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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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How do specialty products differ from shopping products?

price is not the chief consideration. Often the attributes that make them unique are brand preference (e.g., a certain make of automobile) or personal preference

How much GB does a mac air have?

It will depend on the particular version of the MacBook but you could take your pick from:

2.26 GHz

2 GB

250 GB

How do change default PDF application in Mac OS X?

Select, with a single click, a PDF file and and press the Command (cmd) and I keys to open the Info window. Half way down the Info window is a drop down menu labelled Open with... Choose whichever application you want to use and then click the Change All button. All PDFs will then open with your choice of application.

How do you download iTunes you have purchased on a non-apple computer to an ipod?

High-speed Internet service has made it possible for home users to access streaming video, audio and phone services that � until recently � were a figment of imagination. Speed however, comes with a price, with 60 Mbps service and faster options costing more than many people are able to pay. Everyone wants the fastest service possible, but sometimes consumers must prioritize their spending and sign up with an inexpensive Internet service.

During the dial-up era, fantastic services sprung up that offer free e-mail and free or low-cost Internet to customers who really didn�t need to access many online services. As dial-up faded away, so did these free services, although there still are some options that give users free dial-up. Of course, free dial-up service nowadays has become difficult to use because many people do not have a dial-up modem. For those who have a dial-up modem however, free or nearly free Internet services are still available.

Videoconferencing, video chat, telecommuting, streaming movies and file downloads all require a lot of bandwidth, meaning that the average dial-up modem user will not be able to use the latest and greatest services. This tends to make dial-up connections in adequate for most modern uses. Still there are opportunities to get inexpensive fast Internet service.

When shopping for cheap Internet access, consumers must be cautious because many free DSL and cable Internet offers found online are scams. The best bet is to call your local cable or DSL provider because they have economical broadband or near-broadband services available at very low prices. While mainstream providers like to push their package deals that include TV Internet and phone service, customers should not feel as though they are all roped into such a deal.

Some cable companies offer a so-called light service that provides upload speeds of up to 128 kbps and download speeds of up to 1 Mbps via the cable network. Customers may have to dig deep on their cable provider�s website to find the cheapest Internet, but when they do they will usually find an option that costs $10 a month or less. The same thing goes for DSL providers now offer Internet service without requiring home telephone service.

These inexpensive options from mainstream providers help customers avoid the risk of signing up for scams while still giving them the Internet service they need at a price they can afford.

How do you get a black puffle?

This is how to get a black puffle:

1. Log on Club Penguin.

2. Click the map and go to the Pet Shop.

3. In the Pet Shop, click the red book.

4. Flip to the page where there is a black puffle.

Notice: The black puffle is only for members. But if you have a coin to unlock things in the Treasure Book, you can unlock the black puffle.

Hoped this helped! Good luck!

What program opens aspx files on a mac?

Adobe Acrobat 9 will open .aspx files on Mac OS 10. When prompted to "save" or "open" the file, choose Adobe Acrobat to open. Alternatively, after saving, open the file in Adobe or drag and drop.

Did Steve wozniak die?

Nothing happened to him. He is alive and well. More info on Steve: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniak

What two people founded apple?

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the Apple computer. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Waynestarted Apple Computer (which is now Apple Inc.), the company, but there are lots of creators there. Jef Raskin designed the original Mac hardware, and Andy Hertzfeld designed the original Mac system software.

How old is mac computers?

The IBM SCAMP project (Special Computer APL Machine Portable), was demonstrated in 1973. This prototype was based on the PALM processor (Put All Logic In Microcode).

The IBM 5100, the first commercially available portable computer, appeared in September 1975, and was based on the SCAMP prototype.

References:

www.wikipedia.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laptops

What was the first device Steve Jobes invented?

The first thing that Steve Jobs invented was the first model of the apple computer, Called the Apple I.

Why did Apple name the computer Macintosh?

The Macintosh project started in the late 1970s with Jef Raskin, an Apple employee, who envisioned an easy-to-use, low-cost computer for the average consumer. He wanted to name the computer after his favorite type of apple, the McIntosh, but the name had to be changed for legal reasons.

Where is the eject key on the mac book pro?

Go to Apples website and look up YOUR laptop as they are in different spots for diffrerent laptops. Or your manual if you have it still should tell you. "Usually" there should be a small hole either next to the tray opening or on the side immediatly next to it. Use a small paper clip with the computer off.

What are the types of domestic robots?

humanoid-is a robot with its overall appearance, based on that of the human body, allowing interaction with made-for-human tools or environments. In general humanoid robots have a torso with a head, two arms and two legs, although some forms of humanoid robots may model only part of the body, for example, from the waist up. Some humanoid robots may also have a 'face', with 'eyes' and 'mouth'. Androids are humanoid robots built to aesthetically resemble a human.

Autonomous-robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. A high degree of autonomy is particularly desirable in fields such as space exploration, cleaning floors, mowing lawns, and waste water treatment.

Some modern factory robots are "autonomous" within the strict confines of their direct environment. It may not be that every degree of freedom exists in their surrounding environment but the factory robot's workplace is challenging and can often contain chaotic, unpredicted variables. The exact orientation and position of the next object of work and (in the more advanced factories) even the type of object and the required task must be determined. This can vary unpredictably (at least from the robot's point of view).

