What do you use your Mac for?

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #1 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 03:22 AM

so again, i searched etc etc, didn't see one.

What is your primary use for your Mac?

As many of you have probably guessed, I record music on mine.

lets see how interesting this gets

Doug b · Doug b #2 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 03:42 AM

Oh, and I guuess...that I also use it to process my RAW files and organize my photos in Lightroom, PS (minimally) and Silver Efex Pro. Looking at my dock, I apparently also use it to compose and record music in Garage Band, communicate with my friends and family via Adium and Skype, listen to my music via Songbird, take my entire music library with me when I'm on the road via Audiogalaxy, streamed to my EVO 4g, do some word processing when necessary with MS Word, get some email and of course, talk to you fine people on the interwebs!

Kevriano · Kevriano #3 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 04:02 AM

Hmm.
iMac - used for my music storage, photos, web browsing, downloading, movie encoding and general computer related tasks.
Powerbook - used for web browsing 9all my forum posting comes form it) and recording my drumming.

CrimsonRequiem · CrimsonRequiem #4 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 04:07 AM

Photography, digital painting, and everyday computing.

metromandy · metromandy #5 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 04:27 AM

For ArchiCAD and other 3D modelling software

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #6 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 09:30 AM

HELLO...Mac-Forums.

Add up the total amount of time spent here each day...and it may exceed (or be #2) any other "legitimate" computer activity this thread was sort of alluding to.

- Nick

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #7 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 12:40 PM

Internet (Mac Forums, iChat, Adium, Email, IRC, Facebook, friends), Reading Bible/Books, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Music, Videos, Photos. ETC. Also some Graphic Design and Web design.

wavinwayne · wavinwayne #8 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 12:47 PM

Internet and creating an occasional document in Pages. That's it for me. Don't really NEED a Mac for that, but it sure doesn't hurt.

toMACsh · toMACsh #9 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 01:08 PM

Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, recording old cassette tapes & vinyl albums to burn to CDs, getting photos off the camera and to a developer... That's about all I can think of.

XJ-linux · XJ-linux #10 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 02:08 PM

MBA late 2010 - I use it for email, "office" type apps, web browsing, casual photos editing and sorting, Google Sketchup (for house projects), watching movies when I travel, compiling 'nix code for work, VMs for work, and iChat to keep in touch with family.

baggss · baggss #11 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug b

Oh, and I guuess...that I also use it to process my RAW files and organize my photos in Lightroom, PS (minimally) and Silver Efex Pro. Looking at my dock, I apparently also use it to compose and record music in Garage Band, communicate with my friends and family via Adium and Skype, listen to my music via Songbird, take my entire music library with me when I'm on the road via Audiogalaxy, streamed to my EVO 4g, do some word processing when necessary with MS Word, get some email and of course, talk to you fine people on the interwebs!

Based on that post i decided to give AudioGalaxy and Songbird a whirl....

Acrilyc · Acrilyc #12 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 07:54 PM

I use my MacBook Pro for mainly music, recording, video editing, and everyday computing.

dero · dero #13 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 10:06 PM

I'll be honest, I use it to waste my time... lol

internet,research (medical,computer,life),listen to music, watch DVD functions...
OK relaxation is it's main function.

Once I start riding again, I may get back into cartography,
(GPS and making my own maps...)

iWhat · iWhat #14 (**permalink**)

05-29-2011, 11:10 PM

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Sawday · Sawday #15 (**permalink**)

05-30-2011, 08:45 AM

So no-one uses to look at porn?

