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All you need to get started with a Mac

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Hi, today I’ll show you a fine selection of tutorials, articles and resources for the ones who made the switch to a Mac or just got a Mac and need to know some basic stuff. I’m a big fan of all things related to Apple and was once a beginner also (still sometimes), these days I’ll do all my work on a iMac 24inch, Macbook Pro with Cinema Display and the iPhone and i did never regret the switch i made from Windows to Mac. I will show you some pictures of my working gear as soon as my office is done decorating.

Okay enough about me, here comes the list to help you out with those basics.

1) Apple Mighty Mouse to Right-Click in Pro Tools

When i got my first Mac I’ve worked with the ctrl+click function for quit some time before i found out that there was another way to let the mighty mouse perform right clicks the windows way.

2) Taking Screen Shots in OSX

Here’s another handy tip when you need to know how to make a screenshot of your desktop the quickest way to do this is by taking a desktop screen shot.

3) Configuring Mail for the first time

The first step we all do when buying a new PC is configuring your mail client, this guide will show you the way to configure Apple’s .Mail.

4) Find out how

Find out how is a page on Apple.com where you find a good selection of Screen casts handling all kinds of tips like Wireless Basics, Finder Basics, Parental Controls etc etc.

5) Its about time to learn the Switch to Mac

“It’s About Time to Learn the Switch to Mac” is the most innovative learning tool ever created for Switchers. I’ve received the iPhone version from Said himself and i must say i learned a lot from it, well explained and easy to follow screen cast.

6) Changing Icons on OS X

Always wondered how to change the default icons on a Mac, well Dave Appleyard will tell you how to do it.

7) Installing WordPress Locally with MAMP

Ever wondered how to install wordpress locally on your Mac, this comes in handy for testing purposes or wordpress theme development.

8) Setting up the firewall in Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

Just in case, this is a well explained guide for setting up your Firewall in OS X (leopard)

9 Learning iTunes – organize Your Music

I work on a Mac for several years now and I’ve still not organized my music correctly on iTunes and i only know how to play and buy music. I hope you’ll learn from this excellent guide.

10) Mastering Safari

Everything you need to know about Safari.

Okay these guides and tutorials will help you a lot, to help you’ll a little further i will putt some links to Mac fan sites and other sites for Mac resources and articles.

Okay that’s all for now, hope you’ll enjoy reading and visiting these resources, articles and tips. Do you know any good resources or do you have a good idea for a article then please send me a email or reply with a comment and then I would wright an article about it.