Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Technology Tuesday: Dear Mac...


My school district is really pushing toward the use of Apple...it was very nice of them to let us choose the new MacBook Pro as one of our options to work next year (since all of our desk tops were being taken out of our classrooms) and kiddos are expected to bring iPads. We have Apple TVs in our classrooms and most of our gadgets are Mac compatible. My issue? I'm totally PC...I have no idea how to use my MacBook...and really? SO...a short note to Apple, Inc. themselves...

Dear Mac,

I'm BEYOND IRRITATED that I have to "hover" in the top left corner to get my maximize/minimize/close icons for programs. Yes. That is my main beef right now.

Also, what was the purpose of a command key, if I'm still reverting back to using control for my needs? (LIKE NEEDING TO RIGHT CLICK?!?!)

And not to be picky, but what is the purpose of having to drag programs to the trashcan to have them removed from my toolbar situation? Shouldn't clicking the red X be enough to indicate I am done with that project for the moment? (But ALWAYS ask me if I'd like to save my changes still...I know I'm the forgetful type...oh wait, that is a MICROSOFT program I'm using asking me that question...nevermind.)

Do you know what I have been googling all morning? "How to Use a Mac", "MacBook Pro for Dummies", "Switching from PC to Mac" It's a little overwhelming. Just sayin'.

BUT, I never leave a conference without a pro of some sort. I do like the "Finder" situation. Since I can't figure out where things are going after I save and download them anyway, at least I know they're not lost forever.

Sincerely,
A Dell/HP/Any type of PC kinda' Computer that is not Apple Based User


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