Current Events > I don't understand why people use Macs

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- Taskbar not always visible
- Difficult to manage multiple programs/windows
- Difficult and annoying to scroll pages
- When using Mac desktops, the mouse sensitivity is always horrible (too slow)
- Also when using a desktop, the mouse doesn't have a scroll button
- The maximize/minimize/hide/X buttons are on the wrong side of the screen
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They dont like good computers
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Its good if you use it as a utility OS; i.e. primarily Photoshop, video editing, etc.

Like, pretty much every Mac of a given generation will have pretty standardized, consistent hardware. Programs that say they'll run on a Mac will run on them without too much issue

Then you have PCs which can vary in just about every aspect and have more potential hardware-related software glitches

Its easier for the majority of users who don't necessarily want to worry about little things. Idk, it's more like a game console cus "what you see is what you get" unlike windows which is better imo despite needing more configuration (lol it's ezpz but ppl be lazy)
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- Taskbar not always visible

It isn't?

- Difficult to manage multiple programs/windows

It's no worse than Windows.

- Difficult and annoying to scroll pages

The default setting is opposite to the standard on Windows and Linux. Both can be configured to use the Mac behaviour; and Mac can be configured to use the standard behaviour.

- When using Mac desktops, the mouse sensitivity is always horrible (too slow)

By default, I agree 100% on this one, though it can be configured.

- Also when using a desktop, the mouse doesn't have a scroll button

Have you actually tried moving your finger along the middle of the mouse as if there was a scroll wheel there? ;) Otherwise, you can plug in a standard mouse and it works fine, scroll wheel included.

- The maximize/minimize/hide/X buttons are on the wrong side of the screen

This one I agree with. But Linux seems to do the same; so it's more a case of "Windows is the odd one out" here.

The real issue with Mac is how blatantly overpriced for their specs they are. But I would recommend those who are used to Macs, stick to them - just, if you're getting your first PC, get Windows.

(FYI: My main PC is Windows, but my backup machine is a Mac - I specifically chose to get one as my secondary so that I can get more familiar with the OS, as well as in case I ever want to develop / test on one, or theoretically (hasn't happened yet) use Mac-exclusive software.)
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I got a free macbook from my school district. It was pretty useful for creating thumbnails and editing my fortnite and roblox videos
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Damn_Underscore posted...

- Taskbar not always visible
- Difficult to manage multiple programs/windows
- Difficult and annoying to scroll pages
- When using Mac desktops, the mouse sensitivity is always horrible (too slow)
- Also when using a desktop, the mouse doesn't have a scroll button
- The maximize/minimize/hide/X buttons are on the wrong side of the screen

1. Taskbar hiding is optional, setting is in system preferences.
2. Easy 2 finger swipes on the trackpad for hopping up and down pages.
3. Gestures are better for navigating Mac Desktops, cursor speed can be adjusted in system preferences.
4. I don't use a mouse so I don't know, but I'm pretty sure you can use a gesture on the magic mouse to scroll.
5. You get used to it.

I kind of condensed 2 of these oh well. You get the point.
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Kombucha posted...

4. I don't use a mouse so I don't know, but I'm pretty sure you can use a gesture on the magic mouse to scroll.

You literally just treat it as if the scroll wheel was there. It knows what you're trying to do and does it.

EDIT: There is the one catch that the directions are reversed compared to a normal mouse by default (but this also applies if you plug in a mouse with a physical scroll wheel), but this can be fixed in the settings.
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DarkTransient posted...

Kombucha posted...

4. I don't use a mouse so I don't know, but I'm pretty sure you can use a gesture on the magic mouse to scroll.

You literally just treat it as if the scroll wheel was there. It knows what you're trying to do and does it.

Yeah I was pretty sure that's how it worked but I didn't want to say it 100% without knowing for sure.
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DuranOfForcena posted...

maybe the Computer Man can give you a few reasons to go the Mac way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V51OJr0ee6E" data-time="

That's a catchy song.
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Oh yeah, I forgot one

You have to hold ctrl to right click
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Manocheese posted...

DuranOfForcena posted...

maybe the Computer Man can give you a few reasons to go the Mac way:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V51OJr0ee6E" data-time="

That's a catchy song.

amazing tbh
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Damn_Underscore posted...

Oh yeah, I forgot one

You have to hold ctrl to right click

Again, this can be changed in settings, including on Apple mouses or touchpads.
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Just about everything the TC posted that can't be changed is nitpicking

Topic might as well be "I don't like Macs because it's not like Windows"
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