3 Simple And Useful Mac Tips For Starter
The first time when I switch from Windows to Mac OS X, there are many things I feel somewhat confusing and always need to search on Google for solutions. In fact, I spent much time looking on Google more than use my new iMac.
As a starter, there are many new features that Windows does not have. Also, the way that Mac features work is a little bit different from what I often do in Windows. So, that's the time I have to learn from beginning to know how to use my new iMac.
In this article, I will tell you three simple and useful Mac tips for starters. I will also explain about these features and how to master them.
How To Installing And Uninstalling Apps In Mac OS X
When you want to install a new program in Windows, you need to download the installation file, then launch it to start the installation wizard where you will choose the folder to install to as well as a few other configuration.
But when you install a new application in Mac OS X, you don't need to do that much. Indeed, the installation process is quite simple. By that, you just need to download the .dmg setup file, extract it, drag and then drop the application to where you want to store and then it's done.
To uninstall a Mac OS X app is simpler than install a new one. All you have to do is that just drag and then drop the application into your Trash - at the bottom-right of your Mac screen.
That's it!
How To Take Screenshots In Mac OS X
To take a screenshot on your Windows computer, you will need to press the "Print Screen" key. After that, the screenshot will be saved to your clipboard. If you want to transform it into an image, you have to use a photo editor to export it, like MS Paint or Photoshop.
Nevertheless, taking a screenshot in Mac OS X is easier and don't need many complicated steps like that. By that, you just need to use a combination of keys, such as:
- Command, Shift, 3: To take the entire screenshot.
- Command, Shift, 4: To take a selected area screenshot.
- Command, Shift, 4 then Space: To take a screenshot of a selected window or application.
For learning more about how to take a screenshot on a Mac computer, as well as how to take screenshots with third-party apps, read the above link.
How To Close Unresponsive Apps In Mac OS X
If you were using Windows OS for a while, I think you won't feel strange with the hot shortcut: Ctrl, Alt, and Del anymore. It's used to view, manage, and close any running programs or processes in the case of that they don't respond.
But what about an unresponsive application in Mac? What should you do when an application is turning to unresponsive?
When a Mac app is unresponsive, you can use Activity Monitor to force it to close. This tool is quite similar the Task Manager of Windows and works the same. If somehow, you aren't able to use Activity Monitor, press Command, Shift, Esc on your Mac keyboard to call the "Force Quit Applications" and then use it to force unresponsive apps to quit.
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