长期以来，Apple用户和Windows用户各自站在过道的一边。两个用户群之间几乎没有重叠，但这种情况已经开始改变。
许多人认可苹果(Apple)提供的易用性和简单的生产力（许多人喜欢苹果(Apple)生态系统带来的地位和形象），但他们也喜欢一轮“CS：GO”或几场比赛“彩虹六：围攻”到处都是。为此，他们需要 Windows。
结果，许多以前的Apple用户开始从Mac切换到Windows，结果却发现了一个需要相当长的时间来适应的操作系统。虽然Windows和 macOS 的操作原理相似，但用户执行操作和任务的方式却大不相同。即使是像键盘快捷键这样简单的东西也会让人感觉像是两种不同的语言。
无论您是以前没有 Windows 使用经验的长期Apple(Windows)用户，还是在(Apple)Apple生态系统中工作多年后重新回到Windows的人，快速学习基础知识可以使过渡更容易。本指南将引导您了解从Mac切换到Windows时需要了解的所有内容。
获取 Microsoft 帐户(Get a Microsoft Account)
Microsoft帐户之于 Windows 就像Apple ID之于 macOS。它授予对许多不同服务的访问权限，您最终会在某个时候使用这些服务，因此最好从一开始就创建一个，而不是等到以后再创建。
事实上，如果您设置了您的 PC，那么您可能已经创建了一个Microsoft帐户。您将需要它来使用Windows 应用商店(Windows Store)、Skype、OneDrive，甚至 PC 版的Xbox Games Pass。
找出你的关键苹果应用程序的微软等价物(Figure Out The Microsoft Equivalent Of Your Crucial Apple Apps)
(Apps)Pages、iMovie 和GarageBand等应用程序是许多人日常工作流程的重要组成部分。如果您是这些人中的一员并且正在切换到Windows，您需要知道哪些Microsoft程序取代了那些熟悉的Apple应用程序。
这是一个快速列表，可以为您提供一个想法。
- 页面 – Microsoft Word
- 数字 - Microsoft Excel
- FaceTime – Skype
- iCloud – OneDrive
- iMovie – Windows 10 电影制作工具
可悲的是，没有真正的内置Microsoft相当于GarageBand。您可以免费下载Audacity，但学习曲线陡峭，控制方案可能难以掌握。
这同样适用于Messages。虽然该服务无疑是有用的，但Messages不能很好地与其他平台和设备配合使用。有第三方程序试图复制Messages的功能，但这些程序往往漏洞百出且不值得信赖。
忘记苹果钥匙。CTRL为王(Forget The Apple Key. CTRL Is King)
虽然Apple键可能是您可以想象的每个键盘组合和快捷键的默认部分，但Windows的操作方式略有不同。
CTRL键与(CTRL)Apple键的用途基本相同，但它位于键盘上的不同位置 - 最左下角而不是空格键旁边的右侧。您将(will)按下Alt键以查找Apple键，并且您可能会多次执行此操作，然后才能掌握它的窍门。别担心，这只是过渡的一部分。
大多数情况下，Apple计算机使用Alt键的方式与Windows计算机相同。它们的用途非常相似，因此其他键盘快捷键应该几乎没有学习曲线。
聚光灯不见了。学会爱上搜索栏(Spotlight Is Gone. Learn To Love The Search Bar)
您可能习惯于点击Apple + Space来调出Spotlight，但Windows没有这样的实用程序。相反，搜索栏始终存在。
默认情况下，它位于屏幕左下角Windows键旁边。它的操作很像Spotlight搜索 - 只需输入您要查找的内容。
搜索栏将查找文件、应用程序、媒体(search bar will look for files, apps, media)，甚至会显示网络结果。它不像Spotlight那样快速或精简，但它是一个有很多用途的可靠替代品。
学习有用的 Windows 键盘快捷键(Learn The Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts)
如果您是Mac的老用户，您可能对触控板很熟悉。Macbook(Macbooks)拥有一些世界上最好的触摸板，但Windows用户通常依赖鼠标。
也就是说，无论您对鼠标光标的熟练程度如何，键盘快捷键始终是导航 PC 的更快方式。记住这个有用的快捷键列表。
- CTRL + C：复制
- CTRL + X：剪切
- CTRL + V：粘贴
- CTRL + A：全选
- CTRL + Z：撤消(Undo)（一开始您可能会充分利用）
- Alt + Tab : 在打开的窗口之间切换
- Alt + F4 : 关闭当前窗口或退出当前应用
- Shift + Delete：永久删除所选项目
- Windows键+M：最小化(Minimize)所有打开的窗口
您可以使用许多其他快捷方式，但这些是最重要的一些。如果您想了解更多信息，在线技术提示(Online Tech Tips)有一篇专门介绍 Windows 键盘快捷键的文章。( article dedicated to Windows keyboard shortcuts)
找到您喜欢的防病毒软件并下载它(Find An Antivirus Software You Like & Download It)
由于各种技术原因和非技术原因，Apple计算机不容易感染计算机病毒。与(Contrary)普遍的看法相反，Mac(Macs)并非对它们免疫( not immune to them)——但可能性要低得多。但是，在Windows PC(Windows PCs)上，计算机病毒和所有类型的恶意软件( computer viruses and all types of malware)都是一个严重的问题。
有多种防病毒和反恶意软件选项可供免费下载。Malwarebytes、Norton和Avira是一些比较著名的名称。其他防病毒程序具有高级层，据说可以提供更多保护，但这些说法通常是可疑的。
