Switching to MAC… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

[@lostwreckage]

Thank you. I've always been a Windows fan, but I recently bought an m1 Macbook and am very impressed. Learning to use Mac has had its challenges so far, but the hardware of my Macbook has made it worth the switch. These shortcuts are super helpful. I had the fun of selecting "info" for 400+ files that I had selected in a picture folder. THAT was fun.

[@farera182]

suprFUN

[@FirstLast-tb7qn]

إصلع جبار

[@GeorgeGiann]

Oh no!! 😂😂😂

[@davidb8539]

yeah... I know this pain brother

[@cpoomail]

Oooof.. been there...

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks for the tips, I recently got a MacBook Air which is my first Mac in 10 years so I've been frantically Google searching how to do the most basic tasks 😅

[@addallah1854]

Same Lol 😂😂

[@utubekullanicisi]

Wow, you must have enjoyed your M1 Pro MacBook Pro, hey?

[@JarrodsTech]

@@utubekullanicisi I needed something silent with no fans for voice over work, so the Air was a perfect fit, but yeah I used the borrowed Pro 16 first to confirm it would do what I want in terms of software.

[@baccano2787]

Omg same! Don’t know how to do anything on my M1 air, my first Mac ever 😂

[@abharnadj134]

Relatable truee

[@michamikoajczyk5905]

When you want to take a screenshot and store it in the clipboard in one go you can do "cmd+ctrl+shift+4"

[@NVidiero]

They hotkeys combinations of apple are nonsense, You need 3 hands to do them

[@Wildlife__shorts]

Cmd+x doesn’t cut the file on Mac. You do cmd+c and cmd+option+v to move the file Shift+cmd+5 gives record screen / record section of screen

[@yazarc4598]

I started enjoying MacOS so much more when I stopped trying to turn it into Windows. However, this MacBook Pro I purchased in October is the first Mac I've owned since 2008. Things have become a lot more unified since then.

[@JohnNugroho]

Exactly! completely agree with this. I use windows, mac and various linuxes over the years. And i learned that it would be the most beneficial for me if i do windows the windows way, mac/apple the mac/apple way and linux the linux way. Plus, having those "additional/extra/3rd parties" background apps will reserve some of the memory as well.

[@JustinSulak]

Cmd+x does not cut in MacOS, but there is a way to cut and paste! To cut from one folder, you use the same Cmd+c to copy, but when you are pasting you have to use Cmd+Opt+v. This will paste the copy while removing from the original source (like Ctrl+x on windows)

[@paulj.elliott2112]

That’s true, but it seems plain unnecessarily complex for such a basic function.

[@MichaGruber]

@@paulj.elliott2112 If you want to make multiple copies AND cut it at the same time it is easier to just copy the file and use just one more key to paste&cut. The cut function is too uncomplex.

[@jefferoblack]

Lol what do you expect from a DROPOUT that try to lecture how to use basic mac 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mattlamantia5825]

it absolutely does cut

[@initit7070]

@@mattlamantia5825 read his message again

[@jamiegronski7698]

THANK YOU!!! Literally perfect timing as I'm about to switch to a MacBook (mostly because I'd much rather buy Final Cut once than pay for Adobe Premiere Pro forever and my current laptop isn't powerful enough to run it anyway) but I've been a little concerned about how significant the difference might be.

[@abuhamzaalsafadi]

do you edit videos only? because i find it hard to get away from the adobe scheme as after effects, illustrator and photoshop are essentials, even though final cut is way faster than adobe premiere but i found the switch much harder even though i hate adobe premiere.

[@Llamu]

When I buy a mac, I’ll probably stick to Premiere Pro because I cba to learn a new software

[@jamaicanlovrboy]

for right clicking like a PC, I just put the cursor on the app I want to close, then tap the track pad with 2 fingers and it will give you a pop up window to quit, etc.

[@RobWhittlestone]

I'm buying my first Mac after 36 years in the Microsoft Wintel world (and even stranger scientific, industrial and technical environments prior to that). So I'm feverishly trying to understand the philosophy changes behind the UI to ensure a less painful transition when my shiny new machine comes. Very entertaining and informative video! All the best, Rob in Switzerland

[@vinamarora7049]

Oh the UI philiosophy change is big between Windows and Macos

[@JasonZais]

A little over a week ago I bought my first Mac, an M1 MacBook Air, and I've figured out most of the key commands by now (or searched them out). But this is super helpful. I should watch this once a month. The big gaming desktop isn't switching off Windows, but I could be tempted to convert the photo editing rig to a Mac mini if a future model checked a few more boxes...

