New to Mac

[hamlin]

Ordered my first Macbook(Mid 2010) off of the Apple store and received it last week.

Just wanted to say I love it!

 

[spinnerlys]

Congratulations and have fun.

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​

About viruses and other threatening malware

There are currently, as of today, NO (ZERO) Mac OS X viruses in public circulation. That may change in the future, but for the last ten years Mac OS X has been void of viruses.​

What is a (computer) virus: Wiki, HowStuffWorks.com, Department of Energy, Microsoft, AntiVirus Ware​

What is (computer) malware: Wiki,​

What is crime-ware: report by DHS​

About file quarantine in Mac OS X v10.5 and v10.6 - files you download via Safari, iChat, or Mail are checked for safety when you open them​

Mac Virus/Malware Info

Software for Mac OS X

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[hamlin]

I will look at them for sure, thank you!

 

[R94N]

Welcome to the Mac and welcome to the forums! It's a great place to get answers for most Mac and Apple stuff

 

[loccomoco]

Gratz, I love my MacBook too, I've had mine since 2006 without any major problems (except battery replacement under warranty). Overall great and sturdy little computers. Max out your ram and throw in a SSD later on down the road!

 

[jsf8x]

Congrats!