Is Anyone Here Who Uses Their Mac to Run Windows Only?


How Many People Here Use They Mac's To Run Windows Only?  

264 members have voted

  1. 1. How Many People Here Use They Mac's To Run Windows Only?

    • I Use Windows As Primary OS on My Mac
      76
    • I Use OS X As Primary OS On My Mac
      188


Recommended Posts

Nevermind, I was trying to be humorous. (But obviously I'm not very funny.) I know they're the same.

Dont worry, it made me giggle, but I think you'll find if you go into the Winblows control panel you'll find that Right Clicking is also called Secondary Clicking :D

Dont worry, it made me giggle, but I think you'll find if you go into the Winblows control panel you'll find that Right Clicking is also called Secondary Clicking :D

I would if only I had Winblows installed. Is it similar to Windows?

That's last year and also that's a laptop.

well the point is that Mac laptop "was" the best deal for a laptop running Vista.

One of my main jobs at my workplace is to sell Apple Macs.

While one of the perks is 'You can run Windows XP or Vista if you want to', I usually follow that up with.

'... But why would you want to do that? *laughs*'

It makes the customer laugh as well!

well I install WinXP and Arch Linux on my Mac Book Air, and I only use Mac OS X sporadically. Mostly because I develop for Windows platform. Partly because Opera on Windows looks better than Opera on Mac. And partly because I have to use IE at times for my work. And I play games sometimes.

It's not that Mac OS X is anything bad, but just that due to my profession it's not very convenient. I can see it works very well for designers and Mac developers. And Safari fans. I do use it at times for fun though :)

I'd like to do it so I can actually play games and run the vast majority of all software out there. I also like my right clicking.

*click* *click* look at me! I can right click too!*

What applications are missing btw? ever heard of a games console?

Or are you one of those <down syndrome voice> "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" </down syndrome voice>

* Using a mighty mouse

*click* *click* look at me! I can right click too!*

What applications are missing btw? ever heard of a games console?

Or are you one of those <down syndrome voice> "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" </down syndrome voice>

* Using a mighty mouse

I'm confused are you refering to mac users (down syndrome liking it because it appears pretty) and xp users (supports majority of pc games) or what is it ment to be funny?

either way highly unncessary post :)

*click* *click* look at me! I can right click too!*

What applications are missing btw? ever heard of a games console?

Or are you one of those <down syndrome voice> "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" </down syndrome voice>

* Using a mighty mouse

This really was uncalled for...

I'm confused are you refering to mac users (down syndrome liking it because it appears pretty) and xp users (supports majority of pc games) or what is it ment to be funny?

either way highly unncessary post :)

Nice to see you ignore the fact I was referring to the *VOICE* not stating that the user has down syndrome.

Take a reading comprehension class please.

Interesting you didn't address the issue of a games console.

No that won't required

I havn't met anyone with a down syndrome like voice who does not have that particular condition

by you even mentioning someone saying that ridiculous statement "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" with a down syndrome like voice

would suggest the individual has down syndrome otherwise its stupid for you to say such a thing :)

Perhaps you should give up on trying to be funny it's just not your thing.

To your edit: You seem to be stating that if you want to play games then to use a console my address to that is to use XP as it supports majority of pc games and all the applications you could ever want.

Please pay more attention.

Edited by DDStriker
You seriously need to learn something called "respect" since you don't have it. There are people who don't master the English language that well because they're from another country or simply because they are not good at languages (mostly your either good at languages or good at science stuff). First learn to respect other people and than come back so we can have a real debate. Right now it's more like a flame war...

I will agree that I was rather impatient with him (I was in a ****ed off mood that day), however, he is capable of writing good English (read his other posts), and he did insult me in the previous post. So, he can write and communicate fluently with the English language, yet when he is not insulting someone, he is incapable of writing a clear coherent sentence?

Edited by Mikee99
No that won't required

I havn't met anyone with a down syndrome like voice who does not have that particular condition

by you even mentioning someone saying that ridiculous statement "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" with a down syndrome like voice would suggest the individual has down syndrome otherwise its stupid for you to say such a thing :)

Perhaps you should give up on trying to be funny it's just not your thing.

1) I'm not attempting to be funny. I never try to be funny - because being funny isn't my forte.

