Windows 10 came out in 2015, I used it first in 2016 or so, myself.
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Ah ok. Way before that then. I was still married at the time hahaha. Got me thinking now though. Just googled. Windows 7. It was the one after Vista that had the most significant changes since 98. I remember because I went with the Mac after I tried to used the new windows laptop I brought my ex wife. It was so **** that I decided to give Apple a try. Haven’t looked back since.
I guess I'm still a newbie, I have been here about a month now, but I have a question: I note that some of the members have numbers under their names such as "macrumors 6502" and "macrumors 68040" while others just say "macrumors member" or "macrumors newbie." What do the numbers mean?
Everyone has been very kind and helpful here and that is much appreciated. As a Mac fan(atic) since the early 90s, I look forward to engaging and learning from your Mac community!
Everyone has been very kind and helpful here and that is much appreciated. As a Mac fan(atic) since the early 90s, I look forward to engaging and learning from your Mac community!
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User titles are based on post counts: Newbie => 0 - 29 posts Member => 30 posts Regular => 100 posts (minimum required to post in the Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum) 6502 => 2...
Hello everyone this is MrVeggieman from Georgia. I'm looking forward to chatting with everyone on computers, phones, tech, video games and anything else. If you have any questions feel free to send me a DM.
Hi everyone. Hope y’all are doing well and I’m glad to be joining this community 
Hi. Am new to Macrumors (though have watched from afar) but an old hand/geek with a Mac and Apple gadgets.
I have been using macs for a while now, and admit am a disgruntled mac pro user. Renewed interest learning about OpenCore/.* and so am:
- trying to see if I can salvage my Adobe CS5 (read that there have been instances where people have got around to make it work on High Sierra).
- joy of using newer OS-s with cMP5,1.
Hello!
I'm new to the forum here. I'm more of a PC and Android guy, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the older 1990's Macs that I used in school. I have several of those, including Apple II's, so you'll probably see me more on those kinds of forums and threads on here. I do have a couple of "modern" Macs, but not "modern" by Apple's standards. I am familiar a little with iPhones and iPads.
Mike.
I'm new to the forum here. I'm more of a PC and Android guy, but I have a soft spot in my heart for the older 1990's Macs that I used in school. I have several of those, including Apple II's, so you'll probably see me more on those kinds of forums and threads on here. I do have a couple of "modern" Macs, but not "modern" by Apple's standards. I am familiar a little with iPhones and iPads.
Mike.
Hello everyone!
I’m 21, I live in Turkey and I’ve followed what Apple has done (albeit on and off) since 2014.
Massive price hikes across all product categories during the 2017-2018 era has reduced my interest but the remarkable capabilities of the M series chips got my attention again and I’ve followed Apple closer since the launch in November 2020.
I’ve visited macrumors fairly often during the last few months so I’ve figured out I might as well join while I’m at it.
And as you can see in my username, I’m interested in both Apple Silicon and Ray Traced graphics, and A17 Pro with ray tracing got me so excited, so here I am.
RTAS
I’m 21, I live in Turkey and I’ve followed what Apple has done (albeit on and off) since 2014.
Massive price hikes across all product categories during the 2017-2018 era has reduced my interest but the remarkable capabilities of the M series chips got my attention again and I’ve followed Apple closer since the launch in November 2020.
I’ve visited macrumors fairly often during the last few months so I’ve figured out I might as well join while I’m at it.
And as you can see in my username, I’m interested in both Apple Silicon and Ray Traced graphics, and A17 Pro with ray tracing got me so excited, so here I am.
RTAS
Hello everybody. I'm a forum newbie and just ordered an iPhone 15 Pro Max 256 GB in natural titanium which will be delivered next Friday. I am passing down my current iPhone 12 Pro in gold to my wife (she currently has an iPhone 6s and she really needed to upgrade as Apple does not support it any more).
Hello everybody !!. Long time lurker first post. great site. Love it !! !!
Un abrazo desde México
Un abrazo desde México
Hi I'm jacky, I am a long time lurker, but have been a Mac guy since 2012 with being into video and photo editing as a kid. I was a switcher who had to beg my Mom for an iPhone in 2013 after my old phone took concrete to the glass when I was outrunning a firetruck so I have been an iPhone user since then but had many iPods as a kid. I am a bit awkward but I don't bite, my cats do but they're up north at the farm
Hi everyone, I'm Tery, the newbie here!
