Just got a 13" yesterday and I love it. My first Mac computer and I don't see myself going back to windows. Are there any tips for the first time user of a Mac and more specifically the air? Thanks in advance! Also looking at getting a Mac mini and apple cinema display within the next few months possibly.
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Just got a 13" MBA
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If you're brand new to Macs in general, Apple has a lot of really nice video tutorials on their site. Be sure to start there and check them out. I did when I first started and it really helped.
If you have any specific questions, I'm sure users here will be happy to answer them.
If you have any specific questions, I'm sure users here will be happy to answer them.
Enjoy your MBA and ensure that you give yourself enough time to learn the differences - keyboard commands, touchpad etc. - between the world of Windows and that of Apple.
As Pharmscott says, take the time, too, to take a look at some online tutorials - I did at the time, and it helped. Meanwhile, enjoy the MBA - it's a great computer.
Cheers
As Pharmscott says, take the time, too, to take a look at some online tutorials - I did at the time, and it helped. Meanwhile, enjoy the MBA - it's a great computer.
Cheers
Many Windows shortcuts use the CTRL key, like CTRL+C for copy and CTRL+V for paste. In OS X, use the CMD key (the one with the Apple logo on it), as in CMD+C for copy and CMD+V for paste.
Another thing I've found very helpful is using multiple desktops. This way I can 3-finger swipe between active programs. Each program then has its own screen, unclutterd by your other running programs. Once you get used to it, it'll be a seamless addition to your workflow.
Another thing I've found very helpful is using multiple desktops. This way I can 3-finger swipe between active programs. Each program then has its own screen, unclutterd by your other running programs. Once you get used to it, it'll be a seamless addition to your workflow.
Off the top of my head some of the commands I use a lot are
Command + Space Bar = Spotlight search (fast search for any file/program/folder)
Command + , = Preferences for the application
Command + T = The same functionality as F4 in Excel (Was very aggravated before I found that one out)
Enjoy the Mac!
Command + Space Bar = Spotlight search (fast search for any file/program/folder)
Command + , = Preferences for the application
Command + T = The same functionality as F4 in Excel (Was very aggravated before I found that one out)
Enjoy the Mac!
Oh man! THANK YOU!! I had no idea... I have been manually inserting those stupid dollar signs for over a year now! (Now I feel really stupid)
There is no more Apple logo on a keyboard anymore its now a weird cloverleaf thing.