Upgrading and Throwing Away What's Good

On the newer Mac computers, power pc applications do not work anymore. It's a shame that you have to throw away a software that can still be used because of the changes of a new computer. Then you have to buy a new software and a few years later you have to do it again. Just because a software is made new doesn't mean that you are going to like it the way you did your old one. So you never really own anything. You may have it and still cannot use it. I wouldn't be surprise if somebody looses customers. I'm thinking about not buying a particular software because I'm tired of updating. Some people like the updates and some people don't. I'm tired of throwing away my good software just because it's out of date. What a waste of money, and money doesn't grow on trees.

MacUpdate.com - Volume Slider

At MacUpdate.com, there is an application that adjusts system volume. It is called Volume Slider. You can put it anywhere on your screen. So if there is no way that you can get a louder volume on your Mac Mini, the Volume Slider is the freeware that you should choose.

Getting the External DVD Drive to Work

When I first hooked up my external DVD drive to the mac mini, I had a hard time getting the DVD to work. The DVD was not being recognized and would not play. So I tried unplugging the power cord and  flipping it around. Then I plugged it back into the drive. Then a message popped up saying that I needed to change the region code of the drive. When I did that, the DVD drive began to play and burn DVDs. I think that it is important to make sure that your power chord is plugged in right and that your drive is getting enough power too.

Creating a DVD

There is something on the Mac Mini that will allow you to burn DVDs. However, you want to make sure that you are burning the DVD to play on your television and computer. You may need to get some extra software that will allow you to create for both of them. I do not see any DVD creator freeware online for the Mac. Either it's a trial version or you have to buy it. If the software is free to download, most likely it is not free to keep. 

The Mac and VueScan 9 Software

After switching an HP printer from Windows to Mac, I just knew that it would not work. When I hooked it up to the Mac Mini, there was no sign of it working. I thought, "It's got to work".  The Mac did not recognize the scanner. I needed an up-to-date software to make the scanner work. When I searched for a better software, I found software called VueScan 9.   Before I knew it, my scanner was noisy and working. It was making strange sounds that I had never heard before, but the scanner was in better shape than before. When I had it hooked up to Windows, it would stall and cut off. The USB port was not being recognized. It would take some time to get started.

It is true what is said about VueScan scanner software. It is a great replacement for the software that came with your scanner. It helps you to get the most out of your scanner. If you are thinking about getting a Mac, you don't have to worry about as much as you think you do. It's still like having Windows but in my opinion, I think things are just a little better from my experience so far.

Using HP Deskjet D1520 with the Mac

Are you changing from Windows 7 OS to Mac OS? Are you worried about arrangements for your printer? When You hook your printer up to the Mac Mini with a USB port, the Mac Mini will search for your printer software and download it in an instant. Before you know it, your printer is working. An HP Deskjet D1520 works well with the Mac Mini. This happens to be one of the printers that I am familiar with and has tried with the Mac. I was sure that it wouldn't work with the Mac Mini, but it fooled me. I thought a whole new printer was needed. It would be dumb to have to go out and buy a whole new printer when there is nothing wrong with the printer that you have. Thank goodness the HP Deskjet is compatible with the Mac Mini.

Apple VS PC

From YOUTUBE

Apple VS PC is a great video and it speaks the truth.  The man in the wheel chair looks just like every PC I have ever had. The aggravation of a PC is virus, error, and spyware. I'm not saying the same thing can't happen with a Mac, but Apple has made things a whole lot easier. You can enjoy the Mac without a lot of aggravation. With a PC you have to update constantly, and you have to buy constantly. Every time you buy a new computer or update, something is old and outdated. Services, software, or just a whole 5 year computer is outdated. When you buy a new computer, your camera may be outdated or your printer software. You have to start all over again. All you may want to do is use your computer and stay online. You have to download a virus program for the PC, spyware, and ad-aware. There is too much security, and it creates conflict. You have to find long error names and  corrupted files or else download and buy a registry program that may cause problems with your registry. Apple makes it simple.

The Hobbit Movie Trailer 2012

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From YOUTUBE

There is another Hobbit movie coming in Dec. 2012! You can see the new movie trailer at Apple. If you visit Apple's trailer, you can read the Synopsis. The name of the movie is The Hobbit: An Unxpected Journey.

Synopsis

CCleaner and Mac Mini

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Using Windows Vista, I have always used CCleaner. Did you know there was a CCleaner for Mac mini? When you use the CCleaner for the Mac, it is a little different. In the uninstall section, I only see one freeware icon in the list. It is in the applications folder with other applications, but only one application shows. Maybe it is because that one particular application has been used and the rest of them has not. Using Windows Vista, the CCleaner shows your whole control panel. I do not think that the Mac Mini has a control panel.  Other than that, CCleaner cleans the Mac mini the same way it would using Windows Vista's operating system.

QuickTime Movie Trailers Should be QuickTime Movies

QuickTime Movie Trailers Should be QuickTime Movies. When you click into a movie trailer it blows right up on your screen. The picture is beautiful and bright. QuickTime has a very high quality. It makes me think, Why should I go to the movies when I can have it right on the Internet?

Apple.com could do two things. The corporation could charge people on the Internet to see whole movies that are in theaters, and the movie makers of the movies could still get paid through Apple. That way, it would be more legal to download or to see the movies. So many people have been downloading and uploading movies to the Internet. So why not make movies in theaters a part of the internet. People are going to the movies and recording movies off of the big screen and making copies for people to see that do not go to the movies. People are selling the movies which makes it unfair to the movie makers.

Apple could also become a movie channel for digital cable and Internet. They could play the newest movies after they are through playing in theaters. Whenever I watch the QuickTime movie trailers, I know all of the movies that will be coming soon. You can watch QuickTime movie trailers at http://trailers.apple.com/

My Thoughts on Apple

Apple is a famous coorperation. It is big to me in it's own way. When I think about the Mac computer, I think of a company that has it's own operating system and different than any other computer company. I took a computer course in a community college. The first thing I learned was how to use the Macintosh. I had no idea that it was owned by Apple and did not know a thing about Apple. Back then, nobody was saying much about Macintosh. Everybody was talking about Microsoft. I learned about Windows later and used the Windows 95 computer in college. So I got a chance to learn about two operating systems. I'm just beginning to learn more about Apple. Apple is a company with great and mighty thoughts. I can see it through a little computer call the Mac Mini.

Mac Mini Beginner

From YouTube

Today, I tried using a Mac Mini. It was very easy to set up. If you are planning to buy one, no keyboard and mouse will come with it. If you do buy a keyboard and mouse, you will need a USB cable with your keyboard and mouse. Another thing that the Mac Mini does not come with is a monitor if you are just planning on buying the Mac Mini alone. I must warn you that the cables might be very different than what an HP computer has. To hook your Mac Mini up to a monitor, you will need an HDMI to DVI adapter which comes with the Mac Mini. Hopefully, you will have something labeled DVI somewhere in the back of your monitor. You cannot forget the power cord. It also comes with the Mac Mini. As soon as you turn it on, you will hear music and you will see the Apple Logo on your screen. All you would have to do is fill out your name and address and write some things to get signed in. When you get past all of that, you will see your desktop.