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Mac OS
Developed by Apple Inc, the Mac OS refers to a series of operating systems for Macintosh computers. It is usually pre-installed on every Mac computer which can be bought online and in retail stores.
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Do software updates for mac cost money?
Nope.
The only updates that cost money are if a new operating system comes out and you want to upgrade up (just like going from Windows Vista to Windows 7). But all regular updates will automatically update with no cost.
How do you extract exe files for Mac?
Mac OS X does not use EXE files so there is no extraction tool. To find the contents of a Mac application right click on the applications icon and select Show Package Contents from the menu. The free utility: Stuffit Expander is capable of extracting EXE files on Mac OS X!
Is Microsoft better than apple computer?
Update: This answer was written sometime around 2008 and is, at the time of this comment, at least six years out of date. In the computer world, this is a long time in which many things can, and have, happened. The spirit of the answer is roughly correct, but the many details are different.
While I could simply say "yes, Macs are better than PCs," the question is actually difficult to answer since in truth it depends largely both on personal preferences and personal needs. And though I am of the opinion that Macs are significantly superior to PCs and that Mac OS X is significantly better than Microsoft Windows, to state that as fact would be unfair to those with the opposite opinion. Rather, I will attempt to state the differences themselves and let you decide. Nevertheless, I do not want to appaer as a closed minded Mac fanboy simply as a result of my opinion -- in reality, I frequently use XP and have had experience with Windows Vista, not to mention extensive experience with Windows 95, 98 and ME. So onto the answer...
HardwareIn terms of hardware, Apple Macs (including the various desktop and notebook Macs) tend to use higher quality casings, parts, and hardware than other PC brands. (For example, longer lasting and higher performing Intel processors rather than AMD processors, actual aluminum and steel metal parts rather than painted plastic, and solid glass screens rather than a sheet of gloss plastic.) Webcams, the Apple Remote (for use with things such as the bult in Front Row media center or PowerPoint presentations), internal serge protectors and hard-drive-protecting motion sensors are also commonplace. Macs also frequently make use of magnets rather than clips and other breakable parts (like for securely closing a laptop's monitor or affixing the Apple Remote). Macs are also sleek and are the hardware is nicely integrated with the software.
However, Macs lack of some useful things many PCs have, such as built-in storage card readers or fingerprint security.
Many PC advocates have also made the argument that PCs are cheaper than Macs. However, I would argue that, while inexpensive PCs do exist, they typically lack the high-quality hardware present in Macs. Furthermore, PCs similar to Macs (for example, the Dell XPS laptops or the all-in-one form factor PCs) tend to cost more than Macs and still include slower processors or have other drawbacks.
SoftwareThe prime focus of the argument is whether Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows is better. I will say Mac, citing things such as its resistance to malware, high performance, high reliability, streamlined user interface, and built in tools which can do things such as burn bootable DVDs from ISO images, burn playable DVDs from a VIDEO_TS folder, save any printable document as a PDF, other image conversion and manipulation tools, the bundled iLife software, and the fact that you don't need to activate it when you set it up. Other advantages are the automatic Time Machine backup and the selective restore tool, comprehensive Exposé, Spaces and Widgets time-saving tools.
However, for fairness's sake, I will state the arguments of the PC-supporter. Though the software available form Macs has become very high, there is nevertheless more software made for Windows than Macs. Other arguments for PCs include stating that Macs only seem impervious to malware since all malware is targeted at Windows and that Windows performance is not really worse than that of Mac OS X, two statements I would contest.
Windows' advantages, specifically that of Vista (the most recent version of Microsoft Windows -- one that I would point out has its drawbacks), would include the presence of a Media Center (in the more expensive versions) for use with a TV or for viewing other media on the computer, search-as-you-type in the start menu, and desktop Gadgets. (It should be noted that these new features are also found in Mac.)
Depends on the usageSo now that I have detailed some differences, it is up to you to decide what you prefer or how either one would best suit your needs. If you are often required to use obscure software and you can't spend more than $500 on a computer, PCs may be the way to go. Or if you are a graphics designer and need a good, quick and reliable for your work, a Mac may be the way to go. Which one is better is up to you.
