Steve Jobs Resigns as CEO of Apple

[Sulfate]

Is gold useful in any way?

yes. you ever look at a circuit board? the end of A/V cables?

yes, for making computer hardware.

it's super conductive

stop posting so fast 

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[Sheath]

how many videos have you transcoded on it.

Thousands. I do a lot of intensive video editing, often having to convert bulky AVI, FLV, or MOV to MP4. Not to mention I dual booted and scrapped along with Garrys Mod on it-- wasn't fun FPS wise but I did it. :3

also if it's my fault, then what happened to Apple's, "It just works" slogan? I call for a revision to, "It just works, as long as you aren't doing _____"

That is just silly, nothing is invincible. It does 'just work' unless you handle it inappropriately.

[SeventhSandwich]

That is just silly, nothing is invincible. It does 'just work' unless you handle it inappropriately.

I was just exporting a video.

[masterockets]

yes, for making computer hardware.

it's super conductive

I thought most of the wires and such only used copper

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[Lørd Tøny]

I would never go with apple anyways. I wouldn't even go with microsoft but it's better than linux.

[Sheath]

I was just exporting a video.

You know very well I am not talking about the particular task you claim was slow. A long time of abuse or poor upkeep will result in slow downs later on. That is true for PC or Mac, you know it.

[SeventhSandwich]

You know very well I am not talking about the particular task you claim was slow. A long time of abuse or poor upkeep will result in slow downs later on. That is true for PC or Mac, you know it.

I had like 100 free gb of HDD space left on it.

And I defragged the harddrive on that thing like once every few months.

Also, gunk on my keyboard isn't going to slowdown my hardware. The point is that it was slow.

[Sheath]

I had like 100 free gb of HDD space left on it.
And I defragged the harddrive on that thing like once every few months.

Keeping your hard drive and files in order has very little to do with what I am saying.

[SeventhSandwich]

Keeping your hard drive and files in order has very little to do with what I am saying.

Name one other variable that is dependent on how I use the mac.

[Sheath]

Name one other variable that is dependent on how I use the mac.

There are multiple ways a computer can deteriorate:

- Excessive constant CPU strain (I'm not talking about decoding or gaming, I'm talking about 24/7 excessive use)
- Poor ventilation and overheating
- Bad power settings (constantly having the computer on, rarely shutting it down)
- Poor handling (how rough you are with the device itself)
- Environmental influence (temperature of the room, storage, if it sits in the sun)
- Dust build up, crumbs in the keyboard, dirty handling

Again, this isn't Mac specific. The same can happen with PC devices or other electronics.

[SeventhSandwich]

There are multiple ways a computer can deteriorate:

- Excessive constant CPU strain (I'm not talking about decoding or gaming, I'm talking about 24/7 excessive use)
This is the manufacturers fault for putting in terrible heatsinks. My Macbook's CPU ran at 65 degrees celsius idle after 20 minutes right out of the box. Google reveals that this is standard on all laptops. They should add a lap warmer feature to their tacky little sales pages lol.
- Poor ventilation and overheating
See reponse #1.
- Bad power settings (constantly having the computer on, rarely shutting it down)
Never messed with power settings and I always shut my computers down when I'm done with them. Even if I didn't know, I know for a fact that Apple computers do not generate almost any heat while in sleep mode.
- Poor handling (how rough you are with the device itself)
Never dropped it/smacked it on a wall while waiting for video to export
- Environmental influence (temperature of the room, storage, if it sits in the sun)
My house is usually around 77 degrees fahrenheit on an average summer day. A bit hotter if it goes above 110 here.
- Dust build up, crumbs in the keyboard, dirty handling
Doesn't affect the parts unless it gets stuck in the fans. I've cleaned the fans multiple times. Doesn't help.

Again, this isn't Mac specific. The same can happen with PC devices or other electronics.
Then why are you listing answers that you know are for the most part completely irrelevant to what I asked you?

Because I asked for answers dependent on the user, I'll note which ones are not so you can revise your list.

[Sheath]

- Excessive constant CPU strain (I'm not talking about decoding or gaming, I'm talking about 24/7 excessive use)
This is the manufacturers fault for putting in terrible heatsinks. My Macbook's CPU ran at 65 degrees celsius idle after 20 minutes right out of the box. Google reveals that this is standard on all laptops. They should add a lap warmer feature to their tacky little sales pages lol.

