Been using Mac for few weeks. Found certain things very dumb or it could be due to my insufficient knowledge.
1. When we view pics from folder, i can't scroll forward or backward like Windows unless I select everything and drag into the preview application. is there any easier way.
2. In windows, u can select a range of files using the shift key but in Mac, there is no such function.
3. During the preview of photos, i dun seem to be able to delete the file directly unless i drag it from drawer to the dustbin. The delete key does not work.
Dear forumers, any tips?
This is what i do usually;
For the issues you have raised:
i. Use "CMD+A". This selects all the photos.
ii. Hold down CMD and use the mouse to click on those you do not want to view (i.e. removing them from the selection in step i.)
iii. Use "CMD+O" This will open the photos in "Preview" and you can use your directional keys to scroll through your photos.
iv. Similarly, if you wish to delete certain photos, hold down "CMD" and click on the photos you wish to delete. Thereafter, use "CMD+Del". This will move the selected photos to the dustbin. This prevents accidental deletes.
Notes:
a) you are able to scale the preview pane using your mouse so remember to adjust the preview window accordingly.
b) You can also go suss out other photo viewing softwares that might have interfaces that you are more comfortable with.
c) You can also increase of decrease the size of the thumbnails in your folders. Go to the folder you wish to scale the thumbnails, make sure nothing is selected (i.e. click on empty space within folder), use "CMD+i" and a window will pop up which allows you to dictate the size of the thumbnails. Remember to specify if you want the change to be applied across the entire systemor only for this particular folder.
d) The "CMD" key is your friend. Lean to experiment maybe check out FAQs thata re available or even better, join others for a Mac/Photography gathering to learn more.
Cheers mate.
PS: Mac isn't really all that hard to use. Its like buying a different make of mobile phones. Same principal applies since you will have to go through getting used to the interface etc. I got my mac at the start of this year and it's barely been a year but I can say it feel very comfortable to use. My mother is looking to pick up learning abt computers and I am contemplating getting her a mac. So if a 50++ lady can learn, I am sure most of us can too.