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| - | ====== PicturesToExe and Mac ====== | ||
| - | ===== Create PicturesToExe Slideshows on a Macintosh (Apple) computer ===== | ||
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| - | ==== Hardware Requirements ==== | ||
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| - | * Intel processor. 1.5 GHz or higher. | ||
| - | * Minimum 4 GB of RAM. | ||
| - | * Minimum 10 GB free storage space. | ||
| - | * Dedicated graphics processor or Integrated graphics processor with minimum 256 MB shared memory. The larger amount of video memory the better. | ||
| - | * List of 2010 and newer compatible hardware: Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Pro. | ||
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| - | ==== Software Requirements ==== | ||
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| - | * OS X 10.6 or higher operating system. Latest version of OS X may require latest version of Virtualization Software. Check compatibility before purchasing. | ||
| - | * Select from: | ||
| - | * VMware Fusion (version 5 or higher) | ||
| - | * Parallels (version 7 or higher) | ||
| - | *Windows Operating System 32 bit or 64 bit installation media and license (version 7 or higher). | ||
| - | * PicturesToExe license. | ||
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| - | ==== Installing Windows on the Mac ==== | ||
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| - | * Create new virtual machine using VMware or Parallels. | ||
| - | * Install from optical disc drive or ISO image file. Enter license key when prompted. | ||
| - | * Configure virtual machine hardware for 1 virtual CPU, 2 GB RAM minimum and 10 GB storage space. | ||
| - | * Configure virtual machine hardware for as much video memory as allowed and 3D acceleration enabled. | ||
| - | * After operating system is installed it is good practice to create a snapshot (backup) of the virtual machine. You can use it as a restore point back to the original installation. You can also clone virtual machines for long term backups. | ||
| - | * It is good practice to update your software often and utilize anti virus software for protection. Also create snapshots on a regular basis for added protection. | ||
| - | * Install PicturesToExe and test. | ||
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| - | ==== Creating Slideshows ==== | ||
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| - | * PicturesToExe slideshows created for Windows can play inside the Windows virtual machine. | ||
| - | * PicturesToExe slideshows created for a Mac can be copied by using drag from the Windows desktop to the Mac desktop. | ||
| - | * Double click the zip file to open and then double click on the PTE icon to play the slideshow. | ||
| - | * VMware tools may have to be installed manually for copy and paste to work properly. | ||
| - | * If you run Windows in full screen mode another option is to save to a shared folder. | ||
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| - | ==== Performance Tuning ==== | ||
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| - | * With the Windows shutdown (virtual machine off) adjust the virtual machine hardware settings to tune the performance of Windows. | ||
| - | * Depending on your Mac hardware you may want to increase virtual CPUs, system and graphics RAM for higher performance. | ||
| - | * Video RAM is one area that is critical for smooth running slideshows. | ||
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| - | * Note: Another option for running Windows on a Mac is Boot Camp (dual boot). This requires a hard drive partition for Windows and Boot Camp utility software installed to map keyboard functions. | ||
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