Important Programs For MAC laptop
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Important Programs For MAC laptop
Hey guys
So i am going into Eng and I am buying macbook pro 13
i want to know
What are important programs do i need to get for uni?
I know I need the Office for Mac
also does any one know how to get them for free?
and do i need anti virus for mac?
also best program for edditing videos on Mac
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08-11-2011 at 03:35 PM
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08-11-2011 at 04:01 PM
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...Parallels/Bootcamp
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08-11-2011 at 04:10 PM
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Lol, thats funny. First thing you need on a mac... Windows!
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Hey guys
So i am going into Eng and I am buying macbook pro 13
i want to know
What are important programs do i need to get for uni?
I know I need the Office for Mac
also does any one know how to get them for free?
and do i need anti virus for mac?
also best program for edditing videos on Mac
Thanks for the help guys |
Look into torrenting for free stuff. |
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08-11-2011 at 04:14 PM
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I can send you download links for Office 2011 in PM later if needed. You don't really need an anti virus. For other programs, get a bit torrent client (ex. Utorrent) , iLife 2011 for media/editing (Pm me), VLC, 1Password, Pixelmator, notebook 3.0 (note taking)..
As stated earlier, many threads on mac apps already, search for more info.
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08-11-2011 at 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mfattal
Hey guys
So i am going into Eng and I am buying macbook pro 13
i want to know
What are important programs do i need to get for uni?
I know I need the Office for Mac
also does any one know how to get them for free?
and do i need anti virus for mac?
also best program for edditing videos on Mac
Thanks for the help guys |
Lol...one of the major benefits to having a Mac is the lack of viruses. I think there's only a few possible viruses for Macs, and you don't need any special "anti-virus" software for them. |
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08-11-2011 at 04:19 PM
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I can send you download links for Office 2011 in PM later if needed. You don't really need an anti virus. For other programs, get a bit torrent client (ex. Utorrent) , iLife 2011 for media/editing (Pm me), VLC, 1Password, Pixelmator, notebook 3.0 (note taking)..
As stated earlier, many threads on mac apps already, search for more info.
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To save time, can you send me the DL link for Office 2011? Also what is Notebook 3.0? |
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08-11-2011 at 04:32 PM
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Lol, thats funny. First thing you need on a mac... Windows!
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Well, he's gonna need to get Inventor/MapleSim for 1C03. Or go live in a library for that group project... but when it's something like 3 in the morning and your group still hasn't sent you stuff, it's nicer to have the option of doing it in the comfort of your own bed.
But yes, lolMacs. At least for eng. |
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Get Prey (preyproject.com) in case it gets stolen.
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thanks xFLY ill be pming you for sure
and thanks for the tips guys 
im gona be getting it this week hopefully |
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Adium = MSN for Mac, the MSN by Microsoft is horrible and does not let you send/receive offline msgs.
Pages/Numbers/Keynote (iWork) are way better than Microsoft office bundle
Notebook by circusponies.com is amazing, its almost like OneNote. I love it, can't live without it.
CandyBar and GeekTools to customize the graphic design look below
FormulatePro is a free PDF editor its amazing and easy to use
This conversion of change in icons/time on desktop etc are by GeekTools and Candy Bar
Sure the OS X has widgets like time/to do/calender/weather etc and thats by pressing the dashboard on your keyboard but I love to have time like this on my desktop.
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Not gonna lie, but I like the one on the left better.
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Not gonna lie, but I like the one on the left better.
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LOL you are so funny, well that is just my version of customization there are many different customizations that are way cooler than mine, I just dont have the time.
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