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Sep 15, 2015

I've been a Windows kid my entire life. Not once has a MacBook graced my childhood. For the longest time, iPhones weren't even on the horizon in the York family household, but my dear mother changed that when she bought an iPhone 4. She has since upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy, but that's a story for another day.

In case you've been living under a rock, Windows 10 has made its grand reveal. Doesn't it look nice? Well, I followed the nice little steps and downloaded the beautiful Windows 10. I won't get into the ugly bits, but let's just say I'm no longer friends with Microsoft. The sum of my experience with Windows 10 resulted in the need for a new computer. Much to my family's dismay, I bought a MacBook Air.

Windows and Mac are different, but not completely opposite. Windows 10 has a similar set up to Mac so going in it was easy to catch on.

They may be similar, but it's definitely an adjustment. Here are my two biggest "what the ----" moments, I have encountered so far. For all my Windows people out there dying of curiosity, and all of my Apple diehards felt free to laugh at my confusion; let's begin.

The Charger

Ah, the charger. Wait, what the beep is this?

A few Google searches later and the bottom cord is apparently an extension cord. Oh so fancy Apple, I get to choose if I want the third prong or not. While we're talking about the charger, I have to mention the magnet on the actual charger port. When you go to charge your nice little Mac there is a magnet that keeps it in place. Now, let's say you get up with your computer in hand and you forget that you plugged it in (we all do this time to time). No stress, though, with the magnet it will just unhook and you're instantly cordless. Such a nice touch, Apple, really.

Trackpad

There is no left and right click on Mac's. At first I was furious and confused. How do you do anything if there is no right click? Turns out there is all of these clever trackpad gestures. If you got to System Preferences > Trackpad, you can see demonstrations and select the ones you wish to use. Of course, some of these gestures you will see on other PC's trackpad, but not all.

The fact is that Microsoft and Apple are just two different beasts. Transitioning from Windows to OS X isn't impossible, especially now that Windows 10 seems to follow in Mac's footsteps. In fact, I recommend it. Right off the bat, the OS X system works more effectively and efficiently. Seamless harmony with machine and operating system.

Now that I have experienced the crisp clear effectiveness of MacBook, Windows is a distance memory.

Comment below some more magical differences that I may encounter with MacBook or let me know if you think Windows 10 is superior.

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We get it — we're frustrated with you, too.

1. When they go out of their way to help you.

2. When they are cleaning up a section of the store.

3. When they deal with your children being heathens.

4. When they listen intently to your coupon problems.

5. When they ask you about opening a credit card or rewards card.

6. When you have to wait to get an item number or to talk to a manager.

It's not always fun being fun-sized!

1. Not wearing makeup is like stepping in a time machine

2. "Wow, how tall are you?!"

3. You don't realize how much you're craning your neck until you talk to someone as short as you.

4. Hugging your friends is just asking for a face full of boob for you and makeup on their shirt for them. Awkward.

5. You face retail discrimination

Details the INFJ may not have wanted to let you know about.

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2. They like getting a mild cold

3. They can only make one new friend at a time

4. They can only be leaders if they're experts on the topic

5. You know what too nice means: Fake

6. Their creativity comes out in strange bouts

7. They like heavily emotional stories

8. They experience a different kind of tired

9. Structure and routine is the name of the game

10. They are sensitive little creatures

11. They love to love

12. Yup, they’re the mom of the friend group

It's a daily struggle to make it on time, but everyone has those days where they just...don't.

1. "Oh, crap..."

2. "Is it worth it?"

3. "Why is this room so cold?"

4. "Does this professor grade attendance?"

5. "Can I wear my pajamas to class?"

6. "Do I have time to brush my teeth?"

6. "Shoot, I didn't finish my homework..."

7. "What's the weather supposed to be today?"

8. "Will the bus be on time?"

9. "How can I enter the room in the least obtrusive way possible?"

10. "WHY didn't anyone leave a seat on the end in case someone came late?!"

11. "Does this professor hate me now?"

12. "I'll be early next class..."

Getting hung up on is my super power.

1. The first call is the hardest

2. Getting hung up on before you say something

3. People don't live forever

4. It's exhausting

5. Getting hung up on the second you say where you're calling from

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