Appleinfo: Re: [apple-iphone] Computer issues

dimanche 4 janvier 2015

Re: [apple-iphone] Computer issues

The PC version of iTunes is lacking compared to its Mac counterpart. However its not a case of the Mac one being more compatible, its about Apple providing a PC version of iTunes, not a 95% version. Possibly a marketing tactic to add conversions to Apple. Ironically the same is true for the Mac version of Office which is better on the PC.

From: "Charles the_chuckmann@yahoo.com [apple-iphone]" <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com>
To: "apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com" <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, 5 January 2015 3:49 PM
Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] Computer issues

I too found it a real resource hog. In general, when computer would "hang", I would check the Task Manager. It would show iTunes using 100% of the CPU resources. With no other programs open, and my "msconfig" startup set up so unnecessary programs aren't loaded at startup.

The other thing I hate about iTunes (on a PC anyway) is the fact that you can't "drop and drag" from multiple computers, even if they are registered/authorized to the same iTunes account.

Say I have a notebook PC and a desktop. And I have the same library on both. But, since the desktop is in use by another family member, and I want to use the notebook, if I synced the last time on the desktop, then it wants to replace EVERYTHING. This is ridiculous. I could see if the iTunes were authorized to to different accounts, but on the same account?

Why can I not add one single file without it wanting to replace EVERYTHING? (I am told this is not an issue on a MAC, is this true?)

My last PC sync, the one where I said it never finished after over nine hours; I was trying to add less than 3 GB - this is a 128 GB iPhone with over 44 GB free.

I'm looking at MacBooks now. I know they cost more, but hopefully they will be much more compatible.

Chuck F.

NE PA

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On Jan 4, 2015, at 20:10, bobbystern@me.com [apple-iphone] <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

There are plenty of people that are more knowlegable than me in computers and spelling.

I WAS a windows guy. I always had problems and aggravation with iTunes. Uninstalled it many times when I was overtaken by frustration. The program just did not work properly on my various Windows based computers. I believe it is a resource hog to n Windows computers.

One day I got fed up with Windows, bit the bullet and spent big bucks (for me) on an iMac in 2009. I am still using this iMac and 99.9% of my iTunes grief is gone.

I still use a Gateway laptop running XP for some specific applications but I will not return to Windows.

My advice to you is get an Apple computer and free yourself from much aggravation. You can always keep a Windows machine for specific software.