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I think you'll always be able to get more speed out of a desktop than a laptop. You can install a RAID array to greatly increase your disk throughput. Memory bandwidth will also be superior on the desktop. I made the move to laptop-centric computing for home use many years ago, but I still sometimes miss the perks of a desktop -- more internal disk, more and larger displays, more potential...

Any opinions on this App? Just got a Mac Pro and Pro Tools HD. Protool's recommends disabling Spotlight, and someone recommended Easy Find. Just curious what you folks think.

I have a friend who wants to replace an older IMac G3 with something a little better. She has $500 maximum to spend. I am posting this because I have never purchased a used machine and have no experience with them. I think she is counting on me to help her. All I know to do is check ebay and that seems a bit scary to me to buy an unknown machine from a stranger. There is no one locally here ...

I did a little checking on line and found a listing which says that the 6gb compatibility extends back further then just the latest models. [ db.tidbits.com ] Anyone have experience wth this? My macbook pro meets the number test and I could use the extra ram for those video files. Just asking....

I have been getting a series of PDFs from a client who claims that he cannot get the original indesign files from the printer. These files mostly just require a price change but if there is a way of editing a pdf like a regular text file I'd love to know how. I can open it in Illustrator but if the lines of text are always broken up. Is there something I don't know? I can copy the blocks of text ...

My kid Intel Imac 1.83mhz, 2 gig RAM, 10.5.5 he was using it browsing the internet, then suddenly it just turn off try to repower with success. it look like it has no power. change new cable still no power. any suggestion Thanks' Charles

Found this free mac video downloader to download youtube videos on mac [www.moviesmac.com] program released by iSkysoft Studio. It can detect and download videos from video sharing websites automatically. It supports YouTube, Yahoo, Google, Break, Metacafe, MySpace, Gofish and other video sharing sites.

Open it with TextEdit.

Are warranty replacement batteries less long lasting than the originals they replaced? I need a replacement for my replacement which lasted half as long as the original. Where can I get a new genuine Apple replacement for less than list price of over $120? Are there new alternatives available that are as good or better .. and cheaper, too? Powerbook 12" G-4 notebook

Would some crafty "Open Office" users care to comment on their experiences including use of X11 windows enabler on a Mac? I have been using it to read customer's Windows Excel spreadsheets emailed to me as attachments Seems OK. Any issues I should know about before going forward? For example, every once in a while I click to open an Excel attachment that I previously saved to my...