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my first macbook!! there is so many things that i don't know!!
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thanks people.. 
playing with iPhotos now.. slowly but surely getting there.. thanks to all you people helping me out, really appreciate for all the support!!!!
currently having issues with my trash bin, can't seem to be able to empty it.. did quite some search, did sumo code, tried option+empty, and Trash it!(application). it indicates zero byte in trash but have 2 files, but when i open trash there is nothing in it!! wonder what's wrong.. (starting to give up in this section) .
can i just add a few more question before you people get fed up with me..
1) you know how everything you download with safari goes into the stack folder("downloads" under dock), how do you people normally rearrange files inside(or do you even rearrange it)??
what i am doing currently requires so much hussle and i am not sure if i am doing it the quick way.. what i do is open up the stack folder, then open up my Macintosh HD then open up to the folder where i want the file to be and finally drag it from stack folder to the place i wanted it to be in.. Hmm, get what i mean??
2) i downloaded CoconutBattery since it is recommended by many people, so obviously it went into the download stack folder. do you people normally leave it in there? or drag it into applications folder? because after opening it, it doesn't install to the system but instead remain in downloads.
3) what i really need is a easy way to transfer file/folders from one location to another, cause i copied all my important documents(uni work, pictures, music) into one single folder and thought it would be easy to sort them out once i have them transfer into my mac.. currently i am finding it soo much harder to open multiple windows and also to change the file locations(it's really confusing)...
this also why i kept asking for cut.. i am pretty sure you can't cut folders, been trying it for several hours now.. that's also what i have been looking for since started using the mac..
playing with iPhotos now.. slowly but surely getting there.. thanks to all you people helping me out, really appreciate for all the support!!!! currently having issues with my trash bin, can't seem to be able to empty it.. did quite some search, did sumo code, tried option+empty, and Trash it!(application). it indicates zero byte in trash but have 2 files, but when i open trash there is nothing in it!! wonder what's wrong.. (starting to give up in this section) .
can i just add a few more question before you people get fed up with me..
1) you know how everything you download with safari goes into the stack folder("downloads" under dock), how do you people normally rearrange files inside(or do you even rearrange it)??
what i am doing currently requires so much hussle and i am not sure if i am doing it the quick way..
what i do is open up the stack folder, then open up my Macintosh HD then open up to the folder where i want the file to be and finally drag it from stack folder to the place i wanted it to be in.. Hmm, get what i mean?? 2) i downloaded CoconutBattery since it is recommended by many people, so obviously it went into the download stack folder. do you people normally leave it in there? or drag it into applications folder? because after opening it, it doesn't install to the system but instead remain in downloads.
3) what i really need is a easy way to transfer file/folders from one location to another, cause i copied all my important documents(uni work, pictures, music) into one single folder and thought it would be easy to sort them out once i have them transfer into my mac.. currently i am finding it soo much harder to open multiple windows and also to change the file locations(it's really confusing)...
this also why i kept asking for cut..
i am pretty sure you can't cut folders, been trying it for several hours now.. that's also what i have been looking for since started using the mac..Migration: http://www.detto.com/mac-file-transfer.html
Move2MAc will move a ton of stuff over, including Outlook.
In terms of moving files back and forthe from downloads. On your mac, drag and drop is "fully implemented" so you can click on your stack, and drag it to a new Finder window with your destination folder.
Installing apps from the dowload folder? Copy the application icon to the apps folder. This is how you install. Only a few apps have installers...... (typically ones with both windows/mac versions!)
Did you create a shortcut to the apps folder on your dock? Do this and you can just drag directly from the dock to install your new apps. Or from your disk image.
Move2MAc will move a ton of stuff over, including Outlook.
In terms of moving files back and forthe from downloads. On your mac, drag and drop is "fully implemented" so you can click on your stack, and drag it to a new Finder window with your destination folder.
