SAU 16 Technology Information
Moving from a PC to a Mac

 

Differences every veteran PC user should know about:

  • ctrl key – use command key with apple and clover
  • cmd + click = right click
  • menu bar is not within window but is at top
  • to switch menu (PC alt+tab) mac uses cmd+tab
  • need to Quit (cmd+Q) applications
  • option key (alt) is funny angle picture that looks sort of like a division symbol
  • symbol that looks like clock with arrow is escape esc
  • apple menu can do a force quit list of open applications (like task list)
  • must eject external drives – drag to trash/eject icon or from Finder menu
  • zoom -
  • two key mice work as does scroll on mouse

Apple Resources for transition:

Software Installation / Upgrades