请注意，卡巴斯基杀毒软件(Kaspersky Antivirus)最近在网络安全影响方面出现了很多争议（政府甚至禁止它），因此您可能希望暂时避开它。
保持系统更新(Keep Your System Updated)
使您的操作系统保持最新状态对于确保其安全至关重要。当有更新可用时，macOS 会礼貌地通知您，但您可以无限期地推迟更新系统。
Windows没有那么耐心。您将收到一条提醒，提示您可以下载更新。你可能会想把它推回去，虽然你可以，但你可能会在以后付出代价。
更好的选择是保存您当前正在处理的内容并腾出时间进行更新。Windows更新因发生在繁忙的工作负载中而臭名昭著，一旦启动，就无法停止。大多数时候，更新甚至不会保存您正在做的工作。任何打开的文档都会丢失未保存的数据。
不要让自己经历那个。定期更新您的计算机，(Update your computer regularly)然后再自行更新。
适应定制(Become Comfortable With Customization)
Windows和 macOS之间的主要区别之一是触手可及的自定义和控制级别。Apple将 macOS 设计为易于使用和用户友好，并且这样做限制了许多隐藏在神秘菜单层后面的自定义选项。Windows对修改更开放。
虽然您当然应该知道自己在做什么，但与使用 macOS 相比，您可以更轻松地更改您的 PC 以反映您的品味。诸如Rainmeter(Rainmeter)之类的工具和许多不同的内置自定义选项(built-in customization options)使您能够使您的桌面成为您自己的。
从Mac切换到Windows可能很可怕，但系统并没有那么不同。与 macOS 相比， Windows(Windows)最终更强大，让您可以更好地控制自己的计算体验。拥抱那个。从基础开始，积累知识，直到您像在Mac上一样舒适地使用(Mac)Windows PC 。
Switching from Mac to Windows? What You Need to Know
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Many people recognize the ease of use and simple productivity that Apple provides (and many people love the status and image that comes with the Apple ecosystem), but they also enjoy a round of “CS: GO” or a couple of matches of “Rainbow Six: Siege” here and there. For that, they need Windows.
As a result, many former Apple users have started to make the switch from Mac to Windows, only to discover an operating system that takes quite a bit of getting used to. While Windows and macOS operate on similar principles, the way users perform operations and tasks is very different. Even simple things like keyboard shortcuts can feel like two separate languages.
Whether you’re a longtime Apple user with no previous experience with Windows or someone making their return to Windows after years of working within the Apple ecosystem, a quick study of the basics can make the transition easier. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when switching from Mac to Windows.
Get a Microsoft Account
A Microsoft account is to Windows what an Apple ID is to macOS. It grants access to many different services that you will end up using at some point, so it’s better to create one from the get-go than wait until later.
In fact, if you set up your PC, then you’ll likely have already created a Microsoft account. You’ll need it to use the Windows Store, Skype, OneDrive, and even the PC version of Xbox Games Pass.
Figure Out The Microsoft Equivalent Of Your Crucial Apple Apps
Apps like Pages, iMovie, and GarageBand are vital parts of many people’s day-to-day workflow. If you’re one of those people and are making the switch to Windows, you need to know what Microsoft programs take the place of those familiar Apple apps.
Here’s a quick list to give you an idea.
