Just got my first MAC: MB several days ago and have used the search functin on this forum to answer most of my newbie questions. Here I ask a few that I was not able to find:
1. Using Windows and MAC at the same time: I constantly download .avi files and the program that runs the DL is an .exe So I'm thinking about DL'ing the BootCamp and installing Windows. Question is...while I'm on Windows downloading .avi stuff, could I be on the OSX interface? At this point, I really don't need Windows EXCEPT to download such avi files using .exe program, but I don't want that to interfere while I browse through my MAC.
2. MSN Messenger is my primary 'chat'- one of the first I've DL'd since getting the MB. While using it, I've noticed that I could not see the other person's picture (this is the main identification picture). I could live without it, ofcourse. But I'd like to know what's supporting that picture and what it is MAC isn't or cannot support so that I'll know in the future when similar thing happens.
3. Flash Player: I tried viewing a flash based video or image content and it's not working either. It's almost like a slideshow on the webpage. Instead of the images, there's a blue cube with a question mark on it. I tried clicking, dragging, holding, 'command' clicking etc. to find out what the box is saying, but it fails to provide an instruction on how to resolve the "?".
4. Keyboard Shortcut: Is there a short-cut tutorial menu anywhere to show what key combos do what besides what's under "Keyboard & Mouse: Keyboard Shortcuts"? It seems like the command key can be a sweeet feature once all figured out.
5. Shared Printer: I have 3 computers in the house networked to one printer. There's a 'Shared File' option on Windows, but I can't find it on MAC. Can I wirelessly link or 'share' this computer with my main printer?
6. Battery: I have my MB plugged almost 24/7 so I uninstalled the battery. I'm sure it won't affect anything besides draining my battery out, but any pointers on what to watch out for is surely appreciated.
I think thats it for now. Sorry if the answers are a repeat.
1. Using Windows and MAC at the same time: I constantly download .avi files and the program that runs the DL is an .exe So I'm thinking about DL'ing the BootCamp and installing Windows. Question is...while I'm on Windows downloading .avi stuff, could I be on the OSX interface? At this point, I really don't need Windows EXCEPT to download such avi files using .exe program, but I don't want that to interfere while I browse through my MAC.
2. MSN Messenger is my primary 'chat'- one of the first I've DL'd since getting the MB. While using it, I've noticed that I could not see the other person's picture (this is the main identification picture). I could live without it, ofcourse. But I'd like to know what's supporting that picture and what it is MAC isn't or cannot support so that I'll know in the future when similar thing happens.
3. Flash Player: I tried viewing a flash based video or image content and it's not working either. It's almost like a slideshow on the webpage. Instead of the images, there's a blue cube with a question mark on it. I tried clicking, dragging, holding, 'command' clicking etc. to find out what the box is saying, but it fails to provide an instruction on how to resolve the "?".
4. Keyboard Shortcut: Is there a short-cut tutorial menu anywhere to show what key combos do what besides what's under "Keyboard & Mouse: Keyboard Shortcuts"? It seems like the command key can be a sweeet feature once all figured out.
5. Shared Printer: I have 3 computers in the house networked to one printer. There's a 'Shared File' option on Windows, but I can't find it on MAC. Can I wirelessly link or 'share' this computer with my main printer?
6. Battery: I have my MB plugged almost 24/7 so I uninstalled the battery. I'm sure it won't affect anything besides draining my battery out, but any pointers on what to watch out for is surely appreciated.
I think thats it for now. Sorry if the answers are a repeat.