Q. I may have regretted buying this Apple desk top! I need to create a document. I understand it may be known at Text Edit and is in the applications folder. I have found that. But as usual it is not highlighted or bold so will not open. I am only somewhat computer literate so I us Macs for dummies. Thanks for your help.
A. "I need to create a document."
Every file is a document. You must mean a Word document.
"But as usual it is not highlighted or bold so will not open."
Do you mean you cannot even open TextEdit? Also, what does "as usual" mean? Are you not able to do anything with this computer? For that, create a new admin user.
All computers (including all Windows PCs) are sold WITHOUT Microsoft Office, unless the shop is breaking the law. They have to sell you a legitimate copy of MS Office with the original Microsoft DVD or they are pirating software.
First off, TextEdit will open Word documents. It won't do a great job of editing them. I have both iWork and Microsoft Office on my Macs. I have a long list of ways that iWork is better than Office and another list of how Office is better than iWork, so you'll have to feel it out for yourself, based on the dozens of online reviews that compare the two suites. To get a "file.DOC" from any non-Microsoft app, you have to export the file. For exasmple, in iWork's Pages app, you go to the menu bar, "Share" > "Export".
Three options:
-- MS Office (Word) 2008 (up to OS 10.6.8) or 2011.
-- iWork (Pages).
-- NeoOffice.
{NeoOffice is the direct Mac development of OpenOffice, and thus has a better interface, smaller size. Most people learn about OpenOffice from PC use, but don't know there is a better free version.}
MS Office can edit any office document. iWork Pages can edit / save any .DOC document, but can only view .DOCX documents. NeoOffice can edit / save any office document. Both Pages and NeoOffice can export original or edited documents as .DOC. NeoOffice can also export as .DOCX.
Ease of use:
-- Word: 8.5
-- Pages: 9.5
-- NeoOffice: 6.5
Cost:
-- MS Office 2011: US$100-150 (reduced from previous versions from competition with iWork)
-- iWork: $79 (DVD purchase at store.apple.com) / Pages $20 (download through App Store.app)
-- NeoOffice: free
Every file is a document. You must mean a Word document.
"But as usual it is not highlighted or bold so will not open."
Do you mean you cannot even open TextEdit? Also, what does "as usual" mean? Are you not able to do anything with this computer? For that, create a new admin user.
All computers (including all Windows PCs) are sold WITHOUT Microsoft Office, unless the shop is breaking the law. They have to sell you a legitimate copy of MS Office with the original Microsoft DVD or they are pirating software.
First off, TextEdit will open Word documents. It won't do a great job of editing them. I have both iWork and Microsoft Office on my Macs. I have a long list of ways that iWork is better than Office and another list of how Office is better than iWork, so you'll have to feel it out for yourself, based on the dozens of online reviews that compare the two suites. To get a "file.DOC" from any non-Microsoft app, you have to export the file. For exasmple, in iWork's Pages app, you go to the menu bar, "Share" > "Export".
Three options:
-- MS Office (Word) 2008 (up to OS 10.6.8) or 2011.
-- iWork (Pages).
-- NeoOffice.
{NeoOffice is the direct Mac development of OpenOffice, and thus has a better interface, smaller size. Most people learn about OpenOffice from PC use, but don't know there is a better free version.}
MS Office can edit any office document. iWork Pages can edit / save any .DOC document, but can only view .DOCX documents. NeoOffice can edit / save any office document. Both Pages and NeoOffice can export original or edited documents as .DOC. NeoOffice can also export as .DOCX.
Ease of use:
-- Word: 8.5
-- Pages: 9.5
-- NeoOffice: 6.5
Cost:
-- MS Office 2011: US$100-150 (reduced from previous versions from competition with iWork)
-- iWork: $79 (DVD purchase at store.apple.com) / Pages $20 (download through App Store.app)
-- NeoOffice: free
What type of camcorder is best for uploading videos to the internet?
Q. I'm going to start a amateur webcast show for work and I'd like to know which out there are the best for people on a moderate budget, say 200-400 dollars.
I have zero experience with cameras and this show is basically me talking indoors behind a desk.
Also, which software would you guys reccomend using for first time video editors?
Thanks alot for all the help
I have zero experience with cameras and this show is basically me talking indoors behind a desk.
Also, which software would you guys reccomend using for first time video editors?
Thanks alot for all the help
A. The Canon ZR800, 900 and 930 are the least expensive camcorders available that have a mic-in jack but no manual audio control. The Canon HV20, HV30, Sony HDR-HC7 and HV9 are the least expensive camcorders with both a mic-in jack and full manual audio control.
Your computer likely has bundled video editing software - Microsoft MovieMaker (Windows XP SP1 or newer) or Apple iMovieHD (OSX).
Your computer likely has bundled video editing software - Microsoft MovieMaker (Windows XP SP1 or newer) or Apple iMovieHD (OSX).
What kind of computer should I use for digital media?
Q. Hey, everyone.
I'm planning on going to college for a degree in digital media, eventually focusing on game design/3d animation/etc.
I was wondering what you would recommend (Desktop/laptop; Apple/PC; etc.)
I just want to know what I should buy to be prepared for college.
I'm planning on going to college for a degree in digital media, eventually focusing on game design/3d animation/etc.
I was wondering what you would recommend (Desktop/laptop; Apple/PC; etc.)
I just want to know what I should buy to be prepared for college.
A. Macs definitely are more popular with artistic/creative individuals. However, much of the best creative software is now available for Mac, Linux, and Windows. For example, The Gimp (an open-source rival for Adobe Photoshop)...
http://gimp.org
However, I think you'll need to do some research before deciding...
1) Of primary importance, what are the requirements of your school? Some courses might REQUIRE you to have a specific brand and/or specific software that's only available for Mac or Windows, but not both.
2) Do some research in the field you'd like to get into once you're out of college. What companies might be part of your career goal? Get in touch with people working in that field, at companies where you might want to work even, and ask them what types of computers and software they're using.
As far as the laptop vs. desktop idea.. while a laptop is more convenient, especially if you'll be taking it to classes or the school library... it's also harder to upgrade or repair. And a desktop is a lot harder for someone to steal from your dorm room, if security is an issue. Come to think of it, if you're going to go the laptop route and leave it in a dorm room once in a while, then I recommend getting one of those security devices that has a steel cable you can use to lock the laptop to your desk.
http://gimp.org
However, I think you'll need to do some research before deciding...
1) Of primary importance, what are the requirements of your school? Some courses might REQUIRE you to have a specific brand and/or specific software that's only available for Mac or Windows, but not both.
2) Do some research in the field you'd like to get into once you're out of college. What companies might be part of your career goal? Get in touch with people working in that field, at companies where you might want to work even, and ask them what types of computers and software they're using.
As far as the laptop vs. desktop idea.. while a laptop is more convenient, especially if you'll be taking it to classes or the school library... it's also harder to upgrade or repair. And a desktop is a lot harder for someone to steal from your dorm room, if security is an issue. Come to think of it, if you're going to go the laptop route and leave it in a dorm room once in a while, then I recommend getting one of those security devices that has a steel cable you can use to lock the laptop to your desk.
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