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ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 12:13 PM

I have just received a new Macbook and having been a PC person all my life and I don't have the foggiest idea what I am doing yet. The first thing I noticed is that there isn't a " right " click and for those of us who are used to using it to save graphics and such .. it is a bit confusing.
I guess the first thing I need info on ( important stuff first ) is how do I use the emoticons here on YT? whenever I click to choose one it shows up as : ) for the smiley... or it inserts the the url location. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how I can use these on my Mac?

pepe mint · 12-02-2007, 12:32 PM

I am a macbook user so I might be able to help a bit..

your first concern,..the right click. if you use 2 fingers to tap on your track pad, that will bring the right click menu. BUT...that only works if you have your keyboard preferences set so that you don't have to click the button below the track pad in order to click. if you have that feature turned off, then you can simply tap your track pad with one finger and that is like a single click. if you tap it with 2 fingers one time, you get your right click menu.

next question: the emoticons will show up all the same. if you click on a smiley, it will post the "code" for the smiley (or emoticon) instead of the actual picture. this is kinda handy because you will get familiar with the codes and then just start typing them instead of looking for them in the menu.

hope i have not confused you more

marcerella02 · 12-02-2007, 12:33 PM

well to right click you hold Control and click the bar. and when you do choose the emotion thing that's how it will show up on your computer but when you put post you will see it as how you want it to show up. I just got a mac this summer after only being a PC person and i just LOVE IT>>> give it time

ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 12:54 PM

Thank you both so much.
It's kind of frustrating and fun all at the same time.

I couldn't get the two finger tapping to work, but I did find the instructions helpful and will definitely work on it. I have SO MUCH to learn, but I really like to work with graphics and copying to save them was just something I did not know how to do on this Mac. It was just something that I did without thinking on Windows.
It's all so daunting to try and learn when I have five of these cuties trying to get my attention.

ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 12:55 PM

Hey, it worked !!!

marcerella02 · 12-02-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ryorkies

Hey, it worked !!!

hahah GOOD JOB

i was ready to send mine back the first day i got it but once you get the hang of it you will never own a PC again!

ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

hahah GOOD JOB

i was ready to send mine back the first day i got it but once you get the hang of it you will never own a PC again!

I am so excited and I love learning new things...especially tech stuff, but it is really nice to know that I have somewhere to turn to when I can't seem to find the answers in the reference book. My Toshiba's screen was just hanging by a wire and it was crashing ALL the time, so after reading the threads and posts on YT regarding Windows vs Mac ... I just knew that it would be my next choice.

xtine · 12-02-2007, 01:25 PM

my toshiba died on my suddenly and i was forced to get a new laptop.. i really wanted a mac, but couldn't afford it lol, but i hear such good things about it..

i'm needing a about 2gb, and my co-worker said that 1gb mac is just as good as a 2gb pc, is this true?
(im basically needing all the memory/hard drive for pictures and graphics for my little photo card business and website stuff i do) because if that's the case i might return this and try (really try!) to get a mac for xmas (if i can)..

pepe mint · 12-02-2007, 01:28 PM

for using the trackpad to click (and right click) instead of having to use the click button below the track pad, go to the apple at the top left of your screen. click that. then choose "system preferences". Then choose "keyboard and mouse". Then under the tab "trackpad", make sure that the box next to "clicking" is checked.

i like this feature because you can "click" with the track pad OR with the button, whichever you feel like using

but for some people, it takes a bit to get used to using the track pad for clicking because you accidentally click it sometimes. but i RARELY ever click it accidentally, as you just kinda get used to it

i had always used windows until i met my husband, now i am an apple addict

here are a few screen shots to help you visualize what I am talking about

marcerella02 · 12-02-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xtine

my toshiba died on my suddenly and i was forced to get a new laptop.. i really wanted a mac, but couldn't afford it lol, but i hear such good things about it..

i'm needing a about 2gb, and my co-worker said that 1gb mac is just as good as a 2gb pc, is this true?
(im basically needing all the memory/hard drive for pictures and graphics for my little photo card business and website stuff i do) because if that's the case i might return this and try (really try!) to get a mac for xmas (if i can)..

well i don't know much about size BUT i have almost 2000 pictures on my computer (they may or may not all be of layla

) and i am no where near being "full"

Kona · 12-02-2007, 01:35 PM

Enjoy the macbook! I've been a mac person majority of my life, I love them - just wish they weren't so darn expensive.

The other ladies gave you the same advise that I would have given you. But I wanted to add, that you can buy a 2 button mouse to be able to continue to use your "right click".

ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xtine

my toshiba died on my suddenly and i was forced to get a new laptop.. i really wanted a mac, but couldn't afford it lol, but i hear such good things about it..

i'm needing a about 2gb, and my co-worker said that 1gb mac is just as good as a 2gb pc, is this true?
(im basically needing all the memory/hard drive for pictures and graphics for my little photo card business and website stuff i do) because if that's the case i might return this and try (really try!) to get a mac for xmas (if i can)..