[@gbaren]

You will be happy Photo editing w a mac, it's seemingly built for it. Correct color has been a built in facet for years. Pro photog for 30+ years here :)

[@LoneWolf-py7ps]

I have always been a windows fan always will be a windows fan . I watched this vedio for information purposes only. Thank you Sara you did a great job

[@AhmedElhamaky-C]

I have almost seen all shifting from windows videos. They were saying you can never cut and paste. But @Sara this is the only video that stated every single thing that all other videos were missing. Your video is really impressive and you have done an excellent work. Thank you

[@cameronjohnson5439]

I’m also pretty sure in finder preferences there’s a toggle to always show the file path at the bottom, I’m not sure if you can copy it from there though

[@merlefisher3103]

Yep. It's in the View menu and called 'show path bar'.

[@bikeman5]

if you right click on mouse or 2 finger tap on track pad select show encasing folder from drop down menu

[@QasimT]

You can also right click on the folder in the path and it will show copy path.

[@EvanNakagawa]

One of the simplest yet most practical tips is holding shift + option when adjusting volume/ brightness for finer control.

[@Mrbingles9]

whoa, thanks

[@iWhacko]

WHAAAAAAT!!! :o damn been using Mac for years and did not know this :o

[@ak_hoops]

More Sara, YESSSSS! No plans on switching to Mac (for now..) but will thoroughly enjoy this regardless!

[@darkreigncometh]

Yeah, I will never fully switch to a Mac, but I do have an iPad Pro. Windows for life!😁😁

[@ak_hoops]

@@darkreigncometh I hear that! I am fine with having both. Though I know the benefit of windows

[@PlanetLinuxChannel]

You mentioned Shift-Command-3 and 4 for screenshots, but Shift-Command-5 brings up a nice toolbar that lets you choose between full-screen or a specific area for either a screenshot or screen recording, along with a few other options.

[@ByYuukon]

I've been using Mac OS for years now, but some of these were still new to me! Thanks Sara, super useful!

[@drankkdrunkk9076]

Thanks! I've been on Windows all my life, and have never used a mac, UNTIL about 2 weeks ago and this was very helpful! MacOS kinda didn't click for me until I watched a couple of "switching to mac" tutorials.

[@robhtp3817]

Yes Sara, thanks. I’m a lifelong Windows user but recently purchased an M1 MacBook Air for a small business startup. I just got sick & tired of windows crashing and it slowing down to to fast after purchase.

[@maciejfyrvellsikorski]

As for copying the path of a file/folder - there is a quicker way, just select the file and press option+cmnd+c and boom, the path is in your clipboard :)

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

This is the year that I’m getting into the macOS operating for the first time in my life. Yes, I will get a Mac computer before the year is over. The reason I’m getting one is because of the Final Cut Pro editing program and all my devices are Apple except my Windows laptop.

[@damospearzo1032]

DON"T, the OS is garbage, only buy a Mac if you are serious for the video editing capabilities and that is ALL you intend using it for.

[@spxncer0910]

@@damospearzo1032 the os is good when you get used to it

[@damospearzo1032]

@@spxncer0910 It is still way behind Linux and Windows. Have been using all 3 for a while now and my opinion is still the same.

[@spxncer0910]

@@damospearzo1032 you can still be fully sufficient using macos and do most of the same tasks as other os'. if macos was complete and utter useless then macs wouldnt be around

[@damospearzo1032]

@@spxncer0910 Agreed, you can use it and get by. My argument is it is way down the list of great/good operating systems, and is way behind any other alternative out there. It shows the utter contempt Apple shows for its customers. I use my iPad for any computer based work. For all the crying from Apple fan boys, i find iOS far better than Mac OS and closer to what Mac OS should be.

