tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post2070537106902061326..comments2023-06-13T08:29:39.914+00:00Comments on MAKING A MARK: Journal of an iMac Virgin #3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-63876291937842305482010-06-13T15:24:52.211+00:002010-06-13T15:24:52.211+00:00From experience, tweezers are the best for getting...From experience, tweezers are the best for getting the SD card out of the CD slot.Joanne Licskohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553632833788585818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-45084713204740105592010-06-12T18:59:18.016+00:002010-06-12T18:59:18.016+00:00I’ve only met one person that has gone back to a P...I’ve only met one person that has gone back to a PC and for this, we are no longer friends all joking aside, I completely agree with most of your pro’s and con’s. Although, I don’t know how much more silent you can get on a computer…yes it does make a tiny whisper when the backup drive kicks in, but we all make a little noise when we breathe every now and then, right? The Keyboard is fantastic. 99% of the PC’s keyboards either required a hammer to stroke a key or were ultra-sensitive and a slight breeze could set it off. I love the speakers as well and I am huge on sound. I was a bit worried about it, but it is serving me well. I have loved my mac since day one and could spend hours exploring tricks that other people on blogs have taught me to do. The images and clarity of sending my<a href="http://www.artfortune.com" rel="nofollow">photography</a> .are amazing and it is so easy even a 5 year old could do it. Plus, if you have any questions you can actually reach someone at Apple customer service, and not be on the phone for hours. Go Macs!!!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595673344421094126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-81959512292937065152010-06-10T16:11:08.318+00:002010-06-10T16:11:08.318+00:00Thank you Kimberley
I'm not so happy right th...Thank you Kimberley<br /><br />I'm not so happy right this minute as I've just spent a frustrating afternoon trying to burn two tiff images to a disc. I ended up with two discs so I guess there's a bit more I need to learn! I can only blame myself as I hadn't checked how to do it properly and you know how it is when you're doing it to a deadline!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-45114846744909817612010-06-10T15:47:44.285+00:002010-06-10T15:47:44.285+00:00I love it when I can say "I told ya so!"...I love it when I can say "I told ya so!" welcome to the Happy Apple Club!Kimberly Kelly Santinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00142362424917327552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-42281905152655120752010-06-09T10:53:05.739+00:002010-06-09T10:53:05.739+00:00Thanks - I love the way you get to produce pdfs re...Thanks - I love the way you get to produce pdfs really easily with Apple - it's become a major reason for loving my new iMac. Makes life so much simpler!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-28924046776296124082010-06-09T09:50:34.513+00:002010-06-09T09:50:34.513+00:00delighted to hear that you are happy with you deci...delighted to hear that you are happy with you decision.<br /><br />for converting anything into a pdf you need to open the document and choose print from the application menu and in the bottom right hand corner you get a pdf drop down menu with many options.<br /><br />i know that the app automator is supposed to record your keystrokes and make a "macro" out of it. i've not really used it though.<br /><br />i skipped a gen of os and now just havent got around to using spaces or expose but spotlight (magnifying glass on the menu bar - comp and content search) which is also new is very handy. will look out to see if you discover the spaces/expose to be useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-86733843279798516482010-06-08T19:41:47.959+00:002010-06-08T19:41:47.959+00:00Hi Katherine -
Well I've had my 21" iMac ...Hi Katherine -<br />Well I've had my 21" iMac for a few weeks now and I love, love, love it! The only software I've purchased so far is the Office for Mac. I know the reviews were mixed but it works fine for me, since I've only known PC's.<br /><br />My challenge was finding the right financial software. Not to overstate this but I was waking up thinking 'what financial software am I going to get that will work?!?!?' Yes, it was making me crazy! So I finally settled on iBank for my business finances. It's simple. I demo'd quite a few: about a dozen! <br /><br />I also bought the book Mac OSX the missing manual and that's helped with mysterious things like closing applications, organizing my files and keyboard shortcuts.<br /><br />Oh - and I know I need to get Photoshop Elements for Mac but...I've been using iPhoto and it's been working great so far.<br /><br />So I'm glad you went through the Mac v PC puzzle - it helped me!Lisa McShanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599917617378344310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-45388040274546580322010-06-08T08:49:20.561+00:002010-06-08T08:49:20.561+00:00Jose - I well remember the old days too however Ap...Jose - I well remember the old days too however Apple have moved on an awful lot since then<br /><br />Take yourself off to your nearest Apple Store if you want to see why people are so impressed with Apples these days. Or read the link - <a href="http://makingamark.blogspot.com/2010/02/pcs-versus-apple-mac-for-artists-part-2.html" rel="nofollow">PCs versus Apple Mac - for artists (Part 2)</a><br /><br />Or take a look at the online one for Portugal http://store.apple.com/ptMaking A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-8937429016484900632010-06-08T08:42:19.531+00:002010-06-08T08:42:19.531+00:00Wonderful. Many thanks Julian - problem fixed!
