Using Computers
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PC Or Mac???
Asked by N.A. from Portland
on April 7, 2009
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My PC is approaching the end of its life and I am trying to figure out what my next computer will be - a PC or a Mac. To be honest I am leaning toward a Mac because I...
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- For photo/video/music applications, go with the Mac. Just be sure that the software you plan to/want to use is available for Mac. They are better built and much mo...
- I have a new I mac and I love it! It is pretty and well designed and I can do so much with I movie and photos! Highly recommend the mac:)
- Hi N. Well to be honest with you my brother kept on me that if I was going to buy a computer for a business or to really have one that does not fall apart on you then...
Mac or PC
Asked by B.M. from Chicago
on September 20, 2007
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Do you love your computer?? I currently have a Dell laptop and its getting a little tempermental. I am in the market for a new laptop. I am not sure if I should get...
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- We are PC family and always will be and we are in Information Technology fields. PC is more common especially in working world - or at least I have found that to be th...
- I LOVE my mac, but have always been a mac person. Another thing to think about is how many amazing things kids are able to easily do on a mac with movies, music, etc....
- If you are used to a PC and know how to use it fairly well, I wouldn't switch. There is a pretty significant learning curve between a Mac and a PC. If you know littl...
Parental Controls on Home Computer PC and MAC
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 4, 2010
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hello Mama's I need your help, my 4 yr old accidentally clicked on an "inappropriate" website, I just found out yesterday from my two older kids. anyhow not sure how...
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- I'm not at that point yet, but a friend of mine recommends Spector - there is a standard and a professional version. http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/SpectorPro_...
- I don't know who you have your internet through but when my 4 kids were younger we used AOL's parental controls. I set up accounts for each kid from my master acc...
- Not sure about any programs but what about through your internet company ? I know some of them have a way to set controls for different users ? I am interested in wh...
Mac VS. PC??
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on August 1, 2008
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Hi ladies. I am looking for a new desktop and would really like to know..Mac VS. PC? Whats the pros and cons of both? Id be using it for internet, downloads, photos, m...
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- My husband and I both went back to Mac this year after having PC's for over 10 years. I love it because I mainly use it for photos, music, etc. It's just so intuitiv...
- I am a professional photographer and have used both Mac and PC. I LOVE my MAC computers. I have a laptop MAC BOOK and a desktop the iMac. I only us my Mac Computer...
- Mac. I've used both PC and Mac extensively, both for casual personal use, and for intense graphics, photo projects, editing, downloading of all sorts, files, databases...
Mac V. PC
Asked by K.D. from Denver
on June 6, 2008
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So our computer crashed. We've thought about a Mac. Any pros or cons would be appreciated with an explanantion. We would mostly use the computer for finances, schoo...
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- I realize you've already pretty much made your decision but I wanted to weigh in anyway. I've been a Mac user since 1984 (!) and have always loved them. Ease of use...
- Well, it depends on what you want in a computer. I love our Mac and we had a PC laptop for awhile. It was just fine. A mac can do what a PC can for you and if there...
- Hi K. We have a Mac and like all other Mac users would never go back. We are not artsy people at all and do not use it for any of those features. I love that it doe...
Switching from PC to Mac
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on November 2, 2008
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Has anyone switched from PC to Mac lately? I have been with my PC all my life, but with kids now, I am really starting to use more graphics intensive things so I am t...
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- GREAT choice!! Welcome to the wonderful world of Mac's!!
- love Mac. They are easy, and very user friendly. You won't regret the switch.
- I recently switched- last October- after years with a PC. I will never go back. I maintain a website for my new baby and it is SOOOO easy. I installed a PC compatib...
Mac Computer
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on April 6, 2008
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We are considering purchasing a new mac computer, but now have a PC. Does anyone have any complaints about the mac?
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- I grew up with Apples, and have used PCs at work. Both have their perks, but the Apple is known for it's user-friendly applications and virus-safe programs, not to me...
- We each have a Dell laptop at home right now and love them. My husband did use a Mac for quite sometime and was very happy with it as well. Susan
- LOVE MACS! We have two, a desktop and a laptop. Awesome customer support too. Have never regretted either purchase.
Computer Repair
Asked by J.R. from San Antonio
on May 3, 2008
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Hello Moms,
has anyone out there used a computer repair service that they can recommend?
I am in need of having my computer repair (VIRUS) but we are on a very tight...
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- Don't take it to Best Buy. Half the time, they don't really know what they're doing. Honestly. My husband has repaired their repairs. I'm sure there are some good ...
- Hi J., My husband, Nathan, and one of his coworkers, Steve, have a computer repair/support business they do on the side. You can email Steve Lingis at ____@____.com...
- Hi J., When our computer crashed I used an independant named Keefe Andrews. He came out to our house and basically redid our whole computer/hard drive - for almost...
Computer Games
Asked by S.H. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2007
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My son has recently shown a huge interest in using the computer. He really wants to learn how to use it. He will be 4 in May. I was just wondering if anyone had any...
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- My daughter just turned 5 yesterday and has been reading pretty well for a while. I'm convinced it's partly from her computer games--starfall.com is great. Also, the...
- Hi S. - i've gotten a ton of educational computer games for my kids from www.smart-estore.com. and they are very cheap :-)
- Hi S., I have a girl, Ella, who will be 4 in May as well. She like the computer too. Try the crayola website www.crayola.com and they have a thing call digicolor. (...
Whiz Kid Pc by Vtech or Other Computer Games for 3 Year Olds.
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on September 28, 2008
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I am looking into VTech and Leap Frog for my son who will be 3 in November.
I didn't find much in his age group from Leap Frog, but I did find The Whiz Kid PC by VTec...
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- When my older son was 4, we bought him the handheld Leapster & the VTech VSmile for the TV. We limited the time that he got to play it so when he did play it he loved...
- You may want to try some things out at the store with him to see what he will actually like---and you can get your moneys worth. My children have picked so many thing...
- The "Jump Start" CD-Rom series is excellent!
