Seven tools for switchers
Samuel Dean at Web Worker Daily has compiled a nice list of applications that will make Mac OS X more familiar or recent switchers. Included in the list is Adium (for multi-protocol IM), WhatSize for identifying file sizes and types in a manner similar to Windows Explorer and Firefox, since they were probably using it on their Windows machine, anyway.One tip I always share is the spotlight search feature in System Preference. Many switchers get lost in translation; that is, figuring out what Apple has named a certain system preference, or where it lives. System Preference search lets them enter a keyword, like "trackpad", and see the highlighted result. It's very handy.
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JonXP said 1:13PM on 2-09-2008
For what it's worth, Vista also has added search to its equivalent of the System Preferences panel. So someone that needs to use Vista and is used to a Mac can feel closer to home as well.
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Kevitivity said 7:16PM on 2-11-2008
Now if only I could find a free program to fix the bloody slow OS X mouse speed and get rid the wacky acceleration curve. SteerMouse works great but costs too much money.
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Nello said 7:39AM on 2-19-2008
http://www.usboverdrive.com