19/12/2019
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Windows - this is a thing that no-no, and pops up in each of our lives. As we would not want to, but sometimes there are a few cases where we have to use it. The situation is paradoxical that when people are faced with any problems, and begin to look for ways to solve them the internet - search engines give out information for switchers from Windows on OS X, but not vice versa (that we, in fact, necessary). It is particularly difficult in this case, users who started their familiarity with computers is a Mac, they can not even guess how the one or the other function. In such situations, you can find tips, which will be discussed below.
right click
Everything here is almost the same as on OS X, with the only difference that the combination does not work Ctrl + click. All the PC mouse has two (and some three) buttons, the right of which is responsible for calling the context menu.
Running applications
To run the application in Windows using the "Start" menu, which is located on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. From here you can access the files and folders.
Where's the menu?
Application menu, as well as on OS X, is at the top of the screen, next to the title of the active window. Switch between different applications and observe how the menu content.
Where are my files?
In OS X, we used to use the Finder to navigate to the file system. In Windows Explorer for this is that we see by opening "My Computer" or any other folder.
Where's my stick?
If you connect a USB-stick to its a Mac, it is immediately displayed on the desktop and in the Finder sidebar. In Windows, it will be displayed in a similar way in the "Computer" ( "My Computer").
Quick start
Analogue dock, to which we are accustomed in OS X - the menu "Quick Start" on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. You can drag icons to essential applications and run them in one click.
Switching between applications
To switch between applications or use the keyboard shortcut Alt + Tab. Very similar on OS X, only the key Cmd here replace Alt.
How to complete the application?
Most applications in Windows completed the closing of the main window, which can simply click the red X in the title bar. Some applications, such as instant messengers, after closing the window continues to hang in the tray (at the place the taskbar next to the clock) and to close them you need to call the menu by pressing the icon and choose "To complete". Even easier to close the hot key application Alt + F4.
settings
Finder is an analogue of the "My Computer" and access all of your computer settings can be accessed through the "Control Panel" - is an analogue system settings in OS X.
To rename a file?
In Windows documents and files are renamed via the context menu (right click on the file), by selecting "Rename". You can also rename a file by selecting it and clicking on the name.
Confusion with the keyboard
- Key Win (With characteristic flag) is equivalent to keys Command in OS X
- Key Alt perform the same functions as the Option
- A key Backspace - this is the same Delete
tiling
How and on OS X, the application window in Windows are managed using the three buttons in the window title, but they are located on the right, and even behave a little differently. Open the window by pressing the middle mouse button, turn the "-" and close the "cross". Do not forget that "cross" completes the application and not only closes the window. You can resize the window simply by dragging its border, as well as in OS X.
Hotkeys
In Windows, there are a lot of useful shortcuts that simplify the work. Here are some of them:
- Win + D - show the desktop
- Ctrl + W - close the current window
- Ctrl + C - copy the contents of the clipboard
- Ctrl + X - Cut content
- Ctrl + V - paste the contents of the buffer
How can I end the hung application
If the running application is stuck, sometimes that happens, it can be completed with the help of keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + Del. This shortcut will cause the Task Manager, which you can select the frozen application and choose "End Task". Or switch to the "Processes" tab and complete the process does not meet.
Deleting files
Delete files in Windows as easy as in OS X. To do this, select the unwanted file and select "Delete" from the context menu, or press DeleteOr simply drag and drop the file in the "shopping cart".
We have questions, comments or suggestions? Welcome to the comments - I'm always happy to talk and help. Stay tuned, there is still a lot of interesting things!
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