Windows On a Mac

There are still a few applications that will not run on a Mac. If you are a Mac owner but need to run, for instance, Quick Books, you are not without hope. There are a couple of ways to run Windows on a Mac. The first is through BootCamp, which comes with the Apple OS. Another way, and my preference, is using VMWare.

With BootCamp you can run your computer as a Mac or Windows machine, but not both at the same time. With VMWare you can run Windows and still use your Mac without having to reboot each time you swap from one to the other.

I helped a client set this up on an iMac tonight. It is very quick and easy to do. If you have Windows applications that you need to run, but like Mac computers, give me a call and I'll get you set up.

Happy computing!

Dudley Harris
Kurios Consulting
256.366.4201
dudley.m.harris@gmail.com

Security Issue with QuickTime for Windows

I received this from a friend today. Thought some of you might want to know about it.

Personally, I believe they are painting a worst-case-scenario, but nonetheless, the threat is real. You can read more HERE if you like.

The bottom line is this: Apple no longer supports QuickTime for Windows. Because of this, security vulnerabilities could develop over time that would allow uninvited access to your PC computers. Macs are not an issue because QuickTime, an Apple product, is still being supported on their own computers.

The resolution is simple. Uninstall QuickTime from your PC. There are many other PC alternatives to QuickTime. If you need any help with this feel free to contact me.

Until next time ... safe computing!

Dudley Harris
256.366.4201
dudley.m.harris@gmail.com