dald222
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Post by dald222 on Jan 22, 2019 3:52:40 GMT
my computer has been dieing for months. it turns off and sometimes I am not able to turn it on unless my husband helps. it is a very old computer. my son gave me an apple laptop for xmas but I prefer to have a mouse and keyboard. I do a huge amount of copy and pasting in my heritage challenge daily. I will be heartsick if I can not talk to all of my dear freinds here  |
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Post by grammadee on Jan 22, 2019 4:30:16 GMT
I hope you can stay on line, dald222! Can you get a wireless mouse for your laptop? I was able to do that when I had a laptop, but don't know if it is an option any more. |
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Post by katlady on Jan 22, 2019 4:42:08 GMT
I use a keyboard and a mouse with my laptop. I even use an external monitor. Why did I even buy a laptop?! Lol!
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Post by anniefb on Jan 22, 2019 7:26:19 GMT
I hope you can stay on line, dald222! Can you get a wireless mouse for your laptop? I was able to do that when I had a laptop, but don't know if it is an option any more. As grammadee says it’s definitely an option to get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard for your laptop- that’s what I have for my Macbook Pro (along with a stand to lift the laptop screen to a better height). Maybe you can investigate that. |
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Post by anniefb on Jan 22, 2019 7:37:00 GMT
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Post by dasmith2 on Jan 22, 2019 12:34:52 GMT
I hope you’re able to stay online! The laptop takes some getting used to, but at least you’ll be online that way 😊
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Post by streetscrapper on Jan 22, 2019 12:39:59 GMT
I use a keyboard and a mouse with my laptop. I even use an external monitor. Why did I even buy a laptop?! Lol!  This is exactly what I do! I like the portability of my laptop but now I’m considering buying an iMac because I use the computer mostly in my craft room. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Jan 22, 2019 12:41:52 GMT
my son gave me an apple laptop for xmas You lucky mushroom, you!
Seriously, that is an incredible gift. Like others have suggested above, get yourself a mouse and start transitioning. Before you know it, you'll wonder how you computered so long without a laptop...  |
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 22, 2019 13:13:28 GMT
I am not an apple user so would be a huge learning curve for me but I have come to really like my laptop and it is all I use at home.
If worse comes to worst, use your phone to check in so we know you're ok!
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dald222
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Post by dald222 on Jan 23, 2019 3:11:04 GMT
I am not an apple user so would be a huge learning curve for me but I have come to really like my laptop and it is all I use at home. If worse comes to worst, use your phone to check in so we know you're ok! I have never been an apple user either so it makes me a bit scared. |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jan 23, 2019 3:36:11 GMT
I have a MacBook at home and a PC at work and there really isn’t that much difference. They do the same thing it’s just that the icons look different. BTW if you have an Apple store near you they they have free workshops and classes.
I’m with you on the mouse being a must have. I got one at Walmart for $9.00.
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Post by FurryP on Jan 23, 2019 4:06:39 GMT
As grammadee says it’s definitely an option to get a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard for your laptop- that’s what I have for my Macbook Pro (along with a stand to lift the laptop screen to a better height). Maybe you can investigate that. Or better yet, give your son a list of the things you'll need to make your gift complete. And then tell him how much you love him and appreciate his wonderful gift.  |
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Post by dald222 on Jan 24, 2019 6:23:11 GMT
I have wonderful news  I really prefer to have one like mine I told my daughter about my computer and she told my husband that she or her boyfreind are going to save what is on mine now and I am going to get another tower to replace it my husband has one that was a great one. or we are going to buy another one I am so happy since I can't drive and have HD I spend many many hours on mine I thought what my son gave me was a wonderful gift and I feel bad not wanting to use it so my husband uses a tablet that my son gave him to get online so I gave him mine which is great cause it has a huge amount of memory for him |
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This is exactly what I do! I like the portability of my laptop but now I’m considering buying an iMac because I use the computer mostly in my craft room.
