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Windows Survival Guide
Just switched from Windows to Mac? Here are the must-have apps and fixes to keep you sane.
Common Issues
The green maximize button doesn't maximize — it hijacks your whole screen into fullscreen modedisplay
Clicking the red ✕ button doesn't quit the app — it's still running in the backgroundsystem
There's no cut-and-paste for files on Mac — ⌘+X does nothing and you end up with duplicates everywherefile
Downloaded app won't open — "Apple cannot verify it is free from malware" errorsystem
Tapping the trackpad does nothing — you have to physically press it down to clickinput
The Delete key only deletes backwards — there's no Forward Delete on Mac keyboardsinput
Hidden files (.env, .gitignore, .zshrc) are completely invisible in Finderfile
Screenshots pile up on your desktop as PNG files instead of going to the clipboardfile
Must-Have Apps
Setapp
240+ curated Mac apps in one subscription — the fastest way to set up your new Mac.
Rectangle
Free, open-source window manager — snap windows with keyboard shortcuts like on Windows.
Raycast
Spotlight on steroids — app launcher, clipboard manager, and window manager in one.
AppCleaner
Cleanly uninstall apps and remove leftover files — essential for new Mac users.
Pure Paste
Always paste as plain text — no more formatting disasters.
Ice
Tame your cluttered menu bar — hide and organize status icons.
iStat Menus
Monitor CPU, memory, and temperature right in the menu bar.
The Unarchiver
Extract any archive format — way more than macOS handles natively.
BetterTouchTool
Customize trackpad gestures and shortcuts — power user essential.