Handy note for mac fiplab pro#

The smaller laptops can handle controlling bigger wattage power bricks, but not vice versa.įortunately the recent M1 MacBook Pro (14'/16') line has brought back the Magsafe chargers, available as a corded extension that can be hooked up to the USB-C power brick. If you have multiple Macs and want to bring just one charger along on a trip, bring the biggest charger. Even a small wattage deficit will be a detriment to the bigger machine, so be advised. For instance, charging the 16' MacBook Pro (requiring 96W) with something meant for a MacBook Air (e.g. Not to incriminate anyone, but I've seen some users in the past charge their Macs with plugs meant for their phones. It is important that the wattage needs are met for your machine, as undercharging can cause power/performance issues.

To determine this for your model, go to  › About This Mac Note that the MacBook models are listed by year and size (e.g. In addition, each size Mac (from 13' to the recent 16') comes with its own power requirements that must be met. Rather than a dedicated charging port, instead you get a USB-C charge cable outfitted with the power brick for charging and power. The MacBook Pro line-until recently-has been outfitted with USB-C (or otherwise Thunderbolt 3) ports. Important note: Keep it adequately charged Note: This was initially created during macOS Sierra and High Sierra, with updates all the way to Monterey

Handy note for mac fiplab Pc#

The only real physical difference between a Mac and PC keyboard are the alt/option and windows/CMD keys-they are swapped (barely noticeable at all, except for heavy duty typists).typing, note taking) without the need to switch You can scroll on one application while keeping focus on another (e.g.

Handy note for mac fiplab windows#

When connecting a PC keyboard (gasp!) on a Mac, the Windows key becomes CMD (and vice-versa for a Mac keyboard on PC).

Whereas ALT + Tab switches programs on PC, CMD + Tab switches programs on Mac.

Instead of pressing the red 'x' button, use 'Quit' or CMD + Q to quit the program.

Scrolling involves a two-finger drag motion up/down.

All common shortcut keys are performed with CMD (whereas on PCs they're performed with CTRL).

If you need to press a function key (for instance when remotely connected to a windows server), press the fn key in addition to the combination (e.g.

Pressing Spacebar on a file performs a 'quick look', allowing you to view the file/picture contents without opening an application for it.

Pressing Enter on a file renames it (whereas the CMD + O key opens it).

Utilizing the touchpad with more than one finger and switching to different applications with a swipe of the hand got me hooked-good-bye mouse!įrom my decade-long interlude with the Mac system, these are my findings.įor people unaccustomed to Mac (or not as accustomed to it), here are some things to know off-the-bat: How did he do that? And how can I do that? Eventually I purchased one for myself and started tweaking the user interface to the nth degree. As I saw my old IT boss tinker and do things with his Mac, hearing hourly chimes and the 'snapshot' sounds from the next cubicle over, it intrigued me. (Note: This document is updated regularly)Ĭoming from someone who grew up with PCs from a young age, the Mac world felt daunting.