01-10-2011, 07:00 AM

Hello,

I'm new to Mac and I think it would be interesting if you could list the three things you like and the three things you dislike (if any) the most about your Mac(s).

After a few weeks, mine are:

Likes:

1) Dock and the control over multiple open windows
2) Spotlight
3) Look & feel

Dislikes:

1) iTunes
2) Some Finder issues (folders first and this kind of thing)
3) No Preferences dialog box for QuickTime Player X

01-10-2011, 10:09 AM

Likes:
Pretty much everything

Dislikes:
Safari---Tried it on Windows, and didn't care for it. Tried it on the Mac and still prefer to use Firefox, but I am getting used to it on the iPad.

For the Quicktime X preferences, give this a try Download QuickTime Player X Preference Pane for Mac - Control many aspects of QuickTime. MacUpdate.com.

01-10-2011, 12:18 PM

Likes: Overall layout, file organization, expose (seriously, makes multitasking so quick), dock. And let's face it: All the eye candy!

Dislikes: Generally not much to complain about as far as the OS, itself, is concerned. Not a fan of saving using open office, however, as I have to save to predetermined folders, then move my file.

01-10-2011, 12:22 PM

Somehow this feels like a survey. >_>"

Likes:
1. Eposé & Spaces
2. No Virus Scans
3. Dock

Dislikes:
1. Not a lot of customizing options IE. Overclocking, hardware options, etc.
2. lack of some hardware not being supported
3. Have to install windows to run some applications. >_<"

01-10-2011, 12:38 PM

Like:
This list could be extensive, but sitting at the top is Time Machine. It's a great program that's saved my bacon more than once. It really makes backing up thoughtless, and restoration a snap.

Dislike:
Finder. There's not much I like about Windows, but Microsoft's Explorer is the king of file management. In comparison, Finder is just weak. It doesn't provide enough information, doesn't allow you to create or extend global preferences, has an awful path bar, and more.

01-10-2011, 01:01 PM

Quite tough to pick really, I like almost everything about the OS, so listing the things I hate will be easiest, however, top 3 things I like.

1> iTunes. People hate it, but when you get used to it I think it's integration with your iPods etc. can't be bettered. Granted iTunes 10 still needs some improvements, but I still like it.
2> Time Machine. Simply excellent back up utility, couldn't be easier.
3> Toast (ok not an Apple product, but it's great!)

Hate:

1. Safari. The 2nd worst browser ever behind IE. Rubbish.
2. Safari....
3. Safari....
Ok,
2. Disk Utility when used for disc burning. Convoluted methods as far as I;m concerned, hence the vote for Toast.
3. iPhoto. I really hate the way it keeps your photo's organised in it's file structure. It's massively complex for no reason.

01-10-2011, 01:10 PM

Likes:
Spaces and Expose
iCal
Finder sidebar
Dock
60 second shutdown warning

Dislikes:
Spotlight (it just doesn't work for me)
Office for Mac 2004 Excel glitches

01-10-2011, 01:36 PM

Likes:
Dock
Expose
Safari
Time Machine

Dislike:
Spotlight
Shutdown warning
My budget won't allow for more software at the moment. I really don't want to put Windows on this thing.
ETA: I hate the bookmark organizing in Safari on my Mac. It's easier to organize them on my iPad and then sync.

01-10-2011, 02:12 PM

For the spotlight dislike - what don't you like? If it is finding documents check out this article. I have punakea and tagger installed. By adding tags to files, like you would in delicious for bookmarks, it helps you find files easier. Then you can just search on tags, like work, client name, or something that should bring up all files tagged with that tag in spotlight.
Quick File Tagging in OS X with Punakea (& Tagger) : hasseg.org

01-10-2011, 02:29 PM

Finder. There's not much I like about Windows, but Microsoft's Explorer is the king of file management. In comparison, Finder is just weak. It doesn't provide enough information, doesn't allow you to create or extend global preferences, has an awful path bar, and more.

I guess everyone has their opinion regarding Finder and the Windows Explorer. While I agree Finder is weak in some ways, I wouldn't exactly call the Windows File Explorer the king of file management. I could name at least a half dozen Explorer substitutes which are popular going all the way back to the "Norton Commander".

Which reminds me, a nice free file manager substitute for the Finder can be downloaded from here. It's called "muCommander".

01-10-2011, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by IvanLasston

For the spotlight dislike - what don't you like? If it is finding documents check out this article.

Yeah, searching for documents. It never finds them. Haven't had one success, even looking for a file I'm looking at.

No time to read the article. Car accident today, recording the game while I'm doing this to unwind, then will skip the commercials and catch up...

01-10-2011, 09:12 PM

My likes are:
1. Dock
2. iChat
3. Safari

My dislike:
1. Nothing

01-11-2011, 01:12 AM

I think it's a case of in Windows 7 I start typing the first few letters of a filename in some arcane location and bam, there it is. I keep expecting spotlight to do the same, but it almost never does. Maybe I am expecting something it just isn't designed to do?

01-11-2011, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mamajag

I think it's a case of in Windows 7 I start typing the first few letters of a filename in some arcane location and bam, there it is. I keep expecting spotlight to do the same, but it almost never does. Maybe I am expecting something it just isn't designed to do?

Using your Windows hat when working on a Mac is not going to give you the best results. >_>"

I can do that on my Mac just fine. I type the first three letters and it usually gets it on the first three hits on the list. I try doing that on Windows 7 and the results are hit and miss a lot of the time. >_>

01-11-2011, 05:15 AM

Like:
OS X and the way it increases my productivity.
Dislike:
The price of my MPB

Cheers ... McBie