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    I just bought my first Mac

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by BigMIke_7801, May 20, 2007.

  1. BigMIke_7801

    BigMIke_7801 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well I just bought the $1099 Mac Book from an Apple Store yesterday and so far I'm digging it and I'm finding it to be a fairly easy transition. I was wondering if any of you Mac enthusiast could point me in the direction of websites for users who are switching from PC to Mac and want a smooth transition.

    Also any sites that have some cool free Mac/Apple themed wallpapers.

    One quick question too. Is there a way to make the right button next to my trackpad act as a right click button?

    Later - Mike
     
    BigMIke_7801, May 20, 2007
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    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Go to the System Preferences and in the Mouse control panel, there's an option to enable two-finger right-clicking.

    When this is enabled, if you hold two fingers down on the trackpad, a mouse click will act as a right click. I've found this to be very natural, and it should help.

    You might want to look through some of the other threads here; there are a number of people who have been helping people with switching to the Mac, so this should help.

    There's also a great book from O'Reilly & Associated called "Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual" which is definitely worth checking out.

    -Zadillo
     
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    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sam, May 20, 2007
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    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Dang, I didn't know about that shortcut list. I figured out all of the important ones myself.
     
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    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Check out the stickies at the top. I believe there will be some of the info you are looking for.
     
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  6. BigMIke_7801

    BigMIke_7801 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've already read the stickies and they are helpful, just thought I'd ask the active community!

    -Mike
     
    BigMIke_7801, May 20, 2007
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