Do mac computers come with security software?
Being based on the Unix operating system Mac OS X comes with built in security. Macs do not need the kind of security software that a computer running the Windows operating system requires. Yes, its right that Mac system come with security software, some times if you need antivirus then you can install avast! Free Antivirus for Mac and Bitdefender Antivirus and make your mac system secure.
How do you open JPEG files on mac?
JPEG has been a standard form of picture compression since 1992 and is used universally across most computer operating systems including the Mac.
What if your mac beeps 3 times at startup what does this indicate?
When it starts up a Mac runs tests to check the hardware. It beeps to indicate where a problem may occur. 3 beeps indicates a problem with the memory. It is usually advisable to have an Apple service shop have a look at any Mac that is beeping at startup.
Where is the tool bar on a Mac computer?
The finder bar is the task bar on a mac
the icon bar is where the icon are
all of the tools you want to change on the mac should be on the system preferences which you click on the mac icon bar and there would be all of the settings
How many songs for a sixteen gigabyte?
An average song is about 4mb, so I'd say about 4 :p
but this totally depends on the quality of the music file.
How do you do a forced quit on a Mac?
There are two ways:
1. You go to the Apple menu (little apple in upper left corner) and select "Force Quit" then choose the applications you want to force quit in the "Force Quit Applications" window. Press Return, Press "Force Quit."
2. Press "Option+Command+Esc" to open the "Force Quit Applications" widow. Select the application you want to quit. Press Return, Press "Force Quit."
If you mean "Forced Shutdown" of the computer, press the power button for 5 seconds.
How do you connect printer to the computer?
using a usb cable which is a connection between the computer and the printer only or wirelessly which means everyone on the network can use the printer but only if computer and printer is wireless
How do you open .msi files on a Mac?
A Microsoft Installer file (.msi) will only work with Microsofts Windows operating system it will not work with Mac OS X. You can open the file to read it by right clicking on its icon and selecting Open with... from the menu and then selecting a text editor.
A byte = 8 bits.
A bit = either a 1 or a 0 ("on" or "off") A bit is the smallest unit of measure for data.
1/0 = bit
4 bits = nibble
8 bits = byte
1024 bytes = kilobyte
1024 kilobytes = megabyte
1024 megabytes = gigabyte
1024 gigabytes = terabyte.
How can you edit a host file on a mac?
Mac OS X has a simple file in hosts which is being consulted prior to DNS, to add a "local", you can resolve or edit the file with any simple text edit software, like textedit, pico or vi (make sure you have root priv.) And add the Vip number and than the hostname at the same line. Below is the default hosts file from my system (10.5) Make sure not to change what's written in the file, but only add to it. # Host Database # Localhost is used to configure the loopback interface when the system is booting. Do not change this entry. 127.0.0.1 localhost 255.255.255.255 broadcasthost : :: 1 localhost fe80::1%lo0 localhost
What does the apple laptop do?
It works just the same as a MacBook Pro, only it was designed for the home user; thus the smaller screen and lower speeds than the MacBook Pro which was designed for businesses. You could say that it's an iMac but only portable.
In essence, a MacBook is a laptop designed and made by Apple Inc.
How do you enlarge wallpaper on desktop?
hello,
this is a suggestion to your question
you can either ctrl++(zoom)the wall paper when you have downloaded it or you can give the proper measurements you want in the properties where you can change the wall paper. I hope my answer is satisfying.:)
Can you download software from mac book pro?
Yes, download iTunes (see the related link) and search for What'sApp or anything else. You need an Apple ID with a credit card or iTunes Gift Card with enough valid credit for paid apps.
Is there PowerPoint on apple mac OSX?
YES.
It's not windows power point. It's Microsoft power point. and Microsoft makes a Mac version of it. There is also Keynote, made by Apple. It will save presentations as a PowerPoint file if you wish.
Does apple manufacture its own products?
Some of them. Case, monitors, etc. Not hard drives or processors (or RAM I believe)
They do not make their motherboards, CPUs, RAM, graphics cards, monitors (the monitor uses LG Philips panels, hard drives, power supply units, fans, or sound cards (if present).
