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Consultant
Apr 28, 2009, 09:36 AM
Well thought I would check to see whether the ESPN Unicorn Hack (http://www.geekologie.com/2009/04/they_were_everywhere_espn_gets.php) is still working, but got something else good instead..

Saw new Apple online Ad. "PC. Easy As 1-2 3".
Well it's not exactly 1, 2, 3. It's one to twenty-three. =)

Video on post 8 (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=7532865#8)


jbrenn
Apr 28, 2009, 10:13 AM
PC. Easy as 1-23
1. Remove unneeded bloatware
2. Configure security settings
3. Download and install OS security patches
4. Restart
5. Download / install extra security programs
6. Restart
7. Download / install drivers for peripherals
8. Restart
9. Remove optional Windows components
10. Update new virus list
11. Run full system virus scan
12. Update new malware list
13. Run full system malware scan
14. Download / install application updates
15. Restart
16. Clean out system registry
17. Repair corupt system registry
18. Defragment hard drive
19. Free up disk space
20. Scan disk for errors
21. Run system file checker
22. Read online instruction manual
23. Cross fingers
there should be another reboot after remove bloatware
hailst0rm
Apr 28, 2009, 05:19 PM
Reminds me why I tire of supporting Windows desktops for a job.
gkarris
Apr 28, 2009, 09:24 PM
PC. Easy as 1-23
1. Remove unneeded bloatware
2. Configure security settings
3. Download and install OS security patches
4. Restart
5. Download / install extra security programs
6. Restart
7. Download / install drivers for peripherals
8. Restart
9. Remove optional Windows components
10. Update new virus list
11. Run full system virus scan
12. Update new malware list
13. Run full system malware scan
14. Download / install application updates
15. Restart
16. Clean out system registry
17. Repair corupt system registry
18. Defragment hard drive
19. Free up disk space
20. Scan disk for errors
21. Run system file checker
22. Read online instruction manual
23. Cross fingers
there should be another reboot after remove bloatware

above + Dell Computers = Job Security... ;)
Melrose
Apr 28, 2009, 10:38 PM
Dang. Wish i could have seen that for myself.. ah well. They show up on CNN often enough.
OddThomas
Apr 28, 2009, 10:42 PM
I am very happy with my paycheck supporting windows.. but run OSX at home, serenity now.. ahhhh.
Tennyo
Apr 29, 2009, 04:51 PM
lol 1-23. That's actually really clever!
Consultant
May 1, 2009, 05:37 PM
the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlkLuuxmPOQ
Pika
May 2, 2009, 04:38 AM
The ads represent the flaws of the PC. Microsoft wasted millions of dollars on the Ads of Seinfield and failed when they couldve used that money to fix vista. The ads of Apple are low-budgeted with only 2 people and actually work.
ipedro
May 4, 2009, 07:55 PM
Go on TheStar.com (http://www.thestar.com)

LOL! :D
techfreak85
May 4, 2009, 07:58 PM
ahhh... good stuff. i love how when PC pulls the thing down, it like covers over half the page. good stuff.:p
Benguitar
May 4, 2009, 08:02 PM
That. Is. Awesome!

I love Apple's banner ad! :)
ipedro
May 4, 2009, 08:14 PM
1 through 23 ... LOL!
techfreak85
May 4, 2009, 08:21 PM
1 through 23 ... LOL!

the funny thing is i didnt notice how there was a hyphen between the 1 and 2, but not the 2 & 3 until PC said 1-23.:D
ipedro
May 4, 2009, 08:23 PM
the funny thing is i didnt notice how there was a hyphen between the 1 and 2, but not the 2 & 3 until PC said 1-23.:D

Me too.. I had to replay it. :p

Here's the drop down list: 1-2 3

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6080/picture2bmq.png
:D
techfreak85
May 4, 2009, 08:26 PM
lol at #23 Cross fingers.:D
Goona
May 4, 2009, 08:28 PM
Apple are a bunch of jokers.
techfreak85
May 4, 2009, 08:30 PM
Apple are a bunch of jokers.
thats how we like it. ;)
liptonlover
May 4, 2009, 09:42 PM
I love Apple's banner ads... way better than the stupid ones like that one that went around awhile ago that went HELLOOOOOOO!!! in an obnoxious voice. In fact I enjoy some Apple banner ads more than some of their TV ads!
Benguitar
May 4, 2009, 09:48 PM
(posts to facebook profile, just to tick off PC users) :D
rhett7660
May 4, 2009, 10:09 PM
I love all of the restarts!

That is freaking great!
TwinCities Dan
May 4, 2009, 10:12 PM
I don't know how, but I still love these ads! :o :cool:
sjjordan
May 5, 2009, 08:33 AM
Apple has a new ad on CNET. Pretty funny. PC is as easy as "1 - 23"

www.cnet.com
PeterQC
May 5, 2009, 08:53 AM
Having to reinstall Windows XP every 30 days because of Microsoft flawed activation system (I've got a legit copy and it refuse to activate!), I completely agree with the ads... It's a chore to make a fresh install and download back all the apps I need when some of thems weight at least 4GB (games over steam).
sjjordan
May 5, 2009, 09:42 AM
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 2_2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/525.18.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.1.1 Mobile/5H11 Safari/525.20)

Just call microsoft. They'll give you an activation code over the phone.
Fake Hipster
May 5, 2009, 04:47 PM
Thats a great banner.

Microsoft has done a good job pissing me off with their recent TV spots though.
slevit1
May 5, 2009, 06:33 PM
Has anyone seen the new banner advertisement on the CNN.com homepage? It's a banner at the top, which expands into the side. Pretty hilarious and fits in great with all the other mac/PC commercials.
Consultant
May 6, 2009, 10:49 AM
Thats a great banner.

Microsoft has done a good job pissing me off with their recent TV spots though.

Well if that pissed you off you should see this parody.

"Laptop Hunters: Homeless Frank - New MS Ad"
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=686034

=)

Has anyone seen the new banner advertisement on the CNN.com homepage? It's a banner at the top, which expands into the side. Pretty hilarious and fits in great with all the other mac/PC commercials.

Yeah seen it. Pretty great isn't it? The funny thing is that it's so true.
PeterQC
May 6, 2009, 06:53 PM
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 2_2_1 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/525.18.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.1.1 Mobile/5H11 Safari/525.20)

Just call microsoft. They'll give you an activation code over the phone.

That's the problem. They don't want because they say it has been installed on too much computers. Worst, it look like it didn't came with the authenticity sheet, so I'm left out.
noodle654
May 6, 2009, 11:23 PM
See...this is a good ad. If I showed this to somebody that knew nothing about computers, I am sure that they could choose a Mac over a PC.
Everlast
May 7, 2009, 12:10 AM
LoL That's so true!

Maybe not exactly follow all those 23 steps, but you get the idea.

It gives me really headache when building up a windows PC, need to keep asking myself --> update driver / add or remove software / scan / update / restart / install software / restart ...... after done all that, it's time to bed :(
Melrose
May 7, 2009, 10:31 AM
Worst, it look like it didn't came with the authenticity sheet, so I'm left out.

I feel your pain. My dad bought a brand-new Dell... and paid for all sorts of upgrades. Later, he has to call M$ for something and they tell him the Windows Activation key or Serial or whatever it is that's stuck right on the top of the computer isn't valid. Gotta love it. :mad: