I’d echo John Halamka’s thoughts about running Windows on Mac hardware: Parallels Desktop is definitely the better option, but it has the occasional quirk. Users who buy a Mac should expect to spend most of their time using Mac OS X. For the vast majority of tasks, the Mac-native software will do the job. Websites that require Internet Explorer for Windows used to be the bane of Mac users’ existence, but these days most Web developers are building their apps using Web standards and testing for Firefox compatibility, which generally means they’re compatible with the Mac version of Firefox (and sometimes with Safari too).The article makes Keynote sound like a “light” version of PowerPoint. My experience is that Keynote actually offers far more options (in terms of transitions and slide builds) than PowerPoint does. I can always tell when someone is using Keynote, but that recognition is because of extra effects, not the lack of effects. It might be more accurate to say that Keynote doesn’t offer the same effects as PowerPoint. It’s encouraging to see that many of Halamka’s complaints are the sort you’d expect from someone trying to make a transition from their familiar Windows operating system to the Mac’s somewhat different approach. Although Mac users can rattle off the “Vulcan Death Grip” required to take a screen shot (Command-Shift-3) it’s not always obvious to new users how these things work. –Jason Snell is VP and editorial director of Macworld (Macworld’s publisher is a sister company to CIO’s publisher). Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe