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ElDiabloJoe

01-24-2025 11:11 AM

EDIT ** While I was typing, BrianL did an EXCELLENT job of answering you, you can probably ignore my post.

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404081)

Yes it's exactly like that and I had it running right away. It's the latest one. 15"- M3 chip- 24 gigs ram- 512 HD. I'm still on the windows right now. The display screen is beautiful.

Question, should I use Safari or load Chrome that I'm using now on This windows PC?
Where do I put bookmarks?
How do I close these small windows that pop up?

Thanks, David

I use Safari. I don't need another heavy browser. Adding bookmarks is easy! Go to the very top of the Safari screen (where the Apple symbol is in the upper left corner). Might have to make your browser a little smaller or move it around the desk top (mouse click and drag the top margin area). To the right of the Apple symbol, after File, Edit, View, and History is one marked Bookmarks. Click on that and a drop down menu appears. Click on Add Bookmark. There ya go, all done.

Not sure what popups you're talking about. Look for a little "X" in the upper right corner or the red circle/dot in the upper left corner.

New Englander

01-24-2025 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2404094)

EDIT ** While I was typing, BrianL did an EXCELLENT job of answering you, you can probably ignore my post.

I use Safari. I don't need another heavy browser. Adding bookmarks is easy! Go to the very top of the Safari screen (where the Apple symbol is in the upper left corner). Might have to make your browser a little smaller or move it around the desk top (mouse click and drag the top margin area). To the right of the Apple symbol, after File, Edit, View, and History is one marked Bookmarks. Click on that and a drop down menu appears. Click on Add Bookmark. There ya go, all done.

Not sure what popups you're talking about. Look for a little "X" in the upper right corner or the red circle/dot in the upper left corner.

Oh thanks, no wonder I didn't see it. Those little red dots are tiny.

BrianL99

01-24-2025 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404163)

Oh thanks, no wonder I didn't see it. Those little red dots are tiny.

1 minute of your time, will save you from needing to upgrading your eyeglasses.

https://youtu.be/DaTnArgiIIc

New Englander

01-25-2025 11:12 AM

I am making some progress. I went through the settings. I installed my mouse to the Bluetooth and it works great except the forward and back button on the side of the mouse don't work. Any ideas to fix this?

Also, I have not done the migration yet. My question is exactly what migrates from the PC to the Mac?

Thanks everyone!

BrianL99

01-25-2025 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404358)

MacBook Air doesn't come with a "Mouse".

If you're trying to use a 3rd party mouse with a Mac, you have to "teach it" what you want it to do, with the "Settings". Go to "Settings". Type "Mouse" in the search box at the top and you'll get the screen I've attached.

You'll have to go through your Settings and "teach" your mouse what do to do. They're like dogs, they don't know much until you teach them.

New Englander

01-25-2025 03:42 PM

Is saving my passwords on the MacBook Password saver a good thing?

BrianL99

01-25-2025 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404440)

Is saving my passwords on the MacBook Password saver a good thing?

Generally yes, if your overall account has a good password. The MacOS & Safari password protection is about as robust as it can get. That said, if someone knows the password for your Computer User Name, then they get access to all your passwords.

spinner1001

01-26-2025 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404440)

Is saving my passwords on the MacBook Password saver a good thing?

Are you talking about Apple’s Keychain? The security of Keychain technology is considered by experts as good overall. One practical disadvantage of Keychain is its use is limited to Apple devices. While your passwords set up on your Mac Keychain can be used by your iPhone (if you have an iPhone), you cannot natively access your Keychain passwords on non—Apple devices you use now or in the future such as Android phones and Windows computers.

I use subscription-based 1Password that was designed for Apple devices but can be used and passwords accessed across non-Apple devices.

New Englander

01-26-2025 10:33 AM

Thanks Everyone on the answers about the Key chain. Here's another question. What do all you Mac users think of the latest Magic Mouse??

BrianL99

01-26-2025 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404701)

Thanks Everyone on the answers about the Key chain. Here's another question. What do all you Mac users think of the latest Magic Mouse??

Ridiculously over-priced (like most Apple products), but it's awesome ... especially if you use an iPad as a computer. I got one for my daughter, who works from all over the world, using her iPad.

I personally haven't used a Mouse since the 90's, so I'm not exactly sure why anyone has one when using a computer, unless they're doing graphic work.

spinner1001

01-26-2025 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander (Post 2404701)

Thanks Everyone on the answers about the Key chain. Here's another question. What do all you Mac users think of the latest Magic Mouse??

I do not use a mouse with my MacBook. I use the computer's trackpad. Mouse versus trackpad is a matter of taste and opinion.

If I used a mouse, I would not use Apple's Magic Mouse because it is too small for my hand. Logitech makes some good ones but many mouse makers exist.

ElDiabloJoe

02-03-2025 10:50 AM

New Englander, how's your new MacBook? Are you getting the hang of it? Learning curve getting less steep? How do you like it by now?

New Englander

02-03-2025 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2406690)

New Englander, how's your new MacBook? Are you getting the hang of it? Learning curve getting less steep? How do you like it by now?

Yes, I getting more comfortable with it. Safari is tough to get used to. The Mac is really nice. Very well made like all Apple products. Now all I need is an iPhone, iPad, and I Watch.

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