GUIDES
Guides
Common Mac setup problems, answered question by question.
How do I change the language switch key on a Mac?
How to set the key that switches input languages on a Mac: the default shortcuts (Caps Lock, Control+Space) and how to use a lone key such as Right ⌘ instead.
How do I copy with Ctrl+C on a Mac?
A Mac copies with ⌘C, not Ctrl+C. How to keep using your Windows Ctrl shortcuts as they are, and what to watch for in the terminal.
How do I split windows in half on a Mac?
How to place a window on the left or right half, fill the screen or center it on a Mac, using macOS built-ins and shortcuts.
How do I use F1–F12 as function keys on a Mac?
How to use F1–F12 as standard function keys instead of brightness and volume on a Mac: the System Settings option and fixes for external keyboards such as Logitech.
How do I set mouse and trackpad scrolling separately on a Mac?
How to use the traditional scroll direction for the mouse and the natural direction for the trackpad on a Mac.