Q. My work computer is a PC, my home is a MAC and I have one flat panel monitor. Is there some kind of device that will allow me to toggle back and forth between the 2 so I don't have to keep plugging and unplugging between computers? If there is such a device, does it work well?
A. Another user beat me to the answer. Yes, there is a device that performs this task. It is called a KVM switch.
I have an old Belkin KVM switch which is analog and a different KVM switch from another manufacturer that allows dual digital, analog, or a combination. The mouse and keyboard are still analog on this switch, but it serves me well.
The only problem I have with current KVM switches is that they lack good support for mice and keyboards that are USB. For some reason the ones that are USB compatible actually give more headaches than they are worth. I've read stories that some users had to restart their computer or disconnect the mouse every time they switch machines just to get functionality. Not much bad reports about analog other than one complaint. Most KVM switches don't support special mice like logitech gaming mice such as the G7, G9, and trackball among others. They don't recognize the extra buttons all the time and the 3rd party software that interfaces with the mouse or keyboard is usually crippled so those extra special keys don't work every time.
Other than that quirk KVM switches are an excellent way to be productive while minimizing inconvenience of reconnecting devices or having dual of everything. At times where desk space is limited and monitors cost about half the price of the computer it is a wise purchase.
I've had my analog KVM switch for 8 years and the digital one for only 2 and I wouldn't have been able to multitask as much without them. Its a great way to repair a broken machine and have another one available to research problems that pop up. It is also great to have more than one Operating System available to perform specific tasks. After all, one computer can't do everything you want all at once.
Check out the KVM switch selection at Newegg.com for the lowest prices:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=143&name=KVM-Switches
I have an old Belkin KVM switch which is analog and a different KVM switch from another manufacturer that allows dual digital, analog, or a combination. The mouse and keyboard are still analog on this switch, but it serves me well.
The only problem I have with current KVM switches is that they lack good support for mice and keyboards that are USB. For some reason the ones that are USB compatible actually give more headaches than they are worth. I've read stories that some users had to restart their computer or disconnect the mouse every time they switch machines just to get functionality. Not much bad reports about analog other than one complaint. Most KVM switches don't support special mice like logitech gaming mice such as the G7, G9, and trackball among others. They don't recognize the extra buttons all the time and the 3rd party software that interfaces with the mouse or keyboard is usually crippled so those extra special keys don't work every time.
Other than that quirk KVM switches are an excellent way to be productive while minimizing inconvenience of reconnecting devices or having dual of everything. At times where desk space is limited and monitors cost about half the price of the computer it is a wise purchase.
I've had my analog KVM switch for 8 years and the digital one for only 2 and I wouldn't have been able to multitask as much without them. Its a great way to repair a broken machine and have another one available to research problems that pop up. It is also great to have more than one Operating System available to perform specific tasks. After all, one computer can't do everything you want all at once.
Check out the KVM switch selection at Newegg.com for the lowest prices:
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=143&name=KVM-Switches
How to create a document on a Mac?
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
How can you access a computer using a ip address?
Q. Is there a simple program for mac or windows that i can enter my home ip address and get access to view the computer? I am not looking for logmein or sharemypc but a program where you just enter the ip address.
A. Yes, actually there's a program called Netbus 1.7 or Netbus pro
1.7 is for noobs it was everything on it lol ill tell you the features on it
you can talk to the hose
screen dump(spy on em)
listen(keylogg em)
use there desktop to access anything
scare them
theres TONS of features
here ill give you the link for Netbus pro and 1.7!
oh by the way, you need a router
and
turn off antivirus itll detect it as a virus because its a hacking tool
here ill show you a video i made
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BqBQ1ovQ2Cg
heres the downloads:
NetBus Pro Setup
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9F7L3S73
NetBus 1.7 Setup (If link didn't work for you)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2GYOWB7C
None of them are viruses
trust me you can even scan the software
but yes it is a trojan it does not harm your pc its just like remote desk top on your computer but much much more features!
ENJOY!
1.7 is for noobs it was everything on it lol ill tell you the features on it
you can talk to the hose
screen dump(spy on em)
listen(keylogg em)
use there desktop to access anything
scare them
theres TONS of features
here ill give you the link for Netbus pro and 1.7!
oh by the way, you need a router
and
turn off antivirus itll detect it as a virus because its a hacking tool
here ill show you a video i made
http://youtube.com/watch?v=BqBQ1ovQ2Cg
heres the downloads:
NetBus Pro Setup
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9F7L3S73
NetBus 1.7 Setup (If link didn't work for you)
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2GYOWB7C
None of them are viruses
trust me you can even scan the software
but yes it is a trojan it does not harm your pc its just like remote desk top on your computer but much much more features!
ENJOY!
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