Hey apple enthusiasts! im a windows/android user so dont be too mean to me, but i got a macbook pro recently because my laptop kicked the bucket and im a graphic designer looking for a reliable and relatively powerful machine.

ive been reading about macbook stuff and trying to figure out the macOS.

Are there any things you would have hoped you’d known before getting into the macbook game? Or just any apps/ things these computers can do that are unique and cool? basically tips for an apple newb

thanks!

(unrelated but how are more people not mad about 60hz screens for 1700 bucks lol)

  • @sockOP
    1•1 year ago

    i knew a lot of those shortcuts coz im the shortcut demon on windows and a lot of them are the same but return for renaming and space to preview are huge. also cmd delete is huge i was annoyed with files not deleting

    FN DELETE IS A HUGE ANNOYANCE that i hopefully will remember. i use the windows delete a lot

    as for the trackpad im a frequent tap clicker and two finger right clicker with a two

    finger scroll, im not huge on the three finger alt tab. cmd space for spotlight has been nice for me

    id still use a mouse if i could but the trackpad is still nice

    thanks a lot

    • alexius
      1•1 year ago

      I forgot one relevant shortcut for finder. Cmd + up arrow goes up a directory level. If you’re on

      downloads > projects > images

      That will take you to downloads > projects.

      I use this every single day.

      On the trackpad pinch to zoom is fairly obvious and great (specially when checking files on preview) and three fingers swipes to the sides to change between desktops.

      Happy shortcuting, you’ll adapt in no time.