- Pages – Microsoft Word
- Numbers – Microsoft Excel
- FaceTime – Skype
- iCloud – OneDrive
- iMovie – Windows 10 Movie Maker
Sadly, there is no real built-in Microsoft equivalent to GarageBand. You can download Audacity for free, but the learning curve is steep and the control scheme can be tough to grasp.
The same applies to Messages. While the service is undoubtedly useful, Messages does not play well with other platforms and devices. There are third-party programs that attempt to replicate what Messages does, but these tend to be glitch-riddled and untrustworthy.
Forget The Apple Key. CTRL Is King
While the Apple key might have been the default part of every keyboard combination and shortcut you can imagine, Windows operates slightly differently.
The CTRL key serves essentially the same purpose as the Apple key, but it’s in a different place on the keyboard – the far bottom left as opposed to right beside the space bar. You will hit the Alt key looking for the Apple key, and you will likely do it many times before you get the hang of it. Don’t worry, that’s just part of the transition.
For the most part, Apple computers use the Alt key the same way that Windows computers do. Their uses are similar enough that there should be little to no learning curve for other keyboard shortcuts.
Spotlight Is Gone. Learn To Love The Search Bar
You might be used to hitting Apple + Space to bring up Spotlight, but Windows has no such utility. Instead, the search bar is always present.
By default, it’s in the lower-left corner of the screen beside the Windows key. It operates a lot like a Spotlight search would – just type in what you’re looking for.
The search bar will look for files, apps, media, and will even display web results. It isn’t quite as fast or as streamlined as Spotlight, but it’s a solid replacement that has a lot of uses.
Learn The Useful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts
If you’re a long-time Mac user, you’re probably familiar with the touchpad. Macbooks have some of the best touchpads in the world, but Windows users typically rely on a mouse.
That said, keyboard shortcuts will always be the faster way to navigate a PC no matter how skilled you might be with a mouse cursor. Memorize this list of useful shortcuts.
- CTRL + C: Copy
- CTRL + X: Cut
- CTRL + V: Paste
- CTRL + A: Select all
- CTRL + Z: Undo (one you will likely make great use of at first)
- Alt + Tab: Swap between open windows
- Alt + F4: Close the current window or quit the current app
- Shift + Delete: Permanently delete selected item
- Windows key + M: Minimize all open windows
There are dozens of other shortcuts you can use, but these are some of the most important. Online Tech Tips has an article dedicated to Windows keyboard shortcuts if you’d like to learn more.
Find An Antivirus Software You Like & Download It
For various reasons both technical and not, Apple computers are not prone to picking up computer viruses. Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to them – but the likelihood is far lower. On Windows PCs, however, computer viruses and all types of malware are a serious problem.
There are multiple antivirus and anti-malware options available for download for free. Malwarebytes, Norton, and Avira are some of the more notable names. Other antivirus programs have premium tiers that supposedly offer more protection, but these claims are often dubious.
Note that Kaspersky Antivirus has seen a lot of controversy lately surrounding cybersecurity implications (with the government going so far as to ban it), so you might want to steer clear of it for the time being.
Keep Your System Updated
Keeping your operating system up to date is essential for keeping it secure. macOS will politely notify you when an update is available, but you can put off updating your system mostly indefinitely.
Windows is not so patient. You will receive an alert that an update is ready for download. You might be tempted to push it back, and while you can, you might pay the price later.
The better option is to save what you are currently working on and make time for the update. Windows updates are notorious for happening in the middle of a busy workload, and once they start they cannot be stopped. Most of the time, updates won’t even save the work you’re doing. Any open documents will lose unsaved data.
Don’t put yourself through that. Update your computer regularly before it updates itself.
Become Comfortable With Customization
One of the major differences between Windows and macOS is the level of customization and control available at your fingertips. Apple designed macOS to be easy to use and user-friendly, and in doing so restricted many customization options behind layers of arcane menus. Windows is more open to modification.
While you should still certainly know what you’re doing, you can change your PC to reflect your tastes much more readily than you can with macOS. Tools like Rainmeter and a lot of different built-in customization options give you the ability to make your desktop your own.
Making the switch from Mac to Windows can be scary, but the systems are not that different. Windows is ultimately more powerful and gives you more control over your computing experience than macOS. Embrace that. Start with the basics and build your knowledge until you’re just as comfortable navigating a Windows PC as you are a Mac.
