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switching to a macbook air m2 or m3 when it realeases
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switching to a macbook air m2 or m3 when it realeases
what are somethings i need to know
before switching from windows 11
mattopotamus
macrumors G5
The trackpad on a Mac is actually good and increases productivity. I absolutely have to use a mouse with windows, but only use a trackpad with a Mac.
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It all depends how you will be using the system. You do not say whether you are contemplating a desktop (iMac, Mac Mini or Mac Studio) or a laptop (MacBook Air, MacBook Pro).
Some things to consider:
Slightly different keyboard layout (new Option and Command keys, no Windows key).
Windows options are top left, not top right.
File system on backup devices. You will not be to write to devices formatted with NTFS, but can read them.
General move to app options being in the top menu bar on the screen and not in the app window.
Login and different security options.
Shortcuts are similar but not the same (often use the Option key).
Apps generally can be removed by dragging to the trash rather than using a dedicated uninstall option. Some apps may require customized uninstall apps but not many.
App installation is different often using a disk image file (.dmg) which you open and click on an installer or simply drag the app to the Applications folder.
You need to make sure you enable right click on the mouse or two fingers on trackpad for right click otherwise it is not present.
Track pad actually works in MacOS and do not have the specific areas of the trackpad for specific options (like right side of trackpad for right click option, just two finger click anywhere on the trackpad).
Utilities are different under MacOS. E.g. No NotePad, use TextEdit. Screenshot options. Terminal instead of Windows Power etc.
Free MacOS office apps not the same as MS Office. Buy Office 365 if you want true Office compatibility. If you have Office you can get the Mac apps to replace your Windows versions without buying a new license.
You can use Edge and Chrome on your Mac. Safari is better but importing your favorites is a pain.
If you use an Android phone it is a lot more difficult to get you photos onto your new system. Can be done via MS OneDrive.
This is not a complete list and maybe not what you were looking for, but it might help.
Some things to consider:
Slightly different keyboard layout (new Option and Command keys, no Windows key).
Windows options are top left, not top right.
File system on backup devices. You will not be to write to devices formatted with NTFS, but can read them.
General move to app options being in the top menu bar on the screen and not in the app window.
Login and different security options.
Shortcuts are similar but not the same (often use the Option key).
Apps generally can be removed by dragging to the trash rather than using a dedicated uninstall option. Some apps may require customized uninstall apps but not many.
App installation is different often using a disk image file (.dmg) which you open and click on an installer or simply drag the app to the Applications folder.
You need to make sure you enable right click on the mouse or two fingers on trackpad for right click otherwise it is not present.
Track pad actually works in MacOS and do not have the specific areas of the trackpad for specific options (like right side of trackpad for right click option, just two finger click anywhere on the trackpad).
Utilities are different under MacOS. E.g. No NotePad, use TextEdit. Screenshot options. Terminal instead of Windows Power etc.
Free MacOS office apps not the same as MS Office. Buy Office 365 if you want true Office compatibility. If you have Office you can get the Mac apps to replace your Windows versions without buying a new license.
You can use Edge and Chrome on your Mac. Safari is better but importing your favorites is a pain.
If you use an Android phone it is a lot more difficult to get you photos onto your new system. Can be done via MS OneDrive.
This is not a complete list and maybe not what you were looking for, but it might help.
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