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Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: johndoran on July 12, 2013, 05:12:46 PM

Title: New computer
Post by: johndoran on July 12, 2013, 05:12:46 PM
I've just had to buy a new laptop and was wondering what downloads to use for music,dvds and photos. I'm a bit of a computer numpty so all suggestions welcome. thanks in advance
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: Sula on July 12, 2013, 09:19:51 PM
Most sites that you buy music on will have an automatic download. I have an iphone and ipad so use iTunes to store and organise my music. For photos I have a photobucket account and that is very useful, but there are other sites so check around.

I also have kindle on the pc and ipad so can read my books as well as reader, also make sure you have adobe reader or another PDF reader.

Lastly - enjoy your new laptop  :luv:
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: johndoran on July 12, 2013, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Sula on July 12, 2013, 09:19:51 PM
Most sites that you buy music on will have an automatic download. I have an iphone and ipad so use iTunes to store and organise my music. For photos I have a photobucket account and that is very useful, but there are other sites so check around.

I also have kindle on the pc and ipad so can read my books as well as reader, also make sure you have adobe reader or another PDF reader.

Lastly - enjoy your new laptop  :luv:
I can't get the hang of windows 8 though.
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: twiceover2 on July 12, 2013, 10:07:40 PM
Quote from: johndoran on July 12, 2013, 09:54:31 PM
Quote from: Sula on July 12, 2013, 09:19:51 PM
Most sites that you buy music on will have an automatic download. I have an iphone and ipad so use iTunes to store and organise my music. For photos I have a photobucket account and that is very useful, but there are other sites so check around.

I also have kindle on the pc and ipad so can read my books as well as reader, also make sure you have adobe reader or another PDF reader.

Lastly - enjoy your new laptop  :luv:
I can't get the hang of windows 8 though.

Me neither. I just click straight onto desktop each time which takes me to a more recognisable screen ph34r
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: Sula on July 13, 2013, 09:33:38 PM
My son wanted his laptop NOT to have Windows 8, so we got him one with 7 on it so I can sympathise with you.
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: MIN on July 13, 2013, 09:45:13 PM
must admit to hating window 8 when first got it, but now i have the hang of it, would not go back. but getting back to topic, sorry do not download music or films. prefer  watching /listening the old fashioned ways
Title: Re: New computer
Post by: Sharon on July 14, 2013, 05:32:21 PM
I've got two new computers both Sony, Laptop and Desktop and both have Windows 8 which I really dislike, but I downloaded this http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php  which makes it start up like Windows 7