Is this for real? I'm a Windows and Mac user and use both about the same percent of the time and from the sounds of it, your doing everything on Window AND Mac the wrong and most inefficient way. However, I'm glad you're happy and that's all that really matters. Great video.
I use both as well, but I think you need to learn how to use the Mac better. For one, I don't use the photos app. If you have any images in there, then yes you will have to export them out. But all the editing you're talking about like cropping or making adjustments, you can do all of that within the photos app. All the settings are in the top right. But if you just have all your photos in a folder in your hard-drive instead of photos, then it would function exactly how it does on Windows. As for pressing Command instead of Control. I don't use the fingers you're trying to use. I use the thumb to press Command and it is very simple to press C or V. If you try to press it with your ring or pinky finger, then use it will be a bit weird. It makes more sense to press it with your thumb though since it is already likely on the space bar. You just slide it over 1 key to Command. The screenshot thing also don't make sense. I use that snippet feature on Windows too, but it's actually faster on a Mac once you know the hotkeys. So for example press Cmd + Shift + 4. Then highlight a part of the screen you want to screenshot. Once you do that, a little preview appears on the bottom right. Click it. From there you can edit it and annotate it directly from there. If you want, you can copy and paste it somewhere. Or you can just click done and it is saved. You don't even have to use Skitch. Also, the Mac you have supports 2 external monitors. I have the same one and use 2 monitors on it all the time. You can connect on to HDMI and then you need to connect the other one to DisplayPort using one of the USB-C ports. It doesn't mirror. You can have them as separate displays. Press Opt + F1 to change the display settings to make them not mirror. I think you need to sit down with a Mac Power User and tell them all the shortcomings you're finding, and they will show you how to do it efficiently.
I have been using PCs for years and recently bought an iMac but I too am finding the transition difficult. I agree that snipping pictures and saving pictures is much easier on the PC, unless I am doing something wrong, which is very possible. Do they actually make a 16 inch MacBook Air? A mouse should work on a Mac or is it just an Apple Magic Mouse that will work on it? Also where did you get a 16 inch MacBook Air for $600?
It took me about a year to become completely comfortable using a Mac, after decades of using Windows. But now that I know how to use a Mac properly (and I’m still learning more everyday) I would never go back to Windows. The Mac beats Windows computers in quality and tech support. Speed is dependent on the computer you’re using. An old MacBook, for example, won’t be faster than most new Windows computers and a MacBook Air with the minimum specs is not going to be as fast as a Mac Studio or even the MacBook Pro. You may not understand the technology, or even want to, but what machine you buy, no matter what it’s running, is important. My ten year old MacBook is still in great shape with no cracks or scratches. The materials it’s made of are far better than any Windows computer I’ve ever used except maybe the Panasonic Toughbook which I don’t think they make anymore. Macs last way longer and don’t have to be replaced as often as Windows computers. I agree that they’re heavy. All laptops are. That’s why I travel with an iPad. My main home computer is now a Mac Mini Pro desktop hooked up to two monitors. I could easily add a third . It has plenty of ports. I use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard which, with the touch of a button, work with both computers and my iPad. I could probably connect the keyboard to my iPhone and AppleTV. Microsoft 365 apps all work fine on my Mac. I don’t need many tools because they all came with my Mac. You do need to get third-party tools to do windows and file management on a Mac, but they’re less than $15. You can also run Windows and Linux from a Mac, but you can’t run all three from a Windows computer. It’s too bad you didn’t have someone who knew how to use a Mac to help you with switching over. You also need to account for all the muscle memory you’ve built up if you’ve been using Windows for years. It’s never easy to use one operating system for work and another at home, but don’t give up on your Mac just yet. One problem with the Mac is that a lot of great features are hidden. On the other hand tech support is fabulous and free. I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes for phone support even without Apple Care. If something breaks, you can take it to the nearest Apple Store.
The Mac vs pc really doesn’t matter these days. It’s all preference unless you’re a gamer. This isn’t a very useful review when pro/con is weight. Like there’s NO WAY someone’s saying the MacBook AIR is too HEAVY. also the trackpad is one of the best in the laptops these days.
OMG...if both PC and MAC, merged together, covering both of their "cons", you'd have the perfect machine. But as it is...the best one is, the operating system you enjoy the most, and that is...PC (windows).
Do you like using a PC or a Mac more? Did I forget to mention any key points? Leave a comment below! 😀
Correction!! You can connect a MacBook to 2 monitors (I've even done it before!!). You just have to have the right connection cords (duh!)
@@christinabmarie but you cant use the in device display when you're connected to 2 monitors. great video tho. big up Christina!!
Is this for real? I'm a Windows and Mac user and use both about the same percent of the time and from the sounds of it, your doing everything on Window AND Mac the wrong and most inefficient way. However, I'm glad you're happy and that's all that really matters. Great video.
