Tips For Future Mac Owners

[Interstella5555]

You bought a nearly $2000 computer for internet access?

Plus for a laptop that will never leave their room...

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One more question. With AirPlay mirroring will I essentially be able to use my TV as an external screen with my Apple TV? Thanks!

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Another question. Is the military discount in store the same as the one online? Online it drops the base 15" MacBook Pro from $1799 to $1699.

How do you get a military discount when you're 15? Also, Google is a really nice tool that can answer questions.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Here's the advice I give everyone: don't log in as root.

Create 2 accounts:
1) An account for you that is whatever name you want (Bob).
2) Create an account dedicated to admin work. Name it SuperBob or AdminBob or just Admin.

Why do this?
I could go into a lengthy explanation (it would involve security, maintenance, and things) but it's never a good idea to run as root. Not unless you need to.


Good luck and enjoy!!!

But the account one creates with the Setup Assistant is not a root account, the root account has to be explicitly enabled afterwards.
Setup Assistant creates an admin account, which is safe to use. I never ran any of my Macs on non-admin accounts and am still here.

 

[GGJstudios]

Here's the advice I give everyone: don't log in as root.

It's true that you shouldn't log in as root unless you have a specific purpose for doing so. Most users will never have a reason to log in as root, and many, if not most, don't even know how.

Create 2 accounts:
1) An account for you that is whatever name you want (Bob).
2) Create an account dedicated to admin work. Name it SuperBob or AdminBob or just Admin.

There is no disadvantage to using an administrator account on a daily basis, and most users do that, since it's the default when setting up a new Mac. You don't need 2 accounts unless you have 2 users of the same Mac.

The best practice that I would do when I get a new laptop weather it's Mac or PC is to charge the battery for 2/hrs then unplug the cord and use your Mac/PC when you first purchase it. I think that is the best way to keep the longevity of your battery life. =)

That is not recommended by Apple and will have zero effect on battery life. Apple recommends that you plug in and fully charge your battery when you first get it, but that may or may not take 2 hours. It could be less or more, depending on the charge level of the battery when you get it. Also, there is no need to unplug after it's fully charged, as it will stop charging, even when plugged in. You can use your Mac notebook at anytime, when it's charging or discharging or plugged in and fully charged. Read the following link for facts.

The link below should answer most, if not all, of your battery/charging questions. If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend you take the time to read it.

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

 

[AppleBoyFreak]

You bought a nearly $2000 computer for internet access?

It's a birthday present that for now should just do minimum tasks but my goal is to get it to last in college and even medical school. I'm not getting it until tomorrow

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Plus for a laptop that will never leave their room...

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How do you get a military discount when you're 15? Also, Google is a really nice tool that can answer questions.

I don't want it to leave my ruin and risk it getting damaged considering I'm trying to get it to last 6+ years got college and my dad is buying it for me for my birthday and he is a retired from the military. Thanks for the advice though and I'll look it up on google.