The document provides an overview of key differences between the Mac OS and Windows interfaces for Windows users. It describes the Dock along the bottom of the screen on Mac which acts like the Start button and can launch apps with one click. It also compares System Preferences to the Windows Control Panel and explains how the Applications folder on Mac is similar to Add/Remove Programs in Windows and contains all installed apps. Finally, it outlines how to drag an app to the Dock for easy launching.

1. How to use the Mac OS (for Windows users)

2. The Dock This appears on the bottom of your screen It can be hidden if you’d like it to be It can be magnified as well Very easy to use - just one click to launch apps Can put any applications on it you want to

3. The Dock

4. Mac OS vs. Windows Interface Apple symbol in the upper left hand corner System Preferences May have desktop shortcuts Trash Bin on the dock Start button on the lower left hand corner Control Panel May have desktop shortcuts Recycle Bin

5. Mac’s System preferences vs. Windows Control Panel

6. System Preferences Same controls as it would be on Windows Control Panel Sensitivity can be set for the mouse if desired to

7. Applications Folder This would the same as Add/Remove Progams on Windows This would show what is all installed on the Mac computer Can access this folder through the Dock on the far right side next to the Trash

8. Applications Folder

9. Dragging an application to the Dock Simply open up the applications folder Select the Application you want to drag Click and hold down the mouse and drag it down to bottom of your screen into the Dock Right click the application in the Dock and select “Keep In Dock”