Switching from Windows
Welcome to the Mac Family. We'll help you translate what you know to the Mac.
Is this a Ménage à trois from Heaven or from Hell? Follow Tom as he shows us the way to make it all work.
It's not as easy as just hitting a dedicated key, but there are lots of options and flexibility with Mac screenshots.
You don't have to lose your favorites when you switch to a Mac. Transferring them is as easy as 1-2-3.
There are many ways to make the Mac to PC connection. David shows us how simply with an Ethernet cable and a little configuration.
If you own a PC, you better get all the latest anti-virus software up and running before even connecting to the internet. What about Macs?
It's sad, but for some switchers, when you take away the Start menu, they just stop in their tracks. Let's start you up again.
Like it or not, it's still a Windows world out there. What can you do when you have to work with Windows users? Here are some tips on how to get along.
Some careful people prepare for years to switch to the Mac. What if you can't? Here's a guide to getting productive right away without any Mac know-how.
Probably the hardest part of switching for veteran PC users is learning the Mac shortcuts for things you already know. MFM has your solution right here.
That old PC hard drive not working on your new Mac? Chuck has the details on to share it with both.
Are there really Microsoft products we would choose to buy? Yep. Cats and dogs, living together!
If you have recently switched, you may be wondering where the Mac equivalent of WinZip is and how the process works on a Mac. I'll review how you zip files on a Mac and why you would want to.
Nothing gets the wingnuts more fired up than a good ol' cost comparison between Macs and PCs. Many people use the price comparison as a way to validate their choice for what platform they are using as if somehow saving $109 will justify the all the time spent on this computer rather than that one.
You know the big reasons to get a Mac: Exposé, iLife, Spotlight, etc. In this latest installment, Chuck looks at the small details that you discover and appreciate the more use get to know your Mac.
OK, you've made the switch, but you want to move some files from your old PC to your shiny new Mac. Setting up a network seems like overkill for just the few things that will make the transition. So what's the easy way? Let's take a look!
So you've got a brand new Mac next to your old PC and you would like them to get along. Even better, you'd like them to share files like old friends. Follow along with Jeff as he shows you how to do file sharing between you new Mac and a Windows XP PC.
There are several ways to run Windows on a Mac, and Boot Camp is the most bullet proof way to do it. Follow Xi Yan as he walks you through how to get your Windows groove on.
So you just got a new Mac and you are wondering whether you need a new printer too. Maybe you can just use your old printer on a network hooked up to your PC or Mac. Let's take a look at a couple ways to get both computers printing from the same printer.
You just switched to a Mac, so why would you want to go back? Well, no matter how much we hate it, there are just some pieces of software that are Windows-only. Here's one way to run that Windows program.
So you've got a bunch of music stored on your PC and you want to get set up in iTunes on your new Mac. No Problem. We will review the basic concepts of moving music files and the best way to go about it.
Worried about what you will have to give up if you switch to a Mac? We'll break down what you can and can't do on a Mac that you do right now on your PC.
Like those "Switch" commercials in years gone by, but in long form, these stories will give you a glimpse into the transition of new Mac owners across the internet.
One of the biggest hassles when switching computers is getting all your Contacts info to your new Mac. Let MFM help with getting your old Outlook contacts moved over to your Mac.
No Joke; As much as we love Macs, we admit there really are reasons not to buy a Mac. Find out the 6 reasons to live on the Dark Side.
OK, people hold some very strong opinions in the Mac vs. Windows debate and the commentary out there can seem a little over the top. We calmly look at the top 7 reasons to buy a Mac instead of PC.