If you just made the switch from a Windows computer to a Mac, this section will help guide you through some of the differences you'll encounter when using your new computer. If you need help getting familiar with the Mac interface and how to do certain tasks, you'll find the answers here. If you need more guided help, you may want to check out "Mac 101"—a special feature series written for new computer users.

For visual reference, here's a quick guide to the lay of the land—Mac Desktop-wise.

Windows vs. Mac navigation—This article shows you how get around the Mac's interface, tells you where things are located, and how things are done.

On Windows, I used to...—So what are the differences between your old PC and your new Mac? This article shows what you're used to doing on a typical Windows computer and how to do the same thing on a Mac.