A Day of Study and Practice
By Jeanne Marie
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
United States
August 2, 2017 7:49am CST
When my laptop died I knew I would have to wait till August to buy another one. So yesterday on Aug 1 (I don't let any grass grow under my feet) I went shopping at the Apple Store.
I had intended to get a MacBook Air but instead decided on a MacBook Pro. I've always had a PC before so this is similar to my phone but it moves around differently, so I intend to spend some time figuring it out.
Fortunately my sons both are Apple enthusiasts and were here past midnight showing me the ropes. I know I will get the hang of it and it will all be second nature soon but for now it's like visiting a new grocery store. You don't know where anything is.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
4 Aug 17
More like a LOT of practice at my age!
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
2 Aug 17
I have always thought about getting one but even though I have an iPad and an iPhone the thought scares me lol
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
2 Aug 17
It didn't scare me until I went to use it! Haha, but I'll be fine.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
2 Aug 17
I have used Apple before when my younger son was still at home, he used to make me use his so I would get familiar with Safari. This was more than 10 years ago but I still have used Macs since then occasionally and have the iPhone. But saying that, it is quite different to move about and I'm a bit lost this morning all by myself. I have enrolled for the free hour long help classes which start tomorrow.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Aug 17
@Jeanniemaries I am familiar with Windows and Linux, so would be reluctant to start learning about operating system.
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
2 Aug 17
@Asylum I know! It isn't as easy. But since moving up north I have had to learn a lot of things.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
3 Aug 17
I depend on my kids to get me over issues that pop up once in a while with my iPad and computer. Neither one right now will not let me text, Waiting for my son to find the password he used when he set it up....
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
4 Aug 17
I have a hard time keeping up with passwords. I need a safe book!
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
5 Aug 17
@Jeanniemaries I have a safe book but it needs some help, I can't find all my passwords..
@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
4 Aug 17
@shshiju I'm loving the retina vision. It's so clear it can't be any better. Probably my favorite feature. I can't wait to watch a movie on it. Haven't had time yet.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Aug 17
Yes, I am spending more time on it than usual. I feel pretty comfortable now.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
2 Aug 17
Or any other store when they decide to rearrange things... just like computer updates.
I've always had Macs but did have a couple PCs as backups. Much prefer the Macs.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
2 Aug 17
I hear that often so I'm starting over, now with my first Mac. My younger son is such an enthusiast that when he goes into the Apple Store, the clerks flock to him with their questions! He knows Mac's inside out. I'm very fortunate. My older son has had one for quite a few years too, switching over and is very happy he did.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
2 Aug 17
my sister switched to a mac. when i had problems with this pc and asked her for help, she had a hard time recalling stuff.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
2 Aug 17
That's good to hear! I know it becomes second nature but I can't wait for it to happen! Haha!
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
2 Aug 17
I think that you will love it. My son has had his several years.
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@Jeanniemaries (8237)
• United States
3 Aug 17
Yes, I already am finding my way around pretty well after 24 hours