robduckyworth #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	05-29-2011, 03:22 AM so again, i searched etc etc, didn't see one. What is your primary use for your Mac? As many of you have probably guessed, I record music on mine. lets see how interesting this gets If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth
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Doug b #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2008 Location: Forest Hills, NYC Posts: 3,339 Mac Specs: 15-inch Early 2008; Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 10.7.5	05-29-2011, 03:42 AM Oh, and I guuess...that I also use it to process my RAW files and organize my photos in Lightroom, PS (minimally) and Silver Efex Pro. Looking at my dock, I apparently also use it to compose and record music in Garage Band, communicate with my friends and family via Adium and Skype, listen to my music via Songbird, take my entire music library with me when I'm on the road via Audiogalaxy, streamed to my EVO 4g, do some word processing when necessary with MS Word, get some email and of course, talk to you fine people on the interwebs! Alternatives to iTunes click here !
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Inactive Staff Member Since: Jul 24, 2008 Posts: 5,956 Mac Specs: MBP 2.3 Ghz 4GB RAM 860 GB SSD, iMac 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 32GB RAM, Fusion Drive 1TB	05-29-2011, 04:07 AM Photography, digital painting, and everyday computing. 死神はリンゴしか食べない。
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pigoo3 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 20,289 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.4	05-29-2011, 09:30 AM HELLO...Mac-Forums. Add up the total amount of time spent here each day...and it may exceed (or be #2) any other "legitimate" computer activity this thread was sort of alluding to. - Nick - Computer slow, too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some speedup tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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dtravis7 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,777 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	05-29-2011, 12:40 PM Internet (Mac Forums, iChat, Adium, Email, IRC, Facebook, friends), Reading Bible/Books, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Music, Videos, Photos. ETC. Also some Graphic Design and Web design. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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What do you use your Mac for?

Internet Services

Web Development

Digital Marketing

Consumer Tech

metromandy #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 12, 2009 Posts: 5	05-29-2011, 04:27 AM For ArchiCAD and other 3D modelling software
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wavinwayne #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 01, 2010 Location: North AL Posts: 162 Mac Specs: Late '09 Macbook Pro 13"	05-29-2011, 12:47 PM Internet and creating an occasional document in Pages. That's it for me. Don't really NEED a Mac for that, but it sure doesn't hurt. Don't believe anything I tell you, unless it is consistent with what you already know to be true, or unless you have taken the time to research the matter to prove its accuracy to your satisfaction. This is known as "doing your homework."
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toMACsh #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 30, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,801 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core 2 Duo	05-29-2011, 01:08 PM Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, recording old cassette tapes & vinyl albums to burn to CDs, getting photos off the camera and to a developer... That's about all I can think of.
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XJ-linux #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 02, 2007 Location: Going Galt... Posts: 3,124 Mac Specs: MacBookAir5,2:10.8.3-MacMini3,1:10.8.3-iPhone3,1:6.1.3	05-29-2011, 02:08 PM MBA late 2010 - I use it for email, "office" type apps, web browsing, casual photos editing and sorting, Google Sketchup (for house projects), watching movies when I travel, compiling 'nix code for work, VMs for work, and iChat to keep in touch with family. ,_____o00o _ //___l__,\____\,__ l_--- \___l---OlllllllO (o)_)-o- (o)_)--o-)_)
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Acrilyc #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 15, 2010 Location: Baker, FL Posts: 92 Mac Specs: 13" MBP Late 2010 2.4ghz, 4GB, 250HD - 2010 iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz Intel Core i3, 500HD, 4GB	05-29-2011, 07:54 PM I use my MacBook Pro for mainly music, recording, video editing, and everyday computing.
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dero #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 21, 2011 Location: Under a truck by a river in Canada Posts: 152 Mac Specs: iPod Touch 4Gen 32Gb iMac 21'5 , 4GB memory, Core2Duo 3.06 GHz, 1 TB Hard Drive	05-29-2011, 10:06 PM I'll be honest, I use it to waste my time... lol internet,research (medical,computer,life),listen to music, watch DVD functions... OK relaxation is it's main function. Once I start riding again, I may get back into cartography, (GPS and making my own maps...) My happy Macstable iPod Touch 4th Gen 32Gb 21'5 iMac , 4GB, Core2Duo 3.06 GHz, 1 Terra HDD
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iWhat #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 11, 2004 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 5,756 Mac Specs: Macbook, iMac G5, iPad, iPhone 4, iPod (MANY)!	05-29-2011, 11:10 PM This thread was featured on Mac-forums Twitter!
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Sawday #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 19, 2006 Location: York, UK Posts: 867 Mac Specs: 24" Aluminium, 2.8 GHz, 4Gb RAM. iPad2, iPhone4	05-30-2011, 08:45 AM So no-one uses to look at porn? Happiness is not getting what you want, but wanting what you get.
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