Comments on: Moving from Windows to a Mac? 16 Ways to Get Up to Speed http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: links for 2008-01-12 « Inside Conversation http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-281262 links for 2008-01-12 « Inside Conversation Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:26:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-281262 [...] Web Worker Daily » Archive Moving from Windows to a Mac? 16 Ways to Get Up to Speed « (tags: apple mac) [...] [...] Web Worker Daily » Archive Moving from Windows to a Mac? 16 Ways to Get Up to Speed « (tags: apple mac) [...]

]]> By: SolSie.com » Blog Archive » New To Mac? http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-272521 SolSie.com » Blog Archive » New To Mac? Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:19:03 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-272521 [...] top tips to brush up on so that you can work better, faster and more securely on the Mac. Read more HERE! Technorati Tags: [...] [...] top tips to brush up on so that you can work better, faster and more securely on the Mac. Read more HERE! Technorati Tags: [...]

]]> By: Larry http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-268413 Larry Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:24:54 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-268413 I hear allot of bashing of windows PC's , but have never seen a real reason given for the preference. The security issue is always mentioned by Mac fans. I've been curious about Macbooks for a while , but have never used one , or known anyone with one. Just what is it that makes Mac products so superior for the visual arts? I hear allot of bashing of windows PC’s , but have never seen a real reason given for the preference. The security issue is always mentioned by Mac fans. I’ve been curious about Macbooks for a while , but have never used one , or known anyone with one. Just what is it that makes Mac products so superior for the visual arts?

]]> By: eLearning Service » Blog Archive » Tech links for December 28, 2007 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-268114 eLearning Service » Blog Archive » Tech links for December 28, 2007 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:25:45 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-268114 [...] embrace Macs.  If you are doing the same, there are things you need to know and Web Worker Daily lists 16 ways to successfully make the [...] [...] embrace Macs.  If you are doing the same, there are things you need to know and Web Worker Daily lists 16 ways to successfully make the [...]

]]> By: Zac Garrett http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267198 Zac Garrett Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:58:34 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267198 Samuel, that is because it is a DRAFT at this point in time. The IEEE has not standardized the specs yet and will change by the time it has been finalized. This means that almost all hardware that supports Draft-N will have to at least have a firmware upgrade if not a total hardware refresh when it it standardized. As for the hardware not being available in most Windows laptops, that is true by default. If you are looking for Draft-N support, it is a $75 addon for Dell's cheapest laptop. Once again, 802.11n is a draft and the only reason to use it would be to move huge chunks of data. If you are going to be moving huge amounts of data then you should plug into a gigabit switch and be that much faster. Maybe its just me, but I see no real benefits of being an early adopter to this wireless spec. Samuel, that is because it is a DRAFT at this point in time. The IEEE has not standardized the specs yet and will change by the time it has been finalized. This means that almost all hardware that supports Draft-N will have to at least have a firmware upgrade if not a total hardware refresh when it it standardized.

As for the hardware not being available in most Windows laptops, that is true by default. If you are looking for Draft-N support, it is a $75 addon for Dell’s cheapest laptop.

Once again, 802.11n is a draft and the only reason to use it would be to move huge chunks of data. If you are going to be moving huge amounts of data then you should plug into a gigabit switch and be that much faster.

Maybe its just me, but I see no real benefits of being an early adopter to this wireless spec.

]]> By: Another Moving from Windows to Mac List | Rick Tech http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267163 Another Moving from Windows to Mac List | Rick Tech Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:59:11 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267163 [...] Web Workers Daily has a nice list of 16 ways to get up to speed when moving from Windows to Mac. Even better they provide links to a lot of resources to help out with the transition. [...] [...] Web Workers Daily has a nice list of 16 ways to get up to speed when moving from Windows to Mac. Even better they provide links to a lot of resources to help out with the transition. [...]

]]> By: Samuel Dean http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267104 Samuel Dean Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:55:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267104 Zac, yes it's true that you can switch to Draft-N inexpensively and have a good experience if you're a Windows user. However, people who have just bought new Mac notebooks get them Draft-N ready right out of the box--so all they need is the Airport Extreme router to get rolling. Few Windows notebooks come ready for Draft-N right out of the box. Zac, yes it’s true that you can switch to Draft-N inexpensively and have a good experience if you’re a Windows user. However, people who have just bought new Mac notebooks get them Draft-N ready right out of the box–so all they need is the Airport Extreme router to get rolling. Few Windows notebooks come ready for Draft-N right out of the box.