[@dhruvmeena96]

Sarah is the only youtuber which makes windows peeps life easier on Mac which really helps a lot Other youtuber just keep on praising Mac :) On windows, you have fences and other stardock utilities to manage and clean desktop (stack icons)+ rainmeter and other tools to make it as beautiful as mac

[@Scott__C]

Right click on the Mac Desktop and select Use Stacks

[@MKNYC_]

I’ve been using Mac for 3 years and every time I watch one of these videos I learn a life changing keyboard shortcut, going to go and use command Q all day

[@Scott__C]

One of my suggestions is don't buy a bunch of Apps to try to make the Mac into Windows. For quitting, if an app CAN have multiple windows open, closing the window won't close the app (Safari). If there's only one window for an app (System Preferences) it will close the app. Also, Finder > Preferences > Advanced. Check Remove items from trash after 30 days. Shift command 4, hover over window and press the space bar. It will highlight a window. Click on it and it takes the shot of the window with drop shadow. Keyboard shortcuts are in the menus too. At the top of a window, command click on the folder or file and it will show the path below the name. Every new macOS there are people griping about it.

[@KamilleN16]

I sold my mac and got back to it.. this is one of the best videos out there!!!

[@drdentrepair5530]

I use my mac all the time but just never took the time to learn many keyboard shortcuts. this video showed many cool ones that I will start using

[@Hamyhamster24]

I’ve always been a windows fan but have recently bought the M1 MacBook and i am very pleased. And now I use both systems on daily basis.

[@changleon7441]

Screenshot to clipboard is option+cmd+shift+3/4. Your desktop will thank you

[@cadenguizar8360]

Just wanted to acknowledge how pretty this set is/how well lit and filmed this video is, made it a lot easier to watch :)

[@fairygurl5448]

Loved the kitty just walking around. Too funny. Hopefully this will help me when I finally switch to max! Thank you!

[@HaninMohammed]

Omg thank you so much Sara! Where has Quick Look been all my life?? That small mention of "hey, download quick look if you're on windows" changed my life!

[@krdoso]

I'd did that last November, after almost 30 years of Windows, switching to Mac was the best thing I've done in my life.

[@528Circle]

I didn’t think the switch would be so difficult, but now that my MacBook has been delivered, it’s becoming very real that I don’t know what I’m doing on a Mac! This video, while well done, makes me feel even more uncomfortable with it. Wish me luck! I will be taking it out of the box tonight and just diving in!

[@traceysmith311]

Just got an M1 Macbook air earlier this week and this lifelong windows girl has been LOST!!! Thank you for clearing up a lot of that confusion. I did try and find Alt Tab app and can't seem to find it but I took away a ton of info from this video. THANK YOU! 😎

[@EngineeringPerspective]

I love the KZbin algorithm... I got my Mac a week ago. Thanks for this video

[@GeorgeGiann]

Great video. I was very quickly convinced not to switch to Mac! Thanks!

[@mattinmelbourne]

This has been great. My biggest pain point you provided the answer to, the forward delete… you’re a godsend!

[@zonemk9406]

Thank you! I'm sure there are many like me that are newbie in Mac world. Just got Macbook Pro and feeling so lost haha Always had windows machines, so even basic things are lost at the moment :D

[@tushar5426]

Thank you so much for such an amazing and wonderful video❤. I recently started using Mac OS and was very confused about everything but you made it like a piece of cake for me. Your way of explanation is amazing 🤩.

[@mimicplays]

I still eject external media on Mac by dragging it to the trash bin, just another quick and easy option to safely eject your CDs/usb drives, and no you won't permanently lose any data, it's a function that's been in MacOS for many years 👍🏼

[@EoghanBell]

Ordered My first macbook since 2008 last week. Be running Windows athome a Mac on laptop. This was great to remind me of some things 10 years of not using Macs!!

[@FolkeFox]

also about screenshots!! Shift + Command + Control + 4 will let you take a screenshot of a specific area and save it to your clipboard.

[@kathr0s]

You can also use ctri-cmd-shift-3/4 to screenshot save to clipboard instead of the desktop, and cmd-shift-5 to get the menu to change defaults to another folder or show the mouse in the picture.

[@Desilv]

But how is this considered chill ? On windows it’s just one mouse click or button

[@kathr0s]

@@Desilv Win-Shift-S is more than one button. Printscreen requires you to paste it into MS paint. Both MacOS and Windows are terrrible, switch to Arch Linux.

[@junipeayt]

Judy brings so much wholesomeness to the videos lol

[@KoobaFN]

Thanks for this video. I saved it a few months ago for when I would get my first MacBook and I just got a 16in M3 Macbook Pro. Thank You

[@thevigiles]

For screenshots to clipboard, if you also hold “CTRL”, it will save to clipboard instead of desktop. (SHIFT+CMD+CTRL+3 or 4)

[@seapanda-117]

I have primarily been a Linux user. I like Mint a lot. I also like Windows quite a bit. I have always used Mac at a minimum, but not because I didn’t like the OS, mostly because I’m fairly anti Intel in the consumer space. I switched to Mac because the M1 Air has great battery life and dumped Intel. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@garryhall9660]

to close all programs before shutting use automater to form a command. its really great and their are many videos to show you how.