One important area of robotics research is to enable the robot to cope with its environment whether this be on land, underwater, in the air, underground, or in space.

What percentage of people use apple computers?

Apple OS is originally derived from a BSD-Unix version. Apple dit never "invented" an Operating System. Apple OS is very much the same layout as many Linux distributions (or vice-versa)...

OK, I think about 4% of (classical) computer users use Apple OS. About 70% use Windows, the rest are various systems, where over half of it (12%) are Linux distributions. Yes, Linux is growing, and faster than most people think.

In the tablet and smartphone market, Apple once had about 100%, but since Google Android (= Linux), their share has dropped under the 40% in number of users. And it wil drop even more, as soon as Microsoft will appear.

How do you transfer phone contacts to Mac?

It is easy, just open on iSync, turn on bluetooth on your mobile, start sync. then your mac ask for internet on your mobile, but just click yes. Then it is starts copying your contacts and calendar events to your mac. You can find your information in adressbook and iCal

What is the 1st apple computer to have a graphic user interphase?

The Macs predecessor, the Apple Lisa, was the first widely marketed computer to have a graphical user interface. Available between 1983 and 1986 it was discontinued and the Macintosh, launched in 1984, became Apple's main computer.

What is a list of apple products?

The first Apple product was the Macintosh. There are now many versions of the Mac.

You have the Mac Mini, Apple's smallest desktop computer. It is a small box with all the computer components. You need to buy a monitor separately.

There is the iMac which is a computer and monitor all in one. The computer is built into the back of the monitor.

The last desktop Mac is the Mac Pro. It is a normal tower computer without a monitor. It is very powerful as well as expensive.

There are two laptops Apple makes. These are the Macbook Pro and the Macbook Air. The Air is simply a smaller and lighter version of the Pro.

Another Apple product is the iPod.

The most simple one is the iPod Shuffle. It is very small and has no screen. You load songs onto it using a computer. Those songs are then played in a random order.

There is the iPod Nano. It is also small but has a touchscreen. You can control what songs are played on it.

There is also the iPod Classic which has a screen but is has a scrollwheel to navigate through songs.

The last iPod is the iPod Touch. It is a complete touchscreen. It will play music but is also has access to the App Store which has millions of applications on it. It can download any of these applications and run them. They can be games or productivity tools.

One of the most popular Apple products is the iPhone. It is a very advanced smartphone with much of the same features as the iPod Touch. It is completely touchscreen. It has an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. It is very powerful and responsive. It also has access to the same App Store that the iPod Touch has access to.

Apple's most recent product is the iPad. It is a touchscreen tablet that is 3-4 times the size of the iPhone. It has the same operating system as the iPhone and the same access to the App Store. It is very portable yet very functional.

Apple's least known product is the Apple TV. It is a little box about the size of a Mac Mini that comes with a remote. It hooks up to your TV and provides you with many options to stream TV shows, movies, photos and more from many sources. These sources can be Netflix or Hulu, but they can also be other Apple products such as the iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

How can one install the MSN Messenger software on the Mac?

To get MSN Messenger on a Mac you need to download the MSN Messenger software (see link below).

Why did Steve jobs name his company Macintosh?

It's mentioned Steve was a big fan of the Beetles and liked the Apple name so he named his company Apple, when he made the newer computer he named it after the real life Macintosh Apple.

How do you get the at symbol on a mac?

The @ symbol is on the "2" key. Hold down "Shift" and press "2".

Which is cheaper windows systems or Mac?

When you factor in the additional resources it takes to maintain a windows computer (annual renewing antivirus programs, office applications, whatever software your into, photo editing, music creation, video production, web design, or DVD authoring for example) the Mac is dramatically cheaper as it includes everything mentioned minus the office suite (which is available for $79)
Also consider the lifespan of an average windows computer being 2-3 years; whereas, the Mac is typically 8-9 years. Imagine buying that windows experience 3 times in the amount of time owning one mac.


However, the price tag of an initial Windows computer purchase is much less, but it wont stay that way for long, the trials they provide expire after 60 days, the restore CD's they don't provide you with (with the exception of some higher end computers...the ones that cost as much or more than the macs) will need to be purchased or made in case the Antivirus (you also HAVE to buy) or the second rate hardware that comes with a cheap price tag fails you....


And if you want to compare the price of software, considering Microsoft is a software company... Current OS - Windows 7 ranges from $199-$419, Snow leopard is $29..... Productivity suite - Microsoft office ranges from $149-499, iWork is $79....




source: working in a popular consumer electronics store selling PC's during xp-vista and vista-7, while owning and using mac OS X at home =]

Can you video chat with people who dont have Skype?

On the computer or on the phone? For on the computer, Skype cannot make calls to other VoIP clients. You can call people from skype to a phone, but it costs money. Usually about $0.02 a minute.

How do you import songs into imovie?

In garageband you need to export it under the file tab as an iTunes file. After you have converted it into a mp3, you can then import in iMovie by going to file and pressing import and go the the music folder, then the iTunes song folder, and finally your designated song