tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post2447399346323555367..comments2023-10-31T11:03:09.550-05:00Comments on Sounding Forth: Mac-a-doodle-dooooo! (A Cry In the Darkness For Help)That Janie Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17447630124016303483noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-9942199467170537982009-02-12T11:45:00.000-06:002009-02-12T11:45:00.000-06:00I just sent this post link and the next one as wel...I just sent this post link and the next one as well to my friend who is a Mac freak! I admire you for going there because I just can't go gently into that arena...Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260385968883923305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-56218911508521569112009-02-04T10:51:00.000-06:002009-02-04T10:51:00.000-06:00And if I had some to offer I would. I am a Mac vi...And if I had some to offer I would. I am a Mac virgin and have no clue about the system at all.<BR/>Good luck dahlin!Debzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782022114303206069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-23096752665159163552009-02-04T07:15:00.000-06:002009-02-04T07:15:00.000-06:00Hey Janie,I bought myself a Mac Book 7 months ago ...Hey Janie,<BR/>I bought myself a Mac Book 7 months ago and i've never looked back!! I love my Mac so much!! I actually did a geeky thing. I paid $99 for 1 years worth of lessons at Apple store. Yeah geeky!! Yeah dorky but i learned so much. You can literally ask any question and not get laughed at, well probably after you leave they all laugh (at me) but who cares. I am actually envious of your Mac Book Pro!!! Janie its a great thing, your MAC!!!<BR/><BR/>Everybody here gave you great info!!! I even learned stuff here so thank you for that!!!<BR/><BR/>HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-35482140068472008122009-02-03T23:44:00.000-06:002009-02-03T23:44:00.000-06:00Silly Janie, call a kid. Nephews T OR A OR N ...Silly Janie, call a kid. Nephews T OR A OR N For that matter ....call your kids. They can walk an old antiquated pcer into macdom quickly. They are bilingual.scottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359727933462858192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-62769685218993078802009-02-03T23:05:00.000-06:002009-02-03T23:05:00.000-06:00I agree with Carolina girl :) I know Mac is the w...I agree with Carolina girl :) I know Mac is the way to go, we just haven't gone there yet :)Marlos ACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594643860290732738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-14090239509184017492009-02-03T21:19:00.000-06:002009-02-03T21:19:00.000-06:00I would totally be having PC withdrawels too!! LOL...I would totally be having PC withdrawels too!! LOL But you are way cooler to have the MAC now :)Girl in Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15862955873491545349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-37126143387970723212009-02-03T21:08:00.000-06:002009-02-03T21:08:00.000-06:00I don't get the whole thing with Macs...could be t...I don't get the whole thing with Macs...could be that TBO is such a PC person...sounds like you have had some good advice, though. You'll get it, I know.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278488093919711364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-89990910762639309362009-02-03T20:40:00.000-06:002009-02-03T20:40:00.000-06:00Oh I think it might be just like sex..you just hav...Oh I think it might be just like sex..you just have to go with whatever feels the best:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-18563510007162628322009-02-03T16:48:00.000-06:002009-02-03T16:48:00.000-06:00Well, the husband said my next one would be a MAC,...Well, the husband said my next one would be a MAC, though he is a longtime hardcore PC man. He thought it'd be a good idea for me. Now, I'm thinking maybe I'll wait to see how you transition.<BR/><BR/>Shotgun! There ya go.Karen Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692791436106987353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-38682962726297262872009-02-03T15:49:00.000-06:002009-02-03T15:49:00.000-06:00I have a little something for you over at my blog....I have a little something for you over at my blog. Come check it out.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-59690510763628284502009-02-03T11:19:00.000-06:002009-02-03T11:19:00.000-06:00For the WMV problem try this:http://www.telestream...For the WMV problem try this:<BR/>http://www.telestream.net/flip4mac-wmv/overview.htm<BR/>The free version works just fine.<BR/><BR/>I've used Linksys in the past and have had no problems so it must be an setup problem. <BR/>Check System Preferences (Icon with gears on it) <BR/>Network (Gray Marble)<BR/>Click the advanced button - Click TCP/IP <BR/>Make sure IPv4 says "using DHCP" and IPv6 says "automatically"<BR/><BR/>That might work or get the "time capsule" deal from Apple and you get wireless networking and automatic backups all in one. It's very very easy to setup, so don't worry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-82366148357433599862009-02-03T06:31:00.000-06:002009-02-03T06:31:00.000-06:00You're speaking to the wrong geek my love. I wish ...You're speaking to the wrong geek my love. I wish I could help. You know I can't even help myself..Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544499105873976552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-10725546033788123282009-02-03T05:39:00.000-06:002009-02-03T05:39:00.000-06:00(Just kidding) I'm a a MAC lover- but you're gonn...(Just kidding) I'm a a MAC lover- but you're gonna have to bring your mac over and we'll work together. I mix up some drinks.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-82160861276933997892009-02-03T05:38:00.000-06:002009-02-03T05:38:00.000-06:00who invited Captain smack???who invited Captain smack???Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-89736706406660902532009-02-03T04:46:00.000-06:002009-02-03T04:46:00.000-06:00If you're having trouble with The Mac, it is a spi...If you're having trouble with The Mac, it is a spiritual problem, not a technical one. The Mac is not a brand, dear, it is a religion. Obviously, you are not <I>believing</I> in The Mac hard enough. To become one with The Macness, say this prayer:<BR/><BR/><BR/>Dear Steve Jobs<BR/>Who art in iHeaven<BR/>Hallowed be thy apps<BR/>I giveth unto you<BR/>Thy heart<BR/>Thy soul<BR/>And thy credit card information<BR/>In hopes that you will show me<BR/>The error of my PC ways<BR/>And leadeth me from temptation<BR/>The temptation of using a much cheaper<BR/>And much more user-friendly product<BR/><BR/>For you are The One<BR/>And The Zero<BR/>And all the ones and zeros<BR/>The Alpha and Omega<BR/>Not to mention that iPhone thingy<BR/>Which really kicks ass<BR/>Though it is a bit pricey<BR/>But I digress<BR/><BR/>Anyway<BR/><BR/>Please give your commercially hip guidance<BR/>To me, my mouse, and my wallet<BR/>And show me The Way<BR/>The Way to copy a simple file from one folder to another, which really shouldn't be that hard, but for some reason is, like, a total freaking pain in the ass, what the hell???<BR/><BR/>*ahem*<BR/><BR/>I shall fear not<BR/>As I walk through the shadow of the valley<BR/>Of bad customer service<BR/>And confusing help menus<BR/>And toolbars placed in odd locations<BR/>For no apparent reason<BR/>For I know that at the end<BR/>Of this struggle<BR/>I will learn how to copy/paste jpegs<BR/>And even install some freeware<BR/>And then it will all make sense<BR/>For I can brag that I have a Mac<BR/>I am one of The Chosen Ones<BR/>And all those PC users<BR/>Can kiss my ass.<BR/><BR/>Whatever and ever<BR/>AmenCaptain Smackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232863959032696801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-52409745045846386192009-02-03T00:50:00.000-06:002009-02-03T00:50:00.000-06:00Mac business......not Mas. Ugh.....I should go to...Mac business......not Mas. Ugh.....I should go to bed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-21233573922550845212009-02-02T23:23:00.000-06:002009-02-02T23:23:00.000-06:00That's just great!!! When I return to Texas this ...That's just great!!! When I return to Texas this weekend I was planning to shop for a Mac. Now I have no idea what to do because if that Janie girl can't figure it out, then I'm surely doomed. BTW, I told about our parallel world over at my place, just in case you missed it. This whole Mas business is just another divot on the green of sameness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-34253738493675416532009-02-02T23:22:00.000-06:002009-02-02T23:22:00.000-06:00Hee hee...wheres my gun! I'm a life long pc user....Hee hee...wheres my gun! I'm a life long pc user.Alpacamountainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272686445719140497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-35550425033090228512009-02-02T23:06:00.000-06:002009-02-02T23:06:00.000-06:00You'll get used to the right click thing, but if y...You'll get used to the right click thing, but if you have a Supermouse you can right click; get one :)♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-5672500699065905342009-02-02T21:35:00.000-06:002009-02-02T21:35:00.000-06:00With a mouse you can right click for copy and past...With a mouse you can right click for copy and paste. I made the switch from Windows to Mac in March and I love it. I did take the classes at the Mac store and that helped make the transition easier.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-81885128738297808812009-02-02T20:22:00.000-06:002009-02-02T20:22:00.000-06:00I begged my husband for a Mac and he refused becau...I begged my husband for a Mac and he refused because he said it would drive me crazy for all the reasons you listed! LOL! I bet you will get used to it quickly though!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982881362706361805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-42872589911834470022009-02-02T19:50:00.000-06:002009-02-02T19:50:00.000-06:00JanieAfter I had the same problem as you I got one...Janie<BR/><BR/>After I had the same problem as you I got one of these. It works like a charm, no cables, adapters just set it up in your Buletooth settings...<BR/><A HREF="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104085" REL="nofollow">Logitech Mouse</A>confabulatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654556120001084287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-51965169095994140972009-02-02T19:48:00.000-06:002009-02-02T19:48:00.000-06:00Excuse me while I bwaaaaaaaahahahahaaaaaaa!Sorry -...Excuse me while I bwaaaaaaaahahahahaaaaaaa!<BR/><BR/>Sorry - as a dedicated PC user, I've had enough of these Mac snobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-64923443115921855882009-02-02T18:53:00.000-06:002009-02-02T18:53:00.000-06:00Oh I used to use nothing but Macs for years becaus...Oh I used to use nothing but Macs for years because they are a designers best and most trusted friend. Then I gave them up and switched. How uncool of me - well I was making a bit of a political stance which is to long a story to get into now. Do a Google search and you should be fine. Its like driving a totally hotted up sports car after driving the famly sedan for years. You will get used to it and then the Mac addiction will creep in....trust me..Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8504585770830524971.post-62289331510011728702009-02-02T18:52:00.000-06:002009-02-02T18:52:00.000-06:00Okay, I always wanted to be a Mac user because it ...Okay, I always wanted to be a Mac user because it just seemed way cooler. But facts is facts: I'm a PC'er all the way. However . . . Vista sucks.<BR/><BR/>KJFragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.com