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Is MacOs easy to use from a Windows user?

I have an iPad Pro but I have a laptop that uses Windows. I would love to try the Macbook Air M3 or M4 (next year) but I have no experience with using MacOs. Is it hard to use or should I stick to Windows? I can't decide.

MacBook Air (M3, 2024)

Posted on Nov 11, 2024 8:22 PM

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Nov 11, 2024 8:23 PM in response to Surfer_Dudes

Surfer_Dudes wrote:

I have an iPad Pro but I have a laptop that uses Windows. I would love to try the Macbook Air M3 or M4 (next year) but I have no experience with using MacOs. Is it hard to use or should I stick to Windows? I can't decide.

Here is some info that should help you make the transition to Mac.

Mac tips for Windows switchers - Apple Support


Nov 12, 2024 1:34 PM in response to Surfer_Dudes

I made the switch ions ago and I quickly learned two things:


1) Using applications on a Mac and Windows is pretty much the same. Muscle memory drove me nuts - command/ctrl key placement had me trying to use a keyboard shortcut and failing. I finally got that sorted out.


2) things like file management and tweaks were a little harder to deal with until I stopped trying to make my Mac act like Windows. I had to accept that there was a Mac way of doing things - just as there is a Windows way of doing things.

Is MacOs easy to use from a Windows user?

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