Olisa74:

Hello aurora777
Have you tried resetting the System Management Controller? http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964?viewlocale=en_US

If that does not help, then it seems like you might need a new battery connector. There is a switch in the connector which activates the sleep function when the magnet in the screen frame becomes closed. It sounds as if the switch is faulty. It only costs about £20 ( cheaper than a new charger) and is very easy to replace. This problem seems to only affect late 2008 MacBooks. Apple should be fixing it for free.

The image is what the battery connector looks like.

filibust: Hi Fellow Mac'kers,

Would like to know which is the best windows model to run with an apple OS. Is it the parallel or the bootcamp?

Pls explain both. Thanks.

jehovahnoni: pls btw d new macbook pro wit retina display and d macbook pro 17 inch...wich one is d best and wich one do u tink i should buy.can i also configure macbook pro 17 inch jusk like in apple online store at marleygab international ? tanx

Ola one: Hi,
Why is it impossible to use 2 USBs on Macbook Pro at the same time? I have the 2011 Lion OS Mac and this seems impossible. The ports are too close to each other. Is there a way around this?

brabus: I need Macbook Air A1304 LCD flex cable. The mac is 2010 model.

Pls where can I get the spare parts in Lagos?

Olisa74:


Hey! Thanks man!


Apple Bootcamp and Parallels are both options for running operating systems such as Windows on computers running Mac OS X. These two solutions both have pros and cons for the end user and both utilize quite different technology from one another. This article will walk you through the process of choosing between Apple Bootcamp and Parallels.




Apple BootCamp is a free utility that is pre-installed on all Macs running Mac OS X. This means the only cost associated with using this option is the cost of the operating system license you plan on installing.
The current Parallels software, Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac, is priced at $79.99 or $49.99 to upgrade from a previous version. You can, however, download and try Parallels for 14 days free of charge through their trial offer.
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Evaluate the differences in technology
Apple Bootcamp allows you to run operating systems natively, i.e. giving it access to system resources such as full access to the CPU, Graphics, and all other system resources. This may be crucial for certain tasks such as playing games that require a lot of system resources. However, this means that you will only be able to boot into one operating system at a time, and cannot utilize both Mac OS X and the other operating system simultaneously.

 







Parallels will allow you to create a virtual machine for your operating system. This will allow you to run the operating system in a window within Mac OS X, allowing you to essentially run both operating systems simultaneously.
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Examine the differences in user experience and Mac OS X integration
The obvious difference in user experience is the fact that Parallels allows you to instantly switch between Mac OS X and another operating system. Bootcamp, on the other hand, forces you to choose one or another when booting your system.
Parallels is highly integrated with Mac OS X, allowing you to transfer files from an operating system installed through Parallels such as Windows to Mac OS X and vice-versa via drag and drop. You can also access folders stored on your Mac through an operating system installed in Parallels and vice-versa. These are features that aren’t possible with Bootcamp.
The startup time associated with Parallels is typically much faster than using Bootcamp. Launching an operating system through Parallels is comparable to opening an application. Launching an operating system through Bootcamp is similar to booting an OS such as Windows installed natively on a PC.
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Consider the impact on system resources.
When running an operating system in Parallels, it is sharing your system’s resources with your currently installed version of Mac OS X. You may experience sluggish performance even if your system meets the minimum system requirements for the application and operating system. If you are planning on running resource intensive applications such as games or video rendering software, it is probably best to utilize Bootcamp. This will allow you to have access to all system resources as if the operating system was installed natively.
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Compare the setup process.
Setup of operating systems in both applications is done via detailed onscreen instructions and takes approximately 5 to 15 minutes. Installation of the actual operating system after the initial setup process is complete will be done using its own procedure. For example, when installing Windows, the installation process will the same as if you were installing Windows natively on a PC.
The Apple Bootcamp installation requires a utility that comes preinstalled on all Intel-based Macs called “Boot Camp Assistant” that will allow you to partition your hard drive, and provide you with a virtual CD containing all of the necessary drivers for your operating system.
Installation of an operating system through Parallels will walk you through the process of preparing the drive and creating a virtual machine for the OS. You will also be able to specify how much RAM is allocated to the operating system. One benefit of this installation process is the ability to select the “Expanding” disk format. This will allow the disk image to grow as more data is required, allowing you to only use as much disk space as necessary.
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http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Between-Apple-Bootcamp-and-Parallels

kael: Please where can I find a Mac minidisplay to hdmi cable

Olisa74: An increasing number of people what to know where they can buy Mac accessories in Nigeria.
Is it not possible to order them from eBay or websites like Amazon.com, and have them delivered to Nigeria?
I ask this question as this would be a much cheaper option for most people.

Olisa74: An increasing number of people what to know where they can buy Mac accessories in Nigeria.
Is it not possible to order them from eBay or websites like Amazon.com, and have them delivered to Nigeria?
I ask this question as this would be a much cheaper option for most people.

amor4ce: What's the meaning of the "Built-in power supply" of the Mac mini? Battery?

sun_temi: The thread says ' Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here.' so why all these MAC and PC arguments?

Olisa74: An increasing number of people what to know where they can buy Mac accessories in Nigeria.
Is it not possible to order them from eBay or websites like Amazon.com, and have them delivered to Nigeria?
I ask this question as this would be a much cheaper option for most people.

whiskystan: whats up everybody am new to this forum, but just want to know is their any fix for facetime on os X lion. cos my facetime does not work after i upgraded to osx lion?? any solution

da student:
sun_temi: The thread says ' Post Your Imac, Macbook And Macbook Pro Problems Here.' so why all these MAC and PC arguments?
Gbam!

da student:

Check the apple store in computer village.Its not a an apple retail store.

The dude there is really nice and you would get answers to most of your questions there.

Plus that's where I get all my apple accessories.

Olisa74:

delete the .plist file for FaceTime from the Library, it should be in ~/Library/Preferences/ or ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost/
then you should be back in business.