Switching to a Mac

Migrating files, time machines and what is this Leopard everyone keeps talking about? If you’re making the switch to a Mac, but don’t know bits from bytes, we’re here to help.

Getting Started

Entering The World of Mac

After years of computer envy, now is as good a time as any to switch to a Mac. The change is easier than it seems.

Top
5
things to do

Don’t be afraid to explore.
Get an expert “buddy.”
Use spotlight.
Master the shortcuts.
Use a notebook.

Daily Tip

A New Virtual World Congratulations! You’ve gone ahead and bought a Mac. Prepare to have your world rocked.

News On This Change

July 19 2008

Go, Mac, Go!
Despite being the underdog in the computer world (really?), Mac is moving on up in market share.
- Posted: 07/17/2008 02:11 PM EST
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Security!
If you think your Mac needs a little extra help staying safe from the hackers of the world, you're right. But can you figure out the user's guide to best practices for security?
- Posted: 06/06/2008 11:07 AM EST
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Macs Still Not Right for Most Businesses
Apple—and its ardent followers—say the Mac is the perfect business tool. A dissenting opinion from CNN's Jonathan Blum.
- Posted: 05/30/2008 11:19 AM EST
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Expert Interviews

Bob Levitus on Using a Mac

Levitus, known as “Dr. Mac,” knows everything there is to know about Macs. Here, he shares his favorite tips for switching to a Mac.

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David Pogue on Switching to a Mac

Pogue, the personal technology columnist for The New York Times and publisher of The Missing Manual series, shares his favorite tips for switching to a Mac.

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To some, he's a jokester known as "The Woz." To others, he's the most important innovator of a generation. Wozniak, the inventor of the Apple II computer and co-founder of Apple Computers, explains how you can get through the first 30 days of switching to a Mac.

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