Moving to another operating system
Moving to another operating system
Hi there! I’ve been using OS X for most of my life and am moving to Windows 10 now. I’m not very familiar with Windows yet, but I know it offers more programs than macOS and lets me do more tasks. I prefer mac’s multiple desktops, just switching left or right to open a new screen if needed. I’m sure Windows doesn’t have multiple desktops—just one. I’ve heard about Cortana and its similarity to Siri in older macOS versions. I’m still figuring out how to handle storage management, deleting files, and other settings. Any tips would be great! Thanks!
Using my AMD APU/GPU with Cataclyst Control Center, I was able to configure several desktops. It functioned as expected, even though I haven’t used it yet. Software on Windows should handle most drives automatically, so you probably won’t need much setup. Just give it a try and clarify any doubts—Google can help if needed.
Mac OSX is significantly superior compared to Windows. I don’t perceive many strong reasons to move from a fairly solid and secure operating system to the extensive malware presence found in Windows 10. Switching to Linux seems more logical. Although Mac OSX runs on similar hardware, Linux offers a much broader open-source software collection. Unless you require particular Windows-only programs or want to play specific Windows games, I wouldn’t recommend it.
You mostly follow the same routine each day. The main changes are using Control instead of Command and a few other minor adjustments. Drive letters like C:, D:, G: are just their assigned numbers. External storage must be NTFS or ExFat for Windows compatibility (ExFat works on Mac and Windows). The Task view in Windows 10 resembles expose in macOS. In Explorer or when right-clicking, many options appear in the Mac’s Utilities folder—don’t forget to check there. Malware isn’t as serious as it seems; just stay cautious and install reliable antivirus software. Deleting files is similar to trashing them—just rename them to “Recycle Bin” and empty that space properly. Once you settle in, everything should run smoothly. OSX has its perks, but I’m happy I switched, especially for better software support. Using a computer in the way I want is now feasible.
Windows 10 allows several desktops on a single monitor, switching between them with Windows+Tab. The differences between macOS and Windows 10 are numerous, yet many similarities exist. Right now, your inquiry focuses mainly on using Windows, which is a wide topic. Since you're interested in SSDs and HDDs, let's address that first: Do you already have a functional Windows 10 installation, or are you setting up your PC?
It you aren't playing games there is no reason to switch to Windows. Linux has all.
Windows offers Muti Desktop Support, though it isn't built-in. With a dedicated GPU you can get this feature without extra cost. For HDDs, SSDs, and flash drives, just right-click them in My PC, choose format, and the options will be more compatible than on a Mac. If you connect it to a TV or router, deleting files is simple—right-click delete, then use the recycle bin to permanently remove items. To uninstall programs, go to Control Panel → Programs & Features, select the app, and click uninstall.
Windows 10 includes several pre-installed desktops, which you can access by opening Task View and selecting New Desktop. I recently moved from macOS to Windows, and adapting wasn’t too tough for me. The biggest challenge was moving files from my external drive since it was formatted with "Mac OS Extended," a format Windows doesn’t recognize.