I am unable to comment on this as I do not have a developed understanding of your computers heatsink or the standard for 'most' laptops. However regardless, that has little to do with strain on your CPU-- if you are too intensive with it, whatever heatsink, you can lessen its life expectancy and ultimately its performance.

- Poor ventilation and overheating
See reponse #1.

This has nothing to do with the hardware itself. I am referring to YOUR handling, if you block fans or place it in a hot room it is YOUR fault.

- Bad power settings (constantly having the computer on, rarely shutting it down)
Never messed with power settings and I always shut my computers down when I'm done with them. Even if I didn't know, I know for a fact that Apple computers do not generate almost any heat while in sleep mode.

To simply address the last part, again you are missing the point. It is not about the heat here, it is about the usage of hardware. Office computers are known to last lesser than a general home computer due to the time in which they operate, sometimes overnight 24/7.

- Poor handling (how rough you are with the device itself)
Never dropped it/smacked it on a wall while waiting for video to export

I'm curious as to why you keep assuming you need to be doing it while the video is exporting to see the slowness. This is not specific to what task you are doing. Damage is permanent, it will effect what you do long afterwards. Your wording does make me wonder if you have done this while not exporting however. Do note I was strictly referring to throwing the computer on your bed, being rough as you place it, carrying it in a bag and throw the bag, and other harsh behavior. While computers can take a bit of rough handling, it is best to be careful.

- Dust build up, crumbs in the keyboard, dirty handling
Doesn't affect the parts unless it gets stuck in the fans. I've cleaned the fans multiple times. Doesn't help.

Dust can effect performance or cause additional risk if its on any electronic hardware, I believe. I can't confirm that but the fan alone is not the only priority for this note.

Then why are you listing answers that you know are for the most part completely irrelevant to what I asked you?

This is very relevant. I'm waiting for it to click or for you to stop being so bigoted. I can quite confidently say you are being a typical moany Microsoft supporter rather than someone who has both ends of the stick.

[SeventhSandwich]

I am unable to comment on this as I do not have a developed understanding of your computers heatsink or the standard for 'most' laptops. However regardless, that has little to do with strain on your CPU-- if you are too intensive with it, whatever heatsink, you can lessen its life expectancy and ultimately its performance.
It's a macbook, manufactured by apple. It's standard issue.
This has nothing to do with the hardware itself. I am referring to YOUR handling, if you block fans or place it in a hot room it is YOUR fault.
I already said I didn't do either.
To simply address the last part, again you are missing the point. It is not about the heat here, it is about the usage of hardware. Office computers are known to last lesser than a general home computer due to the time in which they operate, sometimes overnight 24/7.
-citation needed-
I'm curious as to why you keep assuming you need to be doing it while the video is exporting to see the slowness. This is not specific to what task you are doing. Damage is permanent, it will effect what you do long afterwards. Your wording does make me wonder if you have done this while not exporting however. Do note I was strictly referring to throwing the computer on your bed, being rough as you place it, carrying it in a bag and throw the bag, and other harsh behavior. While computers can take a bit of rough handling, it is best to be careful.
Really Icy?

1. The second comment is a joke. Most people understand jokes.
2. I have done none of those actions you've listed.
Dust can effect performance or cause additional risk if its on any electronic hardware, I believe. I can't confirm that but the fan alone is not the only priority for this note.
Macbook keyboards have been modularly connected to the entire machine on the model after the iBook G4 I believe.

This is very relevant. I'm waiting for it to click or for you to stop being so bigoted. I can quite confidently say you are being a typical moany Microsoft supporter rather than someone who has both ends of the stick.
"Wants me to not act like a bigot"
"Calls me a typical moany microsoft supporter"

[Sheath]

What do you mean by "really" mid way. Your mis-understanding is your problem. You know far less about technology then I thought when we started this discussion.

[SeventhSandwich]

What do you mean by "really" mid way. Your mis-understanding is your problem. You know far less about technology then I thought when we started this discussion.

>questions my technological knowledge
>owns a mac and likes it