MacOS learning curve?
MacOS learning curve?
I've heard plenty of positive feedback about Macs, especially regarding speed and battery endurance, so I'm excited about the idea of upgrading. Since I'm new to Macs, what do you think is the biggest challenge in getting started?
I changed my setup and it works fine. There are a few aspects that still catch me off guard, but it's manageable. The main issues are that most shortcuts use the command key instead of control (like copy-paste being cmd+c and cmd+v rather than ctrl+c and ctrl+v), Finder isn't great as a file manager, and triple-finger taps don’t always trigger the middle click by default. Still, it’s a solid experience. Unless you need something that demands Windows-specific features, it’s a solid choice. Spotlight is impressive, battery performance is excellent, time machine is top-notch, and the OS feels clean overall. Of course, since I’d already used Linux on my laptops before, I was more comfortable with Unix-like systems, which might have made the switch smoother.
There's an app for that! I can't live without my middle click haha https://github.com/artginzburg/MiddleClick-Sonoma
MacOS remains a desktop operating system. It offers improvements in certain areas while having notable drawbacks. Progress depends on your commitment, research skills, ability to adapt shortcuts, and engagement with the platform. Frequent switching between tasks makes it more challenging. In my experience, you’ll likely become functional within days and regain full control after months. Personally, I found it quite demanding when I first used it in 2010-12, but that was me.
I've been trying that too—it works fine, though I run into problems needing a restart every few days. The triple tap detection isn't consistent either. It seems like a simple feature that should already be part of the main system.
Absolutely, I understand your concern. This and the absence of a hover-focus feature on MacOS are quite bothersome for me.