2) Pointing out the fact that I've heard dozy comments when it comes to justifying the purchase of a computer, "I want a tower", "why", "I want a tower". Difference of opinion is great, when you explain why you hold that position.

To your edit: You seem to be stating that if you want to play games then to use a console my address to that is to use XP as it supports majority of pc games and all the applications you could ever want.

Please pay more attention.

yes, but that is a generalised reply with no specifics. What is missing, is there a specific piece of software? if there is, what is it?

Its like saying, "Linux sucks!" without actually explaining why it sucks.

*click* *click* look at me! I can right click too!*

What applications are missing btw? ever heard of a games console?

Or are you one of those <down syndrome voice> "oooooooooooh, I like tower. Tower pretty" </down syndrome voice>

* Using a mighty mouse

Are you one those "Apple fanboys?"

yes, but that is a generalised reply with no specifics. What is missing, is there a specific piece of software? if there is, what is it?

Its like saying, "Linux sucks!" without actually explaining why it sucks.

The mac has plenty of general applications for the common user

Its issues are that most companies have software written for windows rather then a mac like stated before would not have support for custom built software which most companies can't afford or don't see/feel the need to have it ported

However the major problem is the games, There are alot of gamers out there and not being able to play majority of the games is a downfall for any system (Linux/Mac)

Newer games are being developed for a much broader range (Windows/Linux/Mac/PS3/Xbox360) which is great however there are still some old games people like to play and mac will never get that support (starcraft/warcraft 3/diablo) etc

The reason i didn't answer your message is because i felt you was being sarcastic

The mac has plenty of general applications for the common user

Its issues are that most companies have software written for windows rather then a mac like stated before would not have support for custom built software which most companies can't afford or don't see/feel the need to have it ported

However the major problem is the games, There are alot of gamers out there and not being able to play majority of the games is a downfall for any system (Linux/Mac)

Newer games are being developed for a much broader range (Windows/Linux/Mac/PS3/Xbox360) which is great however there are still some old games people like to play and mac will never get that support (starcraft/warcraft 3/diablo) etc

The reason i didn't answer your message is because i felt you was being sarcastic

True, but specifics. Case in point, my brother is studying engineering at university, and he used Parallels because Solidworks isn't available on Mac. That is a specific example of needing to use Windows on a Mac.

Name an application not available on Mac, explain why the alternatives don't do the job required - thats a logical argument.

As for 'subjectives', I can never bothered arguing them because its like debating over which is better, chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

  • 2 weeks later...
Why not buy a windows laptop that has much better specs than the macbooks, also at a much cheaper price, and then install a hackintosh. Tada cheap mac laptop that runs better than apple's insanely expensive macbooks.

