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Introduction:
If you are used to working on a Mac at home or in the campus computer labs (currently using MacOS 10.3.3), you might need some help adjusting to the PCs of the Writing Program computer classrooms. This tutorial is meant to help you make that transition.

Keyboard layout:
The layout of the Mac keyboard is nearly identical to that of PC's. If you are used to the Mac, you are probably used to the "Apple" button. On PCs you will use the "Ctrl" button in place of "Apple" for the majority of keyboard shortcuts. For example, Apple+S saves on the Mac, but Ctrl+S saves on the PC.

The Mouse:
Traditionally, the Windows mouse is very different from the Mac mouse. Many Mac mice have only one button. However, the PC mouse has a right and a left button. You may have heard of actions regarding PC usage in terms of "right-clicking" or "left-clicking." This is because the two buttons on a PC mouse perform different functions. You use the left-button as the primary button for all of your clicking actions (selecting, highlighting, double-clicking). Right-clicking on a file name, an icon, picture or some other object using the right button will bring up content menus. When in doubt, right-click on an object to read about its properties, or to troubleshoot when encountering a problem.

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