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Top 10 things windows switchers don't know about OSX...
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Hold shift to slow-mo minimizing windows, Dashboard, and Expose.
Safari->Edit->Check Spelling as you type can be really helpful.
You can print anything to .pdf format from the print dialogue.
You don't need to quit apps, just closing their window is fine. Esp on things like mail, iCal, Address Book, Safari. The windows will appear almost instantly when you click on them in the dock if they are still running.
Turning on hot corners (System Prefs->Dashboard & Expose) makes them easier to use, IMO. I use top left for Dashboard, top right for Desktop, and bottom right for All Windows. Those are usually commands you want to use while your hand is already on the mouse so it makes sense to have something other than a key activate them.
Safari->Edit->Check Spelling as you type can be really helpful.
You can print anything to .pdf format from the print dialogue.
You don't need to quit apps, just closing their window is fine. Esp on things like mail, iCal, Address Book, Safari. The windows will appear almost instantly when you click on them in the dock if they are still running.
Turning on hot corners (System Prefs->Dashboard & Expose) makes them easier to use, IMO. I use top left for Dashboard, top right for Desktop, and bottom right for All Windows. Those are usually commands you want to use while your hand is already on the mouse so it makes sense to have something other than a key activate them.
my favorite thing that I found out in os x is the invert the screen combination. Which is ctrl + option + command + 8. But that is just one thing although it can be very handy at times.
Cmd-contol-d to pop the context-sensitive dictionary.
Most Mac users, new or veteran, don't know about this cool feature.
Most Mac users, new or veteran, don't know about this cool feature.
-You won't ever need to "defragment"
-Deleting apps doesn't require an uninstall (usually). Just delete the app or app's directory and you're done.
I've never been a fan of the hot corners. I like using the hot keys.
-Deleting apps doesn't require an uninstall (usually). Just delete the app or app's directory and you're done.
I've never been a fan of the hot corners. I like using the hot keys.
WillMak said:
1) Do you have Tiger?
2) If so, did you select a word to define?
You can also open the Dictionary application, open Preferences, and mark the button "Open Dictionary panel". Now you can ctrl-click (or right-click) words and click Look Up in Dictionary to get the same contextual definition as cmd-ctrl-d
built-in .pdf print is amazing. i use that alot and it has been such a pain on a pc.
as a new Mac user, it took me a day to figure out the closing an app by click on the red x didnt really close the app.
iLife really is a fantastic app.
free great apps. quicksilver, mac the ripper, neo office are great.
as a new Mac user, it took me a day to figure out the closing an app by click on the red x didnt really close the app.
iLife really is a fantastic app.
free great apps. quicksilver, mac the ripper, neo office are great.
p0intblank said:That dictionary thing is amazing!Thanks!
My pleasure.
Note, you can also switch it to a thesaurus. Very handy. Or should I say, functional, serviceable, convenient, helpful...
Actually, iLife is a suite of apps (iTunes, iPhoto, iWeb, iMovie HD, iDVD and GarageBand).slackersonly said:
Note that you need to enable tabbed browsing in Safari->Preferences...->Tabs, however. It's not enabled by default (or at least wasn't in the past).welshandrew said: