Preparing for a transition from PC to Mac

I’ll second the Apple Store … specifically any “Sessions” that might be offered nearby.

I was in the same 20+ years of MS-DOS and Windows -> Mac “forced” transition a number of years ago and the in-store Sessions helped immensely.

I still recall my own EXACT Aha! Moment of realization when everything came together in my head.

I travelled a lot professionally at the time and attended quite a few evening sessions at different stores around the country. All were very well done and helpful.

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Visit your local Apple Retail Store and play around with a Mac where MS Office is installed.

While you’re there, ask questions.

The sales staff are quite friendly.

Apple offers free workshops for a variety of subjects known as Today at Apple.

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Good luck! 👋🏼😉

I’ll second the Apple Store … specifically any “Sessions” that might be offered nearby.

I was in the same Win->Mac “forced” transition a number of years ago and the in-store Sessions helped immensely.

I still recall my own Aha! Moment when everything gelled in my head.

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Twenty years is a lot of muscle memory to unlearn! 🙂

MacOS is different. File management is different. The Desktop environment is different. All of the functionality is there in macOS and applications, but the packaging and the presentation are different.

Keep a mind open to learning and rely on the guidance of those who have experience and you’ll be fine.

I think for you, using the Mac will be like riding a bicycle… but getting on it from the other side. 😄

Here is some basic guidance for a PC convert: Switched from Windows to Mac? - Apple Support

As you have more specific questions, just post and ask.