Hello,
First time poster.
Happy Holidays.
Have a 2 year old Dell XPS 8900 desktop running W10 which is causing me all sorts of grief.
Think it's about time I seriously considered going with an Apple something.
Frankly, know nothing about Apple PC's. The last one we ever had was an Apple 2e !
So, have the following very basic questions, please:
a.Which model should I consider as being closest to my very typical Dell Desktop running Windows 10 ?
I don't do gaming; pretty basic stuff like word processing, light spreadsheets, and internet.
Don't want a Laptop.
b. Is it possible to somehow transfer all of my old backed up WORD files, and others to the new Apple ?
How ?
Do these transfers "really" work ? Is it "practical to do" ?
What won't I be able to transfer ?
I use Mozilla Thunderbird now for my eMails. Can I transfer these old saved ones ?
**Will I need a new eMail address ?
c. Can I use my present fairly good HDMI connected monitor ?
Is there an HDMI output ?
Or, best to just go with an Apple Monitor ? Why ?
d. Can I use my Logitech keyboard, which I really like ?
e. I read somewhere that the Mac's can run both the Apple OS and also Windows 10. True ?
Do they come with a pre-installed Windows 10 ?
Does this switching between work well ?
Caveats ?
f. Are there the typical USB Ports ?
What else should I be asking ? Thanks for help; much appreciated,
Much thanks,
Bob
First time poster.
Happy Holidays.
Have a 2 year old Dell XPS 8900 desktop running W10 which is causing me all sorts of grief.
Think it's about time I seriously considered going with an Apple something.
Frankly, know nothing about Apple PC's. The last one we ever had was an Apple 2e !
So, have the following very basic questions, please:
a.Which model should I consider as being closest to my very typical Dell Desktop running Windows 10 ?
I don't do gaming; pretty basic stuff like word processing, light spreadsheets, and internet.
Don't want a Laptop.
b. Is it possible to somehow transfer all of my old backed up WORD files, and others to the new Apple ?
How ?
Do these transfers "really" work ? Is it "practical to do" ?
What won't I be able to transfer ?
I use Mozilla Thunderbird now for my eMails. Can I transfer these old saved ones ?
**Will I need a new eMail address ?
c. Can I use my present fairly good HDMI connected monitor ?
Is there an HDMI output ?
Or, best to just go with an Apple Monitor ? Why ?
d. Can I use my Logitech keyboard, which I really like ?
e. I read somewhere that the Mac's can run both the Apple OS and also Windows 10. True ?
Do they come with a pre-installed Windows 10 ?
Does this switching between work well ?
Caveats ?
f. Are there the typical USB Ports ?
What else should I be asking ? Thanks for help; much appreciated,
Much thanks,
Bob