[@AyemJen]

I just bought my first MacBook. This was really helpful. Thank you Sara!

[@INCOMEINSIDER10X]

Me 10 years+ windows user switched to Mac my life has been changed!

[@yangarza]

I have an m1 mac mini and updating from big sur to monterey has been a huuuuuge improvement in general fluidity & speed 〜

[@ak_hoops]

Judy walking away when you said buy >>> TOP TIER content!

[@kylerowe2091]

Sarah, you may know this by now but windows has built in file management. Right click on your desktop or any file explorer window and click sort and then type. That’s will do what you were trying to do on max with the stacks app. Cheers.

[@PenguinRevolution]

This is why I use Linux, I can jump from computer to computer, install my applications and everything works the same. Also Tilling Window Managers fix the snapping issue by default and make you more productive.

[@marinaramarcato7615]

So many great tips in this video, thanks so much. I will need to watch it again to sink in all the information.

[@arunkumarcc]

Just switched to MacBook Pro and this video was really helpful ✌🏼

[@surajmandal777]

To organize icons on desktop in windows, right click and sort. that's it. you can sort by name, date, type whatever.

[@jamncat92]

I've had a Mac since 2017 and I am still struggling so much with some of the shortcuts and stuff. I haven't touched a Windows computer since I got my Mac, but it's still stuck in my head how a Windows laptop works. Thanks for the help!

[@Galley99]

Just to clarify, Cmd + W will quit applications that can only have one instance, such as System Preferences.

[@good3golf]

another useful one; CMD+Shift+5 will screen record either full screen or just your selection.

[@victormultanen1981]

Hi there, it is very useful video for people new to the environment. I filled three pages of mac keyboard shortcuts right now! After 2 and a half years of using my macbook pro. thanks for generous tips!

[@Hamza_Phoeeniixx]

Been following you on Twitter for years now and this is actually the first time watching your video lol.

[@tanmaym344]

This is the video that i really wanted before switching to mac.

[@AkhonaNgquba]

Mind blown 🤯. Been on Mac for 10+ years and I didn't know you could forward delete and I love that feature!!! Thanks Sensei!

[@Paul_Beck]

Keeping track of the keystroke shortcut conventions gets more fun when you're running a WIndows 10 virtual machine inside VMware Fusion on a Mac ... pop into the Windows window, Ctrl C, switch to Mac app, Command V ... unfortunately, virtual machines on M1 Macs are an issue, so I'll listen to the fan on my Intel MacBook Pro for a while...

[@robmille]

Love the surprise Judy visit!

[@JeffTiberend]

This was a really nice video. I've used older macs running older versions of OS/X. It does take some time to get used to mac. Windows just feels like the intelligent way to do things. But, the way MacOS and it's hardware works is pretty intelligent. I hope to get back to using Macs in the future. I do have an ols Dual G5 Mac Pro tower. But, I also have a Windows gaming tower and even a Chromebook. So, thank you for this wonderful video. And, your cat is just too cute!

[@Lil-JensStudio]

Good stuff! Ran through it a bit fast but that's okay, no problem for me to replay/rewind and take notes along the way. Been living in the Windows world for a very long time and just went back to Apple with a MacBook Pro. When I say 'went back,' that means after several decades. My very first computer was an Apple IIe in 1986 so I had some major catching up to do!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Magnet is seriously such a game changer for Mac. I had no clue that this was just normal for PC users!🤯

[@zerio_meitei]

You can use rectangle which is completely free😉

[@dennism665]

Sara, your energy level is off the charts. I need your drug list! Thanks for all your content. Easy to see why you are approaching 1 million subs. 👍👍

[@darkrey_BriesVersion]

wow you literally made this the same day i went and switched over! (yesterday) exactly what i needed!

