Migrating between Windows and Mac Computers

If you need to switch from Windows to Mac or vice versa, this course gets you up to speed quickly.

Introduction

• Windows and Mac: More similar than different

1. Primary System Features

• System commands: Sleep, shut down, restart
• Compare system settings
• Check system information
• Launch applications
• Quit applications
• Compare the System Tray and Status Menus
• Manage notifications
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Set up a mouse or trackpad

2. Managing Files

• Compare Finder with File Explorer
• Know where applications are stored
• Understand the user folder and where your files are stored
• Store files on an external drive or memory stick

3. Moving Your Content to a New Computer

• Manually move your files from one computer to another
• Use the Apple Migration Assistant to move files from Windows to Mac
• Use Cloud Storage services to synchronize files
• Move web browser bookmarks

4. Working Efficiently

• Recognize menus and ribbons
• Move and resize windows
• Switch between applications
• Compare Task View and Mission Control
• Compare Windows Search and Spotlight
• Take a screenshot