The first step is to take an inventory of your Windows programs to calculate what you will need to purchase to make the Mac work like your Windows machine. For instance, if you use Microsoft Office, you won’t be able to use your Windows license on the Mac unless you are using the subscription version known as Office 365. If you do your homework before attempting to make the switch, the transition should go much smoother with fewer 'surprises.' Evaluate what you have
The difficulty in making the switch is based on what programs you use, how much of your activity is Web-based and how well you deal with change. This wide gap between Windows and Mac OS is slowly closing as more users consider switching to or adding a Mac to their household or business. QUESTION: 2019 is the year that I want to switch from Windows to Mac, but how difficult is it to make the transition?ĪNSWER: Despite the popularity of the Apple brand of computers, Mac OS based computers still only make up less than 10 percent of the U.S.
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