Hi i have just been given a old dimension 8300 and want to bring it up to scratch to play todays new game on them (online and offline). Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Nev p.s. Heres a spec thingy.i think lol Software Operating System Installed U.
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This morning, Apple updated their Boot Camp app to version 6.0 bringing support for Windows 10 in an official capacity. Granted, users could already use the previous version to install Windows 10 as we demonstrated in our how-to using a MacBook Pro (2015).
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One issue many users have complained about though is Apple does not support or enable any gesture support in Windows. We recently outlined some of these gestures in our comprehensive article '9 touchpad gestures every Windows 10 user should know' for those with a Precision touchpad.
However, there is a way to get it back using a free, third-party app called Trackpad++. Indeed, not only does this app bring gesture support but it also adds many fine-grained controls to make that trackpad even better. Some of the features include:
It should be noted that you need two apps to make this happen: Power Plan Assistant and the Trackpad++ software and drivers. The reason for this has to with needing a signed driver for 64-bit systems due to Microsoft's digital signature enforcement policy. The Power Plan Assistant evidently lets you install the Trackpad++ driver to override the one from Boot Camp. You still get a warning about installing it, but it should be overridden.
What is Power Plan Assistant? It is another free app the lets you toggle between balanced, battery saver and performance modes along with some shortcuts to some quick actions like logging off. I am not a huge fan of the app if only because I think it is a bit redundant and dated looking. Having said that, I do not see any deal breakers either. It does offer a snazzy battery percentage in the Task Bar, which many will like too.
Enable gesture support in Windows 10 on a Mac1. Download both apps
Power Plan Assistant and Trackpad++ thru the project's website (FileCluster hosts the apps). Forgive the terribly dated GeoCities-esque web design. Power Plan was last updated on July 30, 2015, and Trackpad++ was updated today, August 13, 2015, so they are very recent. There are no ads or spyware in the apps.
2. Double-click to install Trackpad++
You will get a warning and this is expected
3. Click More Info near the bottom4. Check I understand the risk and want to run this app and then click Run anyway5. Continue through the installation process6. Override the Microsoft's digital signature enforcement policy by hitting OK7. Let the drivers install8. Agree Boot Camp modifications9. Reboot computer back into Windows10. Double-click to install Trackpad++ and get the following warning11. Click More Info near the bottom12. Click Run anyway13. Begin installation by hitting Next14. Hit Finish15. Hit Yes to install the driver16. Select Install this driver software anyway on warning screen17. Hit OK when completed
Trackpad++ should now be installed and running in the notification area in the lower-right corner. Double-clicking it opens the configuration window.
Here is where you can see all of the settings. There are many, so take your time to configure to your liking. If you are a PC user, here is what I recommend for some basics.
Recommended Settings (for PC users)
You can, of course, configure all the gestures for the rest of three and four finger gestures, of which there are plenty.
One downside to this setup is the Trackpad++ Control Module needs to be updated weekly. As noted by the developer:
'NOTICE: Trackpad++ Control Module is free, but requires mandatory weekly update. If the week has passed and Trackpad++ ControlModule was not updated, Trackpad++ driver will be using the Boot Camp driver settings, unless the Trackpad++ Control Module is updated.'
Overall, if you are considering using Windows 10 on a Mac or picking up a Mac to run Windows 10, you will want to consider seriously using Trackpad++. The app is free, although you can make a donation to the developer to help support the project, which I recommend. Using the app all but completes the Windows-on-a-Mac experience and is worth giving a shot.
For more basic info on Windows 10, including some tips and our vast array of how-to articles, make sure you head to our main Windows 10 help page or jump into our forums!
Thanks, Thomas Nigro, and Nic, for the tip!
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Note: Do not physically connect the USB video adapter to your computer until instructed to (Step 7).
Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, hard_drive_nameUsersyour_nameDownloads).
Note: Installation might take several seconds to complete. During the installation your display might flicker; this is normal. Once the installation has completed you will see your Macintosh desktop extended to the additional monitor.
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