21 Simple Ways to Make macOS Feel Like Windows

Switched from Windows to Mac? 21 easy ways to make your new Mac look and behave like your typical Windows PC.

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[macvince]

Hey friends! I’m sorry if this video didn’t make sense to some of you. It was meant for Windows users who have to use macOS or switch between both, to make their lives easier. I totally get that if you only use macOS (like I do too) this might not have been for you. I’ll be back soon with a video just for us macOS users! Best, Vince 😊

[EileenDover-kf]

People don’t understand, Windows does certain things better, Mac does certain things better. People buy things so they can use it how they want too. I like both but and I use both daily. MacVince is helping people like me 😭

[elixss]

I don't understand the blame. I use Windows and macOS on the same system. This is incredibly useful.

[BltchErica]

I just realized after a while that I just do things WAY faster on Windows. Sure, some of the reason is because I am way too used to Windows, but for the most part, Windows allows you to do things faster. The worst thing is having many multiple windows when developing something, and managing them on Mac is sooo bad.

[nilsgoeke]

I love your editing! One thing I also love is linear Mouse, to disable mouse acceleration and change scroll directions on a per mouse basis

[saurabhjdas]

Your content is top-notch.
People would pay to learn this if they were switching OSes.
Amazing editing, keep up the good work!

[superherofan]

Thanks! I always get something useful from your videos.

[Cold-l-x]

After 30+ years of windows, I recently moved completely to mac … windows 11 email and photos apps broke the camel’s back ! I found your videos extremely helpful! Thank you !

[prakhars]

thank you so much. As someone who uses Windows and will continue to use Windows, using macos part time become counter productive.

[Dr_Cole]

Thank you! I still occasionally struggle with the Mac layout, shortcuts, and settings - almost always when I am rushing to finish a critical deliverable. Your videos really help me tackle, or even better, change, the struggles. Today was one of those days when I would normally never take the time to watch a video when under a time struggle. I know your videos are both brief and so helpful that I will end up getting work done faster.

[DanielOrtiz-in]

Thank you for these videos. I am learning how to use Mac and your videos really, REALLY helped me with making life on a Mac easier.

[romachamp]

Thank you so much for Command X and mentioning 4 new awesome Mac apps!

[richardadonnell]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:00 *💻 Simple tweaks to make macOS feel more like Windows, including changing the double-click behavior of the title bar.*
00:28 *🖱️ Enable "Double-Click a Window’s Title Bar to Fill" in macOS settings for a Windows-like experience.*
00:55 *🔲 Use keyboard shortcuts to snap windows in macOS; customize shortcuts in Keyboard Settings for convenience.*
01:45 *🔄 Command + Tab cycles through apps, while Command + Tilde cycles through windows of the same app.*
02:11 *🎭 Stage Manager offers a clean and organized workspace, similar to managing windows in Windows.*
02:35 *🖥️ Set up a shortcut for showing the desktop, similar to Windows + D, in macOS Keyboard Shortcuts settings.*
03:02 *🔍 Always show scroll bars in macOS by changing the setting under "Appearance" for a Windows-like experience.*
03:29 *🖱️ Adjust scrolling direction under Mouse settings or use Scroll Reverser to manage trackpad and mouse scrolling separately.*
03:56 *🔄 Enable right-click in Mouse settings under "Secondary Click" for a Windows-like experience.*
04:26 *✂️ Use Command + C and then Option + Command + V to move files, or use the app Command X for a true cut-and-paste functionality.*
05:18 *🌐 Change the default web browser from Safari to another app in the Desktop & Dock settings for a familiar experience.*
05:44 *✂️ Install Command X from the AppStore to enable cut-and-paste for files, mimicking Windows functionality.*
06:14 *📋 Use Maccy for clipboard history, offering more advanced features compared to Windows' clipboard.*
06:43 *🔄 Use Alt-Tab app to add Windows-style window switching to macOS, with customizable settings.*
07:10 *🔧 Wins app adds Windows-like features to macOS, such as snapping layouts and Dock previews, but requires screen recording permissions.*

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[UthayaharanYanushanth]

Your Editing os one of the best in the year I've seen I also see some mrwhosetheboss vibes in your videos and congratulations for 100k Subscribers Keep Moving on

[VariousPond]

Great video and legendary edits as always Vince

[sethchalnick]

Apple should pay you millions of dollars for this type of content. It always amazed me how they were so committed to “think different” when they could have smashed the moat of windows power users to take market share from windows if only they enabled muscle memory features. You pack so much value and so many useful features into this condensed video, I am impressed and inspired to give mac another shot. Ans this comes from someone who bought a state of the art macbook years ago and just discarded it out of sheer frustration.

[jimtipton]

Definite up levels that bring some cool functionality to the Mac. Great as always!

[paulwebbiweb]

Great material as usual. The reverse scrolling app is great IMO because it allows you to fix the direction of side-to-side scrolling on the so-called Magic Mouse.

[shelby]

Good video no intros no time wasting

You respected my time. Subbed

[akiddya]

After using Windows my entire life but now adding a Mac Mini to my workflow, this makes life so much better. Thanks a lot! Getting a little stuck on adding shortcuts to snap windows to sides. When I for example type the word "Left" like you do in your video, it doesn't seem complete and it also won't save the shortcut for me. Am I missing a step somehow?
You are building important bridges here, you are appreciated!
*edit* I figured it out, it was adding them, I just to had to expand the list to see the entries that I created! Good stuff!