Computers & Internet - 16 July 2007

Macs are so not easy to use. I know how to use it alright, but some parts still don't make sense to me. For a newbie, to any computer, macs are had to use, compared to Windows.

Once you do get it though, then it's easy. But for the most part, I've heard many people complain that it's too difficult to use for general computing. My aunt is an IT worker, and even she finds macs not suitable for herself. I've heard lots of friends say that they'd rather switch back to Windows, and only a few that said they liked it.

So I have to say this: The myth that OS X is very easy to use, is a complete lie. I've heard people from across the country even said this, so that makes it official.

So what do you mac users have to say?

2007-07-16 09:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by quikboy 7 in Desktops

2007-07-16 09:47:21 · 6 answers · asked by Tinkerbell 1 in Other - Computers

can someone please tell me if the geforce 8600 GTS works with sims 2 and all expansions because if not I will have to get XP which I don't want.

2007-07-16 09:47:19 · 4 answers · asked by the gamer 3 in Other - Hardware

1.Graphic Card: ZOGIS GeForce 7600GS 512MB PCI-E

2. Meomery: One Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2x1GB) Kit DDR2-667

3.CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86GHz LGA775 CPU and cooling fan.

4. Hardrive:One WD Caviar SE16 250GB SATA HD

5. Motherboard: Biostar P4M890-M7 mATX motherboard with VIA P4M890 chipset

Thanks For Your Input.

2007-07-16 09:46:36 · 4 answers · asked by James A 1 in Desktops

2007-07-16 09:44:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I don't really have the money to go out and buy a version of Photoshop so I heard of this free alternative, gimp. But is it a good program? I've heard people say it is a powerful program almost as good as photoshop and others who think it doesn't even compare. What's your opinion? Please tell.

2007-07-16 09:43:44 · 3 answers · asked by Naomi 2 in Software

upgrade them?
save them in the basement as a memento?
throw them in the trash?
????

2007-07-16 09:42:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Computers

Is there a way to add OS-X to my already a dual boot?
I got plenty of disk space so no probs there. thanks

ps. please star

2007-07-16 09:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi there,
(Big favor) Which graphic card is the best for the casual ( Gamer but not hardcore)gamer for under $120 or Less. Here is the link: http://www.directron.com/pciexpress.html

top 5 choices
Thanks for your time

2007-07-16 09:39:23 · 4 answers · asked by James A 1 in Add-ons

The common assumption about software testing is that "more is better", and testing all the possible states and variable combinations guarantees you will find all the bugs.

In the real world, however, there is not enough time or enough testers to test every combination of every variable. Not all bugs will be found, making quality assurance a risk management discipline. How can you validate that your product is ready to ship within reasonable time and cost parameters? In other words, how can you manage the risk of not testing everything? One solution is to use structured testing methodologies, supported by proper tools, which help you quantifiably manage this risk...

2007-07-16 09:38:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Software

When i switch the tower on the monitor doesn't come on with it and then i have to keep switching the tower on and off until it comes on sometimes this is taking up to 10 minutes any ideas what has happened and how i can fix the problem

2007-07-16 09:37:54 · 9 answers · asked by bikerbch6 1 in Monitors

2007-07-16 09:37:25 · 1 answers · asked by tmt88 3 in Desktops

I am in college and majoring in Business Management. This laptop comes with Windows Vista Business, a Core 2 Duo processor, spill resistant keyboard, protected hard-drive, and a fingerprint scanner(along with other cool specs). I want full details on what this computer can do and if it is quality or not.

2007-07-16 09:33:42 · 2 answers · asked by Business Major 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

If I send a job to print it just churns out loads of blank pages.

2007-07-16 09:33:07 · 2 answers · asked by raffertylafferty 1 in Printers

I am trying to connect my two computers so that we can use them together on a network. I am using network wizard on one but I just can't get them to connect. If someone could help, it would be greatly appr3eciated. If you have step by step that would be even better. Thanks.

2007-07-16 09:10:54 · 6 answers · asked by e e in california 1 in Computer Networking

i want to make a batch file and put it in the startup folder so that it will empty out folders that i want.
i know i have to open notepad and then rename it to *.bat but i want to know the commands.

eg. to empty out
c:\windows\prefetch
c:\windows\temp

and some more i have.

thanks.

