NS&B: School me on the Macbook

[jchokie79]

I just got a Macbook Air and now I need to learn how to use it to its full potential. I haven't used a Mac since high school so this is a bit of a learning curve for me.

So talk to me like I'm a dummy and give me any tricks and tips on how to use it and what to use it for. Are there any programs or software that you enjoy using? I'd love to get into photo editing. TIA!

[zimsgirl]

iWork is way better than Microsoft office for Mac. You can get it through the Mac App store. Play around in system preferences like changing your preferences for your trackpad, set up your printer, etc. The apple mail is awesome. I have all 4 of my email there. I also love iPhoto since I switched cameras I didn't have to download any new software. Something else I use a lot is screen shot. Command shift 4 gives you a little cross thing and you can select what you want otherwise command shift 3 does the whole screen. If you think of anything else just ask. I'm a big Mac person lol