Installing apps from the dowload folder? Copy the application icon to the apps folder. This is how you install. Only a few apps have installers...... (typically ones with both windows/mac versions!)
Did you create a shortcut to the apps folder on your dock? Do this and you can just drag directly from the dock to install your new apps. Or from your disk image.
1) you know how everything you download with safari goes into the stack folder("downloads" under dock), how do you people normally rearrange files inside(or do you even rearrange it)??
this also why i kept asking for cut..
You should create a Stack for any folder that you will be constantly transferring files to such as the Applications folder. Open the Finder, from the sidebar select the Macintosh HD icon at top. The Applications folder will be there. Drag the Applications folder to the Dock next to the downloads folder. Drag n drop your files back and forth. You can right-click on any stack and customize your viewing pleasure such as making it show only as a "folder" and not a stack of files.
If you need to transfer several files constantly you should be using the Finder's sidebar. Open Finder, from there you can customize the sidebar by dragging your favorite folders to it for quick access and drag n drop of files.
Example. Select the Home folder, you will see Music, Movies, Documents and such. Drag any or all those folders to the sidebar. Now you can drag n drop files to those places on the sidebar.
There's no such thing as Cut and Paste on the Macintosh operating system. The Mac OS is a drag n drop system only and you can copy n paste but not cut n paste.
I would recommend that you start from the basics if you are this "green" because I think you are creating too much confusion by doing such advanced tasks before you understand the basics of the system. The Mac OS is very easy to learn but if you expect it to be "Windows" you will have a hard time learning it.
Finally, the right answer to the OP's directory question. You beat me to it.
yup.. have to agree that was a very handy tip.. thanks..
Finally, the right answer to the OP's directory question. You beat me to it.
yea.. i guess you are right about expecting it to be similar to windows did gave me a hard time..
like i said in a few post back, after reading the basic manual from apple website things are getting much easier.. i am just trying to learn some of the shortcut key or quicker ways to deal with mac.. thanks for the hint tho..
in general, i love the mac os right now. everything seems to be working at this point of time(except for the trash!!!
)... BUT Truly i have only got one issue with MAC right now, and that is MSN MESSNEGER!!
hate the fact that i can't do video calls on msn anymore!
i am using adium at the moment, but adium doesn't support video call, right? or is there a way to get around that??
since we are talking about adium, my friend sent me a file through adium today and apparently i was downloading that file at a very low speed(900kb took about 5-8mins)... is it normal to be like that in adium??? i download applications and files very quickly on safari, so its most likely not my internet connection fault.
since we are talking about adium, my friend sent me a file through adium today and apparently i was downloading that file at a very low speed(900kb took about 5-8mins)... is it normal to be like that in adium??? i download applications and files very quickly on safari, so its most likely not my internet connection fault.
To Tongteh: The biggest disappointment (and it's really not that big of a deal) about using a Mac is that Microsoft hates Apple's customers and they do things like dumb down their Mac applications to force people to stay on Windows and we actually PAY for these MS apps, except for Messenger. You will love using the Mac OS the more you stop using Microsoft made applications. All other developers make great apps for the Mac OS. You're in the right place to get tips and after a month of using the Mac OS try to go back on the Windows desktop and I guarantee you will get upset that Windows can't do this like the Mac OS.
Point in question, Quicklook or Command Q or Stacks.
Quicklook works by highlighting a file and hitting the spacebar. It will launch the file for viewing. Out of the box you can view ALL MS Office files, PDF's and most file formats without any installed software. You should love the Mac OS for Quicklook alone.
Command Q (command quit) is the easiest keyboard shortcut for quitting applications instead of hitting the close button which doesn't always quit apps. Just press the Command button then press the "Q" .
Point in question, Quicklook or Command Q or Stacks.
Quicklook works by highlighting a file and hitting the spacebar. It will launch the file for viewing. Out of the box you can view ALL MS Office files, PDF's and most file formats without any installed software. You should love the Mac OS for Quicklook alone.
