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02-22-2009, 09:04 PM | #1 |
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Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
I just got my own laptop and I have so many specific question that the internets doesn't always have what I'm looking for. x]
So if anyone can help me with this. I've got the questions posted on Yahoo Answers. Please and thank you to anyone that bothers with this.:3 Q1: Laptop Battery. Q2: Parallels + MacBook. - Don't know what Parallels is? Click here.
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02-22-2009, 09:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
Oh god don't get a parallel. It'll eat up your resources not to mention they still can't run all Windows programs. Just repartition your hardrive so you have three partitions. 2 about 20G each that will hold your operating systems then one partition without any OS's on there. If you want help doing that yourself add me on YIM or AIM, it's not that hard when you get rid of the mental block. I'm not really a mac expert but I'll give your questions a shot.
One: Only dumb asses get viruses...and there are more and more viruses being made and disturbed for macs. Pretty much don't run suspicious binary files (.exe, don't know what they're called on mac), and get NoScript for FireFox and learn to use it. Yes the viruses can affect other partitions, but unless the virus has been written to attack Windows and Mac, it'll mess up one, and you just have to reformat that one OS's partition and all the data in your data partition will be fine. Two: Won't mess up your machine and is better for your battery, will not wear out your battery as far as I know if you don't use it. Three: OH GOD YES...don't plan on running games. This is why you should just partition your hardrive 3 times. In closing parallels are basically the inferior, noob way of partitioning your hardrive. If you have any questions just add me on YIM or AIM... PS: lolmac |
02-22-2009, 10:26 PM | #3 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
This is untrue. Especially things like Virut and MS Antivirus 2009, which are constantly being maintained and which few scanners catch. Theoretically, any web site you visit could potentially give you one of these viruses, especially if you have an outdated anti-virus or firewall. Not to mention that using your own computer to help out a friend could infect yours with anything they've got (e.g., through a flash drive).
Keep your antivirus and firewall well-maintained. If you're using Vista or Win7, enabling UAC also helps. I realize this doesn't apply to the OP due to using a Mac, but it's still good advice. In short, don't skimp out on security just because you have a Mac. Take every precaution you would on Windows, and you'll be safer overall. |
02-23-2009, 03:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
Antivirus programs are just as bad as the viruses they're designed to protect your computer from. They slow down your computer, cause undesired operation, and make changes in the heart of your computer without even asking permission.
Aside from that, I remember reading an article where it was said that the laptop would check whether there was a battery and then decrease the performance levels of the processor and hard disk if there was no battery present, regardless whether the laptop was plugged into an outlet.
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02-23-2009, 11:13 AM | #5 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
As far as anti virus software goes, the same people who make the viruses, make the software to cure them, so I just reformat my hard drive once a year and problem solved .
As for parallels. DON'T GET IT! Like someone said before, just partition you hard drive and use bootcamp (Allows you to put Windows XP or Vista[if you're dumb] on one partition and Mac OS X on the other). While, yes you'll have to restart the laptop when you want to run a different OS, you'll be saved from the crap Parallels is. |
02-23-2009, 12:51 PM | #6 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
Wow, congrats on buying into the sensationalist propaganda.
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. Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually." |
02-23-2009, 03:58 PM | #7 | ||
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Additionally, hard drive formatting is overkill in just about any situation. If you're so desperate for performance improvements that you're willing to nuke your info into oblivion, then by all means do it, but in all other situations there are much more viable methods. Additionally, any backups you may do run the risk of exposing your newly-formatted hard drive to infection, as there are many viruses that recognize and copy themselves to media such as flash drives and external hard drives. Last edited by Relambrien; 02-23-2009 at 04:01 PM.. |
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02-23-2009, 04:44 PM | #8 | |
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Wrong on both counts. Creation is not illegal. Note the databases of "70,000+ viruses" that Norton has antidotes for. A great majority of those are created by Norton and then "defended against". Now they don't release them, obviously, but they're certainly coding them, and that in itself is not illegal. Also, what you said is exactly what some crooks are doing. They're releasing malware which pops up with a "system warning" telling the user that it has malware and must purchase the anti-virus program the malware recommends to remove it before further damage is incurred. The company is often times a defunct operation registered in Ukraine.
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. Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually." |
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. Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually." |
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02-23-2009, 05:04 PM | #11 | |
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And I basically agree with everything OrganisM said. Last edited by fido123; 02-23-2009 at 05:09 PM.. |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
Wow. Lot's of side, in depth conversations on viruses.
Anyways... First of all, I'm curious to know as to how many of you even have first hand experience with running a MacBook+Parallels... >.> Quote:
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-And alrighty. I'll just keep my battery in instead of trying to cheat its life span. XD Sidenote: I read something saying that laptops/chargers these days will automatically stop charging the laptop once it's fully charged to prevent overcharging. Can anyone confirm this? If it makes a difference, I have a Mac OS X. - Also, with the few people that are recommending not to get Parallels and especially not for gaming, if it makes any difference, the game I want to get as soon as I get Parallels is TF2... and possibly other Steam games. I know it's a heavier game to have a computer play and I know believing the claims of a company on its product isn't always best. XD But I watched through all the demo videos on the Parallels site and it even used TF2 as an example. Along with that, I've read up on user reviews and such and as far as I can tell, it seems Parallels is just what I'm looking for. Plus the fact that the other programs I'll need Parallels for are simple; Paint Tool SAi, Paint.net, and AiM. So it's not like I need Parallels to run amazingly like on a PC because Mac's Leopard will still be my primary system I'll be using. Sorry guys, not trying to be hard headed with arguing against people who are clearly more educated on running computers, but I just want to be sure and know as much as I can. ^^; Also, fido123, I added you on AiM last night but you haven't been on since. My sn is abbiemonsterrr. Anyone else who is willing to answer more questions, please IM me. Though, I'd prefer if you have first hand experience.
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02-23-2009, 09:17 PM | #13 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
Protection is good, but constant monitoring isn't. I'd recommend a firewall and to scan your computer once daily. Just find a program that doesn't cake over your computer.
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. Originally Posted by jewpinthethird[link]: "If you get stung by enough bees you turn into a bee, because the venom gets into the blood stream which spreads bee DNA throughout your entire body... changing your genetic structure into a bee's. Every year roughly 125 people in America are turned into bees this way." Originally Posted by MrRubix[link]: "Do you basically bukkake-paint your walls every time you jack it?" Originally Posted by All_That_Chaz[link]: "My pity-sex depreciates at a rate of 5% annually." |
02-24-2009, 11:23 AM | #14 |
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Re: Are you computr savvy? Well then, mind answering these questions, please? ^^
parallels is bad
get crossover if all you care about is tf2 and steam games otherwise just do boot camp partitioning, like everyone else has said, parallels is more work and headache than it's worth |
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