Does Windows 10 even run on El Cap? Boot camp is simple. The eGPU stuff on Bootcamp can be a bit of a PITA but once it works its fine.
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Does Windows 10 even run on El Cap? Boot camp is simple. The eGPU stuff on Bootcamp can be a bit of a PITA but once it works its fine.
I’ve mostly switched far as a main computer but still use the iPad and iPhone. iMac sits next to pc monitor. It’s been fairly hassle free, though I’ve yet to bother moving my pics over to pc yet. It’s also a learning curve but once you get past those then pretty smooth sailing. Somebody needs to tell me how to get rid of the messages on windows 10 log in window (already killed the ads for that browser). 
Oh and icloud app doesn’t like me. Need to uninstall it and restart from scratch with it but keep forgetting since I don’t have pics on there, or use mail (use the phone for it mostly) and most files have already been transferred as well that isn’t on iPad.
Oh and icloud app doesn’t like me. Need to uninstall it and restart from scratch with it but keep forgetting since I don’t have pics on there, or use mail (use the phone for it mostly) and most files have already been transferred as well that isn’t on iPad.
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I’ve mostly switched far as a main computer but still use the iPad and iPhone. iMac sits next to pc monitor. It’s been fairly hassle free, though I’ve yet to bother moving my pics over to pc yet. It’s also a learning curve but once you get past those then pretty smooth sailing. Somebody needs to tell me how to get rid of the messages on windows 10 log in window (already killed the ads for that browser).
Oh and icloud app doesn’t like me. Need to uninstall it and restart from scratch with it but keep forgetting since I don’t have pics on there, or use mail (use the phone for it mostly) and most files have already been transferred as well that isn’t on iPad.
Try turning off the option in Preferences - Personalisation - Lock Screen "Get fun facts, tips and more form Windows" Lots of bits like this scattered across the settings, I just turn off all the "suggestion" options off and enjoy the peace.
There's a couple more you'll want to turn off in Preferences - System - Notification & action - "Show me the Windows Welcome Experience" & "Get tips and suggestions as you use Windows"
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MSI's page specifies the weight as only 3.96 lbs - so it's even lighter than you think!
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS63-Stealth/Specification
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS63-Stealth/Specification
that one is older. this is the one I have...
https://us.msi.com/Laptop/GS63-Stealth-Intel-8th-Gen/Specification
Nice rig! Heck, that 15" is the same weight of the Apple 13" I've been lugging around the past 8 years, but obviously the MSI is newer & leagues better!
After using Mac's ever since I own a computer I decided to switch to Windows for my personnal laptop. I am kind of used to windows since I use it at work.
After my cMBP dying prematurely and finding no suitable Apple laptops for my needs I have decided to buy a Thinkpad T480s. The butterfly keyboard, the lack of connectivity and the prices I couldn't justified eventually drove me out.
So far I'm amazed by the keyboard and the matte screen on my Thinkpad. The only downsides are the speakers which are pretty bad even compared to my cMBP and Windows which is not as good as Mac os for my use. I'm also a little worried about viruses/malwares etc. but I guess it's just a false feeling since one is also vulnerable on mac os.
The only thing I couldn't find on Windows so far is a way to merge pdf documents which is super easy with Preview and an easy way to sync iPhone contacts to Windows without using iCloud. Does anyone know how to do those things?
After my cMBP dying prematurely and finding no suitable Apple laptops for my needs I have decided to buy a Thinkpad T480s. The butterfly keyboard, the lack of connectivity and the prices I couldn't justified eventually drove me out.
So far I'm amazed by the keyboard and the matte screen on my Thinkpad. The only downsides are the speakers which are pretty bad even compared to my cMBP and Windows which is not as good as Mac os for my use. I'm also a little worried about viruses/malwares etc. but I guess it's just a false feeling since one is also vulnerable on mac os.
The only thing I couldn't find on Windows so far is a way to merge pdf documents which is super easy with Preview and an easy way to sync iPhone contacts to Windows without using iCloud. Does anyone know how to do those things?
For a couple of free solutions to merging PDF check out PDFsam, PDFMate or PDFShaper. They all have free and a premium version that is a little more full-featured.
I purchased a copy of Wondershare's PDF Element, that will also do that among some other features. Instructions for merging PDF's with PDF Element are here.
I do use iTunes for Windows to sync my phone contacts. There are probably other methods to do it, but it works for me.
As far as viruses/Malware, I run Windows Defender and Malwarebytes.
Thank you for that information
I'll give PDFsam a try. However for the iTunes sync from what I've seen it just backs up the contacts in iTunes but doesn't export them to the windows contact app like it does in Mac os.
I use the same combination as you for viruses and malwares I hope that will be enough!
