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[SuperKid]

Hi guys got an iMac today, setup it up and as you see I'm on the internet, now... i don't know what i am doing at all here. i need some real help i been a windows user for years and now i just need any tips of awesome apps to use, what i may need to configure.. and bits like that.

first of all.. what messenger app do people use, i heard people use Adium but is there any other ones people recommend?

EDIT: Also how do i actually install apps, also I got 2 hard drives a 256gb and a 2tb how would i get apps on the 2tb or maybe first get apps on my 256gb keep it simple for me until i pick up os x !

Matt.

[threetonesun]

Adium is good, although there is a Messages beta out from Apple that allows you to receive messages from iPhones/iPads as well.

Open up the app store and have a look around, and mess around with the installed software (iPhoto, iTunes, etc).

[SuperKid]

i got adium installed and its good got a few apps spotify, skype etc put on now and loving it so far

[bbfc_uk]

I got my first Mac back in September and i'm still learning about it, but loving it also.

The first piece of advise I got was to install Alfred (from the App Store), its a really good and saves you time when searching your mac and makes it easy to launch applications. I swear by it now. Spotify is also a good app to install, CCleaner as do a Mac app.

[panacea]

http://bestmacsoftware.org/

enjoy

[threetonesun]

Before you install Alfred, try using Spotlight. It's built in and incredibly useful.

[Rudy]

If you have a 256SSD I would just install the apps on it, you shouldn't run out of space.

To make things easier I would make symbolic links in your home folders to some heavier folders (maybe your download, music, photo, and movie folders?) and store them on your 2TB drive

[Shadrack]

threetonesun, on 29 February 2012 - 15:40, said:

Before you install Alfred, try using Spotlight. It's built in and incredibly useful.

I agree. Alfred has its uses to some users, but you have to pay for the really good features. I prefer just using spotlight, personally.

[SuperKid]

Rudy, on 29 February 2012 - 15:40, said:

If you have a 256SSD I would just install the apps on it, you shouldn't run out of space.

To make things easier I would make symbolic links in your home folders to some heavier folders (maybe your download, music, photo, and movie folders?) and store them on your 2TB drive

ah thanks, i installed the mac steam on the 256gb drive and i was hoping to get that on the 2tb drive but how do i change where it downloads the games etc?

loving it so far actually getting used to it now

[Night Prowler]

SuperKid, on 29 February 2012 - 14:23, said:

Hi guys got an iMac today, setup it up and as you see I'm on the internet, now... i don't know what i am doing at all here. i need some real help i been a windows user for years and now i just need any tips of awesome apps to use, what i may need to configure.. and bits like that.

first of all.. what messenger app do people use, i heard people use Adium but is there any other ones people recommend?

EDIT: Also how do i actually install apps, also I got 2 hard drives a 256gb and a 2tb how would i get apps on the 2tb or maybe first get apps on my 256gb keep it simple for me until i pick up os x !

Matt.

If your looking for advice as to which App you need, then you simply really don't need it. So many Mac users do this. They get this expensive device and then get lost thinking there is something miraculous that is going to happen.

I almost bought an iPad and opted for a Asus Prime. So glad I made that choice.

[Rudy]

Night Prowler, on 29 February 2012 - 16:21, said:

If your looking for advice as to which App you need, then you simply really don't need it. So many Mac users do this. They get this expensive device and then get lost thinking there is something miraculous that is going to happen.

I almost bought an iPad and opted for a Asus Prime. So glad I made that choice.

Say what?

[murr]

Take a look at these two write-ups. Although I don't agree with some of their suggestions or the order they are in, it is a good place to start.

50 MAC Essential Apps: http://www.cultofmac...mac-essentials/

Also, since you are new to a MAC, the same site offers a top 100 tips and tricks for Windows switchers here: http://www.cultofmac...egory/100-tips/

Make sure to click on the "Archive older" button toward the bottom of the page to get the complete lists. The tips and tricks site seems to have stopped at #54 out of 100.

A good starters guide can be found here: http://www.macworld....ur_new_mac.html

Hope this helps.

[roadwarrior]

murr, on 29 February 2012 - 19:37, said:

Take a look at these two write-ups. Although I don't agree with some of their suggestions or the order they are in, it is a good place to start.

50 MAC Essential Apps: http://www.cultofmac...mac-essentials/

Also, since you are new to a MAC, the same site offers a top 100 tips and tricks for Windows switchers here: http://www.cultofmac...egory/100-tips/

Make sure to click on the "Archive older" button toward the bottom of the page to get the complete lists. The tips and tricks site seems to have stopped at #54 out of 100.

A good starters guide can be found here: http://www.macworld....ur_new_mac.html

Hope this helps.

How many times does it have to be repeated before people start to understand?

[SuperKid]

I have pluged in a microphone in the back and it won't pick up in skype how do i get it working?

[MASTER260]

Dual boot the Win 8 Consumer Preview on it! xD