Attempting the Big Switch
Just got a MacBook Pro, my first one. As someone who now has an iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad already, this feels a little bit like I just sold my soul. But oooh. It's pretty. And fast. And that battery life is killer.
But I'm not using it yet for work because I'm still installing things, transferring files, etc.
Here are the first few things I'm struggling with, as a Mac newbie:
1. How do I live without Windows LIve Writer? Seriously. I want to cry. I'm looking at Ecto and Mars Edit right now. I'm getting angry.
2. Why isn't the Web browser full screen? I have to drag the little corners - what's up with that?
3. How can I import my passwords from Google Chrome on my Windows PC?
4. How can I run Google Chrome using switches, by the way? I have to use terminal? Crap. I need a whole book on this. On Windows, I just had to edit the file properties. Please tell me there's an easier way.
5. How do I hook up my Windows PC monitor to this Mac? I'm sure there's a cable/connector for this, just have to find it.
6. Can I make things stop installing icons on the desktop? I like keeping the desktop clean, is there a way to never allow this to happen?
7. How do I Control + Backspace on a Mac?
8. Crap, where's Backspace - it's just a delete button? We only need the one?
10. Do I have to hold down two buttons to Page Down/Up? Or just give in and use the touchpad?
That's it for today. Day ONE...
I'm sure I'll have more later.