Hello, I am completely new to the Mac - Video tutorials
Hi
After almost 20 years and maybe more - using Windows PC's I have moved over to Mac - Just bought a new iMac 5 all in one and having a little hard time trying to get my headv around the way it operates.
I am getting used to it and love it but I cant seem to be able to find out how to save files into folders and how to organise them.
On Windows I just created Folders anywhere I wanted and saved files that way.
I downloded a Maac version of a software which is on my Hard drive ( saved from my Windows PC) and I Can see the hard drives on my desktop fine.
When I unzipped the files I get a mac file that I double click and it asks which drive I want to save it on -
I choose the imac and after that it says I do not have write privelages ??
Stuck at this point .
Anyone able to help plus any directions - if there are any Video tutorials I can go to or purchase so that i am making best use of my Mac.
Also when I start my mac I go straight into kiosk - is that the standard way it opens up ?
I have created an admin user - fir myself with a password - so when I am saving anything on my mac it asks for a username and password - seems to be fine in that respect
Thanks again
Hamant
This is a great place to start.
http://support.apple.com/videos/
Yes make sure your account is an admin account. You should be able to save any where and create folders with out issue.
Usually when you unzip things you can unzip it to your desktop or your documents folder. You can find those options on the left hand area in the save window.
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