Mac Tutorial for Beginners - Switching from Windows to macOS

A Mac tutorial for beginners and PC users showing how to switch from Windows to macOS. This tutorial covers all of the basics of using macOS including the following topics:

📋 Table of Contents:

Intro: 00:00
Navigating the Mac desktop: 00:19
Using the Apple Menu: 00:40
Accessing System Preferences: 01:22
Searching with Spotlight: 1:58
Using the macOS bottom dock: 03:02
Browsing the Apple App Store: 04:08
How to use and customize Finder in macOS: 07:02
Navigating to the macOS applications folder: 07:38
Accessing the documents and downloads folders: 08:20
Creating and renaming folders: 09:04
Moving and deleting files on macOS: 09:30
Customizing Finder preferences: 12:58
An introduction to using Safari: 14:39

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[uchennaanochilionye]

I'm moving from a PC to MAC. Typed in search keywords and BOOM! Just what I was looking for! Maximum respect to all the content creators all over the world who deem it fit to make helpful videos such as these. Bless you!!

[nisreenfa]

First day using my new iMac as someone who was a long-term Windows user- this was really helpful to ease into it- thank you!

[GrimoiresGamer]

Thanks for the overview. I'm a Windows user but getting ready to start a new job that uses Macs.

[zcaj]

I'm brand new to the Mac world as of 3-16-21. Just an aside but I'm 70 and want to be an old dog that can learn new tricks. Anyway your tutorial was very informative and I'll be visiting along the way. Again, thank you!

[ram]

Excellent, very professional way of explaining, and what I liked most is that you did not run down "Windows" unlike other Apple users.

[johnmusa]

I just bought a Mac and learning how to use it. This was very helpful.

[rethaann]

Thank you, thank you! Just started a new job that uses Mac and I don’t like having to continually ask for help. Your video helped me so much.

[Bydand]

Thanks Anson, that was excellent and just what the Dr ordered, I have just made the move from Microsoft Windows to Mac and after 25 years of using Microsoft Windows you can imagine how lost I was until I spotted your tutorial, extremely helpful, you are a STAR sir and I thank you for taking the time to film the changes, much appreciated, take care & stay SAFE

[nintony]

As a PC user, this feels like Alien Technology

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I'm a long-term Windows PC user and I found this video most helpful in learning how to navigate on a Mac.

[kelrob]

Been a PC user for 25 years, bought a Mac yesterday and was seconds away from throwing it out the window. Found this video and all is well in the world. Thanks so much.

[Ambienfinity]

I acquired a MacBook this week, and had a couple of panicky days (after nearly 40 years of using Windows). I wish I'd watched your tutorial first. Absolutely brilliant and you explain everything so clearly and simply. Thank you, great work.

[AlphaBiker]

Just got a new Mac today. My very first time using one after many years on a PC. Your tutorial was very helpful. Thank you very much for making it.

[CraftyOldGit]

I just ordered a new Macbook Air. First time I've owned a Mac for over 15 years. I doesn't look like much has changed. This has been a useful refresher - thanks.

[binoyx]

I don’t have a mac and I’m still watching this🙃

[marlinmagic]

Just bought a Mac Air for my son's school and found this tutorial. I've never used a Mac OS system before. Fantastic simple explanation for basic functions. Makes sense now. Easy and simple explanation that doesn't get over complicated so I am now confident on basic operation. Loved the way you mentioned the Windows equivalent of each Mac icon. Thank you.

[cubanbach]

30+ years on Windows. All I wanted to say is - THANK YOU, Anson Alexander! You have helped me to smoothly transition! ♥

[kelalamusic]

Anson, that was an excellent tutorial. I’m switching from a PC to a Mac, and this video was just what I needed. I only wish you had a series of videos that continue where this one left off. Thank you. Very grateful.

[EBR]

Very helpful. I’m a lifelong PC user for computing, but I do have an iPhone and iPad. Just bought a Pro and was still completely lost! Thank you for this overview.

[BethanyDurys]

Thanks so much!! I'm a PC "lifer" and I've applied for a job where Mac is necessary. I'm trying to prepare myself so the learning curve isn't too great. This was great-appreciate that there was no fluff. So many YouTubers chat before getting to the actual information.