Becoming MACinized
Well it’s been 1 week since starting up my new iMAC, transferring files from my PC and getting to work. My first impression was “What the hell did I just do”? I was completely lost in a very strange land. I couldn’t find my way from one file to another. In fact I couldn’t find a file. And no anti-virus software? I felt naked. What was I thinking?
I initially set up the system with my PC habits and know-how. Even tough I read the Switch to MAC and MAC 101 articles on the apple web site, I was holding on to my PC habits. I even configured my mouse with a right click. But MAC offers smoother and easier OS. So I started trying some of these out and getting tips from a few MAC experts. You know what, I like it. I’m even starting feeling secure without antivirus software. It turns out Snow Leopard the new apple OS has spyware/malware protection. So I guess the transition is going smoothly.
The differences in using Office for MAC vs PC are minimal. Entourage vs Outlook is the biggest difference with more custom preferences with Outlook. I guess Microsoft likes their PC customers better than their MAC customers. Anyway soon I’ll be trying Quickbooks and Quicken for MAC, I’ll let you know how that turns out.