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Windows To OSX Migration Help (Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks)
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OSX Shortcuts

  • command+left - jump to left most of text field. Use other arrows accordingly.
  • alt+left - skip words in text fields instead of characters. Use other arrows accordingly.
  • cmd+c - copy
  • cmd+v - paste
  • cmd+alt+c - move (followed by cmd+v for paste, like cut paste)
  • command+space - spotlight for searching files. (just like windows key)
  • delete - backspace (as known in windows)
  • fn+delete - delete (as known in windows)
  • cmd+down - open folder/run file in finder
  • cmd+up - go up in directory tree in finder
  • cmd+h - minimize current window
  • cmd+shift+3 - full screen screenshot.
  • cmd+shift+4 - snipping tool/screenshot of a selected region.
  • cmd+alt+1 - arrange files/folders by name in finder
  • cmd+, - settings/preference page of an app
  • command+shift+/ - open search field in help menu of any app. Type any menu item you wanna visit, like "About" and hit enter to open About page of that app.
  • ...

Apps

  • CCleaner for extra space (given how Macs have low storage SSDs).
  • ShiftIt Aero Snap sort of functionality without going in fullscreen mode.
  • ...
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