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Posted on 04/22/2008 7:47:01 PM PDT by Eric Blair 2084
The MAC was supposed to be better than a PC.
Does anybody out there know how to use this thing?
Heaven’s man, what’s the panic? Yeah it’s pretty easy to learn a few things and do a lot more out of the box.
Turn it on.
Mac users are more intelligent and sophisticated than PC users. Ask them.
Good luck with it, hope the learning curve isn’t too bad.
whatever you do dont cuss in front of it
Point and click.
Take a breath, man. Are you posting using your Mac? If so, you’re already doing pretty well. If not, then what are you trying to do that you can’t do?
OK, I’ve turned it on. I can type nonsense like this like I always do. How do I open up a new window by clicking on what I want to open up.
I used to right click on my screen name and my homepage would come up. Help.
Dude, it sucks ass. Now.
Then again, ask me in 3 weeks and I might have a different opinion. Hell, I taught myself HTML. 2nd grade level but still...I’m proud of myself.
See post 8. How do I click on something and get it to open up in a new window?
What kind of mouse do you have? What are you trying to open?
You’re funny, but outgoing. Relax man, you’re going to love this in about 20 minutes.
First of all what do you have. If it’s a 24” imac congradulations.
The first thing that is different is that the menu for your application does not reside in its’ window.
The menu for any window is always at the top of your computer screen.
So get used to that.
Do you have a mighty mouse with a little ball in the center?
If so you can lean to the left on it for left clicking and lean to the right on it for right clicking.
If you squeeze it in the midde (left and right sides) all your windows that are open will appear at once.
Run down to Starbucks and get a Skinny Cinnamon Dolce Latte with double orange and every thing will become clear.
sorry I meant congratulations
It makes a great boat anchor.
Panic? Yes, there is panic.
I’m a legend in my own mind. I have important work in my time off here to educate the unwashed masses in the proletariet on other sites.
Do you have a MAC?
Stop Over Thinking the MAC, play Dumb, trust me it will make sense, Mac User since ‘98
I changed to Apple a few years ago and now have a mac book, I like it so well I just ordered another one for my wife.
Just relax and you will like it.
By the way what model?
Please be more precise. There are plenty of Mac people here who will be happy to help you.
To open a folder, simply double click it. If you want to open a second window for the folder you’re opening rather than have it replace the original window, go to Preferences (under the apple menu, upper left hand corner of your screen) and check “always open folders in a new window.”
this is kind of like the process of going from a stick shift to an automatic that’s all...
simply find the internet browser of your choice along the dock at the bottom of your page... just drag the mouse down there and double click... you should go to a default home page...
to change the home page click on the apple or file menu with the browser open and look up internet prefs... it is so easy to set this up in a week you’re going to be of your mind happy with your purchase
The mouse has a tiny little button for my index finger and two buttons on each side that do nothing but give me the date and time when I click it. WTF?
If so you can lean to the left on it for left clicking and lean to the right on it for right clicking.
To enable the left and right clicking with the Mighty Mouse, you have to configure it first. Open System Preferences under the Apple menu and select Keyboard & Mouse.
It’s not Windows so don’t expect everything to act like Windows.
There have been a number of studies that concluded that people who are really proficient at Windows often have a hard time using the Mac, so it isn’t just you.
Just take a night or two to explore and not worry about trying to be productive.
I use OS X and Windows XP both, but I only use Windows because I have to.
You can roll the tiny little button with your index finger. To scroll windows up and down.
Click on the window first.
Let me recommend you buy a nice wireless logitech mouse, with at least 5 buttons. I have one with L, R, Up and Down, scroll with click, and three thumb buttons. Works great.
iMac. Brand new. Where would the model number be? I have the box right here.
20 inch screen with the processor built in. Looks nice.
Click on some of the other things there. You'll be amazed at how many ways you can customize your machine.
If you don't love your Mac after about a week, I'll be surprised.