Apple makes the cases and puts the other things in it.
theyoon't even put the stuff in it..... a plant in indi a does it
Can a Mac Book Pro get a virus?
There are no viruses affecting Mac OS X. It is possible to download and install some form of malware on to your MacBook either through links on dubious websites (such as porn sites saying you need a special plugin to view their content) or by installing illegal copies of software that then install the malware.
Where can one purchase a used Mac?
The best place to find a used Mac is at a commercial store in which is located in various locations such as malls or shopping outlets. A Mac can also be purchased on the online Apple Store or on eBay or sellalaptop.com
What can a Mac do that windows can't?
Run on platform IBM System/390. :)
Linux can run on dozens of types of systems, from 68020 based Macs through phones based on ARM architecture. Sparc? yes! MIPS? Yes!
The Android platform is built on top of Linux.
Linux is reliable. Many Linux systems run continuously for months and sometimes years without being rebooted.
Linux is robust. While is possible for a linux system to crash, it is rare. There is a sharp boundary between the operating system kernel layer and user applications. This boundary is called the system call interface. In Linux, the kernel is like a closed loop. Nothing can get into it except via system calls. every system call entry point verifies parameters to the call carefully so that nothing an ordinary application does can hurt the running system
In windows, when the system crashes, it is possible to blame the crash on a buggy application, or one infected by a virus. If a system crash ever occurs with Linux, the Linux developers treat it as a serious matter, because it is something that should never happen, and for it to ever happen would reflect very badly on the O.S. The Linux bug reporting procedures ensure that thousands of developers can very quickly learn of, and discuss the bug, as well as the cleanest way of solving it. Following such discussion, the person or persons responsible for the part of the system involved with the crash determines the cleanest way to solve the problem, codes a fix and begins regression testing, to make sure that the fix does not affect any other part of the kernel. The bug fix makes it's way to the Linux repositories, and Linux users are notified that the fix is available either upon request or automatic download.
The above procedure does not work with proprietary device drivers, so users are discouraged from using vendor drivers that are not open source. There are usually open source counterparts to such drivers, but even in cases where there are not, most such drivers are very stable as far as the kernel goes. Where they fail to be robust is in applications that make use of them. For example, the drivers for the newest Nvidia graphics cards do not interact well with some applications if the nvidia tool for Xorg.conf files has been run. When such a file is present, running the programs called emacs, or virtualbox triggers a bug in the interaction between the Nvidia driver and the Xorg server, resulting in the Xorg server dying. The only known workarounds are either removing the xorg.conf file (Xorg will invoke other drivers before the Nvidia driver in this case, preventing incorrect Xorg initialization) or using the open source "nouveau" driver in place of the Nvidia driver.
Linux can also recognize and run Windows programs, but to do so, it needs a package called Wine, and either properly licensed copies of Windows dll files, or open source replacements for those dll's that come with wine. Unfortunately, those dll's do not always perfectly simulate a windows environment because Microsoft has not released to the public detai;s of the inner workings of it's dll files, so the Wine developers had to make educated guesses in certain cases. There is a list at winehq.org of Windows applications that run flawlessly (World of Warcraft 4.3.x is at the top of the list), as well as ones that may have trouble running without, or with special configuration parameters.
A better way to run Windows programs under Linux is to run one of several virtual machine programs which let you dedicate a portion of the machine's CPU power to a copy of Windows running as a "virtual machine". Your Linux machine does need to have a valid Windows license to do it this way, however.
Linux uses the Posix API, which is largely responsible for it's robustness, in comparison with Windows, whose API started out with a design based partly on DOS, partly upon VAX/VMS and partly on the very first versions of Windows, and then had things added piecemeal, as needed.
One thing Linux does not do: throw up a blue screen when an application has a boo-boo!
How often does apple release new operating systems?
Apple usually updates one or more of its computers every year. Most of the time the updates are just hardware upgrades, but sometimes they revamp the entire computer, like with the recent mac mini upgrade.
The Imac was just updated today, with new hardware.
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