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jplg842

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jan 11, 2007
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Hay guys. finally i switched!!! bought a macbook 2.0GHz white with 1GB memory. Its great i love it, but im having some hard times with the software, but its ok considering that its my first time to use a mac!
i have a question. how long does a normal starting take on my macbook? and how do i clean up (windows: system tools, disk cleanup)?
and how can i delete the extra fonts?
And finally, how can i change my account name? and put a password? and can i put a password when the screen saver turns on?

Sorry caz its long!

Thanks
 

thedude110

macrumors 68020
Jun 13, 2005
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Can't help with system cleanup tools (don't use any on my PowerBook), but you can manage the fonts on your Mac via the application "Font Book."

To set a login password, check "Disable Automatic Login" under Security in System Preferences (the app with the lightswitch icon). You can set a wake from sleep/screen saver password here as well.

Hope you enjoy your new machine.
 

zephead

macrumors 68000
Apr 27, 2006
1,574
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in your pants
Normal starting time shouldn't be more than a minute. And for "cleaning up", there's Disk Utility in the Utilities folder for verifying/repairing disks and permissions, and Onyx, which you shouldn't mess around TOO much with until you learn a little more about it and OS X, seeing as how you're new to using a Mac. I also recommend smcFanControl if you think your 'Book is a bit too hot on your lap.
 

MadDoc

macrumors 6502
Apr 25, 2005
329
5
UK
Don't worry about 'cleaning up' your Mac.

This isn't windows ;)

Welcome to a better computing experience.

MadDoc,
 
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