Tag Archives: overview
What is Spotlight?
Spotlight is a feature that was added to the Mac a while back with Mac OS X Tiger. It is a way to search your hard drive to find the file you need to work with. This article provides an overview of Spotlight and how to use it. Continue reading
What is Exposé?
Exposé is a feature of Mac OS X that allows you to see all of your open windows at any time. All you have to do is press the function key labeled with the Exposé icon on your keyboard and all of your windows will slide around to reveal other windows behind them – shrinking when necessary. It also dims the desktop so that the windows really pop out from the background. You can then move your pointer over one to see the title of that window. Clicking while over a window will switch to that window and every window will resize itself back to normal and slide back to where it was. Continue reading
What is Time Machine?
Time Machine is one of the features that Apple added to the most recent version of their operating system dubbed Leopard. It’s basically a very simple and easy to use backup feature. Learn more about it in this article. Continue reading
Ease into the switch
I became a Mac user in 2001. Before that I primarily used Windows. In this article I’m going to give you tips on making the switch yourself. So, if you’re contemplating transitioning to Mac, or if you’re just getting frustrated with Windows, this article is for you. It should also prove beneficial to new Mac users. And finally, if you know someone who is thinking of taking the leap, send them a link to this article. My hope is that this information will help people make the right decision. Continue reading