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Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Drowned my old computer....
A few nights go, clumsy me tripped and spilled a huge cup of water all over one of our end tables, which contained almost every electronic device we own (laptop, iPhone, camera AND video camera, etc.) since that's where I sit most of the day to BF. I was able to salvage everything but the laptop, which is a total loss. I'm OK with that because it was 7-8 years old. But now I obviously need a new one.
I'm debating between getting a new PC or a Mac. I know that Macs are awesome, hardly ever get viruses, etc. But I'm still hesitant to make the transition. So, tell me about transitioning from a PC to a Mac. How hard is it? Will I have to buy a bunch of new software, too? What else would I need to know to make a decision?
Re: Drowned my old computer....
The transition from mac to pc is fairly easy. I don't know anyone that has had a problem. What software do you use? Mac OS comes with iLife which is 5 programs in 1. The Os has itunes mail, ical, safari and several other built into it as well.
If cost is a concern check into refurb macs which as discount a small bit from apple but some with full warranty and features of a new one. I checked apples refurb site and a 13" macbook Pro is going for $270 off the regular price.
Since you already have an iphone I would think the switch over would be really smooth for you.
GL
What do you use your computer for?
My work computer needs a lot of processing speed, which is standard on a Mac but has to be upgraded to get the same capability on a PC. So, if you need a fast processor, then there's really no price difference between the two, so you can take your pick. But, if you just use it for small documents, email/internet stuff, then a cheaper PC will be just fine and a lot cheaper.
That being said, I love my mac. I transitioned from a PC, and it really is easy. You will have to buy the same software you would have to buy for a PC. If you choose to use iLife instead of Microsoft Office for Mac, you still have to pay for it (a trail comes on the computer, so you can see if you like it). I've never tried to test compatibility with Office, so I'm not sure if it really would replace Office.