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Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 09:55 PM
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Easy Install
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It really wasn't an installation.
The Macbook came with the software installed, on the first power up, it asked a few questions, and soon I was computing.
The first program change I made was to install Firefox, http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ since that is what I have used on other machines.
Using OS X is a little different than using windows, some of it is just Apple making it "Easier" to use the computer.
The next thing I will be installing is a photo editor. IPhoto does not allow you to load an individual photo, you have to import all your photos into the IPhoto library.
With the thousands of photos I have, it took several hours, and almost filled up the Macbook's disk.
More later!
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Posted on Tuesday, February 06, 2007 - 04:19 PM
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Free Shipping!
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Free Shipping -- Translation-- Slow Boat!!!
Yes, it is nice to have free shipping, but as an impatient person, free shipping is a pain.
As I mentioned previously I am cheap, so free shipping appealed to me, and now I am paying for my free shipping...
The FedX tracker says that it is on the truck for delivery!
I'll let you know how it goes..........
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Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 02:03 PM
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Ordered Macbook
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As Computer Hunter mentioned in my last entry, I had decided to order an Apple Macbook, but, I still wasn't sure exactly which one and which options.
At Apple.com as I was looking at the store, a window popped up asking if I would like to chat with a rep to help me with my questions.
I really don't like sales pitches, but since it is easy to close a window to make it go away, I decided to try the chat.
They don't ask for your email address or other spamming type information, and take you almost directly in chat with a customer service professional. (My wait time was listed as 3 seconds.)
My helper was Ted, he stayed with me for almost 45 minutes, as I went through the various options and pricing. (I hate spending my own money, and once it hits the thousand dollar range it takes me a while to decide.)
Ted was able to answer all my questions about the hardware, and Apple software. I asked him about running multiple operating systems (my main reason for considering the Macintosh line of computers) and he explained the options available. In future messages, I will explain the options, and how/why both are good choices for me.
The nice thing about dealing with Ted, is that I did not feel pressured to buy, because he was not pushing me to buy options. I asked about the extended warranty, and he easily could have pushed and coaxed, but he didn't, he told me the truth, which is that I can buy the protection plan anytime during my first year. And, Ted really type talked to me, none of the silly abbreviations and trying to guess what he was saying, and he was a good speller too...
As I was looking at the refurbished Macbooks (as I said, I am cheap) Ted pointed out something that I missed, that one of the refurbished machines had a Core 2 Duo processor rather then the Core Duo. The benchmarks I have seen show that the Core 2 Duo has increased performance.
Many customer service folks should take lessons from Ted. In fact I can say that the only answer I didn't like was when I asked him if he had any coupons, since he didn't. (Did I mention that, I'm cheap?)
With all the good things I have said about Apple, I think it is important to remind folks that I am not associated with Apple in anyway. In Fact I am more like the PC guy in their commercials. The camera duct tapped to the machine is a common sight at my house...
So, after days of thinking about it and 45 minutes of questions to Ted, I added the Mackbook 13" White 2ghz Core 2 Duo 1gb memory 80gb hard drive to my cart. (The cheap part of me has to mention the free shipping.)
Next: The waiting and waiting....
 
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Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 04:51 PM
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Computer Hunter hunts for a MacBook
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Computer Hunter has started a whole new segment of his computing life.
Until now, I have been a Unix, Solaris, Linux, Windows person, working mostly with servers and larger systems.
Recent career changes have required the ability to move from one operating system to another in a very short time, and being able to do that anywhere I go.
The preferred way to do this in the past has been to have a desktop computer using each operating system, sometimes using dual boot capabilities. Dual boot has always been a pain, even when it is set up properly...
Yes, I know the nay-sayers out there are saying, "What kind of computer expert can he be if he can't even get dual boot working right." But, the computer sellers and Operating System sellers cater to the folks who only use their OS or their computer. They don't support other folks' drivers or interfaces. After hours and hours of work you often have a system that sorta of does what you want, but may not be the best solution.
I have been watching the Mac revolution that Apple has been going through, and have seen that their computers have a couple of solutions aimed at multi-os users. So, I have decided to purchase an Intel Macbook.
The Macbook is Apple's version of a laptop, allowing the portability to take it anywhere. They have many features that are standard on other laptops, but lacking a pcmcia slot for using laptop accessories. On the plus side the Macbook has Wireless networking, both WIFI and bluetooth, as standard equipment.
For the next few weeks I will be posting my impressions of the Macbook, from purchase to arrival, and through all the steps I need to do to make it work for me.
I think that as a novice to the Mac community, my comments will be useful to those thinking about buying a Mac. I have purchased the products with my own money or used a trial copy. I have no financial or other connections to Apple. If my trek turns out good, you will know it, if things turn out bad, you will know that too. Any product that does not preform as expected will be noted, as will and product that does well.
I will try and post links to any third party products and software that I use.
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Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 05:33 AM
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Useful and Useless Trivia
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Trivia to some folks doesn't have to be true, it only has to sound good.
In an earlier article Computer Hunter showed an example of a Useful Trivia Site, TruthIsFalse.com where the user can see how the facts were verified.
A Useless Trivia Site can still be fun, and today's example "Hooked on Facts" is an example of a fun but useless site.
"Hooked on Facts" is a very well done site and has a long list of what they consider to be facts, but their only indication that their trivia is a fact is a little box that says "Verified". This box has no link and there is no reference list or other way for the reader to verify the "Fact" unless the reader wants to do their own Internet search. I have always believed that it is the responsibility or courtesy of the presenter to prove that their "fact" is true.
One of their facts says, "Kermit the frog delivered the commencement address at Southampton College located in the state of New York in 1996." This is one of their better facts since it lists the name of the college. A quick Internet search found this link, from the college; http://www.southampton.liu.edu/news/commence/1996/kermit.htm
Another of their trivias said; "Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not sweat by salivating. They sweat through the poors on their feet." Although it is true that dogs perspire through the PORES on their feet, most of their perspiration takes place through their tongue. A search finds this link; http://www.lookd.com/dogs/anatomy.html which gives a little explanation about Canine perspiration.
If you know of a site that has a better explanation of Canine perspiration, or know if Kermit gave any other commencement addresses, click on the link that says "Send news to Computer Hunter" and me the link. If your news is chosen as the best Computer Hunter will send you $1 via Paypal.
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Posted on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 12:44 AM
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Barf Bag Heaven
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Computer Hunter had a little trouble deciding if this was a site worthy of putting on his site.
But once he saw the Space Shuttle barf bag, he decided it was a science site and an art site together.
Now the site does not show what is in the bags or how they are used, it just shows the bags and their graphics.
http://www.airsicknessbags.com/
Although the site is called Air Sickness Bags, they also have other barf bags. Bus, Car, Helicopter, Move and even Political sickness bags are displayed on the site.
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Posted on Monday, September 11, 2006 - 09:09 AM
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What happened to the Future?
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The future promised us a lot of things, Flying Cars, Wrist Radios, and Lunar Vacations.
What happened to those promises?
At http://www.retrofuture.com they look at the future through the eyes of the past.
If you saw the site that chronicled poor drivers, you are probably as happy as Computer Hunter, that we don't have Flying Cars....
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Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 02:35 PM
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Bubble Wrap Heaven
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Have you ever recieved a gift that came with bubble wrap and it was better than the gift itself?
Now you can snap them all day long! Enjoy, as you pop virtual bubbles at SnapBubbles.com
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Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 02:29 PM
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Drive like a tard
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Computer Hunter does a lot of traveling by car, so this site made his day!
The establishment tends to blame "Road Rage" on the person who gets mad. In reality it is caused by the poor drivers who go slow in the fast lane, or block traffic for no reason, or do the many other stupid things chronicled on this site.
http://www.tardsite.com
The Atlanta Roadways Digest (TARD) is a satirical look at driving in Atlanta. All of the photos and video footage on this site are real-life, unrehearsed snapshots of Metro-Atlantans (and visitors to this great city) at their driving worst.
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Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2004 - 01:38 PM
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Hey, Hey, It's Silly Putty Time.
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Did you know that since 1950 over 300 million eggs of Silly Putty have been sold? (That's about 450 tons!)
That and every thing you ever wanted to know about Silly Putty is available here;
http://www.sillyputty.com/
The neat thing that I found out is that you can buy a 5 pound block of Silly Putty!
One caution, if you are surfing where there are other folks around, like at work, be sure to turn down your speakers since there is some sound on some of the pages.
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· Easy Install
(Feb 11, 2007)
· Free Shipping!
(Feb 06, 2007)
· Ordered Macbook
(Jan 31, 2007)
· Computer Hunter hunts for a MacBook
(Jan 29, 2007)
· Useful and Useless Trivia
(Sep 15, 2006)
· Barf Bag Heaven
(Sep 13, 2006)
· What happened to the Future?
(Sep 11, 2006)
· Bubble Wrap Heaven
(Jun 14, 2004)
· Drive like a tard
(May 19, 2004)
· Hey, Hey, It's Silly Putty Time.
(May 13, 2004)
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