Apple or PC?

[tott]

^ The command key is the one with the Apple symbol on it, to the left and right of the space bar. The button to the left of the left command key is the option/alt key.

If you meant the keyboard, I assume you do. I can't remember any other command/option buttons...?

 

[Acne]

Startup

"Press X during startup" = Force Mac OS X startup
"Press Option-Command-Shift-Delete during startup" = Bypass primary startup volume and seek a different startup volume (such as a CD or external disk)
"Press C during startup" = Start up from a CD that has a system folder
"Press N during startup" = Attempt to start up from a compatible network server (NetBoot)
"Press T during startup" = Start up in FireWire Target Disk mode
"Press Shift during startup" = start up in Safe Boot mode and temporarily disable login items and non-essential kernel extension files (Mac OS X 10.2 and later)
"Press Command-V during startup" = Start up in Verbose mode
"Press Command-S during startup" = Start up in Single-User mode

Finder window

"Command-W" = Close Window
"Option-Command-W" = Close all Windows
"Command-Right Arrow" = Expand folder (list view)
"Option-Command-Right Arrow" = Expand folder and nested subfolders (list view)
"Command-Left Arrow" = Collapse Folder (list view)
"Option-Command-Up Arrow" = Open parent folder and close current window

Menu Commands

"Shift-Command-Q" = Apple Menu Log out
"Shift-Option-Command-Q" = Apple Menu Log out immediately
"Shift-Command-Delete" = Finder Menu Empty Trash
"Option-Shift-Command-Delete" = Finder Menu Empty Trash without dialog
"Command-H" = Finder Menu Hide Finder
"Option-Command-H" = Finder Menu Hide Others
"Command-N" = File Menu New Finder window
"Shift-Command-N" = File Menu New Folder
"Command-O" = File Menu Open
"Command-S" = File Menu Save
"Shift-Command-S" = File Menu Save as
"Command-P" = File Menu Print
"Command-W" = File Menu Close Window
"Option-Command-W" = File Menu Close all Windows
"Command-I" = File Menu Get Info
"Option-Command-I" = File Menu Show Attributes Inspector
"Command-D" = File Menu Duplicate
"Command-L" = File Menu Make Alias
"Command-R" = File Menu Show original
"Command-T" = File Menu Add to Favorites
"Command-Delete" = File Menu Move to Trash
"Command-E" = File Menu Eject
"Command-F" = File Menu Find
"Command-Z" = Edit Menu Undo
"Command-X" = Edit Menu Cut
"Command-C" = Edit Menu Copy
"Command-V" = Edit Menu Paste
"Command-A" = Edit Menu Select All
"Command-1" = View Menu View as Icons
"Command-2" = View Menu View as List
"Command-3" = View Menu View as Columns
"Command-B" = View Menu Hide Toolbar
"Command-J" = View Menu Show View Options
"Command - [" = Go Menu Back
"Command - ]" = Go Menu Forward
"Shift-Command-C" = Go Menu Computer
"Shift-Command-H" = Go Menu Home
"Shift-Command-I" = Go Menu iDisk
"Shift-Command-A" = Go Menu Applications
"Shift-Command-F" = Go Menu Favorites
"Shift-Command-G" = Go Menu Goto Folder
"Command-K" = Go Menu Connect to Server
"Command-M" = Window Menu Minimize Window
"Command-?" = Help Menu Open Mac Help
"Command-Space" = Open Spotlight (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
"Command-Alt-Space" = Open Spotlight Guide (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
"F12" = Opens Dashboard (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)

Universal Access and VoiceOver

"Option-Command-* (asterisk)" = Turn on Zoom
"Option-Command-+ (plus)" = Zoom in
"Option-Command-- (minus)" = Zoom out
"Control-Option-Command-* (asterisk)" = Switch to White on Black
"Control-F1" = Turn on Full Keyboard Access
When Full Keyboard Access is turned on, you can use the key combinations listed in the table below from the Finder.
"Control-F2" = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Menu
"Control-F3" = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Dock
"Control-F4" = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Window (active) or next window behind it
"Control-F5" = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Toolbar
"Control-F6" = Full Keyboard Access Highlight Utility window (palette)
"Command-F5 or fn-Command-F5" = Turn VoiceOver on or off (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
"Control-Option-F8 or fn-Control-Option-F8" = Open VoiceOver Utility (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
"Control-Option-F7 or fn-Control-option-F7" = Display VoiceOver menu (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)
"Control-Option-; or fn-Control-option-" = Enable/disable VoiceOver Control-Option lock (Mac OS X 10.4 or later)

Mouse Keys

"8" = Move Up
"2" = Move Down
"4" = Move Left
"6" = Move Right
"1, 3, 7, 9" = Move Diagonally
"5" = Press Mouse Button
"0" = Hold Mouse Button
". (period on keypad)" = Release Mouse Button (use after pressing 0)

