Comments on: A Windows User’s Quick Switching To Mac Guide

By: Clarkson

Clarkson — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:08:41 +0000

There is no ‘side’. Certain computers match certain people, that goes for Windows, Linux, and Macs…. until you realize each has it’s own benefits and drawbacks, this silly argument will continue. If you truly have an open mind, then you will see this clear as day…. why does everything have to be “I’m better than you?”. Seriously, why ? Pretty childish, and a complete waste of everyone’s time. Grow up.

By: Badger

Badger — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:07:38 +0000

As a brand new week old iMac user im very pleased you took the time to write this article. I feel like buying this iMac was the best ‘Computer’ thing I ever did, but as a life long PC user I need light articles like this to help with the transition. Please keep up this style of story. Thanks

By: Brandon

Brandon — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:02:35 +0000

James tk, I would agree with you. I don’t consider myself a windows nor a mac user. I use both along with various other operating systems. I grew up using both mac and windows and think they both have their advantages as well as disadvantages

By: James tk

James tk — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:10:02 +0000

Overall, good article, I’ll save time and say I agree with the above comments.
However, this statement always bugs me:

“A Windows Userâ€™s Crash Course In Switching To A Mac”

I don’t see why someone should switch from using any computer, why not just use both? I have a mac and a windows machine (and linux, but that’s beside the point), and I use both for different things. Even if you don’t own a mac or own a PC you should still know how to use the other, to me it just seems like common sense.

By: Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:05:09 +0000

As long as an application was launched, it will create a preference file. For a new Mac user, this won’t matter very much. It won’t hinder the system. The ease of transition is more important here. After they have gotten into the groove of using a Mac, then it will be fair to bring uninstallers into the equation.

By: Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:20 +0000

Good tip, thanks for reminding me. Sometimes the window doesn’t appear right away so you have to wait for a little while, especially when the system isn’t responding.

By: Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Thanks, that’s great advice. Be sure to tell that to everyone you meet.

By: Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:57:40 +0000

I mentioned what images are and how to mount them. How to unmount? Well, right-click the disk image icon on the desktop and select Eject. Or click and drag the disk image icon (from the desktop) to the Trash.

By: Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:04 +0000

I’m glad that you found it useful and yes, I did use Skitch! Personally, it’s the simplest and most convenient tool to use for screenshots and annotation.

By: MactoPC

MactoPC — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:14 +0000

STEP 1: drag half your brain to the trash can
STEP 2: delete right to control costs
STEP 3: gush about your dumb, expensive box