Command Q (command quit) is the easiest keyboard shortcut for quitting applications instead of hitting the close button which doesn't always quit apps. Just press the Command button then press the "Q" .
ahh ALT F4... gotcha. i think ill need to write down a list of commands in mac and windows comparing them, so i can get a grasp quicker. like you say, windows users are trying to use win commands on our macs, which is true. been using them for years, they:ve worked great and are effective. i do feel like im going backwards and don't have as much freedom with osx. maybe i haven't figured it out just yet.
tongthe, im also new to mac, the whole messenger and cut paste is also getting to me. i like to cut a file from somewhere, then paste it into msn and shared folders in msn, but cannot
, lucky for bootcamp. windows is still there during the hard times.overall this thread has been somewhat helpful. thanks everyone.
I could not find any good leads on the close-lid-no-sleep scenario; however, you can close the lid and still use the computer IF you have a keyboard, mouse, and external display attached... so a desktop conversion.
That's what I found out on apple.com at this article. I will report back with further research done if no-one else can come up with an answer.
Austin
That's what I found out on apple.com at this article. I will report back with further research done if no-one else can come up with an answer.
AustinIf you want to run widows apps on your mac, try this:
https://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/28/codeweavers-offers-crossover-for-free-today-only/
It is free today.
https://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/28/codeweavers-offers-crossover-for-free-today-only/
It is free today.
Exercise caution when doing it, but there are a few options. Here's one:
http://www.alxsoft.com/mac/sleepless.html
Although true in general, dragging the icon to the trash is not always the way to remove program. If a program came with an install, then it usually also comes with an uninstall; if you don't use the uninstall it often won't remove everything that it should. I wish tere were some kind of standard
that would let us know which method to use.
can't agree more.. at first i thought mac office 2008 would be great for me, now i thinking what a waste of money.. i think you are right, when you said MS didn't fully develop the mac office..
i have have lot's of things to learn about sleep, hibernate, and shutting down.. i will read it from somewhere else later today.. i will be working on itunes and creating back all my music playlist today..
thanks for the free application mention there..
to funkdis: i found command+q= quit the application and also command+w is to close the application quickly.
hope we will both learn to use the mac in a smart way.. a handy reference to just about every shortcut and an easy way to create your own:
system preferences/ keyboard & mouse -> keyboard shortcuts
system preferences/ keyboard & mouse -> keyboard shortcuts
WOOT!! nice!!
hmm, i can't seems to load some divx file, should i download the codec, or use vlc instead?? firefox or safari? thanks again..The only ones that annoy me truly are the few that only have an uninstall program in their DMG... I'm so used to throwing the DMG away after I install an app that I have to go back and get it again just to uninstall it properly lol
Thankfully most things can be outright deleted, though.
WOOT!! nice!!
For your codecs, use Perian (http://perian.org/). It will have almost every codec you will ever use (AVI, DIVX, FLV, MKV, GVI, VP6, and VFW) and you can just play them through Quicktime – only exception is wmv files, which no one uses anymore
Oh, and congrats on your new purchase
thanks.. Hmm.. just quickly why when i add music to itunes it doesn't sum up to the right number??
in windows i drag a folder that contains 740music files into itunes and it will show 740music files. however in mac, i drag the same folder into itunes but it only appear 640+music files. is there a reason why this is happening? do i need to install some pluggin? please advise, thank you..
Hmm.. just quickly why when i add music to itunes it doesn't sum up to the right number?? in windows i drag a folder that contains 740music files into itunes and it will show 740music files. however in mac, i drag the same folder into itunes but it only appear 640+music files. is there a reason why this is happening? do i need to install some pluggin? please advise, thank you..
i know it may be boring but compare the 2 and check there are no duplicates in windows i think it likes to add files twice if there is a m3u knocking round and if there are no duplicates compare the 2 librarys and see if there is something common with the missing ones on your mac (files extension etc)
