Introduction to Macs for PC Users
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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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Common Keyboard Shortcuts

Force a frozen program to terminate : Apple + Option + Esc

Right click : Control + mouse click

Create alias (shortcut) : Apple + Option + Click and drag with mouse

Cut : Apple + X

Copy : Apple + C

Paste : Apple + V

 

Exposé Shortcuts

F9 : View all of the windows that are currently open

F10 : View all of the windows of the program that you're currently using

F11 : Hide all windows

For more keyboard shortcuts and terms for Windows users, go to the Finder menu, open the Help menu, and click on "Mac Help."   Here, you can find more in-depth information about "Switching from Windows."

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