I recently added an iPad Air to my tech collection, and it perfectly suits my daily needs. But that's not the only exciting change in my digital life. I used to be a dedicated Android user, but things took an interesting turn when I decided to give iOS a shot with the iPhone.
The iOS system has truly amazed me. It's not that I think Android is bad; I've had some great experiences with Android. However, there's something about the streamlined nature of iOS that has captured my heart. The user interface is so clean and intuitive, making my transition surprisingly smooth.
If anyone has tips or insights to share with a newbie like me navigating the world of iOS, please don't hesitate to pass them along. I'm looking forward to making the most of my Apple devices for all my daily tasks and adventures. Excited to join you all!
I recently added an iPad Air to my tech collection, and it perfectly suits my daily needs. But that's not the only exciting change in my digital life. I used to be a dedicated Android user, but things took an interesting turn when I decided to give iOS a shot with the iPhone.
The iOS system has truly amazed me. It's not that I think Android is bad; I've had some great experiences with Android. However, there's something about the streamlined nature of iOS that has captured my heart. The user interface is so clean and intuitive, making my transition surprisingly smooth.
If anyone has tips or insights to share with a newbie like me navigating the world of iOS, please don't hesitate to pass them along. I'm looking forward to making the most of my Apple devices for all my daily tasks and adventures. Excited to join you all!
Just wanted to say hello. Been lurking since about 2006 and figured it’s about time I created an account.
Hello!
Android convert here--I haven't had an iPhone since the 5 (still have it)! Also a headphone jack holdout with my Galaxy S10 since 2019, but as most brands continued to drop it thru the years...sticking with Android became less important. My iPad Pro + iPhone's move to USB-C convinced me to come back to iOS.
Now getting set up with my 15 Pro -- can you guess the color? 😁
Appreciate any tips/tricks you may have!
Android convert here--I haven't had an iPhone since the 5 (still have it)! Also a headphone jack holdout with my Galaxy S10 since 2019, but as most brands continued to drop it thru the years...sticking with Android became less important. My iPad Pro + iPhone's move to USB-C convinced me to come back to iOS.
Now getting set up with my 15 Pro -- can you guess the color? 😁
Appreciate any tips/tricks you may have!
Here to say hello, long time Apple user (since at least 03' at this point...), long time lurker and user of the forums to fix obscure issues with MacBooks, iBooks, iPhones throughout the years. Time to create an account and get involved. iPhone 15 Pro Max on the way!
Hello everyone!
I just registered on the forum and wanted to share a bit about myself and my journey with Apple:
I am a 24-year-old system administrator from Italy, and I have been working in tech since 2017. I never really cared for Apple products, but my family was always divided, with my mom using an iPhone (from the 3 to the 6) and my dad using Android (mainly HTC and Samsung).
My first proper Apple product was an iPhone 8 I won in late 2017. I used it for a couple of weeks, but I ended up not liking it and gave it to my mom.
In 2019, I got my second Apple product, an Early 2008 15" MacBook Pro, which was in pretty bad shape. It was going to be thrown out at work, so I decided to save it, completely upgrade it with an SSD, and patch it to Catalina.
Then, in 2018, my old company was going to throw away a Mid 2013 MacBook Air. I couldn't do much in terms of upgrades, so I decided to run Linux on it and use it as a test bench in the office. Unfortunately, this MacBook Air was thrown out last year.
In late 2020, after the M1 Presentation, my desire to get a MacBook to fix up grew stronger (thanks to people like Luke Miani, SnazzyLabs, and MKBHD). So, I acquired a very cheap, working, mid-2015 MacBook Pro with a broken screen and repaired it: new screen, new keyboard and backlight, new SSD, and then, when I accidentally fried it, a new and upgraded motherboard with dedicated graphics and a more "powerful" CPU.
I ended up selling it for a small profit in November '21, but macOS felt fresh, snappy, and much different than the usual Windows 10 experience.
Longing for more, I ended up getting a fantastic deal on an M2 Air that I used daily for around 8 months. To this, I added a 2018 12.9" iPad Pro (with Apple Pencil, AirPods Pro 2, and the green folio cover).
