Switched from Windows to Mac? — by Apple Support

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Maps familiar Windows ideas to their Mac equivalents, such as Finder, System Settings, the Dock and the Command key. Useful for people moving over from a PC.

Quick steps

Navigate files with Finder
Change settings in System Settings
Capture the screen with Command-Shift-5
Keep favorite apps in the Dock

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Switched from Windows to Mac? by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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