Just got my MBP

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Mid spec 15 inch model.

Wow. Just Wow.

The unit itself is refined and beautiful, it's like the Aston Martin of the computing world. The performance is incredible and Mac OSX just makes sense. I can't believe how much it can do simultaneously without crashing.

I have just a few questions:

1) I want to buy Windows to instal. Am I better off using Bootcamp or Parralells? Which has best compatibility? Can I instal any version of Windows?

2) What is the equivalent of right click, for deleting/renaming files etc. I've spelt Parralells wrong above and it's being underlined in red but i have no idea how to correct it!

3) Are there any decent programmes that work with iTunes to fetch album artwork? I've just added all 10,000 of my songs and the iTunes artwork thing hasn't done a great job.

4) Do I need Firewall/Anti-Virus software?

Cheers
 
1) It depends how much you are going to be using windows. If you only need to do some tasks that aren't very intensive id go with parallels, although it is not free. However if you want to play games and do more intensive stuff i would use boot camp as it will utilize the full power of your macbook. I dont really know about what versions you can use but i would install windows 7, although i dont know what the drivers are like yet.

2)To rename a file you just click on it once then click on the name about a second later and you can rename it. For right click you can either hold ctrl and click or use two fingers to click the mouse pad.

3) Not sure about this, i just do it manually.

4) No.
 
as for running windows on a mac why use vmware or the like when it can do it natively and free through boot camp. from what i remember it can use xp vista and windows 7 but they have to be the 32bit OS versions.
 
The firewall's built in (see System Preferences > Security > Firewall)

Which OS do you crash by doing too much simultaneously?
 
Thanks everyone, much appreciated.

Due to the nature of Finder, is there any way you can hide personal documents in a folder and lock/password it?

Wush, my old laptop was fairly powerful in its day (over 2 years old and Intel Core Due T7300) but still had a tendency to crash when stretched to its limit.
 
1) If you can cope with rebooting I would use Bootcamp. I was using Vista Ultimate 32bit for ages on my MacBook and it worked fine.

2) As mentioned. The spelling is Parallel.

4) Yes. Enable the firewall and I would also recommend turning off the "open safe files after downloading" setting in Safari which is a joke. Antivirus... you will most likely get away without at this point in time but never say never.
 
scott212 said:
Mid spec 15 inch model.

Wow. Just Wow.

The unit itself is refined and beautiful, it's like the Aston Martin of the computing world. The performance is incredible and Mac OSX just makes sense. I can't believe how much it can do simultaneously without crashing.

I have just a few questions:

1) I want to buy Windows to instal. Am I better off using Bootcamp or Parralells? Which has best compatibility? Can I instal any version of Windows?

2) What is the equivalent of right click, for deleting/renaming files etc. I've spelt Parralells wrong above and it's being underlined in red but i have no idea how to correct it!

3) Are there any decent programmes that work with iTunes to fetch album artwork? I've just added all 10,000 of my songs and the iTunes artwork thing hasn't done a great job.

4) Do I need Firewall/Anti-Virus software?

Cheers
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Hi,

What are you planning to do with your MBP as I am thinking or purchasing one and which CPU did you get is it the 2.66?
 
theheyes said:
1) If you can cope with rebooting I would use Bootcamp. I was using Vista Ultimate 32bit for ages on my MacBook and it worked fine.

2) As mentioned. The spelling is Parallel.

4) Yes. Enable the firewall and I would also recommend turning off the "open safe files after downloading" setting in Safari which is a joke. Antivirus... you will most likely get away without at this point in time but never say never.
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Noted. Thanks mate, turned off. Does indeed seem ridiculous.

Rookies said:
Hi,

What are you planning to do with your MBP as I am thinking or purchasing one and which CPU did you get is it the 2.66?
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I got:

2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
MacBook Pro 15-inch Glossy Widescreen Display
Backlit Keyboard (English) / User's Guide
9400M and 9600M GT with 256MB.

To be honest mate most of the time work/facebook/music. I occasionally make websites for a small fee (will need to look at a decent Mac alternative to Front Page) and am involved with some amateur film making now and again, but mostly making memorable vids for uni trips. Will be looking into Final Cut Pro as a transition from Vegas. Do basic Photoshop work too.

It's incredible with most stuff although it struggled with the Doom 3 demo, I didn't buy it for gaming though so can't complain.
 
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scott212 said:
Due to the nature of Finder, is there any way you can hide personal documents in a folder and lock/password it?
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Right Click the folder > Get Info > Click the little padlock at the bottom and put in your password, change the privilege to 'Write only (Drop Box)' (for all 'names' that are there) > Click the padlock again. Also tick 'Locked' under the general tab to prevent the folder being moved. To access that folder again you will need to do what you just did in reverse and enter your password to get into it.
 
Two great solutions. Thanks guys.

I'll stick with the encrypted disc image as it's easier. I just don't want my uni friends ****ing about and accessing personal stuff.
 
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