I...Wonderful. Many thanks Julian - problem fixed!<br /><br />I've now got it at 1920 x 1080 which is the same ratio but the menu is much better.<br /><br />It would still be nice if the menu bar changed size in sync with the workspace as an option!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-57406492836698958302010-06-08T07:12:51.805+00:002010-06-08T07:12:51.805+00:00Katherine, you can change the screen resolution in...Katherine, you can change the screen resolution in system preferences > display ; you might have to play with a few different set ups and of course you'll lose some real estate but it will make everything bigger, much bigger if you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-88532217915956269432010-06-08T02:59:55.328+00:002010-06-08T02:59:55.328+00:00Hi,
My first "serious" computer was an ...Hi,<br /><br />My first "serious" computer was an Amiga and I would have sticked to it if it still existed.<br />Apple although more accessible nowadays, has always been quite expensive here in Portugal, especially during the 80's and until lets say 2000 or so.<br />I've never used an Apple, but I'm aware of its possiblities, namely for those working with graphics (who doesn't remember Quark Express during the early time of desktop publishing ?)<br />Once I though about buying a Mac mini to substitute my old PC.<br />We'll see what the future holds.<br />I do think that Microsoft has some plans ahead and that Google will soon be a major contender in terms of hand-held devices through its software.<br />The recent fact that Google stopped using Windows (don't know if fully or partially)is another positive upgrade for Apple's market share.<br /><br />JoséJosé Carrilho (Go Detail)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08965916774046623372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-63677807845958528642010-06-07T20:37:18.699+00:002010-06-07T20:37:18.699+00:00We have been Apple fans for 18 yrs. Love my MacBoo...We have been Apple fans for 18 yrs. Love my MacBook Pro and iPhone. Can't imagine how difficult life would be without them. (absolutely no viruses)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-3476714877822716002010-06-07T19:09:24.324+00:002010-06-07T19:09:24.324+00:00Sophie - good to know that I'm not alone on th...Sophie - good to know that I'm not alone on these issues.<br /><br />The font size thing I'm sure they will fix in time. The 27" screen is relatively new and it's maybe less of an issue for younger eyes!<br /><br />Doubtless there will be a fix for the batteries issue. In the meantime at least I now know that all my batteries are now charged all the time!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-27904999399090271372010-06-07T19:07:35.464+00:002010-06-07T19:07:35.464+00:00Robyn - I knew you'd sit and read this post wi...Robyn - I knew you'd sit and read this post with a big smaile on your face! :D<br /><br />For other readers - Robyn was awarded a 27" iMac by her husband on the strength of my blog posts!Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-24488799679866153312010-06-07T19:06:10.250+00:002010-06-07T19:06:10.250+00:00Thanks Elisabeth
I'm afraid that only changes...Thanks Elisabeth<br /><br />I'm afraid that only changes the size of the font in the workspace (eg the names of the files in finder as opposed to the names of menu items). It still doesn't alter the size of the font in the menus - which is still too small.Making A Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509483023337008890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-71644234289218588332010-06-07T19:02:37.063+00:002010-06-07T19:02:37.063+00:00I am glad to hear that I am not the only one rescu...I am glad to hear that I am not the only one rescuing the SD card from the wrong slot. Thoughtless moment gone bad. <br />Glad that you are a convert.loriann signorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738796573576452724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-39130352760314900202010-06-07T18:21:26.612+00:002010-06-07T18:21:26.612+00:00Great to read as I am on exactly the same path as ...Great to read as I am on exactly the same path as you, bought mine at the same time. So far I love my iMac. Just a few niggles for me: the mail program is a bit limited I find. I've had it crashing (well, looping) a couple of times due to (I managed to find out) too large attachments. Had to reinstall accounts. <br />I have the same issue with the tiny fonts on the screen. I often use the zoom for web sites (and my eyesight is perfect) or reading mail. My mouse requires new batteries once a month - quite hungry I think.<br />Besides that I love it and enjoy the screen quality constantly.Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10305269093118541197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-77822921283249485242010-06-07T18:11:24.282+00:002010-06-07T18:11:24.282+00:00Pardon me for being smug. ;)Pardon me for being smug. ;)Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20645140.post-50250915502317164142010-06-07T18:08:52.510+00:002010-06-07T18:08:52.510+00:00for desktop font size: in the FInder go to View>...for desktop font size: in the FInder go to View>Show View Options. You can set font size and icon size, etc.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09627772096483104687noreply@blogger.com