Mac Tutorial for Beginners / Windows Users

Learn how to use macOS from the perspective of a Windows user. Explore all of the primary features for macOS on iMac or MacBook. Discover how to work with files, customize your settings, install applications and more…

📋 Table of Contents

Intro: 0:00
Using the Apple Menu: 00:53
Viewing macOS version: 01:40
Using Spotlight: 02:53
Exploring the Dock: 04:50
Keynote, Numbers and Pages: 07:29
App Store: 08:21
Remember to right-click: 09:13
Working on the desktop: 09:27
Modifying system settings: 09:54
Hiding the Dock: 14:08
Customizing display and resolution: 15:19
Setting wallpapers: 15:49
Inverting mouse scroll: 16:28
Working with Finder: 16:59
Application folder: 17:38
Folder view options: 17:54
Previewing files with spacebar: 19:17
Desktop folder: 19:56
Creating folders: 20:09
Default folders: 20:39
Run Windows on Mac with Boot Camp: 21:31
Top Menu Bar: 22:19
Finder settings: 22:42
Displaying hard disks on desktop: 22:53
Accessing the Home Folder: 23:28
Adding folders to Finder sidebar: 24:07
Showing all filename extensions: 25:11
Keyboard shortcuts: 26:15
Deleting items: 27:30
Accessing Safari: 27:59
Closing, minimizing and maximizing windows: 28:20
Using Safari: 30:15
Downloading Google Chrome: 32:58
Installing Applications: 34:01
Resizing windows: 35:15
Adding and removing apps from Dock: 35:57
Cleaning up open windows: 37:10

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[sherryfinch]

So Good!!! I appreciate that you don't talk so darned fast as the other tutorials I have tried to watch; it takes a minute to absorb the information! You do a great job of being clear and quite thorough in presenting the material in a easy to understand way . This video is a lifesaver for me!

[kt]

Thank you for this basics tutorial. I've been on Windows ever since Windows 95 and my first 386, but my new job is on Mac, so now I gotta start all over again at the age of 68. Your tutorial has helped a lot.

[itzjustkay]

New Subscriber Here - also a new YouTuber just over a year. Thank you sooo much. I've been working with Windows all of my life and just started working on my MacBook. OMG originally felt like I was in a maze and couldn't get out, Everytime I would do a what would I do in Windows, wrong and then got frustrated. I came across your video and it was a great intro to the mac world. Thank you it is so appreciated.

[guilhermematos]

Absolutely fantastic. Very nice introduction for beginners. I can notice it was very well prepared. Thank you a lot!🥰

[meinhendl]

nach über 20 jahren auf Windows habe ich mir nun ein Macbook gekauft . deshalb bin ich für dieses ausführliche, bestens erklärte video mehr als dankbar . fantastisch ! vielen herzlichen dank !

[scoimalloi]

As a long time Windows user this was just what I was looking for, as I've just purchased my first Mac!

[timkruse]

Anson, thanks very much. Super helpful for someone like me moving from windows to mac! Keep up the good work!

[ekhoromeo]

Great tutorial!.. I’ve been a Mac owner and user for a while, I learned quite a bit today from your excellent and through instruction! Now I’ll set up my new Mac so that it’s customized and efficient for me!. Looking forward to the next episode

[mandytohphotography]

I just bought a Macbook pro and was worried that the transition from Windows to Mac will be frustrating and difficult. But since i follow your step by step tutorial, the switch has been quite easy. I am still figuring out the Macbook, but I am now more confident with my new laptop. Thank you for making these videos.

[svens]

Thank you so much for this video. Yours is so much better than all the other ones - you actually cover lots of tiny details like unmounting the dmg drives after installation and fixing the inverted scroll wheel. Plus you have chapters and everything is laid out logically.

As a programmer who just got forced onto mac today because of a job, I appreciate this more than you know.

[richpatino]

Bought my first Mac; this was awesome... exactly what I needed to get started 🙏

[kristicolas]

Your tutorial was EXTREMELY helpful as I transition to a Mac after 20 years using Windows. You answered practically every question I had, including how to change the scrolling direction on the mouse! Thank you!

[jaymaina]

Great work. I love how you explain things. This has been very helpful. I’m now more confident with the shift from windows to Mac. Continue with the Good work. 👊🏽

[panoshountis]

This is an awesome tutorial of the basics. Last time I used a Mac was during my Postgraduate studies in 1987 and wanted to get back on the wagon of trying it out on a VM. Your clip is a great assistance tool on this journey. Thank you!

[debbiehadsel]

I'm a PC user trying to help a friend with her Mac. Your video has been very helpful by comparing how things are done in Windows as compared to IOS. Thank you so much!

[hiracheta]

Thank you so much. I’ve been using windows for the last 30 years. I just purchased a Mac and I’m ready to learn it as quickly as possible . Thank you so much sir!

[rodgerdodger]

Love the vid! being a newbie to the apple eco-system making the transition from windows to Mac, this vid was very informative and helpful. Can't wait to see your other tutorial videos to watch and learn. Thanks for sharing!

[ceciliamescall]

This was invaluable. Anson, you're a fabulous trainer and you sure know your Apple stuff! I just finally broke free of Windows and bought myself an Apple today. Always wanted one so now I'm in learning mode. Your tutorial was one of the best I have ever watched as far as a smooth learning experience. Your voice, your way of instructing is fun and easy to understand. Thank you!

[Tooxcade]

I found this tutorial for beginners absolutely fantastic. I appreciate how the tutorial compared the process with Windows, making it easier for me to understand. I have been a Windows user for over 20 years and just recently bought a MacBook. This video was like a light in a dark room for me. I am very grateful for the help. Thank you so much.

[MrGuitar]

Thank you! Very helpful. Just purchased and setup a Mac Mini M2. Now I can learn how to use.