Blogcritics Comments on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Comment by Dawn on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:38:10 EDT

I switched to Mac about five years ago and have had no problems worth mentioning. You seem to be very unlucky! Even my husband who uses a PC admits he's envious of the ease with which I use my MacBook. He would switch to Mac himself but has to use certain Windows programs for work. I'm sorry you're having such a lot of problems, but hope no one thinks this is typical of most Macs because in my experience and those of other Mac-users I know it certainly isn't.

Comment by Jessica on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 19:35:55 EDT

I just lost ALL my pictures. I photo does SUCK it is slow and crashes all the time. I selected delete original files when it was done downloading then it CRASHED and so now all my pictures are GONE. does anyone know if there is anyway to get them back

Comment by Raoul on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Wed, 7 Nov 2007 20:17:47 EST

I finally took it in for repairs, and it turned out to be the logic board and the Bluetooth module. They were replaced, and now it remains to be seen if the iMac will be more stable over time. I was pretty unhappy with the whole repair experience though. They kept it at the store for 10 days, and that was a big problem for us, since it was our main computer. I expected better from Apple. If someone's interested, I wrote about the repair on my blog. Many thanks to those who pointed out the logic board and Bluetooth module as likely culprits. You were right!

Comment by Phillip Winn on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:21:28 EDT

iPhoto definitely doesn't handle large photo libraries well. When Steve Jobs demoed the latest version, he referred to "really large" libraries as containing 5000 photos. Ha! There are 30,000 photos in just my "Canon" library, where the images range from 3-5MB each (not counting the RAW image, which I don't think iPhoto handles at all). I left iPhoto behind long ago. Raoul, I'll just reiterate my initial advice of a year ago, and hope that you did take it in to be looked at, because what you're describing is not at all normal. I mention this in the hope that other people reading the comments will also take their computer in if they're having *anything* even remotely like this happen to them. It's just not right, or normal, or common.

Comment by Ken Edwards on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:21:34 EDT

What version of iLife are you using, and did you buy the Apple Care. Your iMac should not crash like that. iPhoto doesn't work well with lots of photos. I myself hate using the built in CD/DVD burning software, but I do use it, and do not throw bad discs with it. I use Toast, but that costs money. I would suggest hitting the Mac OS X Hints forums for a centralized iTunes/iPhoto library, or any other issues you have. That is a great resource both the forums and the tips repository.

Comment by bliffle on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:33:38 EDT

I was going to switch from windows to mac but made a detour through ubuntu and man, I'm in love! Ubuntu is great. Within a couple weeks i had almost everything converted to ubuntu apps. It works. It doesn't blowup. I don't even know what happens when ubuntu blows up: no BSOD. Six months and still happy. Now I'm bringing up kubuntu and knoppix on my old laptops, and it brings them back to life. restores their power and makes them useful and fast again. Best thing is I can put the old WinXP or Win2K legacy system on a secluded partition on each machine just in case I ever need it again. In the process I mount a new 80gb travelstar ($50 on ebay) and use Acronis to copy the old system. In case I ever have problems I have the RescueCD and the GrubCD ready to go, and also systems on USB sticks. Best thing is you can try ubuntu out without actually installing it by using the "liveCD" which runs it from the CD just using RAM for temporary memory (so it's gone when you reload). Try it, you'll like it. The ubuntu 7.04 "Feisty Fawn" is widely available as a straight download and also a torrent. And you'll LOVE the multitude of programs available for EVERYTHING, like the "deluge" torrent processor. And the "ffmpeg" transoder makes quick work of FLV to AVI conversions as well as many others: fast and accurate. It's got a consensus type GUI for everything, and when you need it you've got the trad command-line terminal, beloved of unix folk (don't laugh, it is very flexible).

Comment by plugnplay on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 01:32:47 EDT

Mmm, interesting! I got to this forum because I'm researching the problem that many Mac users are currently experiencing with communications errors when trying to write DVD's. If you Google 'burning disc failed communications error apple' you will see it's true. Different versions of Mac OS, different Macs, different drives, both built-in & external, and I haven't yet seen anyone with a reliable fix. The problem seems to be spreading. I hope all you guys that aren't having problems with your Macs yet have got your fingers crossed!

Comment by Anonymous on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:51:25 EDT

iDVD runs along side with iMovie. If you want to burn DVDs, your supposed to run your movie through iMovie and then burn it with iDVD. As for your disk errors, it may be your CD?DVD drive. Bring it in to the Apple Genius bar and ask them whats going on.

Comment by Dirk Hanson on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:52:20 EDT

I've used Macs for 20 years. Few Mac owners ever find themselves spending several hours on a simple file conversion, or have their Mac reject half the blank CDs/DVDs as flawed. Either your machine is trashed somehow, or you've got some seriously wicked electromagnetic mojo going on. If my computer was that hopeless, I'd complain, too.

Comment by Vincent Yin on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 22:16:46 EDT

I think Macs are the wost thing that mankind has invented in the past years. If I were to swear I would say the F word 9999999999 about Macs

Comment by ferrari on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:39:14 EDT

i have so many of the same problems as you do. i have a MacBook. bought it because i was going off to college and figured haveing a computer that wouldnt get a virus was a good idea, and plus how many people say this is a good computer. this this sucks. it spits out almost every dvd and cd i put in it, even store bought movies. programs just close for no reason, AIM, Firefox, iPhoto to name a few. It has comepletly frozen on me by doing the most simplest tasks, playing music on iTunes and ejecting a disk. the only good thing about this piece of crap is that it comes with a camera and a remote, thats it.

Comment by dan on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:09:15 EDT

Your article on what you don't like about your mac reflects some of the problems I was having. I took it back to the store and they found a "defective logic board" and replaced it. That solved most of my problems except for power point freezing up the computer about a third of the time I use pps Dan

Comment by Somethin... on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 23:34:05 EST

We use iDVD to Author wedding disks, and yes, it has it's problems- but it's a free program... I don't see free DVD authoring software on PC's... Also, there's this NEW thing called pirating where you can solve all your problems by getting free software like Final Cut Studio, Flash 8, Photoshop CS3, After Effects, and even Toast. Also; you aren't going to get viruses because you're ON A MAC.And before you all rail me for being a pirate; know that I have bought EVERY piece of useful software after pirating it; simply because I find thirty day trials constricting.

Comment by Jo Wensley on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:02:06 EST

I gotta say im having many similar problems. Before you all flame me im no ms shrill, just feel ive been conned by all the hype. Macs do crash it happens, maybe me i dont know but its very frustrating. ps i got an intel version.

Comment by Multi OS Admin on Things I Don't Like About My Mac

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:47:55 EST

LOL ( thats laugh out loud to the Windoze users ) ....this is a blatant Windoze user "in denial" as ScottS put it, and as far as I can read into it, its a BS article that some pathetic Windoze lover has put up in an attempt to spread FUD. If it is indeed happening to you, all those problems, then you must have killed a small child to deserve all the bad karma coming to you.....or you run (and love) Winblows. Either or. Both apply. Capiche?