Mac OS X is different from windows in terms of user-interface and other functionality. If you are windows users and now looking to switch over to Mac, you will find difficult to deal at every step. But don’t worry we will tell you how to switch from windows to Mac OS easily.
Understand the Dock in Mac
Just like windows start menu and taskbar, dock in Mac helps how to launch new applications or switch between the running programs. It is the place where a window goes when you minimize a program. It is generally located at the bottom of the screen, although it can be moved to any side. Better known as recycle bin in Windows PC, Trash Can in Mac is also visible here.
Basic Dissimilarities between Windows and Mac OS X
Some of the basic difference between windows and OS X is like control button in windows are on right side while in Mac OS X you will find them on left-hand side. To use right-click on Mac you can click and hold and item you would like to have on menu, or just hold the control button while you click. To learn windows shortcut you don’t need to practice too much, as most of the shortcuts of OS X is similar to windows except control keys which is executed by command keys in Mac OS placed next to spacebar and marked as a ⌘.
How to Use Finder in Mac?
It opens like as window explorer. In Mac OS x is very helpful to find out day-to-day tasks, organize program files, applications and my document etc. However, if you need any kind of assistance to find any program in your Mac or you face any issue, then you can get Mac OS X technical support to understand the functionality of Mac OS X based systems.
Understanding the Apple Menu
Menu in Mac OS X is toggled by Apple icon located on the top left side corner of you Mac screen. And this button also works to shut down your computer, or put the system on sleep mode or get access of system preferences. Here you will also find many other task and force to quit application similar to end-task manager in windows based system.
Use System Preferences to Key Settings
Just like control panel in windows, system preferences in Mac OS X allows to get access of key settings of system. You can change to set security settings, hardware function, design and other necessary changes as per the features equipped into the system. Though, this section is very sensitive if you are not familiar with it, just get Mac OS X customer support to do the changes.
Status of Applications and How to kill them
In Macs when you run an application it will be shown on the top of the windows at the top of the screen. The name of application appears bold, and by clicking on it you can control the app’s preferences and other running tasks. And to kill any crashed application click and hold on the program and from pop-out menu, click force to quit. And if it not works use hot keys, just press Command+Option+Esc (or ⌥⌘Esc) simultaneously to forcefully stop the running program.