Other Commands

"Option-Command-D" = Show/Hide Dock
"Command-Tab" = Switch application
"Command-Up Arrow" = Move up one directory
"Command-Down Arrow" = Move down one directory
"Page Up or Control-Up Arrow" = Move up one page
"Page Down or Control-Down Arrow" = Move down one page
"Option-Drag" = Copy to new location
"Option-Command-Drag" = Make alias in new location
"Command-Drag" = Move to new location without copying
"Command-C" = Show Colors palette in application
"Command-T" = Show Font palette in application
"Command-Shift-3" = Take a picture of the screen
"Command-Shift-4" = Take a picture of the selection
"Command-Shift-4, then press Control while selecting" = Take a picture of the screen, place in Clipboard
"Command-Shift-4, then Spacebar" = Take a picture of the selected window
"Option-Command-esc" = Force Quit
"Control-Eject" = Restart, Sleep, Shutdown dialog box
"Control-Command-Eject" = Quit all applications and restart
"Option-Command-Eject or Option-Command-Power" = Sleep
"Command-click window toolbar button (upper right corner)" = Cycle through available views for the window's toolbar (dependant on the nature of the Finder or application window)
"Command-`" = Cycle through windows in application or Finder (if more than one window is open)
"Function-Delete (PowerBook, iBook only)" = Forward Delete (delete the character to the right of your cursor)

 

[lara_banana]

Im trying to decided whether i want to get an apple or PC laptop for christmas. I dont really have much experience on either, i can only do the basic things, like go on the internet and type up in a Word document!
I mainly will want it in the future to maybe have fashion programs, if there are any. Im not really sure, so does anyone have any opinions either way??
i like the look of the apple, but im not sure if i should just buy a laptop cos i think it looks cool!?

 

[LoveMyBoots]

I have an iMac G5 with the really big screen and I love it.

We have the same computer!!!

 

[LoveMyBoots]

Im trying to decided whether i want to get an apple or PC laptop for christmas. I dont really have much experience on either, i can only do the basic things, like go on the internet and type up in a Word document!
I mainly will want it in the future to maybe have fashion programs, if there are any. Im not really sure, so does anyone have any opinions either way??
i like the look of the apple, but im not sure if i should just buy a laptop cos i think it looks cool!?

Gosh, that's a hard question. lol: I used the word gosh.) First of all what fashion programs? IMO, I love apple and recieved my experience in school using iMovie and Appleworks. I used to have a PC but I got a virus and it was about 5 years old and decided (for the better) to make the switch to a MAC.

Here is some of the gists:
pros: it definitely looks better; less prone to crashes and viruses (at least for now ); programs for creating movies, photos, quality of them iMovie/iPhoto/Quicktime compared to Windows Media are superior, much more superior
cons: Appleworks- Appleworks just doesn't compare to Microsoft Office. And buying it will set you back a pair of designer jeans. Like mentioned before in one post, some sites don't synchronize with Mac's Safari or Firefox (internet application)

In terms of easy use, that really depends on the person. I found that with time and a lot of use, you are automactically in sync with either computer (like all other devices and gadgets). If you have any questions, just PM me.

 

[laineybugz]

Thanks tott!

I agree you don't get the problems wth viruses like PC's(touch wood) and als noticed you don't get a lot of pop up windows either which is great as I can't stand them.

I'm hoping to get a remote from my G5 soon. What accessories do you guys have for your Apples.

 

[marcy248]

Apple! I love my mac. A whole lot.

 

[cupkate]

finally, after 3 months of having a broken lcd, i got my ibook back.

but i lost my G5 as my boyfriend and i broke up and we bought it together.

 

[lumy_]

Apple! I love my mac. A whole lot.

me too, i absolutely adore mine.

 

[Guessgirl96]

We were given an ibook at school for 2 years in 8th and 9th grade and it was the wrost thing ever, so were the iMacs our school used to use. I really preffer PCs

 

[Christi]

PC. I can't even get a Mac going.

 

[maarit]

I'm head over heels in love with my iBook. The switch was very easy and painless and I just love my new mac After I had mine for a week, my computer geeky husband went out and bought his first mac, a powerbook

 

[titania]

They started us off on Macs in primary school and, although currently a PC user, I'd love to go back to using Mac. I'd love to get a Powerbook .

 

[isupporthil]

APPLE!!!!!!!

I have an iMac, a Power Book & a pink iPod mini

 

[laurlaur]

I love Apple, but I hate how microsoft has a monopoly on all the software out there.

 

[Xpi6tiva]

I'm an apple user... iBook for me, Powerbook for my husband

 

[jaydotcee]

I've been a pc user pretty much all my life. My school uses macs though and its that time to pick one laptop out of the billion that are out there. Originally, I thought that I wanted a powerbook, but i've had really really bad experiences with ipods and though they're not that related, it just makes me wary of what my relationship with my powerbook would be like...

 

[neni]

I got an iBook G4 for Chistmas and I it!!!!

 

[Von]

I love my dual 2.8 G5 with 23' cinema display.


me = bragging apple nerd.

 

[catherinea]

I have had problem after problem with my Compaq Presario. I am definietly buying a Mac now. Anyone know the best one?