Because Hakintosh are problematic. I can understand paying a premium for hardware to run Mac OS X, but paying a premium to then turn around and run Windows on it is just plain stupid.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • This is what I want. Hey Gemini, how do I remove you from all my google products permanently?
    • I would never install install this build before rtm process. only 3 months to go. never install on your daily devices. just wait 3 months.
    • Motrix Next 3.9.6 by Razvan Serea Motrix Next is a modern, open-source cross-platform download manager built as the official next-generation successor to the original Motrix project. It has been completely rewritten using Tauri 2, Vue 3, TypeScript, and Rust, while still relying on the powerful Aria2 download engine for high-speed multi-protocol transfers. The app supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, BitTorrent, ED2K and magnet links, offering advanced features like multi-connection acceleration, task scheduling, bandwidth control, and batch download management. With a significantly reduced install size (around 20MB), it focuses on being lightweight, fast, and resource-efficient compared to traditional Electron-based download tools. Designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Motrix Next delivers a clean, modern UI inspired by Material Design 3 principles, with smooth animations and a minimal workflow. It improves usability through better download organization, system tray integration, and enhanced torrent handling including selective file downloads and tracker management. Motrix Next features: Multi-protocol downloads — HTTP, FTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, .torrent, ED2K, and Metalink tasks BitTorrent — Selective file download, DHT, peer exchange, encryption controls, metadata caching, GeoIP peer flags, and tracker probing Browser extension integration — Embedded Extension API with independent authentication, download confirmation, smart auto-submit, filename hints, referer/cookie forwarding, and real-time controls (Chrome Web Store · Edge Add-ons) Safe filename handling — Content-Disposition, RFC 2047, non-UTF-8, percent-encoded, and extensionless URL resolution with path traversal sanitization Download organization — Favorite and recent folders, optional file-type categorization, stale-record cleanup, and completed history backed by SQLite Concurrent downloads — Independent controls for active tasks, HTTP connections per server, segments per file, and BT peer limits Speed control — Global and per-task upload/download limits with day-of-week and time-of-day scheduling System integration — Tray operation, optional tray speed display, macOS Dock badge/progress, protocol handlers for magnet://, thunder://, and motrixnext:// Lightweight mode — Destroys the WebView on minimize-to-tray while Rust keeps the engine, task monitor, notifications, history, and extension routing alive Notifications and power options — Native task start/complete/failure notifications, keep-awake during downloads, and optional shutdown after completion Network controls — Scoped proxy support for downloads, app updates, and tracker updates, plus system proxy detection Auto-update channels — Stable, Beta, and Latest Across Channels policies with separate download and install phases Diagnostics — Structured logs, exportable diagnostic ZIPs, database integrity checks, automatic DB rebuild, and Linux GPU rendering fallback Personalization — Light/dark/system theme, 10 color schemes, 26 languages, and first-launch system language detection Motrix Next 3.9.6 changelog: New Features Clipboard management — App-owned copy actions no longer trigger the Add Task auto-detect popup. aria2 input compatibility — Multi-line aria2-style task input is supported for URLs with per-task options such as out=. BitTorrent IPv6 DHT — Added IPv6 DHT support and related configuration. File category URL patterns — File category rules can match URL patterns with validation and localized hints. Task status tags — Added clearer waiting and sharing states for task cards. Download event bridge — Added an aria2 WebSocket event bridge for faster download notifications. Improvements Improved task list transitions and preserved task state during tab switches. Kept RPC origin access enabled for local integrations. Restored AppImage stripping in release builds after beta validation. Added localized preference guidance across supported languages. Download: Motrix Next 64-bit | ARM64 | macOS ~20.0 MB (Open Source) Links: Website | macOS / Linux | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Segra 1.6.2 by Razvan Serea Segra is a free, open-source OBS-powered game recorder offering fast gameplay capture, instant clips, AI highlights, deep game integration, and seamless uploads—perfect for gamers, streamers, and content creators. Lightweight, fast, zero bloat. Segra key features: Automatic Game Recording: Begin capturing gameplay the moment your game launches, with zero manual setup. Instant Clipping: Save important moments instantly using a customizable hotkey—perfect for highlights, montages, or quick shares. Segra AI Highlights: Let Segra automatically detect kills, assists, deaths, and key events to generate polished highlight reels without manual editing. Gameplay Uploads: Upload recordings and clips directly to Segra.tv for fast sharing and cloud access. Deep Game Integration: Enjoy advanced game-data tracking across hundreds of supported titles, enabling smart highlight generation and stat-informed clipping. High-Performance Capture: Record up to 4K at 144 FPS using OBS-powered technology with minimal performance impact, supporting NVENC, AMD VCE, and custom quality controls. Segra Editor: Edit recordings easily with timeline controls, segment management, and event-based navigation to build the perfect clip. Customization Options: Adjust hotkeys, output formats, storage paths, codecs, capture quality, and performance settings for a tailored recording experience. Segra 1.6.2 changelog: UI: Improved the transition from the loading skeleton to the real content card. Security: Added Segra.dll code signing and automatic VirusTotal upload. Settings: Fixed the settings header to highlight Account when scrolled to the top. Recording: Updated OBSKit.NET to 1.4.1. Download: Segra 1.6.2 | 74.5 MB (Open Source) View: Segra Homepage | Github | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Hey Google, these are the Gemini features I want in 2026 by Aditya Tiwari Google Gemini has been around for over three years. The AI chatbot started its journey