A new computer operating system is always difficult to navigate, and macOS is no different.
Most of them stem from the disparity in the design and fundamental hardware differences.
Here we’ve outlined some of the most popular challenges new users encounter and how they can solve them.
You also need one if you want to download apps from the App Store or make use of iCloud.
But installing apps you got from different websites isn’t always so simple on a Mac.
Others may ask you to drag the downloaded file to theApplicationsfolder instead.
You might find that it scrolls in the wrong direction or doesn’t click when you tap it.
Luckily, it’s easy to tweak your trackpad options to get it to work to your liking.
Access Spotlight by pressingCmd + Space, then start typing your search term.
Once you’re logged into your Mac, you’ve got the option to activate Spotlight from anywhere.
Spotlight is also great for getting quick calculations, conversions, and definitions.
you’re able to even use it to perform web searches.
To view all your apps together in one place, click theLaunchpadicon next to Finder in the Dock.
Or pinch with four fingers on your trackpad.
You’ll see all your apps laid out on different pages.
you’re free to click to open one, or click and drag to move and reorganize them.
Fortunately, macOS has an equivalent app to use instead: Finder.
you might also interact with files the same way you would in File Explorer.
However, you won’t find the Devices and drives home screen you usually see in Windows File Explorer.
Instead, you’re free to find that information by going toSystem configs > General > Storage.
We explored more on how different these two apps are in ourFinder versus File Explorerdebate.
Taking Screenshots
Taking screenshots on your Mac is simple but may not seem straightforward to new Mac users.
Notes Keeps Popping Up
Does Notes keep popping up when you’re using your Mac?
When you customize it, it can be an efficient way to perform actions on macOS.
Here’s how to turn off the Hot Corners Quick Note feature:
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So most of those shortcuts will still work if you use Cmd instead of Ctrl.
Similarly, you may notice that there’s no Alternate (Alt) key on a Mac.
Just use the Option key for this instead.
