New here just got my first Mac

[fireman32]

Hi all I am brand new to the forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I just got a used 15" MacBook Pro from 2006 with the Intel processer and its running Snow Leopard. I am very excited to finally have a Mac as I have been wanting one for the longest time. I hope to learn alot through the forums and have some fun.

 

[mulo]

you should find that these forums are very helpful any time of the day
at least I think every one tries to be

 

[miles01110]

Use Mroogle to find answers to your questions.

 

[iHeartapple2]

Congratulations! I know you are so excited to finally ditch that Windows PC! You will find this to be one of the best decisions you have ever made.

 

[spinnerlys]

Also have a look at the following links (if you haven't already), as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.


Mac OS X Basics

Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows​

Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X​

Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X​

Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks​

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.​

Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints​

Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more​

Mac Guides - Finding Mac Software​

MRoogle - a very effective tool to search these fora using Google and made available by edesignuk, introductory threads: 1, 2 and 3​

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

 

[mulo]

I hate when people are spamming links

 

[fireman32]

Also have a look at the following links (if you haven't already), as the information presented there might be helpful in your future endeavours into Mac OS X and could clear up initial confusion and may even prevent harm to your system or your files.


Mac OS X Basics

Switch 101 - guide with articles made by Apple on how to accustom yourself, after you switched to Mac OS X from Windows​

Mac 101 - How to get started with Mac OS X​

Find out how - tutorial videos made by Apple on how to do certain thing in Mac OS X​

Pro tips - tips made available by Apple for easier ways of doing certain tasks​

Mac OS X Keyboard Shortcuts - Learn about common Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts.​

Mac OS X Beginner's Guide by MacRumors - learn about software, media players, shortcuts and some useful tips, tricks and hints​

Mac Guides - tutorials, product guides and more​

Mac Guides - Finding Mac Software​

MRoogle - a very effective tool to search these fora using Google and made available by edesignuk, introductory threads: 1, 2 and 3​

"How to maximise your MacRumors troubleshooting experience" created by mad jew in 2006​

Thanks for the welcome and for the links. I will still be keeping my PC for the time being. Since the budget is tight I am looking for a used iMac desktop to hold me over untill I can buy a new one. I really would like to learn how to program and write apps but first I really need to learn the ins and outs of the Mac.

 

[spinnerlys]

I hate when people are spamming links

Especially useless ones. What are those bloody bastards thinking, if they think at all????

Thanks for the welcome and for the links. I will still be keeping my PC for the time being. Since the budget is tight I am looking for a used iMac desktop to hold me over untill I can buy a new one. I really would like to learn how to program and write apps but first I really need to learn the ins and outs of the Mac.