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20-12-10, 10:25 PM
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I done the unthinkable

After always using PC’s ever since the DOS days, I’ve finally done the unthinkable. I’ve treated myself to an early Christmas present, I’ve got myself a new 27” iMac as a replacement for my aging Pentium 4 PC.

I have a 27” Dell ultra sharp monitor on my old system that I thought was good, until I saw the two screens side by side. The iMac’s 27” screen runs a higher res and is LED back lit and my photos look much better.

All I have to do now is get used to the Mac way of doing things .

So if any Mac users out there have any good tips or links for a Mac beginner, please feel free to post them.

Old and new side by side:

Kit 1
1DSmkIII & 1DmkIV
Canon EF70-200L f/2.8 IS
Canon EF100L macro f/2.8 IS
Canon EF85L f/1.2 mkII
Canon EF24-105L f/4 IS
Canon EF300L f/2.8 IS
Canon EF17-40L f/4
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20-12-10, 10:55 PM
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Re: I done the unthinkable

Ohhh nice one Ken! I love my Mac - couldn't go back to windows now.

I have that Dell too (tho it's not being used at present - it's a back up in case my 30" dies on me!)

My biggest tip is make sure you use spaces, and expose all with hot corners - these are absolutely awesome Mac features. System prefs > expose

Mine are set up as follows:

top left - all windows
top right - desktop
btm left - dashboard
btm right - spaces (which I have 4 - and I increase if I need more)

Don't forget to configure your right click on the mouse too - not sure if it's not by default now.

Have fun - you won't regret it!
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Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
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Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
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20-12-10, 11:30 PM
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Re: I done the unthinkable

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Ohhh nice one Ken! I love my Mac - couldn't go back to windows now.

I have that Dell too (tho it's not being used at present - it's a back up in case my 30" dies on me!)

My biggest tip is make sure you use spaces, and expose all with hot corners - these are absolutely awesome Mac features. System prefs > expose

Mine are set up as follows:

top left - all windows
top right - desktop
btm left - dashboard
btm right - spaces (which I have 4 - and I increase if I need more)

Don't forget to configure your right click on the mouse too - not sure if it's not by default now.

Have fun - you won't regret it!
Thanks Azz,

I'm loving it so far, It doesn't seem to be busy all the time doing things in the background like my old Windoze machine was.

Thanks for the tips, I've just copied your hot corners, all except the spaces one as I've not turned on spaces yet. I want to get used to a few things at a time .

Now where can I download a good free solitaire game for when I'm not busy in LightRoom.
Kit 1
1DSmkIII & 1DmkIV
Canon EF70-200L f/2.8 IS
Canon EF100L macro f/2.8 IS
Canon EF85L f/1.2 mkII
Canon EF24-105L f/4 IS
Canon EF300L f/2.8 IS
Canon EF17-40L f/4
Other Kit
View my profile to see my other kit!


     
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21-12-10, 02:35 AM
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Re: I done the unthinkable

The other tip is to get an extra drive and turn on time-machine.. it will back up your data automatically in the background and you can even get files you deleted two weeks ago

Solitaire >> http://www.apple.com/downloads/macos...solitaire.html

My most used widgets for the dashboard are...
'birthdays' so you never forget a birthday again! lol
Translate
Tea timer
Local weather
Calculator
And some programming stuff

Spaces is great - it's like having multiple monitors but without having to move your head
Kit 1
Nikon D300
Nikon 55-200mm VR
Kit 2
Nikon D40
Nikon 18-55mm
My Compact/P&S: Panasonic Lumix TZ7


     
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