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    Macbook Pro/OSX Primer kit... (I convert tomorrow)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Mista_Vanquish, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. Mista_Vanquish

    Mista_Vanquish Notebook Guru

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    Tomorrow my new, and first, Macbook Pro 15 w/core i7 will be arriving. I have already started going through the Macbook Pro/OSX tutorials on Apple's website and I have picked an anti-virus solution (iAntiVirus). However, I don't know much about different tools or programs that could make my OSX experience better. I have been hearing about tools that make expose better or that add to the overall OSX experience.

    Can you please recommend a set of programs, utilities or otherwise that I should install on my new Macbook Pro? Lastly, are there any cases or covers that I should use on my Macbook Pro?

    Thanks!
     
    Mista_Vanquish, Apr 20, 2010
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  2. pjshots

    pjshots Notebook Consultant

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    I'd start off with using the Mac OS X software first before using/buying any other programs to add to it.This will ensure you get a good idea of what it can do for you.

    What do you want to do with your mac?

    This list is usally great for people and I'm sure you'll find a few helpful programs there http://www.usingmac.com/2008/11/12/100-free-applications
     
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  3. Mista_Vanquish

    Mista_Vanquish Notebook Guru

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    WOW!!! This site is EXACTLY what I was looking for. You are the man!
     
    Mista_Vanquish, Apr 20, 2010
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  4. piker28

    piker28 Notebook Consultant

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    I feel you man I just got my first macbook pro the other day, and after having pc's for so long I have no idea what I am doing! ha
     
    piker28, Apr 20, 2010
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