Owning your first Mac is usually a big step. Overcoming the feeling of buying perhaps the most overpriced gadget you’ve ever admired. And it probably goes on to having to live with people who, even when they decide to keep it to themselves, look at it as a rip-off because, always, there are much cheaper alternatives with perhaps even better specs!
All that aside, you’ve probably also spent a considerable portion of your life on a PC. You’re used to it, familiar with it, and most of all, grown attached to it.
Among other things, these are a few reasons of the many reasons I think people take Windows with them when they move to a Mac. They either install Windows *just in case* or have their older laptop readily available for when they (almost always) need it. This branches to two main problems: not exploring, and porting your conveniences. I’ll elaborate.
Not Exploring
Out of the box, a Mac is far beyond your best companion. Aside from all the apps you’ll ever need for you to dive right into work, there are probably apps that you won’t know you need until later. If you decide to assume a Mac is yet another PC and not lurk around for what’s there and what’s not, you might never know what power lies within your hands. Always look for missing items and never hesitate to Google!
Porting Your Conveniences
Get used to the old (could be bad) habits and using them on your Mac. For example relying on GUI for all tasks. Mac is built on unix and has the same powerful terminal you expect to find on any linux machine. This lets you do extraordinary things with a few commands. Once you’re used to the new “Mac” conveniences, you’ll realize everything could be done better. ;-)
Remember, treat your Mac as a new environment. Don’t use your Mac alongside a PC at least during the first few weeks of your purchase. Get used to your new gadget because it is rewarding. Happy Macing!
