Macs are substantially more pricey than ordinary computers. However, like many Windows and Linux users, I wondered what it was like to use a Mac. In this article, I share my experience using a Mac for the first time and provide information about what to expect and its benefits.
First Impression
The design is its essence. Everything is thought out in detail, from the packaging to the aluminum-cased device and glass screen. After you press the magic power button, admire the intro sound and beautiful desktop wallpaper. It will not let you forget to smile for some time, at least.
Get ready for a fantastic user experience.
Apple designers pay much attention to building the highest standard user interfaces. So, performing various actions on Mac may be unusual at first. But once you get used to it, it becomes easy and natural. From personal experience, I can say that user experience on Mac is one of its strongest points and is worth using.
Excellent user support
Should anything happen to your Mac, dial Apple’s telephone technical support. This service is available for the first 90 days after the purchase date. To enjoy the telephone support longer, you must buy the AppleCare plan.
Easy money spending
Eventually, every Mac user will want to register an iTunes account. iTunes is a versatile application that acts as a media library and player, a marketplace for music, videos, e-books, etc., and a device central for synchronizing and updating iDevices.In addition, the iTunes account is a cornerstone of Apple’s merchandising system. It uses your credit card details to make iTunes and Store purchases. The consequence of this is a seamless shopping experience and an increased monthly statement figure.
No self-fiddling of hardware and OS
If you are used to manually cleaning the Registry and quarterly reinstalling OS, then forget all this. Due to its design, Mac OS X is very stable. You will be able to use advanced features like Automator and Terminal. Intruding hardware makes the warranty void. You may only manually upgrade RAM. For everything else, you have to turn to the authorized center. The warranty for new Macs is one year.
Plenty of software
App Store is an official application that is supplied with every Mac and used to obtain free and paid software. However, some developers don’t publish their software in the App Store. That means you may find yourself searching for Mac applications on the Internet.
No worries about safety
It is said that Mac computers are not vulnerable to viruses. However, from personal experience, I can confirm that I never needed to install an antivirus or remove a virus. During several years of using iMac and MacBook Pro
Getting used to
Mac OS X is a different operating system from Windows and Linux. Many things are done using a unique Mac, so it will take time to learn how to perform basic tasks on your Mac.
Weird slang
Apple markets all its products using self-created terminology. At first, it may be hard to know all the new words like Spotlight, Dock, and Dashboard. However, learning the vocabulary will help you resolve your questions quickly.
Conclusion
Now you know what to expect if you decide to purchase a Mac. Some say that once you try it, you will never go back. In my case, it’s true. It’s up to you now to determine whether it will be true. Oleg V. Kuznetsov is a Mac expert and the developer of several Mac-related web resources. Once you decide to get yourself a new Mac, check out and download Essential Mac Apps.