[@chowderdosthechoswky1358]

windows user all my life just got m1 pro 14 this week, thanks for the TIPS magnet and alttab is great.. 😍

[@Marcus99998]

Cut can also be cmd + c (copy) cmd + shift + v (cut paste)

[@siddharthadas1040]

Very illuminating. Since not all of us are as spectacularly stunning as Sara Dietschy is, we tend to avoid glasses unless we really need them for vision or looking particularly nerdy :-)

[@KingKevin108]

Honestly I think I learned more about Windows with QuickLook and Win+V than I did Mac stuff, and I've used both systems for years now. Wild the little things you do and don't pick up over the years

[@mcanny12]

Same! I don’t even own a Mac. I’m just figuring out if I want to switch over 😅

[@KingKevin108]

@@mcanny12 honestly if you can afford to, having both for a bit is not a bad idea. Easing your way into the Mac world isn't too bad, and they definitely have their pros to windows

[@shaboiisaiah]

for the first time in my 21 year old life, I switched to Mac on a whim without ever trying it out before. Got a MacBook Pro 14 in and wow! This is bananas! unthinkable battery life especially when its more powerful than any device I've ever touched tbh. (never much of a pc gamer)

[@blue4059]

*This is -bananas- apples!

[@vegahw]

First thing I did is change my mouse so I can right click as I did in windows. Also, I pinned the screenshot app to my doc 🙌🏼

[@thesisko3715]

You can use mission control to scroll between windows and set it up to be accessed with two finger tap on the trackpad or Magic Mouse

[@gwapster13]

On newer Macs, except the ones with Touch Bar, Spotlight is just one key... F4. And beside it is Dictation, which is also great.

[@prima6170]

I switched from Mac to Linux and sooo glad I did.

[@MusicalDistractions]

I scanned some comments and didn't see anyone say it but someone might have. If you want something like stacks for your Windows desktop computer, definitely look into Fences from Stardock, it does something very similar and is well loved!

[@spartanamacher]

Good points of view. Im learning how to use my Mack before I buy it. Thank you. I just have an iPhone and iPad. I watch. I want to make the decision to get it back. I’m thinking about it. I’m thinking about the m1 MacBook Air

[@alemiguel481]

Also, if you add CTRL to the screenshot shortcuts, you can have that screenshot directly to your clipboard! :)

[@steven.sp0hn]

I love this video!! The new macs are great and I LOVE WARBY PARKER TOO!!!!

[@kuchesezik]

thanks peachy for reminding me about diskutility. i have been hopelessly struggling in slow testdisk load screens to no avail, to save a corrupted file system sd card in windows for almost half a year, which this resolved in a second!

[@ComputerBoyc-boy]

Thank you. I recently purchased an Apple Mac Mini M1 in Dec a month ago, and it was better.

[@morior]

There are quite a few clipboard management tools on mac. I couldn't live without an alternative to Ditto. It's immensely helpful to have it store the last 50+ things I copied.

[@rzysf59]

i've been using windows since windows 95 in 1997, and in 2020 i moved to mac, and i dont regret it

[@kcbc9037]

OMG I just stumbled upon this! I just got my first MacBook Pro after being a primarily iPad user for my personal computer. It's awesome how much iPad borrows from macOS but that I didn't realize 😅 So cool! Makes using the two very seamless. Thank you for this video!🥰

[@salmam.7448]

I literally JUSt bought my first mac (m1 macbook air) today.....so weird to switch over but IM GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO it was so helpful!!! I'm an android user and its cool that I can charge my laptop with my phone charger lol

[@fahmisabiladinnulhaq]

Wow, such a great content! love it, keep it going girl!

[@djross95]

I never knew that you could hit "function + delete" and it would "forward delete". And I've been using Macs for years! Thanks for the great videos, Sara...

[@alhaquin]

I haven't switched, I do both now but thanks for the extra info!

[@michaelhuang4465]

I'M GONNA NEED THIS! THANK YOU SARA!!

[@SashaLokhtin]

Thank you for the really basic stuff, been on windows since forever and now thinking to join mac. This video was really helpful

[@naresh7615]

Thanks for video..I'm recently switched to Mac Book Pro 16..it's really great

[@sonofage]

i use windows and macOS constantly for work . I don't get confused with the command shortcuts, until i use an external keyboard -- that's when ctrl hits the fan. haha

[@dennyjones6921]

I have my first Mac every and it took forever to get used to because in school I had only used windows but now that I’m used to it I love it and the only thing I miss is the files tab and saving files on a windows computer

[@eunicereyes2201]

The QuickLook tip for Windows is heavensent, thank you!!

[@sagessedantan]

My favourite screenshot shortcut is cmd+ctrl+shift+4 (or +3). This copies the screenshot to the clipboard without saving it to your desktop 🎉