I love the Mac platform because it’s enabled me to grow personally, professionally, and even artistically.
[ Macs do cost more than PCs but the software that comes bundled on newer Apple computers more than compensates for the extra cost.
Plus you don't have to worry about viruses, spyware, adware and things of a similar ilk. ]
Just off the top of my head, here’s 5 things you can do with your Mac mini amigo that can truly broaden your horizons:
1) Organize & edit your digital photos with iPhoto (and quickly upload them to Flickr and/or Facebook if you so desire).
This digital camera is on my Christmas wish list:
Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Images Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD
2) Organize and edit your home movies (i.e. digital videos) with iMovie ’09 and upload them to Youtube with a click of a button.
This is the camcorder that I use:
Flip MinoHD Camcorder, 60 Minutes (Black)
3) Download music (and/or import your CD collection) into your iTunes library and play them from your couch through the Front Row program.
I love these speakers:
Altec Lansing FX3022 Expressionist BASS 2-Way Speaker for PC and MP3 (Black)
4) Use iCal (an excellent productivity application) to schedule appointments and special events (with alarms to remind you of them) and to create To Do lists.
NOTE: iCal and Apple Mail have a nice rapport with each other (which we’ll discuss soon).
5) Use GarageBand to compose original music; create podcasts; digitally enhance the voice-over narrations on your home movies; add a soundtrack or music loops to your videos; and more!
I wish I were more musical but GarageBand has been very useful in the creation of my computer help DVDs (for Macs & PCs).
