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<blockquote data-quote="D3v1L80Y" data-source="post: 407674" data-attributes="member: 2960"><p><span style="color: Navy">A Macintosh is simply a Personal Computer. It can do anything that other Personal Computers can do. <u>The only difference is how those things are done.</u></span> The only 'tricky' part is if you keep comparing the Mac OS to the Windows OS you are used to using. You have to forget all you know about Windows when you are using a Mac, <em><u>especially</u></em> if you have little to now prior experience with Macs... but years of Windows experience. </p><p></p><p>Don't think things like <span style="color: Red">"when I was in Windows and I wanted to backup files I just used this program called ______ and did _______". Is there a Mac version that does the same thing? </span> Instead, just realize that you are using a Mac and that you want to backup files. Focus your attention on backing up your files. How or what you used in Windows is irrelevant. </p><p></p><p>Don't think, <span style="color: red">"When I used Windows, I used this great program called _______ to organize and edit my photos. Is there an app for Mac that will do this just like I did in Windows?."</span> Instead, understand that you want to organize and edit photos, and ask what you need or how you need to do it on a Mac. Windows ways have no meaning now, so don't bother thinking about it.</p><p></p><p>Again don't think things like, <span style="color: red">"in Windows, I just used/did ______ to make/do ________. Can't I just do it like that on a Mac?"</span></p><p></p><p>The bottom line is, there is no need to bring the Windows OS or any of its applications (Picassa, DVD Shrink, MS Paint, Winamp, etc.) into the conversation at all. I understand completely that while the concept of forgetting all that you know about computers is painfully simple, this can be a very difficult thing to do. </p><p>Look at it this way: </p><p><u><span style="color: Navy">You know what your end result should be, so start there and work backwards.</span></u> </p><p>Ask things and look for ways to get that end result, without mentioning or comparing the process you did in Windows. Many times, whatever you did in Windows to get a certain result will make absolutely no difference and have no relevance to the task at hand. If you approach the situation understanding that you may have absolutely no idea what you are doing, you start fresh and have an easier time learning something new.</p><p></p><p>So, Macs are only tricky if you can't forget the "Windows way" of doing things. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Go and try one out first. See if you like it. Maybe get an older model, so you aren't dropping a ton of money first, and if you like what you have then you can save up the cash and get the brand-spankin' new one.</p><p></p><p>The most important thing to ask yourself is:</p><p></p><p> <span style="color: Blue">"What do I want/need my computer to do for me?"</span></p><p></p><p>When you have answered that question, then look into a Mac and see if you like it and if it is going to suit your needs and meet your demands.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="D3v1L80Y, post: 407674, member: 2960"] [COLOR="Navy"]A Macintosh is simply a Personal Computer. It can do anything that other Personal Computers can do. [U]The only difference is how those things are done.[/U][/COLOR] The only 'tricky' part is if you keep comparing the Mac OS to the Windows OS you are used to using. You have to forget all you know about Windows when you are using a Mac, [I][U]especially[/U][/I] if you have little to now prior experience with Macs... but years of Windows experience. Don't think things like [COLOR="Red"]"when I was in Windows and I wanted to backup files I just used this program called ______ and did _______". Is there a Mac version that does the same thing? [/COLOR] Instead, just realize that you are using a Mac and that you want to backup files. Focus your attention on backing up your files. How or what you used in Windows is irrelevant. Don't think, [COLOR="red"]"When I used Windows, I used this great program called _______ to organize and edit my photos. Is there an app for Mac that will do this just like I did in Windows?."[/COLOR] Instead, understand that you want to organize and edit photos, and ask what you need or how you need to do it on a Mac. Windows ways have no meaning now, so don't bother thinking about it. Again don't think things like, [COLOR="red"]"in Windows, I just used/did ______ to make/do ________. Can't I just do it like that on a Mac?"[/COLOR] The bottom line is, there is no need to bring the Windows OS or any of its applications (Picassa, DVD Shrink, MS Paint, Winamp, etc.) into the conversation at all. I understand completely that while the concept of forgetting all that you know about computers is painfully simple, this can be a very difficult thing to do. Look at it this way: [U][COLOR="Navy"]You know what your end result should be, so start there and work backwards.[/COLOR][/U] Ask things and look for ways to get that end result, without mentioning or comparing the process you did in Windows. Many times, whatever you did in Windows to get a certain result will make absolutely no difference and have no relevance to the task at hand. If you approach the situation understanding that you may have absolutely no idea what you are doing, you start fresh and have an easier time learning something new. So, Macs are only tricky if you can't forget the "Windows way" of doing things. :D Go and try one out first. See if you like it. Maybe get an older model, so you aren't dropping a ton of money first, and if you like what you have then you can save up the cash and get the brand-spankin' new one. The most important thing to ask yourself is: [COLOR="Blue"]"What do I want/need my computer to do for me?"[/COLOR] When you have answered that question, then look into a Mac and see if you like it and if it is going to suit your needs and meet your demands. [/QUOTE]
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