Would the addition of a decent graphics card turn my workaday PC into a competent NLE workstation?
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posted by run"monty
on Apr 24, 2013 -
1 answer
Help me name my new product, which combines the functionality of popular existing apps, but is specialized with high-security features.
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posted by bfu
on Dec 26, 2012 -
21 answers
I just switched to an iPhone 5 after years with an Android phone. My carefully constructed sync setup between my work Win 7 PC, my home Mac and my phone is no longer as useful. Details of my current setup within.
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posted by tommasz
on Nov 21, 2012 -
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Weird snowflake Mac OS X font issue. I've already tried all the usual suspects - deleting duplicate fonts from Font Book, etc, etc. But this one has me stumped.
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posted by kbanas
on Oct 17, 2012 -
9 answers
My friend and I want to draw together. Two potential problems: First, I'm in Seattle, she's in Michigan.
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posted by gc
on Aug 24, 2012 -
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I'n seriously thinking of upgrading my 7-yr old Sony Vaio Notebook for the new MacBook Pro with retina display. Unless you think it's a really bad idea? Details of my computer usage and a question or three within.
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posted by Kronur
on Jun 29, 2012 -
22 answers
I am anticipating switching from a PC to a Mac Book Air, please help me understand any downsides and address several concerns.
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posted by rmhsinc
on May 6, 2012 -
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Newbie video person here, having loads of trouble. I have some video files in .mts that I would like to edit in Windows Movie Maker (or, if I must, in iMovie) and then publish on YouTube or Vimeo. I need to convert them first, since they won't import correctly into either program. What free program do I use to do that, and what should I convert them into to make the editing and then uploading as pain-free as possible?
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posted by vegartanipla
on May 3, 2012 -
10 answers
Family data backup: what is the best external HD and how do I set it up?
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posted by cgs
on Mar 25, 2012 -
12 answers
Will I run into any formatting or track changes problems if working on the same documents in MS Office 2007/2010 for PC at work and in MS Office 2011 for Mac at home?
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posted by RedMapleWhiteOak
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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I~m having an issue with my Mac keyboard not working properly with a PC running Windows XP. My punctuation is all screwy and I can~t figure out how to fix it. Hope me please!
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posted by biddeford
on Feb 15, 2012 -
8 answers
How to detect virus on my blog, put up by my Mac, and appearing on PC of my readers.
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posted by Postroad
on Feb 2, 2012 -
8 answers
Balancing function and price: What's the best (and least expensive) Mom Computer, especially if we're trying to go Mac?
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posted by Madamina
on Jan 12, 2012 -
19 answers
Do you use a Mac laptop in combination with a PC desktop computer? Please tell me how you manage your workflow between the two. Can you recommend useful software and/or hardware to make coexistence as painless as possible?
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posted by embrangled
on Jan 3, 2012 -
21 answers
What is the best way to record a live streaming video broadcast from the Web? Details to follow.
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posted by jeffmshaw
on Sep 23, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to buy or build a home theater PC and I'm overwhelmed by the options for hardware. Mac or PC? Low-end or mid-range?
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posted by Dec One
on Aug 20, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm looking for materials that can be used to help train people how to best use social media to help nonprofits engage the community.
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posted by reenum
on Jul 26, 2011 -
1 answer
Switching to a Mac - how to rebind hotkeys for basic functions like cut, copy, paste, beginning of line, end of line, etc?
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posted by wutangclan
on Jul 8, 2011 -
13 answers
Is there a no-frills sticky note app that will simply display a txt file? Preferably for both mac and PC?
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posted by jnnla
on Mar 7, 2011 -
2 answers
ComputerBuyingFilter: My beloved iBook is on his last legs. I haven't owned a Windows computer in nearly 7 years, but I'm considering buying one as my next computer. What would you tell a longtime Mac user who's considering going Windows?
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posted by kagredon
on Feb 11, 2011 -
19 answers
Catalog application: I'm looking for a lite or open source app, to Catalog all files,folders & media on my PC & Mac ,that can be saved in pdf. I can search , store on my PCs and Macs,so that when I create a backup volume, I can know what is on it.
I have tried a few lite and open source apps, but dislike ones I tried ( PixDiskat 1.08 ,Media Catalog Studio Lite 5.9, MediaMonkey because it conflicts with itunes)
posted by pcmactech
on Feb 1, 2011 -
8 answers
What's the best and most reasonably priced software (or free method), on both the Mac and PC platforms, for scheduling computer startup and shutdown, along with application startup and shutdown. Different software for each platform is fine. Being able to control this from an iPhone would be great too.
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posted by Brandon Blatcher
on Jan 27, 2011 -
6 answers
Just bought an iPad and realized that Apple products do strange things to the photos on my website, but everything looks fine on a PC.
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posted by Thin Lizzy
on Dec 21, 2010 -
11 answers
Vnc Mac PC Question. I'm trying to setup a VNC connection that allows a windows box to screenshare a mac desktop, but I'm having issues and all the how-tos online assume you're behind a router. Any help would be appreciated.
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posted by edbles
on Dec 5, 2010 -
14 answers
How do I format an external hard drive so that it can be used on both a PC and a Mac ... DUMMIES version ?
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posted by lobstah
on Nov 9, 2010 -
23 answers
I have tried a big number of PM software packages: OpenGoo, OpenAtrium, ProjectPier, Merlin, OpenProj, Project.net, Basecamp and have never found anything that had all the features I really need and that was easy to work with. Can you help?
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posted by wingless_angel
on Jul 15, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to VPN to my company's network. The IT guy is not being forthcoming, declaiming all knowledge of Macs.
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posted by amanda
on Jul 12, 2010 -
21 answers
Can't connect to Airport Extreme with my PC. The Macs in the house have no trouble.
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posted by goatdog
on May 31, 2010 -
4 answers
Why do Macbooks cost so much more than Windows notebooks? Now that Microsoft has gotten it right with Windows 7, is the Macbook still worth it?
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posted by 4ster
on May 27, 2010 -
61 answers
My girlfriend is looking for a laptop. She's used to a Mac (desktop) and we've determined that the
MacBook Pro 15-inch with 2.4 ghz Intel Core i5 processor (she's a photographer, so needs a decent amount of power).
We're pretty sure she'd be happy with that, but we're trying to figure out how much we'd save by going Windows. Of course, trying to figure out an equivalent Windows to a Mac is a bit baffling (to me, anyway), so...I turn to the fine people of Askmetistan. What's a good comparable?
posted by The Dutchman
on Apr 22, 2010 -
34 answers
I'm about to receive a desktop computer (Windows 7 Pro) that I am going to use *solely* for playing an online game. Do I need any additional security or virus protection programs aside from what comes with Windows 7?
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posted by woot
on Feb 13, 2010 -
12 answers
Is there a way to open .pages (iWorks) files in Word 2007 which doesn't involve going back to the original sender to get them to export the file?
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posted by Zinger
on Jan 28, 2010 -
8 answers
