The author of “Habr” has analyzed what a Windows user will have to get used to if he decides to change the OS.
Kyiv. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – August 23, 2021 – Technology
- Hotkeys. According to the author, the main thing is to understand the logic of all actions. Then everything will become easier. The strangest thing here is opening a file (via the combination Cmd + ?, not pressing Enter), switching the keyboard layout (done with other keys, if necessary, you can assign this function to Caps Lock in the settings), clipboard (Cmd + C). Besides, you can change most of the combinations in the parameters – in Shortcuts.
- The concept of windows. On macOS, windows and applications are different. Closing the window does not necessarily close the application. In Windows, it can be the same: some applications, even when you click on the cross, remain in the tray (notification area). And after that, the user notes, it is already clear why on a Mac, when the application window is closed, it can be seen in the top bar. To switch between two applications, use Cmd + Tab, between windows of the same application – Cmd +.
- Window management. The red button is for closing the window. The yellow one will help minimize the window, and after that, it will be visible only in a certain part of the document. Green brings it to full-screen mode. If you want to expand the window, then you need to press the Option key simultaneously with the green button. Or hover over it and wait. There is also a half-screen spread in the Split View mode.
- Installing applications. Can be downloaded from the official store, from websites, or using the Homebrew package manager. The expert also shared his advice: to launch the application downloaded from the site, you need to call the context menu of the file.
- Miscellaneous. Here the author recommends immediately removing all unnecessary applications from the Dock. It is also very convenient to use Spotlight (search through all content), as well as, if necessary, change what is possible in the “System Preferences” or through the Defaults utility.
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Source: Ukrgate