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Learning curve for Mac from Windows
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<blockquote data-quote="mac57" data-source="post: 653814" data-attributes="member: 17052"><p>The key is to make a conscious decision to leave the "Windows way" behind. Macs ARE different, and in a good way, but if you insist on trying to do things the Windows way on your new Mac, you will be frustrated by it. </p><p></p><p>So, I would recommend that you actively embrace the Mac way of doing things for at least a month, no matter how strange it may feel to you. After you are used to it, then make some decisions.</p><p></p><p>For example, no matter what browser you use now, use Safari. No matter what email client you use now, use Mail. No matter what file managers you use now, use Finder... and so on and so on. Actively seek out the normal Mac approach to whatever the task is, and do it that way. This forces a clean break on you and lets you grow quickly in Mac experience vs. trying to transplant Windows experience onto a Mac.</p><p></p><p>I call this "full Mac immersion" and I strongly recommend it. It is the best way to really experience Macs and to reduce the length of your learning curve.</p><p></p><p>And come here for advice! We are a friendly bunch and we are here to help folks who are making the switch.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mac57, post: 653814, member: 17052"] The key is to make a conscious decision to leave the "Windows way" behind. Macs ARE different, and in a good way, but if you insist on trying to do things the Windows way on your new Mac, you will be frustrated by it. So, I would recommend that you actively embrace the Mac way of doing things for at least a month, no matter how strange it may feel to you. After you are used to it, then make some decisions. For example, no matter what browser you use now, use Safari. No matter what email client you use now, use Mail. No matter what file managers you use now, use Finder... and so on and so on. Actively seek out the normal Mac approach to whatever the task is, and do it that way. This forces a clean break on you and lets you grow quickly in Mac experience vs. trying to transplant Windows experience onto a Mac. I call this "full Mac immersion" and I strongly recommend it. It is the best way to really experience Macs and to reduce the length of your learning curve. And come here for advice! We are a friendly bunch and we are here to help folks who are making the switch. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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