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From Windows to Mac: 12 differences on day one

The first days on a MacBook after Windows feel odd: “where is Start?”, “why doesn’t closing the window quit the app?” In fact there are only a few differences — here are the twelve that matter.

Keyboard

  • Cmd (⌘) does what Ctrl did on Windows: Cmd+C, Cmd+V, Cmd+Z, Cmd+S.
  • Switch input language with Ctrl+Space or the globe (Fn) key. Add Georgian and Russian layouts in Settings → Keyboard.
  • Delete a file in Finder with Cmd+Backspace.

Windows and apps

  • The red button closes the window; the app keeps running. Quit with Cmd+Q.
  • The green button — full screen or tile left/right.
  • Switch apps with Cmd+Tab; search everything with Cmd+Space (Spotlight).
  • Apps come from the App Store or as a .dmg file: drag the icon into Applications.

Files and USB drives

  • Finder is your File Explorer.
  • A Mac only reads NTFS drives. For sharing with Windows, format them as exFAT.
  • Right-click is a two-finger tap on the trackpad.

Screenshots

  • Cmd+Shift+3 — whole screen, Cmd+Shift+4 — an area, Cmd+Shift+5 — the screenshot and screen-recording menu.
FAQ

Questions and answers

Can I work with Word and Excel files on a Mac?
Yes: Microsoft Office is available for Mac, and Pages and Numbers open the files too.
Can you move my files from a Windows laptop?
Yes — documents, photos, email and bookmarks. New MacBook setup from 50 GEL.
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