Introduction

Basic Differences

Interface
 - Desktop
 - Apple Menu
 - Dock
 - System Preferences
 - Trash
 - "Right-clicking"

Working with Windows
 - Close, Minimize, Maximize
 - Resize, Move
 - Menus
 - Menu Shortcuts
 - Hiding Programs
 - Exposé

Where are all the programs?
 - Macintosh HD
 - Finder
 - Navigating Folders
 - Spotlight
 - Creating Aliases (a.k.a. Shortcuts)

Hardware
 - Turning the Computer On/Off
 - Loading CDs
 - USB Ports

Common Mac Software
 - Safari
 - Mail
 - Dashboard
 - Address Book & iCal
 - iTunes
 - iLife Suite

Common Keyboard Shortcuts

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Interface

An interface is "a device or program enabling a user to communicate with a computer" (Oxford American Dictionary).

On a PC, Windows is the intermediary that allows users to control the computer without having to learn advanced programming commands. Windows is a visual environment that makes communicating with the computer much easier.

Although Macs don't use Windows, they also have a visual interface to make using the computer easier. Like Windows, the Mac interface uses icons, menus, and a mouse. However, there are some subtle differences that we'll discuss to help you get acquainted with Macs.

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