I hope your Toshiba was as good to you as mine was for me. It was a workhorse and I think I just literally killed the poor thing. LOL
My new Macbook is much smaller ( 13 inch screen ) than my Toshiba ( 17 inch screen ) and to tell you the truth ... I really do not miss the weight and bulk. I did opt for the 2 GB, but I also have an external hardrive on my Christmas List. I too use mine for pics, movies and such ...but this time I will not use my Mac to house it all.

ryorkies · 12-02-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

for using the trackpad to click (and right click) instead of having to use the click button below the track pad, go to the apple at the top left of your screen. click that. then choose "system preferences". Then choose "keyboard and mouse". Then under the tab "trackpad", make sure that the box next to "clicking" is checked.

i like this feature because you can "click" with the track pad OR with the button, whichever you feel like using

but for some people, it takes a bit to get used to using the track pad for clicking because you accidentally click it sometimes. but i RARELY ever click it accidentally, as you just kinda get used to it

i had always used windows until i met my husband, now i am an apple addict

here are a few screen shots to help you visualize what I am talking about

I found this very helpful. Have you ever considered giving us Mac novices a class ....?

I really am having a blast with this and I get the biggest kick when I learn something new that I did not know before.

kalina82 · 12-02-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kona

Enjoy the macbook! I've been a mac person majority of my life, I love them - just wish they weren't so darn expensive.

The other ladies gave you the same advise that I would have given you. But I wanted to add, that you can buy a 2 button mouse to be able to continue to use your "right click".

this is exactly what i was going to say. I use the mouse from my old lap top with two buttons and a scroll wheel and it works just the same as it did on my PC

pepe mint · 12-02-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryorkies

I found this very helpful. Have you ever considered giving us Mac novices a class ....?

I really am having a blast with this and I get the biggest kick when I learn something new that I did not know before.

i am glad i could help

have you used your "stickies" yet?? I love sticky notes LOL

12-02-2007, 12:13 PM	#1
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	Macbook Help .... please I have just received a new Macbook and having been a PC person all my life and I don't have the foggiest idea what I am doing yet. The first thing I noticed is that there isn't a " right " click and for those of us who are used to using it to save graphics and such .. it is a bit confusing. I guess the first thing I need info on ( important stuff first ) is how do I use the emoticons here on YT? whenever I click to choose one it shows up as : ) for the smiley... or it inserts the the url location. Can anyone give me some suggestions on how I can use these on my Mac?

12-02-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	I am a macbook user so I might be able to help a bit.. your first concern,..the right click. if you use 2 fingers to tap on your track pad, that will bring the right click menu. BUT...that only works if you have your keyboard preferences set so that you don't have to click the button below the track pad in order to click. if you have that feature turned off, then you can simply tap your track pad with one finger and that is like a single click. if you tap it with 2 fingers one time, you get your right click menu. next question: the emoticons will show up all the same. if you click on a smiley, it will post the "code" for the smiley (or emoticon) instead of the actual picture. this is kinda handy because you will get familiar with the codes and then just start typing them instead of looking for them in the menu. hope i have not confused you more __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

12-02-2007, 12:33 PM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	well to right click you hold Control and click the bar. and when you do choose the emotion thing that's how it will show up on your computer but when you put post you will see it as how you want it to show up. I just got a mac this summer after only being a PC person and i just LOVE IT>>> give it time __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

12-02-2007, 01:35 PM	#11
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	Enjoy the macbook! I've been a mac person majority of my life, I love them - just wish they weren't so darn expensive. The other ladies gave you the same advise that I would have given you. But I wanted to add, that you can buy a 2 button mouse to be able to continue to use your "right click". __________________ Kona Bernie

12-02-2007, 12:54 PM	#4
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	Thank you both so much. It's kind of frustrating and fun all at the same time. I couldn't get the two finger tapping to work, but I did find the instructions helpful and will definitely work on it. I have SO MUCH to learn, but I really like to work with graphics and copying to save them was just something I did not know how to do on this Mac. It was just something that I did without thinking on Windows. It's all so daunting to try and learn when I have five of these cuties trying to get my attention.

12-02-2007, 12:55 PM	#5
ryorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,860	Hey, it worked !!!

12-02-2007, 01:25 PM	#8
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	my toshiba died on my suddenly and i was forced to get a new laptop.. i really wanted a mac, but couldn't afford it lol, but i hear such good things about it.. i'm needing a about 2gb, and my co-worker said that 1gb mac is just as good as a 2gb pc, is this true? (im basically needing all the memory/hard drive for pictures and graphics for my little photo card business and website stuff i do) because if that's the case i might return this and try (really try!) to get a mac for xmas (if i can)..