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lettucebe

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12. Macs are easy -- do you know the command line?

Thu Nov 5, 2020, 08:09 PM

Nov 2020

Mac's are ridiculously easy -- basically UNIX commands, though I can't say I've ever actually needed support -- software is dead simple too. If something is whack, you can just drag to trash and start over (usually).

You can learn the basics on YouTube, just start searching for whatever terms make sense to you.

I originally taught myself how to use a PC by buying books -- this was before I actually owned a computer, and by the time I got one, I pretty much felt comfortable, so maybe buy a book or two? Good luck, but as I said, Macs are really easy to use and work on -- unlike PC's which I shudder to even think about

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How can I become more familiar with Macs without buying one? [View all] milestogo Nov 2020 OP

Front end (GUI) ...I don't know... ret5hd Nov 2020 #1

Call Apple. Knowing them they have a shit tonne of free or inexpensive classes. When I switched mitch96 Nov 2020 #2

You might be able to get a virtual MacOS at Macstadium JDC Nov 2020 #3

Maybe call your local library, or if you're an alum... WePurrsevere Nov 2020 #4

You can buy fairly usable ones for $200-300. Patterson Nov 2020 #5

I was going to say this. Friend found one on ebay for $100. Older model but, Captain Zero Jan 2021 #22

I haven't looked at this link but it details how to run mac-os9 on windows CentralMass Nov 2020 #6

Noone uses Mac OS 9 LuvLoogie Nov 2020 #9

Well scratch that one. I posted a link on how to setup a VM below. CentralMass Nov 2020 #11

Or you could run a mac vm (Virtual Machine). CentralMass Nov 2020 #7

Thank you. milestogo Nov 2020 #13

You are welcome. CentralMass Nov 2020 #15

maybe check out some YouTube videos... dhill926 Nov 2020 #8

You're going to have to get a Mac in your hands. LuvLoogie Nov 2020 #10

Macs are easy -- do you know the command line? lettucebe Nov 2020 #12

Its funny - I've just never owned a MAC milestogo Nov 2020 #14

Get a Mac :) CloudWatcher Nov 2020 #16

Thank you, that helps. milestogo Nov 2020 #17

What's an iphone? bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #18

Find a friend with one! CloudWatcher Nov 2020 #19

Thanks. It's a plan, I guess. bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #20

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