That's what I was thinking. I thought initially this was a spoof video.
I use both as well, but I think you need to learn how to use the Mac better. For one, I don't use the photos app. If you have any images in there, then yes you will have to export them out. But all the editing you're talking about like cropping or making adjustments, you can do all of that within the photos app. All the settings are in the top right. But if you just have all your photos in a folder in your hard-drive instead of photos, then it would function exactly how it does on Windows.
As for pressing Command instead of Control. I don't use the fingers you're trying to use. I use the thumb to press Command and it is very simple to press C or V. If you try to press it with your ring or pinky finger, then use it will be a bit weird. It makes more sense to press it with your thumb though since it is already likely on the space bar. You just slide it over 1 key to Command.
The screenshot thing also don't make sense. I use that snippet feature on Windows too, but it's actually faster on a Mac once you know the hotkeys. So for example press Cmd + Shift + 4. Then highlight a part of the screen you want to screenshot. Once you do that, a little preview appears on the bottom right. Click it. From there you can edit it and annotate it directly from there. If you want, you can copy and paste it somewhere. Or you can just click done and it is saved. You don't even have to use Skitch.
Also, the Mac you have supports 2 external monitors. I have the same one and use 2 monitors on it all the time. You can connect on to HDMI and then you need to connect the other one to DisplayPort using one of the USB-C ports. It doesn't mirror. You can have them as separate displays. Press Opt + F1 to change the display settings to make them not mirror.
I think you need to sit down with a Mac Power User and tell them all the shortcomings you're finding, and they will show you how to do it efficiently.
I have been using PCs for years and recently bought an iMac but I too am finding the transition difficult. I agree that snipping pictures and saving pictures is much easier on the PC, unless I am doing something wrong, which is very possible. Do they actually make a 16 inch MacBook Air? A mouse should work on a Mac or is it just an Apple Magic Mouse that will work on it? Also where did you get a 16 inch MacBook Air for $600?
Great points. Definitely some areas where MacOS needs polish. Apple has been more focused on mobile and accessories the past decade.
to quickly rename a file in macOS you just click to select the file and then hit 'return'. Type the new name and hit 'return' again
Thank you!!! Just another shortcut to learn! 😃😃😃
It took me about a year to become completely comfortable using a Mac, after decades of using Windows. But now that I know how to use a Mac properly (and I’m still learning more everyday) I would never go back to Windows.
The Mac beats Windows computers in quality and tech support. Speed is dependent on the computer you’re using. An old MacBook, for example, won’t be faster than most new Windows computers and a MacBook Air with the minimum specs is not going to be as fast as a Mac Studio or even the MacBook Pro. You may not understand the technology, or even want to, but what machine you buy, no matter what it’s running, is important.
My ten year old MacBook is still in great shape with no cracks or scratches. The materials it’s made of are far better than any Windows computer I’ve ever used except maybe the Panasonic Toughbook which I don’t think they make anymore. Macs last way longer and don’t have to be replaced as often as Windows computers.
I agree that they’re heavy. All laptops are. That’s why I travel with an iPad. My main home computer is now a Mac Mini Pro desktop hooked up to two monitors. I could easily add a third . It has plenty of ports. I use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard which, with the touch of a button, work with both computers and my iPad. I could probably connect the keyboard to my iPhone and AppleTV.
Microsoft 365 apps all work fine on my Mac. I don’t need many tools because they all came with my Mac. You do need to get third-party tools to do windows and file management on a Mac, but they’re less than $15.
You can also run Windows and Linux from a Mac, but you can’t run all three from a Windows computer.
It’s too bad you didn’t have someone who knew how to use a Mac to help you with switching over. You also need to account for all the muscle memory you’ve built up if you’ve been using Windows for years. It’s never easy to use one operating system for work and another at home, but don’t give up on your Mac just yet.
One problem with the Mac is that a lot of great features are hidden. On the other hand tech support is fabulous and free. I’ve never had to wait more than a few minutes for phone support even without Apple Care. If something breaks, you can take it to the nearest Apple Store.
The Mac vs pc really doesn’t matter these days. It’s all preference unless you’re a gamer. This isn’t a very useful review when pro/con is weight. Like there’s NO WAY someone’s saying the MacBook AIR is too HEAVY. also the trackpad is one of the best in the laptops these days.
Thanks for the note. For me it DOES matter. I could have saved myself $1,000+ if I had bought a PC instead!!
OMG...if both PC and MAC, merged together, covering both of their "cons", you'd have the perfect machine. But as it is...the best one is, the operating system you enjoy the most, and that is...PC (windows).
Wouldn't that be AMAZING if you could merge them?! I agree!!!