whiskeyman
My Mac system recently updated itself and now when I connect my digital camera, it won't show up on the desktop. It worked fine yesterday, and the only change was the new software that came from Apple, which the computer initiated itself.
Iphoto does open when I plug the camera in, and it does recognize the camera, but if I hit download, Iphoto just freezes.
Usually to copy photos to the computer, I would plug the camera in, double click on the camera icon that pops up, and just drag the photos to the folder where I wanted them, but now the icon doesn't appear.
PCs have that system restore function, but I don't know how to do that on a Mac.
Any suggestions?
Answer
The biggest reason why Windows needs system restore is the registry. Nothing wacks out Windows more than a flipped out registry. Since Mac OS doesn't have a registry, there is very little need for a restore program.
But restore is not the core issue here. Camera is the core issue. The problem you have is likely caused by a corrupt camera driver. The update could have unintentionally blasted the driver but it is not a typical result of a Mac OS update. But you have to consider that the Software Updates program not only finds Apple software but also other brands of software. It is possible for the Software Updates to have connected to the ... I'm not seeing the brand of camera, Kodak, Sony, Minotla??? web site and got an update for the camera driver. Maybe that update is faulty or the installation of that update was not completely fine.
If you have a card reader, just take the card out of the camera and try it in the card reader. The card reader needs no driver so it should just work. If the card reader doesn't work, something may have happened to the Apple software for USB connection. In that case, run the updater again. If you don't know what updates were installed, open System Preferences > Software Updates. Then select the "Installed Updates" tab. There will be a list of updates and the dates. Either a security update or an OS X update could be responsible for USB since it is a network connection.
The biggest reason why Windows needs system restore is the registry. Nothing wacks out Windows more than a flipped out registry. Since Mac OS doesn't have a registry, there is very little need for a restore program.
But restore is not the core issue here. Camera is the core issue. The problem you have is likely caused by a corrupt camera driver. The update could have unintentionally blasted the driver but it is not a typical result of a Mac OS update. But you have to consider that the Software Updates program not only finds Apple software but also other brands of software. It is possible for the Software Updates to have connected to the ... I'm not seeing the brand of camera, Kodak, Sony, Minotla??? web site and got an update for the camera driver. Maybe that update is faulty or the installation of that update was not completely fine.
If you have a card reader, just take the card out of the camera and try it in the card reader. The card reader needs no driver so it should just work. If the card reader doesn't work, something may have happened to the Apple software for USB connection. In that case, run the updater again. If you don't know what updates were installed, open System Preferences > Software Updates. Then select the "Installed Updates" tab. There will be a list of updates and the dates. Either a security update or an OS X update could be responsible for USB since it is a network connection.
How is the Mac notebook better or worse than pc notebooks?
BabyJ
I am a college student and does a lot of work like writing papers, graphic arts, research, etc..From your experiences which system runs better.
what are the technical differences?
Which is a better investment?
what do you suggest is a good notebook to get.
Preference
Size: 13"-14.1"
Price: up to $2000
Answer
From my experiences, Macs are always superior to Windows machines. It's not so much about hardware as it is about software. Mac notebooks use essentially the same hardware as PC notebooks, but Macs are better engineered. Apple engineers their own logic boards (or motherboards) and carefully plans how it's components will fit together, making the thinest, lightest notebooks possible. Mac OS X, being a more advanced operating system than Windows, will give you long battery life, ease of use, stability and unrivaled security. Despite what the PC cheerleaders tell you, there's tons of great software available for the Mac. I do a lot of different things on my Mac, from recording music to editing video and photos. I haven't found one single task that a Mac can't do better than a PC. Macs aren't plagued with the malware found in the Windows world. Why? It's not lack of users or low market share. The sole reason Macs are more secure is the fact that Mac OS X is based on solid Unix. Yes, Macs can be a little more expensive initially, although not by much, but you'll be saving money in the long run. You won't need to upgrade your hardware just to run the next version of Mac OS X. Macs have a much longer life span than PCs. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest version of Mac OS X. You won't have to waste any money on anti-virus software, as well as any system resources. The Mac would be the wisest investment. I know it's been mine. Macs work well because Apple designs both the hardware and software. It's this closed system that allows the Mac to "just work." You'll never get this kind of hardware and software integration in a PC.
