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Common Mistakes Made by New Mac Users - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Note: Discussing common mistakes that people make doesn’t have to be an exercise in meanness
or criticism. In fact, I firmly believe that a problem can’t be solved unless it’s first discussed or pointed out.

This is a very imprtant fact to point out. Like we have said in the past, everyone was new to computers (in general) or new to macs at one time in the past. Much of this is not intuitive, it has to be learned and there is nothing wrong with not knowing how to do something and asking for help.

The Warne Account » Top 30 mistakes made by new Mac users

Here is a list of common mistakes made by users new to OS X, and Apple computers in general. These are classic.

123Macmini.com - Mac Mini News - 10 Things Every New Mac Owner Should Know
Paul Stamatiou has compiled a list of 10 things every first time Mac owner, particularly Mac Mini owner, should know about their new computer and operating system. “This article should answer some burning questions, enlighten you about some features you did not know about OS X and just all around be helpful.”

Hack Attack: A guide for switching to a Mac - Lifehacker

Lifehacker is running a great guide with some pointers on smoothing the transition between Windows™ and Mac OS X™. Lifehacker is also a great destination, and it is a site I frequently visit. They often have informative posts that help with “engineering” life.

Enjoy!