All the contacts from my iPhone are synced to Windows contacts, but perhaps more specifically it is syncing them through Outlook via iTunes.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...e/6c32427a-7140-4245-af1d-0af3c7d4089c?auth=1
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...e/6c32427a-7140-4245-af1d-0af3c7d4089c?auth=1
If you had all Windows and Android stuff you could say the same thing.
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Thank you for that information
I'll give PDFsam a try. However for the iTunes sync from what I've seen it just backs up the contacts in iTunes but doesn't export them to the windows contact app like it does in Mac os.
I use the same combination as you for viruses and malwares I hope that will be enough!
I recently read Windows Defender that comes in Windows 10 is just as good and effective as any of the other virus software on the market. Many say there is no need for additional protection.
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The way Preview handles PDF's on MacOS is really all that kept me from going to Windows full time. There really is no comparable product in my opinion. Preview just works and works really well for my needs.
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PDF Element works well, but of course, to get many of the advanced features of PDF Element, you have to purchase it while Preview is a part of MacOS. PDF Element vs Preview
That was the problem I found. To get Windows to do what MacOS does right out of the box was going to cost more money. Many programs needed a subscription.
For me it was also the simplicity. There are several PDF programs that can do what Preview can do, but it takes several steps to do what a drag and drop or a delete key can do in one step in preview.
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Microsoft Edge, most people forget, has a reasonable PDF viewer and is Windows Ink enabled for annotations and such.
That and Preview has its own shortcomings. I actually began using PDF Element on Mac before ever buying a Windows machine, due to needing the ability to digitally sign PDF's. But I *do* get that preview works great for the majority of people.
If your applications only run on Macs your kinda stuck in Apple Land. Apples Battery life on all of its devices is industry leading. If that's a concern your also stuck in Apple Land. If your willing to be "Great but not as great" for in some cases a 50% discount then Windows laptops can and do great things.
Personally I have a Macbook Pro and a Windows 10 Desktop. I get the best of both worlds, however if I had to choose productivity I would still buy a Macbook laptop. The support I get from AppleCare during the life of the laptop is bar none. All the keyboard drama aside you have to get what feels right for you. I've owned Dell laptops before as well. The support was ok and better then hp's. They focus on chat vs actually talking to someone which depending on your problem can be a pain to deal with.
Bottom Line: The extra price you pay for Apple equipment is not for "cutting edge tech" in most cases. Its for integrated systems / features and world class support. If your not getting that from your Apple Purchases then by all means time for a change.
After two imac crashes from kp's, I finally bought a PC this year. I bought an Alienware 17 R5 laptop,
six core i7, 32gb ram, 512 ssd, gtx 1070 8gb video card.
It works great. The bios from Dell is set up to keep it running cool. Normally around 42c.
If I put it to task it will pop up to 72c, but rarely.
I'm not a Windows fan, but after 10 years of not using Windows, I'm finding my way around again.
Windows 10 seems pretty solid.
This week, I picked up an old 2012 Mac Pro, 6-core 3.33ghz cheese grater at the college surplus store.
It works good, is running Yosemite 10.10.5.
I loaded up Logic Pro X 10.2.4 and it runs great, so I'll stick with that and keep my head in the Mac
environment until Apple makes a machine that stops having T2 crashes and gets all the bugs out of their OSX.
I really liked the upgrade Logic Pro X to 10.3, but El Capitan is when I started having problems.
I'm going to load my Alienware windows box with Ableton Live 10 soon and see how it does for audio production.
Now that Apple has become so unreliable and over-priced, I think moving forward I'll stick with used Macs,
and will keep a Windows machine handy from now on. I'm enjoying a multi-platform environment.
six core i7, 32gb ram, 512 ssd, gtx 1070 8gb video card.
It works great. The bios from Dell is set up to keep it running cool. Normally around 42c.
If I put it to task it will pop up to 72c, but rarely.
I'm not a Windows fan, but after 10 years of not using Windows, I'm finding my way around again.
Windows 10 seems pretty solid.
This week, I picked up an old 2012 Mac Pro, 6-core 3.33ghz cheese grater at the college surplus store.
It works good, is running Yosemite 10.10.5.
I loaded up Logic Pro X 10.2.4 and it runs great, so I'll stick with that and keep my head in the Mac
environment until Apple makes a machine that stops having T2 crashes and gets all the bugs out of their OSX.
I really liked the upgrade Logic Pro X to 10.3, but El Capitan is when I started having problems.
I'm going to load my Alienware windows box with Ableton Live 10 soon and see how it does for audio production.
Now that Apple has become so unreliable and over-priced, I think moving forward I'll stick with used Macs,
and will keep a Windows machine handy from now on. I'm enjoying a multi-platform environment.
Look into ThrottleStop, might prove to be fruitful;
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