There are 3 main ways to run windows on a Mac and here is a link that gives a pretty decent explanation on your current options as you determine exactly how you will want to use windows. Sometimes? Maybe Bootcamp is best (and depending on your OS- it could be available on your Mac right now- free!) Going to switch between platforms a bunch? Better pick a emulator.

I have worked with clients that buy a mac and only run Windows - to take advantage of Macs hardware and excellent design- anything is possible with a Mac- you have the freedom to choose.

Give us a call if you need help installing or learning about running Windows on your Mac, we love talking about stuff like that!

http://www.applematters.com/article/three-ways-to-run-windows-on-your-mac/

Using Key board shortcuts, also called “hot keys” is a great way to get around your Mac quickly.  Many Mac users I know develop their own style for easily navigating their Mac and you should feel free to develop your own!

There are several ways to do the same thing on a Mac! Click the title above for a great guide to key board shortcuts from Apple.

data soup Hint: The Command key is sometimes called “Apple key”; and this key also can also have an Apple logo on it depending on the generation and model.

Tip: Make sure the CD or DVD disc is not in use. Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. Press the Media Eject key at the top-right corner of the keyboard. If that doesn’t work, drag the disc’s icon to the Trash. If that doesn’t work, restart the computer, then hold down the mouse button or trackpad button until the disc is ejected. To restart, choose Restart from the Apple menu.

good advice for all usesrs.

minimalmac:

Inspired by, and shamelessly riffing on, the wonderful Unclutter Your Life in One Week, the next 5 days will show you how you can apply some quick and simple steps to get your Mac into ship-shape.

We are going to start with cleaning up your Desktop (and keeping it that way). A computer desktop can get cluttered very quickly with files and folders. After all, it is intended to operate just like a real world desktop – a place to hold items you are working on. But, just like the real world, that spot operates best when it is being used to hold only the items you are working on. Luckily, the Mac makes it easy to file and organize these items into fairly logical grouping which will make them easy to find should you need them again. Much of this may seem rudimentary to you but, trust me, there are many that can benefit from this info.

1. In the Finder, go to the “View” menu, click on “Arrange by” and choose “Kind.” This will group items based on the type of file they are.

2. Open a Finder window and navigate to your “Home” folder. One of the nice things about the Mac is that it actually encourages you to organize into some logical groupings. Documents, Pictures, Music… It is all right there ready for you to get your org-fu on.

3. Take the files on your Desktop, now grouped by kind, and organize them into these folders. Place Documents into Documents, Pictures into Pictures, etc. Don’t worry about their final resting place (iTunes, iPhoto, etc.) right now. The goal here is simply to get your Desktop cleaned up.

4. While doing this, think about the things you don’t need to keep and can go straight to the Trash. This includes .DMG files for applications you have already installed. .ZIP files for archives you have already unzipped, etc. If you don’t need it there is no reason to file it anywhere but that circular file in your Dock.

5. A clean Desktop is easy to keep that way. Commit to taking a few seconds at the end of every day to file away items no longer needed at the ready using the steps above. The fewer the items, the less time it will take.

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