If you have a $2,000 budget, I highly recommend the $1,999 MacBook Pro. I have a 15" MacBook Pro myself and I love it. It's light, thin, has a bright display, built-in iSight camera, backlit keyboard, DVD burner... It's got a lot.
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
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Okay you two, listen up. If you compare Macs to PC with the same exact specs, the price difference is trivial. It's like comparing Dell to HP. You missed my point about Apple designing their own hardware. Yes, other companies manufacture the logic board... Look at the inside of a Mac Pro or iMac and tell me that they just buy that logic board and shove it in there. No. The logic board is built to Apple's specs. It's all about better engineering. If it weren't then why would Apple have the lightest, thinest notebooks? What about the iMac? How do they pack all of that computer into that tiny space? Exactly. As for security... I'm still waiting for someone to break into to my Mac. It hasn't happened yet. Did I say it was impossible? No, but it sure isn't as easy as breaking into a Windows machine. If you can't understand why Unix is more secure than Windows, then you have no reason to be making this claim.
So, you're going to take excerpts from a Mac help site to use them in this argument? I have a better idea, instead of taking excerpts from a Mac-only site, why don't you take a look at all of the questions posted here on Yahoo! Answers. Just look at how many more Windows-related problems there are than Mac problems. Make note of the severity, as well. How many Mac users do you see with virus and spyware problems? That's right. None. Most Mac problems are caused by the user, not the system. Most Mac problems are easily fixed, within minutes. You didn't mention that, did you? I was a PC user long enough and have answered enough Mac-related questions to know that I'm right and you're just an ass-speaker.
From my experiences, Macs are always superior to Windows machines. It's not so much about hardware as it is about software. Mac notebooks use essentially the same hardware as PC notebooks, but Macs are better engineered. Apple engineers their own logic boards (or motherboards) and carefully plans how it's components will fit together, making the thinest, lightest notebooks possible. Mac OS X, being a more advanced operating system than Windows, will give you long battery life, ease of use, stability and unrivaled security. Despite what the PC cheerleaders tell you, there's tons of great software available for the Mac. I do a lot of different things on my Mac, from recording music to editing video and photos. I haven't found one single task that a Mac can't do better than a PC. Macs aren't plagued with the malware found in the Windows world. Why? It's not lack of users or low market share. The sole reason Macs are more secure is the fact that Mac OS X is based on solid Unix. Yes, Macs can be a little more expensive initially, although not by much, but you'll be saving money in the long run. You won't need to upgrade your hardware just to run the next version of Mac OS X. Macs have a much longer life span than PCs. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest version of Mac OS X. You won't have to waste any money on anti-virus software, as well as any system resources. The Mac would be the wisest investment. I know it's been mine. Macs work well because Apple designs both the hardware and software. It's this closed system that allows the Mac to "just work." You'll never get this kind of hardware and software integration in a PC.
If you have a $2,000 budget, I highly recommend the $1,999 MacBook Pro. I have a 15" MacBook Pro myself and I love it. It's light, thin, has a bright display, built-in iSight camera, backlit keyboard, DVD burner... It's got a lot.
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
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Okay you two, listen up. If you compare Macs to PC with the same exact specs, the price difference is trivial. It's like comparing Dell to HP. You missed my point about Apple designing their own hardware. Yes, other companies manufacture the logic board... Look at the inside of a Mac Pro or iMac and tell me that they just buy that logic board and shove it in there. No. The logic board is built to Apple's specs. It's all about better engineering. If it weren't then why would Apple have the lightest, thinest notebooks? What about the iMac? How do they pack all of that computer into that tiny space? Exactly. As for security... I'm still waiting for someone to break into to my Mac. It hasn't happened yet. Did I say it was impossible? No, but it sure isn't as easy as breaking into a Windows machine. If you can't understand why Unix is more secure than Windows, then you have no reason to be making this claim.
So, you're going to take excerpts from a Mac help site to use them in this argument? I have a better idea, instead of taking excerpts from a Mac-only site, why don't you take a look at all of the questions posted here on Yahoo! Answers. Just look at how many more Windows-related problems there are than Mac problems. Make note of the severity, as well. How many Mac users do you see with virus and spyware problems? That's right. None. Most Mac problems are caused by the user, not the system. Most Mac problems are easily fixed, within minutes. You didn't mention that, did you? I was a PC user long enough and have answered enough Mac-related questions to know that I'm right and you're just an ass-speaker.
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