The date and time little windows are called widgets. There are thousands of free ones out there to use. I just pretty much stick with the ones that ship with the mac.
Many of these connect to the internet and can supply useful information such as up to date flight information.
Just put a dvd into the right side of it. Sit down and watch your favorite HD movie. That should get you through the first night.
I’m going to go watch SportsCenter and drink a beer first.
God damn it! I just figured out Windows. Nothing is the same.
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There are classes for this. I’ll go next week. It was part of the package.
This reminds me of the Madden 98 video game that I bought 10 years ago. You need a 2 year associates degree to figure the damn thing out. I just wanted to play a game after work. I chucked the thing.
I just got a Mac and I can say...after 3 years of Windows, the Mac has been a god send....I will NEVER EVER use a Windows box again.
If you don’t want it. Send it over to me. I could use one in Saint Louis. I like them. The screen looks good.
“How do I click on something and get it to open up in a new window?”
If you’re in the _Finder_ (the basic “desktop application”), and you’re looking at an icon in the window, and you want to see what’s inside it, there are several choices.
First, there are THREE “views” (different ways) you can look at things in the Finder:
1. Icon view (BIG icons)
2. List view (small icons displayed alphanumerically)
3. Column view (columns of icons displayed side-by-side)
If you look at the top of the Finder window, there may be (depending on how you’re set up) a “tool” by which you can shuttle the window display back and forth. Keep in mind that when you do this, it affects the current window only.
I happen to think the list view is easiest to learn to work with.
In list view, if you double click a folder, the folder opens in the same window. To “go back” to the previous view, just click the “back button” (usually in the window’s upper left corner).
If you hold down the Command key (key next to spacebar) while you double-click, the folder will open into a NEW window.
In list view, you can also click on the rightward-pointing triangle, to display what’s inside a folder (without double-clicking).
If you’re talking about Safari, to open a new window, just type “Command-N”. In fact, that command is the same for just about every application.
To create a new _folder_ in the Finder, type “Command-Shift/N”.
I would really suggest you get a book or two to help. A couple I can recommend are:
“The Little Mac Book” - great to help you get started.
“The Mac Bible” - a longtime favorite.
- John
Yes take the how to have a MAC classes. The people are very friendly. Do you play music? Garage Band is pretty slick and easy to record multiple tracks with.
Click twice fast with the left mouse button and you will see Dr. Evil.
By the way, I like Windows Vista or XP or 2000 or 2003 or 2008 or NT or NT 4.0 or 98 or 95 or Windows for Workgroups or Windows 3.1 or Windows 3.0, and DOS 3.x and 4.x and 5.x ....
well, not windows 3.0 or DOS 4.x and forget Windows ME, Windows 386 and Windows 286.
; )
It’s all pretty much the same basic idea. You move the mouse around, you click you type on the keyboard. Whatever.
Let’s start with the basics. Treat me like the MAC retard that I am.
How do I click on a link and get it to open in a new window.
Is that too much to ask?
In the Finder desktop, double-click on an icon.
Enjoy your beers.
When you return go to:http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
That’s the Apple tutorial for new Mac users, complete with video.
Suggest you bookmark the page as you’ll be returning to it often as questions arise. Use the site map link at the bottom of the page for support, which includes user forums where you can find answers to most of your questions.
Oh, and congratulations on a fine choice.
I get it to open up but it’s in the same window.
Have sent help offer via FRMail, check it.
Congratulations, Eric
Here is a link to some video tutorials http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
Here is a link to some tutorials for a former PC user. http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
Information on One-on-One training http://www.apple.com/retail/onetoone/
Enjoy your Mac.
plug it in, turn it on.
Look up instructions for reformatting your hard drive.
I’ve had a Mac for three years. I use my PCs and Linux boxes. I guess I’m just not smug enough to use a Mac.
I have a mac mini. Plugged it in, turned it on. EASY. Just have to get used to the different icons, and YES, I don’t have to keep restarting it like my windows machine at work.
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