User on Mac integrating Windows PC build into their system (Request for assistance)
User on Mac integrating Windows PC build into their system (Request for assistance)
Up until now, my setup functions well for gaming and internet use but struggles with real-world tasks. I work as a photographer with ample HFS storage. I discovered how to calibrate on Windows (Check) and how to create or manage storage (Uncheck). The lack of Apple Disk Utility is quite annoying; it would be much simpler with a single name and straightforward formatting. There’s no Apple tool available yet, so I’m not purchasing extra software for Windows—it should handle this without additional steps. How do your Windows users manage without these utilities? Preview, Messages, Disk Utility, App Store “Has usable stable apps” are functional. The Quick Keys in menus aren’t selectable, screenshots can’t be taken with Shift+F4, local file sharing works fine, and I can only access storages like Fat or NTSC to retrieve files. I’m putting in a lot of effort, and so far Windows seems to be making this PC feel more reliable.
The Disk Management interface in Windows appears reminiscent of older versions, yet it functions effectively. PDFs are typically accessed through the Edge web browser by default, but you can use any preferred browser with its own rendering engine. Photos are displayed using the built-in Photo application, and double-clicking an image launches it directly. (Note: For this discussion, I assume Windows 10 is in use.) The "Your Phone" utility lets you connect your Android device wirelessly to your PC, enabling notifications and SMS synchronization, as well as sending or receiving text messages from your PC. Microsoft is continuously enhancing its support for this feature, having demonstrated the ability to view apps from your phone on your PC and hinting at call transfers between devices. If you own an iPhone, Apple’s restrictions limit the level of support available. You can access the Store app for this purpose. Keyboard shortcuts can be found at https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help...-shortcuts. To adjust a shortcut, navigate to Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard > Change how keyboard shortcuts work and enable "Underline access key when available." For screenshots, use Print Screen or the built-in Snipping Tool; the latter offers options like copying the active window with Alt+PrintScreen. You can also send files between Windows 10 PCs via "Near By Share," which can be toggled on through Settings or the Action Center. Once both devices are set up, right-click a file and choose "Share" to send it to the other machine, where you’ll see a confirmation before the transfer completes in the Downloads folder. Windows supports various file formats including NTFS, exFAT, ReFS (Pro edition only), FAT32, and FAT16. While third-party tools exist, they are free and open-source; QuickLook is an example that lets you preview files by pressing Spacebar on them.
Thank you to everyone replying. you all are very helpful. Currently I am setting up my macmini as a SMB file server so I can access my HFS formatted hard drives until I can convert everything to a Fat format. I still am having adjustment issues to the manual setup for things. "I am used having less clicks to finished tasks." I am going to have to learn how to setup macro keys to speed up the Windows U.I. or just save up and get a new Mac so I can work faster. I've learned a lot by building a PC I would do it again..