After 11 years of using Mac OS, I decided to return to PC. I must admit that the process requires an adaptation period, in which we must relearn some simple things. However, it was not as frustrating as I thought it might be. It’s like switching from iOS to Android. I think that, like everything else, the key lies in the mental framework or beliefs you have about it. Nevertheless, I recommend taking into account some of the following considerations during the adoption process:
Do you remember which system you learned first? If you have used Windows for years, you should know that the changes are aesthetic. Many paths, menus, and alternatives resemble the first versions you worked with. If you are the type of person who puts everything in writing, including the programs, you will be safe. If you have never used Windows, you probably have a mind evolved from being from another planet, and you will certainly succeed.
Which programs do you use most on your Mac? Frankly, if you open your Internet browser on a Mac or open it on a PC to go to your bank’s page, you will do the same procedure. Spotify still works the same, WhatsApp Web too, and the Office packages as well, and even what you use for leisure will remain the same.
If you don’t know how to use Word on a PC, you don’t know how to use it on a Mac either. It’s that simple. “The Insert options didn’t move to the Format area just because you changed PCs.” Generally, the office automation products we use are from Microsoft, and they maintain a very similar structure, unless you are a rebel hippie and use OpenOffice.
Copying and pasting will never be the same. Try to accept it quickly, given that CMD + C is not in the same position as Ctrl + C (This applies to all functions in which you apply Ctrl)
Read the menus and alerts. I have always believed that those of us who work in support at the HelpDesk level are avid readers of error messages. Generally, if you read what the system says, you don’t require support.
In my opinion, the learning and adoption period is very fast. I venture to say that in a period of no more than three weeks, a user reluctant to change will be working easily on a PC.
Would you be interested in knowing the pros and cons of this change?
