I have a couple of colleagues who will be switching from working on Windows to Macs. Have done some homework to make their transition a little easier.
First, go to Apple Support Switch 101 at http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
Go to "On Windows, I used to" for a easy to understand table showing how to perform different functions on the Mac as compared with Windows.
If pertinent, learn to use the multi-touch trackpad, Using the Multi-Touch trackpad in Mac OS X v1o.5, 10.5 at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2514
It shows how you can modify the trackpad using Preferences (equivalent to the Windows Control Panel). In Preferences when you scroll over a function, there is a video display demonstrating the action and results. The 2-finger touch (same as right-click) has be enabled. Tapping the Control key and clicking also simulates the right-click for additional menu options.
An easy work around as you are getting comfortable with the Mac is to connect a two button external mouse.
If you need to use Windows applications that are not available for the Mac and have enough hard drive space on the Mac, consider partitioning the hard drive, so that you have the option to boot to a Windows operating system.
First, go to Apple Support Switch 101 at http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
Go to "On Windows, I used to" for a easy to understand table showing how to perform different functions on the Mac as compared with Windows.
If pertinent, learn to use the multi-touch trackpad, Using the Multi-Touch trackpad in Mac OS X v1o.5, 10.5 at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2514
It shows how you can modify the trackpad using Preferences (equivalent to the Windows Control Panel). In Preferences when you scroll over a function, there is a video display demonstrating the action and results. The 2-finger touch (same as right-click) has be enabled. Tapping the Control key and clicking also simulates the right-click for additional menu options.
An easy work around as you are getting comfortable with the Mac is to connect a two button external mouse.
If you need to use Windows applications that are not available for the Mac and have enough hard drive space on the Mac, consider partitioning the hard drive, so that you have the option to boot to a Windows operating system.
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