Switch from mac to pc: tips for a less painful transition

If you are one of the many users who want to switch from Mac to the Windows platform, in this article we give you some tips to make it as traumatic as possible.

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1 - Take advantage of your Microsoft account

The latest Windows systems use a Microsoft account to start the PC (Microsoft Account). It's pretty easy to get one if you already have a Hotmail account, for example. This is quite similar to the Apple ID.

This same Microsoft Account is used for other services such as Skype, OneDrive, XBOX Live, etc. It's very comfortable.

2 - Hide your old Mac

Part of this transition from Mac to Windows is hiding your old Mac (no joke). A person who has used Mac throughout his life or for a long time, finds it very difficult to uproot himself, especially when he always has it in view. Storing your Mac where you can't see it helps with that 'uprooting' and facilitates a less traumatic transition.

3 - Don't go so fast

Windows is another world compared to Mac and it is normal that at the beginning we feel overwhelmed by the possibilities, the new features and applications that are available. Take your time to discover the Windows platform, avoid going to blame.

4 - Identify essential applications and find their replacements

Although there is a part of the Mac applications that we can find in Windows, it is not the general rule. We will always have some header applications that we always use, but look carefully, in Windows there are a number of apps that can do the same or better.

Write down those applications that are essential for you and search if they exist for Windows, if not find a replacement for them.

If you use applications like Adobe Photoshop and are subscribed to their Adobe CreativeCloud service, the transition will be quite easy because it works on both systems.

5 - Take advantage of the unique advantages of Windows

Windows offers a number of possibilities that Mac can't realize, which is why you're making this transition.

The world of the PC / Windows has its strength in the possibilities of customization and its equipment generally tends to be much cheaper than the devices offered by Apple. For example, Dell's impressive XPS 15 costs $ 500 less than a MacBook and has comparable specifications to it with a touchscreen and enough expansion ports to add peripherals.

In addition to the personalizability of a PC, they are also easier to repair than a Mac computer.

6 - You cannot disable updates in Windows

One of the most controversial aspects of the latest version of Windows, especially Windows 10, is that updates cannot be disabled. This is in contrast to macOS and can be quite annoying because you have to download large update packages.

Not to mention that the installation of these updates are completely arbitrary and you have no decision-making power, they just happen as soon as you restart the computer.

Keep this in mind and learn to live with it.

7 - Learn the new keyboard shortcuts

Windows keyboard shortcuts are not the same as Mac, you will have to memorize and get used to another set of keyboard shortcuts.

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Keep in mind that, in general, the Command key on Mac is the equivalent of the Ctrl key on Windows, from this point you will surely find some similarities in the command scheme.

8 - Install an antivirus

Mac is usually a fairly safe operating system with fewer viruses and malwares swarming the network than a Windows system. That is why it is recommended to install an Antivirus, such as AVG Antivirus or Avast which are free, but there are many other options.

I hope these tips serve you, I am sure you will not regret the change. See you next time.