New Mac user. Advice on what to do.

[m.amjad]

Hello,

I am a brand new mac user. Just received a macbook pro 2.3ghz yesterday. Since I am not familiar with the computer, I could use some guidance on what is recommended for new users. I heard about calibrating the battery, and I think I will do it tonight. Also, I was thinking of maybe purchasing some kind of hardware protection items. However, I don't know what is good, I hear some people say purchase a keyboard cover and some say not too. I want to get a hard case but I also want to get a decal. I'm just so confused on what is recommended, and nobody to personally guide me. I feel kind of lost, but excited at the same time. I would appreciate any input offered.

Thanks

 

[42streetsdown]

you don't need to calibrate the battery of a new MacBook.

 

[GGJstudios]

I am a brand new mac user. Just received a macbook pro 2.3ghz yesterday.

Congratulations!

Since I am not familiar with the computer, I could use some guidance on what is recommended for new users.

Helpful Information for Any Mac User

I heard about calibrating the battery, and I think I will do it tonight.

Your MBP came pre-calibrated, so you don't need to do that. This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

I hear some people say purchase a keyboard cover and some say not too.

There's no reason not to, if you prefer using one.

Also, you don't need any antivirus software to protect Mac OS X from malware. No viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any, since it was released 10 years ago. The handful of trojans that exist can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install:

Mac Virus/Malware Info​

 

[jamezr]

Congratulations!

Helpful Information for Any Mac User

Your MBP came pre-calibrated, so you don't need to do that. This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

There's no reason not to, if you prefer using one.

Also, you don't need any antivirus software to protect Mac OS X from malware. No viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any, since it was released 10 years ago. The handful of trojans that exist can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install:

Mac Virus/Malware Info​

This is a great post! You should have all the info you need to start enjoying your new Mac! Welcome to the Mac family! Also checkout Apple's website for some great how to videos to show you all the great things your Mac is capable of...
http://support.apple.com/videos/

 

[munkery]

New to Mac? Check out the links in my sig.

 

[randomrazr]

ur new and went all out on a 2.3ghz 15inch?

 

[Pyre1582]

I was new too and I went out on a 15inch 2.3GHz, High-Res Anti-Glare screen. Lol.

Congratulations on the new Mac, by the way.