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    My "new" black macbook has been used!!!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by littlemacylady, Nov 21, 2007.

  1. littlemacylady

    littlemacylady Notebook Enthusiast

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    help me!

    I just just got a black macbook at the apple store NEW (NOT refurbished). Everything is A-OK until i get home and go online.

    i realize someone was using my laptop! the following sites are in the address bar when i type a URL:

    apple.com
    wikipedia
    flicker
    craigslist
    ebay

    and a few others.

    What is going on here? has this happened to anyone else? Or did i get a refurbished macbook pushed off as a new one?
     
    littlemacylady, Nov 21, 2007
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Maybe it's from when Apple tested your notebook?
     
    usapatriot, Nov 21, 2007
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    I assume you are using Safari 3.0? If so, it auto fills popular sites by default. Don't worry your blackbook is not used.
     
    cashmonee, Nov 21, 2007
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    dmcla79 Newbie

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    I have never seen that before, but i would take the Mac back and get your money back.
     
    dmcla79, Nov 21, 2007
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  5. littlemacylady

    littlemacylady Notebook Enthusiast

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    I checked, and yes I am using Safari 3.0

    so this is normal?

    alright, just was very worried!!!!
     
    littlemacylady, Nov 21, 2007
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  6. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    It is completely normal. Don't worry. I believe it is the same on my Windows Safari.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Nov 21, 2007
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  7. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    yea they pre-load some sites on, most browsers do. dont worry
     
    stealthsniper96, Nov 21, 2007
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  8. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    I agree... I have a new MacBook and Safari does autofill the sites. I typed in some of the same sites you have and it autofills...
    Don't worry, your MacBook is new.
     
    AuroraS, Nov 21, 2007
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  9. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Lol. I had a good laugh with this thread. Happy Thxgiving everyone btw.
     
    CitizenPanda, Nov 21, 2007
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  10. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don't worry, nothing wrong with it! That's just the way it is. Like when you download Firefox, it has some pre-loaded bookmarks as well.

    If your MacBook was a refurb, it wouldn't have the fancy packaging.
     
    Sam, Nov 21, 2007
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