Computer question

I have always been a microsoft user. I am thinking about changing over to Apple. I see if you go to one of their stores or order online, you can get a one on one for $99. which gives you access to their hotline or go to class once a week. I was wondering if this is something I need or can I figure the computer out on my own.
Thanks Dale
P.S. I am 2 hrs away

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Using a mac can be quite different from a PC but in may ways is the same. it really depends on how computer lieterate you are and how good you are at figuring things out. Some stuff doesnt change like Display Properties are display properties. But you have to know to look in the Preferences panel instead of the Control Panel. Also know that there is no C drive but is by default called Macintosh HD. You wont a CD drive until you load a cd and it is mounted.

These of course are just some very basic things.

One of the hardest things for people to get used to is that the standard mouse isnt set up for a right click. it is set up as a click and hold. Now if you get the track pad then that is a whole other beast to conquer but can be quite helpful once you get the hang of it. It really is about your confort level with computers overall. If you regularly have difficulty doing new tasks on your current computer, then get the class as it can be a nice primer.

If you're pretty conversant with computers, you'll adjust to the new system pretty quickly. You'll reach a point where you'll ignore what you're using (Apple or MS) and just use it.

You'll get used to the slightly different interface, different places to look for software, and different places to go find advice when you want to do something a bit more advanced.

You most likely won't need the additional help from Apple (which I'm sure will be orientated in some small way to convince you to buy more Apple gear and services). You'll find all the help you need on the internet, as and when you need it.

Yep, I use both and switch between them several times a day. There was a few minor things to get used to but I was surprised to find how much the two were similar these days. I wouldnt bother paying them money for one on one, any question you can possibly come up with it answered out there, just Google it and watch youtube videos when needed. Youll pick it all up.

If you buy a two button mouse, (or simply use your PC (wireless) mouse, you'll be fine, because the Mac is in fact set up to use a two button mouse, it just isn't delivered with one. A right click on a Mac is a single click while holding the Control key.

Also, this is the basic advice that first time Mac users usually need. ==> If you can't figure out how to do something, it's generally because you're making it too hard. <==

Hen3Ry wrote in post #15500302
Also, this is the basic advice that first time Mac users usually need. ==> If you can't figure out how to do something, it's generally because you're making it too hard. <==

Very true. Also you will find that cross app support is nearly seamless. Want a picture that is in iPhoto to appear in your presentation? Just drag it over. Etc.

I actually have one of the one to one memberships, i can say the training if you use it is completely worth the $99. The people who do the trainings can show you little tricks that you would not find yourself and will explain how to use any apple program, Final Cut, aperture, logic anything like that.

from my experience, its easier to transition from a PC to a Mac....with that being said, there is a learning curve for some of the more advanced functions of the apple OS...but the basic's i don't think you would have any problems using.

my suggestion is if you do, play around with it but keep another computer handy just in case you need help from someone

Thanks to all
Any more help out their

Dale

Also keep in mind it includes a data transfer.

Hen3Ry wrote in post #15500302
If you buy a two button mouse, (or simply use your PC (wireless) mouse, you'll be fine, because the Mac is in fact set up to use a two button mouse, it just isn't delivered with one. A right click on a Mac is a single click while holding the Control key.

What are you talking about? Macs have shipped with two- (actually, two, three or five) button mice for years.

Tony-S wrote in post #15502702
What are you talking about? Macs have shipped with two- (actually, three or five) button mice for years.

This ^ magic mouse will do it and with a trackpad you can do a two finger click.

the magic mouse can do 2 button but you have to enable it in the preferences.

Tony-S wrote in post #15502702
What are you talking about? Macs have shipped with two- (actually, two, three or five) button mice for years.

Hmmm..haven't bought one in years - my household machines all either have trackpads or they are Hackintoshes with two button mice, and as I think about it, I can't recall any machines in the Apple store that actually have mice attached to them anymore.

And, having just checked the Apple store, I see that a mini is delivered without a mouse, the iMac and Pro have Magic mice. You can call them multi-button if you like, buy they actually don't seem to have any buttons.

Hen3Ry wrote in post #15505287
And, having just checked the Apple store, I see that a mini is delivered without a mouse, the iMac and Pro have Magic mice. You can call them multi-button if you like, buy they actually don't seem to have any buttons.

Of course they do. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they're not there.