As Apple confirmed his death today, many learned of his passing through his own inventions like the iPad and iPhone and paid tribute using the same.
"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," Apple said.
"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."
With tributes pouring in from around the globe, Apple fans flooded Twitter and Facebook to voice their sorrow at the passing of the man who helped put mini-computers into the pockets of millions.
Jobs was just 21 when he founded Apple Computer with his 26-year-old friend Steve Wozniak in his family garage.
The venture, with its ubiquitous trademark of an apple with a bite taken out of it, has since grown to become one of the world's most valuable companies – one whose second quarter profit in July hit $US7.31 billion ($7.57 billion).
To capture a portion of the screen on a Mac (just like using the Snipping tool in Windows), use Command + Shift + 4.
This will allow you to drag a box around an area that you want to capture. It will save it as a jpeg on the computer’s desktop.
This is not intended for an entire screen shot, just a selected area.
There seems to be a sweep of Powerpoint programs crashing on the Macbooks.
The immediate fix is to have the students use Powerpoint within their Windows installation. If they are having problems doing that, they should first restart the Windows side, but not the entire Macbook.
If that doesn’t or can’t work, they should come see me . I will need their computers at least 90 minutes to complete the fix, if they need a full install.
Microsoft programs have a history of not playing nicely with Apple, so I cannot say I am truly surprised.
It seems to be confined to the Macbooks that have the new Lion OS. Once again, we see that using the latest and greatest machine or software does not always benefit us. Waiting a little while before adopting a new operating system, just to see how it "plays with others" is usually a great idea!
What do you think?
On the lower left front edge of your computer (Black Fujitsus) is a switch that moves left to right. This is the RADIO button. If you can’t talk to our wireless network, FIRST make sure the button is pushed to the RIGHT!!! That will turn on the radio so it can “see” our network.
If you have a silver Fujitsu, the button is closer to the right side of that front edge!
Here’s what Mr. V thinks:
1.Macs are more expensive.
2.You will not get an accidental damage warranty with the Mac unless you spend an EXTRA $299 with SquareTrade for an extended warranty. The Applecare Protection plan WILL NOT fix dropped, scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged Macs.
3.Mr. V is not authorized by Apple to work on Macs without voiding your warranty(s). All repair work is between you and The Core and SquareTrade.
4.If you have sent your Mac off to be repaired, TA does not currently have any computers to be loaned or rented to students.
5.Teachers have developed lesson plans and assignments based on Windows computers. If your Mac is unable to handle a class or home work assignment, the responsibility is ENTIRELY on the student. It will be the student’s responsibility to figure out how to complete their work.
6.Tuscaloosa Academy’s computer curriculum is based on Windows-based computer systems, because, as of May 2011, 86% of businesses use Windows computers. As a school, we are training students to work with the systems they are most likely to encounter in the World.
That means, if you have troubles operating your Macbook computer, we are not currently able to assist you.
So the Bottom Line is:
Make your choice carefully, because the purpose of this machine is to help you do your school work.
Any other tasks you ask of it, will be extracurricular!
