Tweaks
Hey! (friendly, not threatening)
Bring up preferences: turn off Time Machine; Software Updates; Energy Saver (Battery and Power Adapter, default to 3 hours), and Sound>Sound Effects>uncheck Play User Interface Sound Effects and Play Feedback when Volume is Changed. You can get an external Hard Drive for under $100 - definitely do this!; For the firewire I would suggest a mixer: Behringer is cheap and lasts accordingly, Mackie have excellent A/D converters and self installs. I'd guess Yamaha has quality stuff, and unless you rob banks or take over multinational corporations that sorta limits the available options. I didn't have any good luck with Phonic.
I also had problems with Bose speakers while recording, but so far it is an isolated incident.
It's a brave new world. Have fun!
Cal
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