]]> By: Arnold Ziffel http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267099 Arnold Ziffel Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:44:51 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267099 @Victor, is that the best you can come up with? I have to work with Windows 8 hours/day through my job--I know how much better our Macs at home are. How about you? Any real experience with OS X? You forget that almost every single Mac user has vast experience with a "real OS - Windows," whereas few Windows users have even touched a Mac since OS X was released. We've run Macs at home for 18 years and have never had a single malware issue arise. Have fun with Windows and all its maladies! @Victor, is that the best you can come up with? I have to work with Windows 8 hours/day through my job–I know how much better our Macs at home are. How about you? Any real experience with OS X? You forget that almost every single Mac user has vast experience with a “real OS – Windows,” whereas few Windows users have even touched a Mac since OS X was released.

We’ve run Macs at home for 18 years and have never had a single malware issue arise. Have fun with Windows and all its maladies!

]]> By: Victor http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267039 Victor Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:08:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-267039 Step 17, realize that you were duped and bought into the hype. Step 18 switch back to real OS - Windows. Step 17, realize that you were duped and bought into the hype. Step 18 switch back to real OS – Windows.

]]> By: Al Willis http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266840 Al Willis Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:09:59 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266840 Regarding using an AirPort extreme vs. another brand of 802.11n device: Macs include the software for configuring Apple-branded access points. It's a much better experience than using a browser to configure a Linksys or Netgear box. Regarding using an AirPort extreme vs. another brand of 802.11n device: Macs include the software for configuring Apple-branded access points. It’s a much better experience than using a browser to configure a Linksys or Netgear box.

]]> By: Al Willis http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266837 Al Willis Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:04:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266837 The firewall in Mac OS X is fine; it has some additional options that were misunderstood and not documented correctly when Leopard shipped; the 10.5.1 update addressed that. Check out <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/131116/2007/12/firewall.html" rel="nofollow">Macworld's article </a>for the details. The firewall in Mac OS X is fine; it has some additional options that were misunderstood and not documented correctly when Leopard shipped; the 10.5.1 update addressed that. Check out Macworld’s article for the details.

]]> By: Judi Sohn http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266745 Judi Sohn Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:28:26 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266745 <a href="http://appzapper.com/" rel="nofollow">AppZapper</a> is another good one for getting rid of all the stray bits an unwanted application leaves behind. And it appears to be Leopard-ready. AppZapper is another good one for getting rid of all the stray bits an unwanted application leaves behind. And it appears to be Leopard-ready.

]]> By: Marc Thayer http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266720 Marc Thayer Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:22:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266720 Concerning the "Easy Uninstalls," although the application itself is simple to remove, many create additional files throughout the computer, such as in the Documents folder or in the user's Library. One application which might warrant mentioning, in the effort to obtain a full uninstallation of a program, is CleanApp (by Synium Software). http://www.synium.de/products/cleanapp/index.html The current version, 2, is <strong>not</strong> Leopard-compatible, but the developers have stated in their support forum that a new version should be out soon. Concerning the “Easy Uninstalls,” although the application itself is simple to remove, many create additional files throughout the computer, such as in the Documents folder or in the user’s Library. One application which might warrant mentioning, in the effort to obtain a full uninstallation of a program, is CleanApp (by Synium Software).
http://www.synium.de/products/cleanapp/index.html
The current version, 2, is not Leopard-compatible, but the developers have stated in their support forum that a new version should be out soon.

]]> By: Joseph Pally http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266704 Joseph Pally Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:49:15 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266704 Have a Mac to get rid off. Contact me. Have a Mac to get rid off. Contact me.

]]> By: Steven http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266695 Steven Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:31:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266695 I've been looking for info to help switch my family (and extended family... 12 households in total :-S ) from windows and this helps a lot. Makes my job as the resident IT guy a lot easier :-D Thanks! I’ve been looking for info to help switch my family (and extended family… 12 households in total :-S ) from windows and this helps a lot. Makes my job as the resident IT guy a lot easier :-D
Thanks!

]]> By: ajr http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266686 ajr Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:16:05 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/12/26/moving-from-windows-to-a-mac-sixteen-ways-to-do-it-right/#comment-266686 Nice post. I switched full-time about 6 months ago after about 15 yrs of heavy Windows usage and software development. I have a post here describing some replacement apps that I've found and some other things I've experienced during the switch: http://www.thechannelzero.com/?p=36 Nice post. I switched full-time about 6 months ago after about 15 yrs of heavy Windows usage and software development.

I have a post here describing some replacement apps that I’ve found and some other things I’ve experienced during the switch:

http://www.thechannelzero.com/?p=36

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