accidents are only covered in that 1st year.

 

[cwrite78]

Originally Posted by illfrozn

I know this is an Apple thread, but the people looking for a NAS/home server, HP Windows Media Server has gotten a LOT of good reviews since being released. I believe use of Macs does not matter ...

i'd go for that, or a QNAP. I was going to get a NAS too but I'm just going to use a time capsule+external HD as one. later on i'll probably use amac mini as a home server when the price goes down/has better specs

 

[wanksta23]

Originally Posted by stepinitup

might have been asked but i need HELP


SHOULD I COP A MAC BOOK RIGHT NOW OR JUST WAIT

I HEARD THEY GET A NEW ONE IN APRIL ......BUT NOT SURE ON THAT




THANKS

if you can wait, then wait till the summer...they usually have some deals like a free itouch and free scanner ect..

also when you get one, use the student discount code

 

[cragmatic]

How do you guys feel about the Mac Mini?
My mom was asking her about pricing on a decent tower today.... and I said just get a Mac Mini... all she really uses it for is getting on the internet once inawhile... doesn't use a comp much at all. Would this be a good purchase for her?

 

[halftime718]

i just got the aluminum macbook i already downloaded adium what else should i download.

 

[DPancakes]

Any word on when new Macbooks are dropping? Or is the current aluminum one here to stay for another year or so?

 

[mateen cleaves]

Originally Posted by durty pancakes

Any word on when new Macbooks are dropping? Or is the current aluminum one here to stay for another year or so?

since it came out a few months ago, i think thats it for the year. The new macbooks have new body, led lit screen, and better graphics card.

 

[cwrite78]

i just hooked up my new time capsule. pages are loading sooo much faster. my external HD is being shared within the network. set up the guest network.. now ijust have to get rid of all the porn i have on my external HD and im good to start giving out passwords

 

[DPancakes]

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

Originally Posted by durty pancakes

Any word on when new Macbooks are dropping? Or is the current aluminum one here to stay for another year or so?

since it came out a few months ago, i think thats it for the year. The new macbooks have new body, led lit screen, and better graphics card.

So what's the average life cycle of Macbooks? How often do they pump out new versions of Macbooks? I don't want to buy one and Appledecides to release a new version a few months later.

 

[ellimacecyoj]

Anywhere other than InterfaceLift to get high resolution backgrounds? I'm a Mac nub

 

[halftime718]

how can i take the picture of my backround with the aluminum macbook.
i got mine yesterdsay is there a chance of a newer one coming out this year?

 

[jay kickz till i die]

Originally Posted by durty pancakes

Originally Posted by Mateen Cleaves

Originally Posted by durty pancakes

Any word on when new Macbooks are dropping? Or is the current aluminum one here to stay for another year or so?

since it came out a few months ago, i think thats it for the year. The new macbooks have new body, led lit screen, and better graphics card.

So what's the average life cycle of Macbooks? How often do they pump out new versions of Macbooks? I don't want to buy one and Apple decides to release a new version a few months later.

apple tends to do hardware updates maybe once a year (speed bumps, custom options, minor features like multi-touch, etc.) very minimal at best.hardware redesigns come around far less frequently. it took about 4 years before the macbook pro was finally redesigned and 2 years for the macbook to take onthe aluminum casing. if aesthetics is all you're worried about then you'll be safe. if the hardware is what you're worried about, the life cycle isabout the same as any other laptop out there. as soon as new technoligies are made available they're usually added to the apple liineup, nothing you canreally do about that.

if i were you, i'd cop. there's really no better time (except for maybe back to school if you want a free ipod/printer). there won't be anyredesigns for a while and i doubt apple will be going quad-core w/ their macbook lineups anytime soon (maybe on the pro if anything). they recently bumpedstandard HD size, graphics card, led screen, back lit keyboard. won't be any major upgrades for a while. next big thing on apple's schedule will be osx10.6 which should be interesting to see

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