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Key Differences from Windows

If you use both platforms, this table maps the concepts you already know:

WindowsMac Equivalent
Start MenuLaunchpad (pinch with 4 fingers) or Spotlight (Cmd + Space)
File ExplorerFinder
Task ManagerActivity Monitor (search in Spotlight)
Control PanelSystem Settings
Alt + TabCmd + Tab
Alt + F4 (close app)Cmd + Q (quit app)
Ctrl + C / VCmd + C / Cmd + V
Right-clickTwo-finger click on trackpad
MaximizeGreen button (top-left of window)
TaskbarDock
Recycle BinTrash (in Dock)