Are Mac Users Smarter?
Mar 25, 2023 11:01:29 #
bob44044 wrote:
Both have their pro's and con's. Good points and bad. It's a non-subject just like Cannon vs. Nikon.
Mar 25, 2023 12:42:17 #
KillroyII wrote:
I will withhold comment on smarter. It was a $ de... (show quote)
Macs are based on BSD Unix, so fire up the Terminal.app and load your UNIX favorites.
Mar 25, 2023 12:42:30 #
Stan Gould
Loc: La Crosse, Wisconsin
jerryc41 wrote:
I wonder if the general consensus is that people who use Macs are smarter
Of course we are🤣
Mar 25, 2023 15:27:28 #
burkphoto wrote:
Macs are based on BSD Unix, so fire up the Terminal.app and load your UNIX favorites.
I guess I could mortgage my house to buy a Mac. Would have to keep my LG 34” display.
Best thing I remember about UNIX is the version numbers built in to file name extension. Sure helped configuration control on code files.
Mar 25, 2023 16:02:11 #
KillroyII wrote:
I guess I could mortgage my house to buy a Mac. Would have to keep my LG 34” display.
Best thing I remember about UNIX is the version numbers built in to file name extension. Sure helped configuration control on code files.
Best thing I remember about UNIX is the version numbers built in to file name extension. Sure helped configuration control on code files.
Macs are more reasonably priced these days than you might think — and a LOT more powerful.
M2 Mac mini: $999.00
Apple M2 system-on-a-chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
16GB unified memory (plenty for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and most other software)
512GB SSD storage (add more externally via Thunderbolt 3, 4, or USB-C devices)
Gigabit Ethernet
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, two USB-A ports, headphone jack
It works with existing mice, keyboards, monitors, speakers, web cameras, disc burners, etc.
Mar 25, 2023 16:16:46 #
burkphoto wrote:
...It works with existing mice, keyboards, monitors, speakers, web cameras, disc burners, etc.
When I got a MacBook last year I was using a Windows laptop with a wireless Logitech trackball. The trackball came with two channels and I was able to attach it to my MacBook using the second channel and Bluetooth. So at the touch of a button I could use the trackball with either the MacBook or the Windows laptop.
I prefer the trackball because it requires less desktop space and my desk was usually cluttered with stuff, not just papers. However, I would expect there are other items that could be used interchangeably with either platform.
My monitors also work on either platform, just using a HDMI cable. No experience with mice or keyboards. The web camera is built into both laptops. Haven't burnt a disk in a couple years.
Mar 25, 2023 17:15:53 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
When I got a MacBook last year I was using a Windo... (show quote)
PC keyboards usually work on Macs, but there are some keys that don't map correctly. Generally, Control is CTRL, Option is ALT, and Command Key is Windows Key.
For years I ran Win XP in Parallels Desktop emulation software on a MacBook Pro, and had no trouble using all my peripherals across platform with one caveat: Disk drive formats require special consideration. You have to use ExFAT if you want to share a drive across platforms. JUST DON'T UNPLUG IT WITHOUT UN-MOUNTING IT. That will give you a VERY bad headache!
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