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IT:Apple:iMac:Concepts
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IT:Apple:iMac:Concepts

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## Control and Command ## * Windows has Control, Alt * Mac has Control, Option, Command (%) * On Mac:

Control rarely used (seen only when kicking into NANO and other terminal apps)
Command is mostly used in its place (Cmd-C, Cmd-V, etc.)

* Windows has Alt, Mac has Option

Shortcuts

%SPACE brings up a quick non-editable preview of the file (think Windows Preview Panel).
- Useful for checking contents of readme's etc.
- Will not work on executables (scripts, etc.)
%S brings up Spotlight (think Windows 7 Search functionality) that finds applications
Lock computer:
- Shift-Command-Option-Q: Fast logout (not just lockscreen)
SUDO

Reference

* Keyboard differences