What are the types of MacBooks?

What are the types of MacBooks?

Apple's MacBooks are produced in two main categories: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. MacBook Air models are the more affordable versions of Apple's laptops, while the Pro models, as expected, come with a higher price and more features. If you need a MacBook for daily and relatively heavy tasks, go for the Air; otherwise, choose the MacBook Pro.

Switching from Windows to Mac

The majority of the laptop market share is held by Windows operating systems. Therefore, if you are using a MacBook for the first time, you are likely migrating from Windows to macOS. Next, we will first discuss the differences between these two operating systems, and then we will move on to a tutorial on how to use a MacBook.

Fundamental Differences in Operating System Development

Microsoft develops and builds Windows, and various companies use this operating system on their laptops. Essentially, Microsoft is the creator of Windows, but not all Windows-equipped devices belong to Microsoft. Brands like Asus, Lenovo, MSI, HP, Dell, and almost all other brands use this operating system in their laptops.
In the world of MacBooks and the macOS operating system, the story is entirely different. This operating system is developed by Apple and is only used on laptops manufactured by the same company. This means you won't find, for example, an Asus laptop equipped with macOS. The fact that both the MacBook hardware and macOS software are developed by Apple ensures greater compatibility and integration in MacBooks, resulting in fewer software bugs and a more seamless user experience.

No Start Menu

In Windows, you access many of your laptop's features through the Start menu, which you can easily open by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard. In the macOS world, this menu doesn't exist, and you'll need to get used to its absence at first.

Different Shortcuts

If you have been a Windows user, you know that most shortcuts in this operating system are executed with the Ctrl key. However, in macOS, this key is replaced by the Cmd key, and you will use this key more frequently to perform various commands. Additionally, in macOS, the Alt key is replaced by the Opt key, and you will need to get used to this difference in keys.

How to Use a MacBook

Despite the many differences between these two operating systems, on a Mac, you will still use a keyboard and mouse. Similar to Windows, you can double-click to open programs and menus, and drag files to move them into a folder. In macOS, there is also a trash can, and you can delete items in a similar way. However, there are fundamental and significant differences as well, which we will address in the following tutorial on how to use MacBook Air and Pro.

The Dock

When you first set up your MacBook, you will see a bar at the bottom of the screen called the Dock. This bar displays shortcuts and installed software on your MacBook. By dragging applications to this area, you can create shortcuts for them and have quick access to these programs. If you have used Apple's iPads, you are probably more familiar with this bar at the bottom of the screen.

Spotlight

If you have used an iPhone or iPad, you know that by swiping down, a search bar will appear, allowing you to search for your desired content. Your iPhone will look for the term among apps, the App Store, the internet, and many other places, then display the results.

This exact feature exists on the MacBook as well, and you can access it in two ways. You can either click on the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of the screen or press the Cmd key along with the Space bar.