Introduction

Basic Differences

Interface
 - Desktop
 - Apple Menu
 - Dock
 - System Preferences
 - Trash
 - "Right-clicking"

Working with Windows
 - Close, Minimize, Maximize
 - Resize, Move
 - Menus
 - Menu Shortcuts
 - Hiding Programs
 - Exposé

Where are all the programs?
 - Macintosh HD
 - Finder
 - Navigating Folders
 - Spotlight
 - Creating Aliases (a.k.a. Shortcuts)

Hardware
 - Turning the Computer On/Off
 - Loading CDs
 - USB Ports

Common Mac Software
 - Safari
 - Mail
 - Dashboard
 - Address Book & iCal
 - iTunes
 - iLife Suite

Common Keyboard Shortcuts

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The Trash

In Windows, the delete key can be used to remove files, icons, and folders that are no longer needed.   This doesn't always work on a Mac, especially with items on the Desktop.   Instead, everything you want to delete should be placed in the Trash.

In Tiger, the Trash icon is located on the far right side of the Dock.   Like the Recycle Bin in Windows, files that are placed here are not automatically deleted, so don't worry if you accidentally throw out something important.   To retrieve a file, click on the Trash icon and its contents will appear in a window.   Drag the item you want to retrieve onto the Desktop or back to its original folder.

The Trash needs to be emptied every so often to free up disk space.   If you're sure you want to delete everything in the Trash, right click (see below) on its icon in the dock.   Select "Empty Trash" to permanently delete its contents.

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