Switcher-it's tough sometimes

daffy67 · daffy67 #1 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 06:34 AM

It's not easy moving to a new OS after so long on Windows, some things seem harder than they should be.
Anyway the downright best thing i like so far is the trackpad on my new Macbook Pro, who would have thought it could be so intuitive and easy to work with. At some point I may want a mouse as I plan to put lots of photos on this box and keen to see how iPhoto works.
Another is the battery life, outstrips any other Windows laptop I've owned (though they are getting better). When I bought my wife a Sony Vaio for her birthday last year I was so jealous (I never told her that though), i still like the Vaio but I doubt I'll ever BUY another Windows laptop.
Still prefer Ipad to laptop when I'm just surfing, reading or doing emails though.

Enough for now, I have so much to read and learn

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 12:30 PM

Welcome. Yeah, there can be a bit of a learning curve sometimes when changing to a new OS. But stick with the tutorials on Apple.com and always feel free to ask questions on these forums. We're happy to help.

Since you enjoy the trackpad so much, did you know that you can go into System Preferences on your Mac and click on Trackpad to see other options for the trackpad? Mostly lets you choose which gestures to use for specific tasks. Stuff like that.

daffy67 · daffy67 #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 06:56 PM

I've accessed the trackpad settings, and experimented a little but may have to again. Right clicking I currently have set to 2 fingers, then touch another but it's a bit strange so I'll find another way to do it.

BrianLachoreVPI · BrianLachoreVPI #4 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 07:52 PM

Post some of the things that you're finding hard - I'd be willing to bet someone here knows a way to simplify it for you.

daffy67 · daffy67 #5 (**permalink**)

02-16-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianLachoreVPI

Post some of the things that you're finding hard - I'd be willing to bet someone here knows a way to simplify it for you.

That I will but I will try "search' first.

chas_m · chas_m #6 (**permalink**)

02-17-2012, 04:52 AM

Take a look at Switch 101 if you haven't already. And Mac 101 as well.

daffy67 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 16, 2012 Posts: 35	02-16-2012, 06:34 AM It's not easy moving to a new OS after so long on Windows, some things seem harder than they should be. Anyway the downright best thing i like so far is the trackpad on my new Macbook Pro, who would have thought it could be so intuitive and easy to work with. At some point I may want a mouse as I plan to put lots of photos on this box and keen to see how iPhoto works. Another is the battery life, outstrips any other Windows laptop I've owned (though they are getting better). When I bought my wife a Sony Vaio for her birthday last year I was so jealous (I never told her that though), i still like the Vaio but I doubt I'll ever BUY another Windows laptop. Still prefer Ipad to laptop when I'm just surfing, reading or doing emails though. Enough for now, I have so much to read and learn Go the Mac!!
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MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,329 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	02-16-2012, 12:30 PM Welcome. Yeah, there can be a bit of a learning curve sometimes when changing to a new OS. But stick with the tutorials on Apple.com and always feel free to ask questions on these forums. We're happy to help. Since you enjoy the trackpad so much, did you know that you can go into System Preferences on your Mac and click on Trackpad to see other options for the trackpad? Mostly lets you choose which gestures to use for specific tasks. Stuff like that. 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.
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BrianLachoreVPI #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 24, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,742 Mac Specs: March 2011 15" MBP 2.3GHz i7 Quad Core 8GB Ram \| Mid 2011 27" iMac 3.4 GHz i7 16 GB RAM 2 TB HDD	02-16-2012, 07:52 PM Post some of the things that you're finding hard - I'd be willing to bet someone here knows a way to simplify it for you. Community Guidelines
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chas_m #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	02-17-2012, 04:52 AM Take a look at Switch 101 if you haven't already. And Mac 101 as well. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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