Hi all, new user here
I've been using an iMac 21.5" for a couple of years - mainly just for music applications (I'm currently using Logic Pro 9 and Reason 5). This is all i've used the machine for so far. I figured that after owning it for around 3 years, i should probably try and get a bit more out of it! So a few things i'm mulling over at the moment...
In the last couple of years i've created a ton of music files that i just saved to the desktop - they're really cluttering the desktop up. So what is the best way of arranging files? I'm obviously familiar with the Windows method, but am a little sketchy when it comes to file management on a Mac, so advice would be appreciated here
I have yet to set up Time Machine. I don't have an external harddrive yet so this is on my list of things to buy. I'd be interested to know which budget harddrives would be best. I'm not too tech-savvy so keep it simple if possible.
I'm currently running Snow Leopard, but am looking at upgrading to Mountain Lion shortly. I had a look at downloading from Apple but i couldn't see how to actually buy it - i think it's because maybe i haven't yet set up an Apple ID perhaps? Also, i can borrow a friends harddrive to back-up while upgrading from SL to ML, but it already has a ton of stuff on it - would this present a problem? Do i need to use a blank drive?
I'm under the impression that i don't need to worry too much about anti-virus, however i'd like to be safe and have seen Sophos Anti-Virus recommended after doing a little research online. Worth downloading?
Thanks in advance
I've been using an iMac 21.5" for a couple of years - mainly just for music applications (I'm currently using Logic Pro 9 and Reason 5). This is all i've used the machine for so far. I figured that after owning it for around 3 years, i should probably try and get a bit more out of it! So a few things i'm mulling over at the moment...
In the last couple of years i've created a ton of music files that i just saved to the desktop - they're really cluttering the desktop up. So what is the best way of arranging files? I'm obviously familiar with the Windows method, but am a little sketchy when it comes to file management on a Mac, so advice would be appreciated here
I have yet to set up Time Machine. I don't have an external harddrive yet so this is on my list of things to buy. I'd be interested to know which budget harddrives would be best. I'm not too tech-savvy so keep it simple if possible.
I'm currently running Snow Leopard, but am looking at upgrading to Mountain Lion shortly. I had a look at downloading from Apple but i couldn't see how to actually buy it - i think it's because maybe i haven't yet set up an Apple ID perhaps? Also, i can borrow a friends harddrive to back-up while upgrading from SL to ML, but it already has a ton of stuff on it - would this present a problem? Do i need to use a blank drive?
I'm under the impression that i don't need to worry too much about anti-virus, however i'd like to be safe and have seen Sophos Anti-Virus recommended after doing a little research online. Worth downloading?
Thanks in advance