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Any downside to running older versions of software?

i have quite few apps have not had time , gotten around updating yet recent versions. curious, if there major downside continue running these older versions on comp , not recent updates bug fixes, etc. "hurt/damage" computer/hardware @ realistically?   it not hurt hardware. if spend hour or 3 update them? applications have updaters built them, don't need go website.   Forums Macs Mac Apps and Mac App Store iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Creating still images from imovie clips?

i used control-command-shift-4 trick , takes it. don't know saved. help.   sandkicks said: ↑ i used control-command-shift-4 trick , takes it. don't know saved. help. click expand... if adds object on timeline can right click , reveal in finder. otherwise i'm pretty sure stores jpegs in "stills" folder somewhere. i'd give better info i'm not in front of mac right now, killing time on phone.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Most iphone4 have fine horizontal interlace onscreen (with a test picture)

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hi all, have noticed fine horizontal lines on iphone4 screen ios 4.3.5,its not silky smooth looking was. fine unless can see lot of thin horizontal lines on entire screen.it persistent flicker flashing horizontal lines on whole display. guys have problem?if can‘t see ,use picture test it.save picture( full-size image 640*960 ,not thumbnail) camera roll or photo libray,then check without zoom in or out ,you see top , bottom bar flickering. found guys have same problem https://discussions.apple.com/message/13236194#13236194 http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=995716 dont know whether hardware or software problem,but obvious when unlock screen.after keepping screen on or play video ,it may disappear.   attached files: a"> 29390947_7087297.jpg file size: 153.2 kb views: 1,794 ...

Looking to buy my first Mac, need advice

i have been using computers whole life, taught self how build them. after being windows user, i'm looking different pace. i'm looking smaller laptop, have large gaming rig satisfies needs. i'm looking @ 13" macbook air , 13" macbook pro. have done lot of research , still cannot make decision. used writing papers college, , carrying around @ home, browsing internet, email, sort of stuff. maybe games (i have ton on steam). stuck because on 1 hand macbook pro cheaper, , more powerful. on other hand macbook air updated (everyone says wait on pro, can't wait till 2012), has ssd, , supposedly better screen. went bestbuy , didn't help. i'm looking guys advice. thanks!   if portability main decision factor next mac, latest air models powerful in comparison previous models. if want run games on it, macbook pro might better choice, if have pc ma...

Screensavers Disappeared

for reason screensavers disappeared today. ones can choose apple flurry , name of computer. tried download more won't show in system preferences> screensavers menu. didn't manually delete anything. have idea what's going on? mid 07 blackbook, 10.7, 2gb ram   well, work when check 'random' in preferences pane. still can't select 1 individually. still don't show in selection pane.   Forums Macs macOS Older OS X Versions Mac OS X Lion (10.7) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Should I buy an iPad now or wait?

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like title says want purchase ipad 2 how far away realistically new version or updated ipad2 rumors suggest kind of ipad2 hd?   buy now....today. waiting insecure.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Lodsys Takes On Gaming Heavyweights Including Rovio, EA, and Atari in Patent Dispute

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patent holding firm lodsys, has received tremendous publicity for targeting ios , android app developers in patent dispute on developers' use of in-app purchasing , upgrade links within apps, has amended list of defendants in lawsuit on manner include number of high-profile gaming firms. detailed foss patents , lodsys has included angry birds developer rovio, electronic arts, atari, square enix, , take-two interactive in complaint. amended complaint regarding rovio: quote defendant rovio has infringed , continues infringe, directly, indirectly, literally, under doctrine of equivalents, contributorily, and/or through inducement of other, 1 or more claims of '565 patent. rovio makes, sells, uses, imports, and/or offers sell infringing applications, including not limited angry birds iphone , angry birds android, infringe @ least claim 27 of '565 patent under 35 u.s.c. § 271. click expand... besides a...