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Start-Up Problems With My Ancient iMac
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<blockquote data-quote="easilyscan" data-source="post: 1795762" data-attributes="member: 84822"><p>Thanks for the replies.</p><p></p><p>The people have spoken, & it’s unanimous, I need a new iMac. I'm going to go ahead & order a new one sometime within the next week or two. </p><p>I have a few questions about the changeover that I'm hoping can be answered here. </p><p></p><p>Backup: *I’ve never set up, & therefore never used Time Machine*</p><p>I’ve already backed up any files/folders containing personal information (PDF files of my tax returns & those I’ve done for family/friends, contacts, etc) on encrypted flash drives.</p><p></p><p>Applications. I assume it's only necessary to back up software I've added since I purchased the Mac ?</p><p></p><p>Here's a screenshot. <a href="http://www.imagebam.com/image/180e28916573164" target="_blank"><img src="http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/6b/19/e9/180e28916573164.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </p><p>If I’m right, the only things I would need to back up are, Adobe flash, Burn, HP folder, HP easy scan, paintbrush, text edit, videoGIF, wondershare ultimate, & Zipeg ?</p><p></p><p>Misc. Questions: Since it's been so long, I can't remember some things related to using a new computer. For instance, when I first go online with my new iMac, will the site’s I use that require passwords recognize me, or will I have to set up new usernames & passwords ? I sure hope not. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The next question/comment is related to what I want/need from my new iMac.</p><p>I don't watch movies/tv on it, & I'm not a gamer. My passion is storm chasing, & editing the videos I take. I filmed an incredible tornadic supercell on July 9 2017 </p><p><a href="http://www.imagebam.com/image/d74b38916573094" target="_blank"><img src="http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/e6/dc/93/d74b38916573094.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> <a href="http://www.imagebam.com/image/f08f9b916573134" target="_blank"><img src="http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/f8/bb/a4/f08f9b916573134.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a> </p><p></p><p>I had a terrible time editing this footage using iMovie. Almost constant crash’s, freeze-ups, etc. I suppose this was due to the age of my iMac, but now I have a full HD camcorder, & I'm wondering if I should upgrade the memory right from the start ? One thing I’m hoping is available on the newer version, is the ability to speed-up/slow down select portions of video. </p><p>“I may have to post this question @ a specialized forum*</p><p></p><p>That's all I can think of right now, although I'm certain many more questions will arise during the process.</p><p>Appreciate any/all tips, tricks, suggestions, etc</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="easilyscan, post: 1795762, member: 84822"] Thanks for the replies. The people have spoken, & it’s unanimous, I need a new iMac. I'm going to go ahead & order a new one sometime within the next week or two. I have a few questions about the changeover that I'm hoping can be answered here. Backup: *I’ve never set up, & therefore never used Time Machine* I’ve already backed up any files/folders containing personal information (PDF files of my tax returns & those I’ve done for family/friends, contacts, etc) on encrypted flash drives. Applications. I assume it's only necessary to back up software I've added since I purchased the Mac ? Here's a screenshot. [URL=http://www.imagebam.com/image/180e28916573164][IMG]http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/6b/19/e9/180e28916573164.jpg[/IMG][/URL] If I’m right, the only things I would need to back up are, Adobe flash, Burn, HP folder, HP easy scan, paintbrush, text edit, videoGIF, wondershare ultimate, & Zipeg ? Misc. Questions: Since it's been so long, I can't remember some things related to using a new computer. For instance, when I first go online with my new iMac, will the site’s I use that require passwords recognize me, or will I have to set up new usernames & passwords ? I sure hope not. The next question/comment is related to what I want/need from my new iMac. I don't watch movies/tv on it, & I'm not a gamer. My passion is storm chasing, & editing the videos I take. I filmed an incredible tornadic supercell on July 9 2017 [URL=http://www.imagebam.com/image/d74b38916573094][IMG]http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/e6/dc/93/d74b38916573094.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://www.imagebam.com/image/f08f9b916573134][IMG]http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/f8/bb/a4/f08f9b916573134.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I had a terrible time editing this footage using iMovie. Almost constant crash’s, freeze-ups, etc. I suppose this was due to the age of my iMac, but now I have a full HD camcorder, & I'm wondering if I should upgrade the memory right from the start ? One thing I’m hoping is available on the newer version, is the ability to speed-up/slow down select portions of video. “I may have to post this question @ a specialized forum* That's all I can think of right now, although I'm certain many more questions will arise during the process. Appreciate any/all tips, tricks, suggestions, etc [/QUOTE]
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