Switching from Windows to Mac
The Unofficial Guide to Making a Seamless Switch to Mac OS Yosemite
By Scott La Counte
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Cover © porbital @ Fotolia.com
Table of Contents
Introduction
Mac? Is It Worth It?
Installation
OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or Below
Mac vs. Windows
Transferring Documents
Compatibility
Setup Assistant
Part I: Mac OS Crash Course
Keyboard
Apple Key
Delete (Backspace)
Magic Mouse / Trackpad
The Desktop
Menu Bar
Menulets
Dock
Trash
App Buttons
Finder
Views in Finder
Sorting in Finder
File Management
Favorites
Tabbed Browsing
Tags
Launchpad
Notifications
Internet
Setting Up With Ethernet
Setting Up Wireless Networks
Airport Express / Airport Extreme
Safari
Mail
Adding Accounts
Sending an Email
Contacts
Messaging / Phone Calls
iMessage
FaceTime
Photo Booth
Calendar
Reminders
Creating Single Reminders
Creating New Lists
Location Based Reminder
Notes
Creating and Editing Notes
iTunes
Adding Music to your Library
Playlists
Using Genius
Match
Radio
Creating a Radio Station
iTunes Store
App Store
Lesser Used Apps
Family Sharing
Part 2: Making the Mac Yours
System Preferences
General
Desktop & Screen Saver
Dock
Mission Control
Social Networking, Mail, Contacts and Calendars
Sound
Users & Groups
Parental Controls
Accessibility
Privacy and Security
Part 3: Maintenance
Preserving Battery Life
iCloud
Time Machine
Software Updates
Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this book is not endorsed by Apple and should be consider unofficial.
Introduction
Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works!
Whether you are a new convert to Mac, still thinking about making the switch, or just want to learn more about Macs, this book will guide you through the Mac OS and help you see how making the switch really isn’t the great leap that you once thought it was.
This book will show you the basics and show you how to do the common day tasks you know on Windows (like right clicking). It will also show you how to get your Mac in sync with your iPad or iPhone, and how to do everyday tasks like change background, find files, and performance tweaks to keep your Mac running like new.
Mac? Is It Worth It?
Before diving into the actual software, let’s address the obvious: why pick Mac?
I was in the Windows camp for a long time; I’d see the Mac and think it was just a computer for hipsters. Sure they were nice to look at—they were shiny and didn’t look plastic-y and cheap…but they were also expensive.
But then I actually used one, and I was blown away. Here’s why…
Fewer Viruses
You’ve probably heard someone say they use a Mac because they don’t get viruses. That’s not true. Any computer can get a virus. But it is true that Macs are generally less prone to viruses and are more secure.
The reason you don’t hear about Mac viruses very often is twofold:
While it’s hard to pinpoint just how many computers there are in the world, most estimates say less than 10% of the world’s computers are Macs. Most computers are still Windows. So if you are a hacker wanting to wreak havoc into cyberspace, then your obvious target would be the one with the largest audience.
The second reason is Mac OS is built by Apple, for Apple. Windows builds their OS to be built for essentially any computer, which opens the door for vulnerabilities.
I know a lot of Mac users, and rarely do I hear someone say they have a virus. If you are concerned, however, one popular
The Unofficial Guide to Making a Seamless Switch to Mac OS Yosemite
By Scott La Counte
© 2015. All Rights Reserved.
Cover © porbital @ Fotolia.com
Table of Contents
Introduction
Mac? Is It Worth It?
Installation
OS X 10.9 Mavericks
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or Below
Mac vs. Windows
Transferring Documents
Compatibility
Setup Assistant
Part I: Mac OS Crash Course
Keyboard
Apple Key
Delete (Backspace)
Magic Mouse / Trackpad
The Desktop
Menu Bar
Menulets
Dock
Trash
App Buttons
Finder
Views in Finder
Sorting in Finder
File Management
Favorites
Tabbed Browsing
Tags
Launchpad
Notifications
Internet
Setting Up With Ethernet
Setting Up Wireless Networks
Airport Express / Airport Extreme
Safari
Adding Accounts
Sending an Email
Contacts
Messaging / Phone Calls
iMessage
FaceTime
Photo Booth
Calendar
Reminders
Creating Single Reminders
Creating New Lists
Location Based Reminder
Notes
Creating and Editing Notes
iTunes
Adding Music to your Library
Playlists
Using Genius
Match
Radio
Creating a Radio Station
iTunes Store
App Store
Lesser Used Apps
Family Sharing
Part 2: Making the Mac Yours
System Preferences
General
Desktop & Screen Saver
Dock
Mission Control
Social Networking, Mail, Contacts and Calendars
Sound
Users & Groups
Parental Controls
Accessibility
Privacy and Security
Part 3: Maintenance
Preserving Battery Life
iCloud
Time Machine
Software Updates
Appendix A: Keyboard Shortcuts
Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this book is not endorsed by Apple and should be consider unofficial.
Introduction
Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works!
Whether you are a new convert to Mac, still thinking about making the switch, or just want to learn more about Macs, this book will guide you through the Mac OS and help you see how making the switch really isn’t the great leap that you once thought it was.
This book will show you the basics and show you how to do the common day tasks you know on Windows (like right clicking). It will also show you how to get your Mac in sync with your iPad or iPhone, and how to do everyday tasks like change background, find files, and performance tweaks to keep your Mac running like new.
Mac? Is It Worth It?
Before diving into the actual software, let’s address the obvious: why pick Mac?
I was in the Windows camp for a long time; I’d see the Mac and think it was just a computer for hipsters. Sure they were nice to look at—they were shiny and didn’t look plastic-y and cheap…but they were also expensive.
But then I actually used one, and I was blown away. Here’s why…
Fewer Viruses
You’ve probably heard someone say they use a Mac because they don’t get viruses. That’s not true. Any computer can get a virus. But it is true that Macs are generally less prone to viruses and are more secure.
The reason you don’t hear about Mac viruses very often is twofold:
While it’s hard to pinpoint just how many computers there are in the world, most estimates say less than 10% of the world’s computers are Macs. Most computers are still Windows. So if you are a hacker wanting to wreak havoc into cyberspace, then your obvious target would be the one with the largest audience.
The second reason is Mac OS is built by Apple, for Apple. Windows builds their OS to be built for essentially any computer, which opens the door for vulnerabilities.
I know a lot of Mac users, and rarely do I hear someone say they have a virus. If you are concerned, however, one popular
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