Enable Tap to Click
On macOS, you better press the trackpad to perform a click.
But worry not: you might make your Mac interpret taps as regular clicks instead.
you might, however, initiate the right-click in macOS.
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This confuses the hell out of Windows users, but there’s a remedy.
It’s yet another Apple peculiarity that often annoys Windows users.
Built-in vibratory motors simulate a clicking sensationthis is why the trackpad doesn’t click when it’s turned off.
Some MacBooks play a clicking sound when pressing a Force Touch trackpad.
you might turn it off by selecting “Silent Clicking.”
Also, choose the “Dragging Style” menu and choose “With Drag Lock.”
When you reach the trackpad’s edge, reposition your finger and continue dragging.
To release it, tap the trackpad again.
Learn how todrag stuff instantly with three fingerson your Mac.
Adjust the Multi-Touch Gestures
Many multitasking Windows gestures have macOS equivalents.
To set them up, go to System tweaks > Trackpad and choose the “More Gestures” tab.
To show the current app’s open windows, use the App Expose gesture.
On PCs, it’s possible for you to show the desktop with a three-finger downward swipe.
Set Up Your Mac Keyboard Like Windows
Muscle memory causing you problems?
You must enable two separate features on macOS to use your keyboard like a mouse.
In System configs > Keyboard, enable “Keyboard navigation.”
you’re able to now press Tab and Shift+Tab to move focus between onscreen controls.
you might also enable additional keyboard navigation.
In System prefs > Accessibility, click “Keyboard” and turn on “Full Keyboard Access.
“Click “i” to see the available navigation shortcuts.
keys as standard function keys.”
Set the Emoji Panel Shortcut
On PCs, pressing Windows+.
(period) brings up the emoji panel.
Macs use the Fn+E (or Globe+E) shortcut, but you’re able to optimize it.
To adjust app-specific shortcuts, select “App Shortcuts” in the sidebar.
For other shortcuts, readApple’s support document.
If you’ve followed our tips, you’ll soon stop complaining about the weirdness of the Mac.
Windows switchers are accustomed to the Microsoft way, but macOS has its own conventions.
Once you get used to them, consider readjusting some of these parameters.
macOS is well-known for its ease of use, but you must embrace its peculiarities.
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