back in 2023 (as Bard) when ChatGPT was already a talk of the town. However, it quickly attracted criticism after misrepresenting facts about the James Webb Space Telescope. The search giant spent a year fine-tuning Bard before rebranding the chatbot and its underlying generative AI model to Gemini, drawing inspiration from NASA's first human spaceflight program. Note that Bard was initially powered by LaMDA and PaLM 2; Google has since added several new features and integrations to Gemini. That said, there is scope for improvement and a gap for new features. I have been using Gemini for a while now and have realized that the chatbot lacks several features, making it harder for me to research across topics. These are mostly function-over-form updates that can improve the overall experience. Delete individual messages from a conversation Image via DepositPhotos.com One good thing about Gemini is that it can maintain context throughout the conversation. But things might get chaotic when you want to ask a related question, but don't want it to be part of your conversation in the long run. You can't ask that related question in a fresh chat because Gemini will lose the active conversation context of what you're trying to research. If Google allowed you to delete individual question/answer pairs, you could simply ask about a sub-topic and remove it from the conversation to create a smooth flow of important stuff. Offline mode Image via DepositPhotos.com A big pain of using Gemini daily is that everything loads from the cloud. It takes time for your chats to appear, and you can't view your conversation history while offline. To get a better idea, you can open the Gemini app and see how it looks without an internet connection. While Gemini models run in the cloud, it wouldn't hurt if Google could store chats (at least the text part) on the device so we can refer to them when offline. Google can also offer a lightweight version of its AI model to help with basic drafting, summarization, and other tasks. It has the Gemini Nano model, which can perform on-device processing on Google Pixel, Samsung, and some other Android brands, but it's a system feature and not related to the cloud-based Gemini app. Make temporary chats permanent I can't thank Google enough for taking the time and effort to add incognito mode or temporary chat mode to the Gemini app. It lets you have conversations without worrying that the topics will end up in your chat history or used for model training (at least on paper). Google claims that it doesn't use your temporary chats to "personalize your Gemini experience or train Google’s AI models." However, the data is stored "up to 72 hours to respond to you and to process any feedback you choose to provide." That said, I often start researching something in a temporary chat, only to realize the chatbot's answer is good enough to refer to later. Sadly, Gemini doesn't have an option to make such temporary chats permanent. In other words, I won't be able to follow up on it if I close the temporary chat. I'm left with alternatives like copying the answers into notes or another app. My digital life will get a lot better if Gemini gets a button to make temporary chats permanent. Collapse answers for a cleaner view You're heavily invested in your research game and suddenly feel the need to go up in the chat to recall something. This is when the conversation thread starts to feel like an overwhelming, unending wall of questions and answers. What if Google added a way to collapse Q&A pairs in the Gemini chat thread? It would look quite clean and easy to navigate. You'll quickly get an overview of everything you have discussed with the chatbot. Add buttons to jump between messages Suggested mockup of the feature. This reminds me of a small but useful Gemini feature that Google could add to its chatbot: the ability to hop between prompts in a conversation. Just add simple up- and down-arrow buttons, similar to YouTube Shorts, so people can quickly scroll through the messages. A table of contents or Chat Overview It's hard to get a bird's-eye view of everything you have discussed with the chatbot during a lengthy conversation. This is where a table of contents, or Chat Overview, displayed at the top of the screen, possibly in a drop-down button, might come in handy. You'll be able to get an overview of the chat and jump between messages, serving as an alternative to the up/down arrow buttons. Temporary mode for Gemini Live Image: Google You can use Gemini Live to have real-time conversations with the chatbot, which feels like you're talking to someone in the same room. However, a downside is that Gemini Live doesn't work in Temporary Chat mode, so all your conversations end up in the chat history. Google should consider expanding the temporary chat mode to include Gemini Live. Default to a specific chat One thing that feels somewhat annoying to me is that Gemini always opens in a new chat, whether on web or mobile. Sometimes, you want to return to your last chat. Google can take cues from web browsers, which let you choose whether you want to go to a new tab or a specific web page(s). Gemini can also have options to default to a specific chat when reopened. That said, generative AI chatbots have endless possibilities given the vagueness of their work. You can mold them the way you want by attaching different connectors, adding custom instructions, and including source files. It remains to be seen what Google has in store for future updates and whether anything from this wishlist gets the green light. The search giant released a stream of new Gemini updates in recent months, including Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni Spark, adding that it now has 13 products with more than a billion users each. What do you want to see in the Gemini app? Tell us in the comments.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Conversation Starter
      sumytbe earned a badge
      Conversation Starter
    • One Year In
      B4dM1k3 earned a badge
      One Year In
    • One Year In
      DarkWun earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Dedicated
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Dedicated
      JuvenileDelinquent earned a badge
      Dedicated
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      508
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      181
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      86
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      78
    5. 5
      Steven P.
      75
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!