2007-07-16 09:06:51 · 1 answers · asked by Luke V 3 in Programming & Design

Hi, Guy's and Gal's! I got a question about this guy and my DVD-ROM.

I got a LG DVD-ROM GDR8164B in my computer. I let this guy use my computer and now he wont stop asking me for this DVD-ROM I got. First he ask me if I wanted to sell it to him, I said No. A few days later he offered me $10 for it, I said no again. then he ask me how much do you want for it? I said i don't want to sell it and what the hell am I going to use?! he said I'll look for some thing for you and we will trade.

Well, He call me back and he said he has a CD burner to trade for mine, He said it is like new like yours, so what do you say. I said I'll think about it. Now I'm here wondering why he wants it this bad? It's just a DVD-ROM!

2007-07-16 09:05:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I recently had to reformat my C drive and reinstall XP and all my applications and drivers. Everything is working fine except the audio, which doesn't work at all. When I go to Control Panel, it says No Audio Device Detected. What should I do? The computer is a Compaq Presario M2010US if that helps.

2007-07-16 09:05:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Got a very strange question from one of my relatives today (I seem to get someone's broken computer every other day!!), and this one really stumped me.

If her computer is in "Sleep" mode and she picks up the phone her computer wakes up and she is shown the login prompt as though she had deliberately roused her computer.

Im not really sure if this is potentially a security issue or a hardware issue around her modem. Any ideas?

The computer connects to the net via a dial up modem

2007-07-16 09:02:52 · 4 answers · asked by James R 1 in Security

2007-07-16 09:00:59 · 3 answers · asked by Fred 1 in Security

My Girl friend recently purchased a new laptop and we installed windows Vista on it. We have been having problems with the DVD RW. at first it disappeared and i fixed some things in the registry and that fixed that deleted some files using regedit. Today ive been trying to burn a DVD using Nero and other software and when i came to the burning it spits out my DVD and says please insert a empty DVD R/RW. I tried 3 different disks (From different company's) all of which worked fine in her fathers PC. The laptop just kept rejecting them any idea whats wrong?

2007-07-16 09:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by Wonx2150 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

My 19" LCD monitor ( 6 months old) has developed shadows to the right of text and graphics. Seems to be getting worse.Any thoughts?

2007-07-16 09:00:08 · 3 answers · asked by Phil 1 in Monitors

For instance, if you are presenting a project using PowerPoint, how do you have pictures looping on each slide. I recently saw a presentation that some architects put together. They were putting their bid in to build a building, but at the same time, they had pictures of previous buildings they had built looping in the bottom corner of each slide. My boss loved it, and I am having a hard time figuring out how to duplicate it. Thanks!

2007-07-16 08:58:55 · 1 answers · asked by andijosmiles 1 in Software

Im writing a batch file where the user enters the name of his or here document and the program moves the document to a specific folder.
Here is a sample
set /p Name1=What is the name of your first .doc file?
move %Name1%.doc a
echo %Name1% has been moved into new folder

How do you add a catch so that if the user misspells
it prompts the user again for the name of the file?

2007-07-16 08:58:17 · 2 answers · asked by siuboy20 1 in Other - Computers

... I no its not on a desktop but i use wireless laptop and there are no wires connected is me/ My laptop ok

2007-07-16 08:57:47 · 3 answers · asked by Robert 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i wanna make some fun with my photo...like it's a front page of a magazine or some funny effects i dont look for photo glitters or those something...i wanna make difference to my photo...it's ok if this program's free downloaded or it's a websites that give me codes of my pictures like "pizam.com"....
can u help me?

2007-07-16 08:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by N 1 in Other - Computers

2007-07-16 08:50:49 · 9 answers · asked by Marjorie K 3 in Programming & Design

2007-07-16 08:46:47 · 3 answers · asked by countrylover_02155 1 in Software

i want to add more than 1 subtitle in the the dvd menu

2007-07-16 08:38:07 · 1 answers · asked by manooor 1 in Software

How do i make a pay pal account on eBay??

2007-07-16 08:32:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Internet