> I work with a MAC8500/0S8.6/ XLR8 400 update/ 480Ram. > Regular "service" via Norton Utilities (version 4.0) and SpringCleaning (3.5) > and rebuilding desktop. What else can I do to keep it quick and friendly. > Intend to get a videocamera soon and use the MAC for that as well. Also > grandsons are using set up more frequently to load up games etc. > So what should I add to this configuration, to secure its potential in > line with the increased usage of video and internet? I got some tips > what to use > for playing PC games on "grampa's puter" > . I got rid of Norton's entirely . I found many problems appeared on my Mac upon several attempts to use it. I personally am using TechTools ver. 3.0.3 and Conflict Catcher ver. 8.1, with no problems and clocks out to its potential. Spring Cleaner is great. Also you might invest in a Firewire/USB combo PCI card to take advantage of some speedier accessories (Mice,keboards, monitors,drives,Cameras, modems, & etc) and cheaper,I might add, than what is usable to your machine now. Max out your Vram by all means and more RAM is faster. Max out your RAM as much as finances will allow. "S"Video is great, but comes with a demand for space (more memory..... bigger HD... More VRAM.. etc.) hope this helps. otherwise very useful and fun machine. I too am continually upgrading. Andrew J. Yon III [EMAIL PROTECTED] ayon3rd on EBay and AIM my system: 8500 132 MHZ 256 MB mem 2 & 4 GB HD's OS 9.1 -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
