Q: New user help

I just bought my first iMac and I need some help learning how to use it. I've been a long time PC user and want to switch over. Where can I go for help?

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 5, 2012 7:21 AM

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by Allan Eckert,Helpful

Allan Eckert Nov 5, 2012 7:26 AM in response to desperado620
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Nov 5, 2012 7:26 AM in response to desperado620

Here is a tutorial on Mac for PC users.

http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/

Here is a tutorial for Mac

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2477

Allan
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by desperado620,

desperado620 Nov 5, 2012 7:31 AM in response to Allan Eckert
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Nov 5, 2012 7:31 AM in response to Allan Eckert

Allan thanks for the quick reply. Maybe you can help with this too. I used the migration asst to move files from my PC to the iMac and now I cant seem to locate the files anywhere? I've used finder, but I cant find the files anywhere...
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by Allan Eckert,

Allan Eckert Nov 5, 2012 7:33 AM in response to desperado620
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Nov 5, 2012 7:33 AM in response to desperado620

Check to see if Migration Assistant created a new users for you and placed the files there.

Allan
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by desperado620,

desperado620 Nov 5, 2012 7:36 AM in response to Allan Eckert
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Nov 5, 2012 7:36 AM in response to Allan Eckert

Awesome it did, but there is a red circle with a dash on each of the folders that are there and when I try to open it I get an alert that says I dont have permission to open the folder?
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desperado620 Nov 5, 2012 7:46 AM in response to Allan Eckert
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Nov 5, 2012 7:46 AM in response to Allan Eckert

well how about that I stumbled on the solution. I need to add the Administrator account to the list of approved users. I think this will do it. Thanks for the quick replies
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by ~Bee,

~Bee Nov 5, 2012 9:27 AM in response to desperado620
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Nov 5, 2012 9:27 AM in response to desperado620

Welcome, desperado --

We're other Mac users here, sharing questions and solutions. Don't hesitate to ask any questions, especially after you've read the two articles Allan linked for you!

All the best.
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by BDAqua,

BDAqua Nov 5, 2012 1:06 PM in response to desperado620
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Nov 5, 2012 1:06 PM in response to desperado620

Hello & welcome!

Log into that other User to have everything available... look under the Apple icon & choose log out, you shoukd be present with a list of users to log into.
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