Help! I'm new to mac computers?

Question

Hey there! I just bought a mac computer two days ago, and im still conditioned to the windows computers. Is there any advice you'd like to give me? XD Such as how to copy and paste text from websites? (That ones been giving me trouble -___- ) And can you print screens? Also, are their anti-virus softwares?

Any input regarding any aspect of a mac computer is greatly appreciated!
Thanks :D

Thanks for all the awesome advice :D! I just thought of one more question though, is there a equivilant to microsoft paint? I miss it alot hehe.

But otherwise that, I loooovvveee my new apple :)

Answer 1

Here's some links with some various tips and such.

Aside from screen grab, there are simple apps that will let you capture video screenshots, as well. There's a lot of free software at Apple's OS X Downloads page. If you plug in a mouse with two buttons and a scroll wheel, you can use the right click and (my personal favorite) assign Exposé to be invoked when you press the scroll wheel. Exposé is awesome. If you haven't played with it yet, open multiple windows and press F9, F10 and F11. F12 operates the Dashboard. To use look up a word in the dictionary, just place the mouse over the word and press Command+Control+D, no need to highlight the word. :-) Have fun!

Yeah, no need for anti-virus. I've been using Mac for two years with no problems.

Answer 2

First off, congratulations. Apple computers will make your life much easier. As far as copying and pasting, basically anything you would use a Control+key combination on a PC, you hit Command(Apple)+key. So to copy in Windows, you would hit Control-C, in the Mac OS, it's Command(Apple)-C. Pasting is Command-V, and so on. I'm sure there's a list of hot-keys floating around somewhere on the internet.
There's an awesome application built in called Grab that can create an image file out of any window or your entire screen. If you double click your hard drive and go to your Applications folder, then open your Utilities folder, Grab is in there. Once you open it, click on "Capture" at the top of the screen and choose whether you want to capture your whole screen or a certain window. It's pretty self-explanatory from there.
There is no anti-virus software for a Mac because there aren't any viruses for a Mac. That's not to say that it's impossible to get a virus (that's a marketing tool), but since Apple's market share is very low compared to Microsoft's, there's no reason for nerds to write viruses for Macs. Plus the Mac OS is much more stable and secure than Windows, so it's more difficult to write viruses for it.
Other than that, navigating a Mac is very similar to navigating a Windows PC, except it's much less frustrating. Once you learn it, you'll never go back.

Answer 3

Copy and pasting text is the same -- you just use the key with the apple on it instead of the control key.

Printing screens is WAY easier. Use Apple key-Shift-4 which puts the computer into screen grab mode. Then use your mouse to select what you want to capture. Use spacebar over a window if you want to capture the whole window. It will write a pdf to your desktop called Picture 1, then Picture 2, etc.

Anti-virus software you don't really need. But yes, Norton makes one.

Your mac has a lot of cool features in it. You might want to go to a local apple store where they'll be happy to show you how it works.

Enjoy!

Answer 4

First of all get rid of the mac because they are total junk but if you are glued to the mac.
There are 2 ways to copy and paste. The first is to highlight the text, go to edit, copy. and then edit, paste. Or you can highlight the text, hold down the apple key, and press C to copy and V to paste.

To print screen, go to, Applications -> Utilities > then to the application named, "Grab" A window won't show up, but the top menu bar will change. Then go to the "capture" tab and select what type you would like to select.

You really don't need anti virus software, because there arn't any viruses made for mac.

Answer 5

I purchased a MacBook about three months ago, and I love it, but it some times is hard to switch mind sets after working on PC all day, so I understand your dilemma. If there is an Apple store near by check with them, most stores offer a work session on introducing the Mac to new users. Also, there some books in print that cover your question topics.

Answer 6

I am on my Macbook and I have never heard of any sort of anti-virus software for mac's. You can copy and paste by clicking on "EDIT" and then COPY ,PASTE, just like windows.

Answer 7

copy and paste text from websites
click on exit/select all
then click on edit /copy
open a word doc then from the word doc click on
edit/ paste

Answer 8

i think pc's are better.
macs are a little confusing i think.