Computer on the Horizon... Thoughts? - Page 2

klb1122 · 09-09-2012, 10:06 AM

Great info, thanks!

I'm definitely lost at the moment, but know I'll pick it up. My brother came over yesterday, who is used to Macs, and went through a few things with me. I'm really looking forward to a long happy relationship with this computer.

**1TallTXn** · 09-11-2012, 04:46 PM

Rule number one when switching from Windows: Clicking the Red 'X' (most of the time) does NOT quit the program. Only closes the window leaving the program eating resources in the back ground.

Lion/Mountain Lion do try and close un-used programs in the background, which helps, but best to quit them when you're done than letting the system do it later.
CMD+Q will quit most programs
Menu-based quit is either <APP NAME>->Quit APP NAME or R-Click on the dock icon and select Quit.

I spend my days baby sitting Mac users, most of whom switched from Windows, I'd be happy to toss more tips and answer questions if asked.
congrats on the new machine

09-09-2012, 10:06 AM	#21
klb1122 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,629	Re: Computer on the Horizon... Thoughts? Great info, thanks! I'm definitely lost at the moment, but know I'll pick it up. My brother came over yesterday, who is used to Macs, and went through a few things with me. I'm really looking forward to a long happy relationship with this computer. __________________ -- Kory -- 2003 Kawasaki ZZR1200 2008 Kawasaki C-14

09-11-2012, 04:46 PM	#22
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	Re: Computer on the Horizon... Thoughts? Rule number one when switching from Windows: Clicking the Red 'X' (most of the time) does NOT quit the program. Only closes the window leaving the program eating resources in the back ground. Lion/Mountain Lion do try and close un-used programs in the background, which helps, but best to quit them when you're done than letting the system do it later. CMD+Q will quit most programs Menu-based quit is either <APP NAME>->Quit APP NAME or R-Click on the dock icon and select Quit. I spend my days baby sitting Mac users, most of whom switched from Windows, I'd be happy to toss more tips and answer questions if asked. congrats on the new machine __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

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