Windows Switchers and New Mac Users
Beginner’s guides, glossaries, and tutorials, plus tons of information to help you get to know your new Macintosh system.
Administrator Accounts - Add Administrator Accounts to Your Mac (OS X 10.5.x)
Adding administrator user accounts to your Mac allows you to specify other individuals who can take on the administrator role. Administrators have an elevated set of privileges that allow them to install applications, change system preferences, and perform a variety of maintenance tasks.
Adding administrator user accounts to your Mac allows you to specify other individuals who can take on the administrator role. Administrators have an elevated set of privileges that allow them to install applications, change system preferences, and perform a variety of maintenance tasks.
User Accounts - Add Standard User Accounts to Your Mac (OS X 10.5.x)
Adding standard user accounts allows you to share your Mac with multiple individuals. It’s easy to add user accounts; all you need is an existing administrative account.
Adding standard user accounts allows you to share your Mac with multiple individuals. It’s easy to add user accounts; all you need is an existing administrative account.
Printer Sharing - How To Set Up Printer Sharing with Windows Computers
Windows users making the transition to Mac usually have Windows computers and peripherals they would like to continue to use. One of the most common questions from new users is, "Can I print from my Mac to the printer connected to my Windows computer?" The answer is yes. Here’s how to achieve printer sharing with your Windows computers.
Windows users making the transition to Mac usually have Windows computers and peripherals they would like to continue to use. One of the most common questions from new users is, "Can I print from my Mac to the printer connected to my Windows computer?" The answer is yes. Here’s how to achieve printer sharing with your Windows computers.
Customize the Dock's Location
The Dock, the program launcher that usually resides across the bottom of the screen in OS X, can be customized to suit your preferences.
The Dock, the program launcher that usually resides across the bottom of the screen in OS X, can be customized to suit your preferences.
Hide the Dock When It's Not in Use
If you want to free up a little screen real estate, you can set the Dock to disappear when you're not actively using it.
If you want to free up a little screen real estate, you can set the Dock to disappear when you're not actively using it.
Switching from Windows to Macs
Most individuals who switch from Windows to Macs adapt easily and enjoy their new platform. Read what a few switchers have to say about making the transition.
Most individuals who switch from Windows to Macs adapt easily and enjoy their new platform. Read what a few switchers have to say about making the transition.
How to Switch to the Mac
Rui Carmo, of The Tao of Mac, provides insights into switching to Mac OS X.
Rui Carmo, of The Tao of Mac, provides insights into switching to Mac OS X.
Why You Should Buy a Mac
The top reasons Apple gives for choosing a Mac over Windows.
The top reasons Apple gives for choosing a Mac over Windows.