I bought a new Mac last week and while I like it, I have a few questions.
First, do I have to update my software often? Cause on Windows I found myself having to update Windows like every other day. And how do I update?
Second, does anyone know a good AVI player for Mac?
Third, how do I open RAR files on a Mac?
Finally, is there a Minesweeper game that will work on a Mac? I like that game.
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]I bought a new Mac last week and while I like it, I have a few questions.
First, do I have to update my software often? Cause on Windows I found myself having to update Windows like every other day.
Well, yes, you do have to update, but not that often. You should run Software Update once a week, to be on the safe side. And I should say most updates are for the programs that came with your Mac.
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]And how do I update?
Go to the Apple menu and selecting
Software Update. It's a good idea to run it when you first get your computer as there can be a bunch of updates waiting.
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]Second, does anyone know a good AVI player for Mac?
VLC media player is your best choice.
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]Third, how do I open RAR files on a Mac?
Download and install
RAR Expander
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]Finally, is there a Minesweeper game that will work on a Mac? I like that game.
I don't know of any, sorry.
(03-27-2009 08:37 PM)Eagle of the Desert3 Wrote: [ -> ] (03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]Third, how do I open RAR files on a Mac?
Download and install RAR Expander
You can also use
UnRarX, which is what I use.
(03-26-2009 01:19 PM)CrazyDude4783 Wrote: [ -> ]Finally, is there a Minesweeper game that will work on a Mac? I like that game.
There are several but I use
Mine Swept, which plays just like Minesweeper (including some cool sound effects).
Oh, and if you're looking for any software to install onto your Mac, go to
Mac Softpedia, which contains hundreds of Mac software, most of which is freeware.
Thanks for your answers guys, but I do have one more question, how do you take a screenshot on a Mac? I wanted to add my screeny to the "Post a Screenshot of your Browser" thread, but I don't know how to take a screenshot.
Press and hold down Command, Shift, 3 and that will save a PNG copy to your desktop. You'll then want to rename it and add the png extension before uploading.