Yet Another New Computer – MAC Has Arrived in Conyers!
If you have been reading this blog for a while you know that Mother loved to work on her computer, but Windows 8 had her completely buffaloed. I tried to help her, but it was difficult when I only have Windows 7. But that is another story.
During the time of Mother’s surgery and illness, many things happened to this Conyers family! A tree fell across the fence; thank goodness the property owners fixed the fence and had the tree removed! I broke 2 teeth; crowns are in – money spent! The rock facade fell off the bedroom end of the front of the house; more money spent, but the results are beautiful. My windshield cracked; it is holding together. Mark had to have a root canal and crown; still more money flying out the window and not yet finished with this one.
Traditional desktop computer
And last but not least – my faithful desktop, a Windows machine was in the throws of death. There was nothing to do but get a new computer. Well, my husband changed to a MAC about 10 years ago and I have always been impressed with its speed and lack of viruses. I was hesitant because so much of the things I do associated with school are in the Windows environment; Apple incorporated a way to run on the MAC in the Windows environment. They even have a Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac. Happy Days.
Mac Mini
Click on the picture to see it better!
So I bought a Mac Mini. This thing is smaller than a laptop! It is about 8 inches square and 2 inches thick. I did have to purchase an external CD (now called an optical drive). Other than that, It is loaded! It takes up so little room when you compare to the standard tower of a traditional desktop.
Optical Drive
Yes, it is different. Yes, I grumble when I can’t immediately do what I want to do, but I am learning. By the way, a friend found the problem with the Windows – a memory stick has worked loose and when pushed back in, works just like always! So, now I have two desktops computers. UGH! Clutter abounds, but that is another tale!
Changes in life are certainly in my brand of country living.