Feeling like I needed a little more performance, I sold the M2 Air and got an M1 Pro (14") that I now use daily.
During the summer, a colleague of mine showed me his iPhone 12 mini, and I fell in love. This phone would be the perfect addition for a lightweight EDC, so I decided to get a green iPhone 13 Mini with the green leather cover and the green Apple wallet.
My last two purchases were the Apple Watch Ultra (with, you guessed it, the green Alpine Loop) and an iPad Air 5th gen that I still have sealed. I think I could sell it or trade it in when the new iPad mini comes out.
I wouldn't say I have fully converted to being an Apple fanboy, but by building an ecosystem around my needs and daily life, I can definitely see some of the advantages of using Apple products (though I can also see some of the disadvantages).
I am now looking around to see if I can find a cheap MacBook (the small 12" from 2017, 16, or 15), and I can't wait for the release of the new iPad Mini to finally retire my Z Fold 3.
Thank you so much to everyone for reading, I hope you have a nice day! 😀
I just registered on the forum and wanted to share a bit about myself and my journey with Apple:
I am a 24-year-old system administrator from Italy, and I have been working in tech since 2017. I never really cared for Apple products, but my family was always divided, with my mom using an iPhone (from the 3 to the 6) and my dad using Android (mainly HTC and Samsung).
My first proper Apple product was an iPhone 8 I won in late 2017. I used it for a couple of weeks, but I ended up not liking it and gave it to my mom.
In 2019, I got my second Apple product, an Early 2008 15" MacBook Pro, which was in pretty bad shape. It was going to be thrown out at work, so I decided to save it, completely upgrade it with an SSD, and patch it to Catalina.
Then, in 2018, my old company was going to throw away a Mid 2013 MacBook Air. I couldn't do much in terms of upgrades, so I decided to run Linux on it and use it as a test bench in the office. Unfortunately, this MacBook Air was thrown out last year.
In late 2020, after the M1 Presentation, my desire to get a MacBook to fix up grew stronger (thanks to people like Luke Miani, SnazzyLabs, and MKBHD). So, I acquired a very cheap, working, mid-2015 MacBook Pro with a broken screen and repaired it: new screen, new keyboard and backlight, new SSD, and then, when I accidentally fried it, a new and upgraded motherboard with dedicated graphics and a more "powerful" CPU.
I ended up selling it for a small profit in November '21, but macOS felt fresh, snappy, and much different than the usual Windows 10 experience.
Longing for more, I ended up getting a fantastic deal on an M2 Air that I used daily for around 8 months. To this, I added a 2018 12.9" iPad Pro (with Apple Pencil, AirPods Pro 2, and the green folio cover).
Feeling like I needed a little more performance, I sold the M2 Air and got an M1 Pro (14") that I now use daily.
During the summer, a colleague of mine showed me his iPhone 12 mini, and I fell in love. This phone would be the perfect addition for a lightweight EDC, so I decided to get a green iPhone 13 Mini with the green leather cover and the green Apple wallet.
My last two purchases were the Apple Watch Ultra (with, you guessed it, the green Alpine Loop) and an iPad Air 5th gen that I still have sealed. I think I could sell it or trade it in when the new iPad mini comes out.
I wouldn't say I have fully converted to being an Apple fanboy, but by building an ecosystem around my needs and daily life, I can definitely see some of the advantages of using Apple products (though I can also see some of the disadvantages).
I am now looking around to see if I can find a cheap MacBook (the small 12" from 2017, 16, or 15), and I can't wait for the release of the new iPad Mini to finally retire my Z Fold 3.
Thank you so much to everyone for reading, I hope you have a nice day! 😀
Very good introduction. Enjoy the interactions here.
Hi 🌞This will be a bit of a test... Another of these threads started with good intentions... but was soon taken over by regulars.
if you just joined MacRumors, reply and introduce yourself.
This is only for new Macrumors users... only users who registered within two months of the current date may reply...
All other users posts will be deleted. (moderators, please enforce this). This will be for myself included... only comments by truely "new" users will be allowed in this thread.
Discuss away...
(this could fail miserably if no one replies
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I am new to the forum. I have changed my phone to a 15plus and am having issues with the sleep focus.
That is why I have joined.