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Key Differences from Windows
If you use both platforms, this table maps the concepts you already know:
| Windows | Mac Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Start Menu | Launchpad (pinch with 4 fingers) or Spotlight (Cmd + Space) |
| File Explorer | Finder |
| Task Manager | Activity Monitor (search in Spotlight) |
| Control Panel | System Settings |
| Alt + Tab | Cmd + Tab |
| Alt + F4 (close app) | Cmd + Q (quit app) |
| Ctrl + C / V | Cmd + C / Cmd + V |
| Right-click | Two-finger click on trackpad |
| Maximize | Green button (top-left of window) |
| Taskbar | Dock |
| Recycle Bin | Trash (in Dock) |