How to transition from Windows to Apple devices for your business

Apple

 Businesses are changing rapidly, and the situation keeps turning from typical office settings to work from home and bring your own device. There is uncertainty in the air for offices and companies running on several fleets of employees for transgressing the work. No owner is sure which method to choose to run their business and the best electronic devices to employ. For this purpose, hiring a competent IT consultant professional can help. But first, you will have to decide which line of electronic products can suit your business well. 

The race between Apple and Windows has been fierce for a long time. However, Apple when mostly provided solutions for individuals and not corporate use. But recently, there has been a lot of advancement in the area. Now you can find solutions to any office working situation. Get started below on the steps to take to transform your business from Windows to Mac for better efficiency:

Why Consider Mac

As the common word about the whole of Apple products is, they are higher quality and run long-term as opposed to Windows systems; there can be some debates in this matter. As windows have multiple manufacturers around the world, Apple products are original and closely made to the standards, there can be differences in quality. Also, Apple has taken huge steps towards making its apps more business-oriented and has partnerships with companies like Cisco to provide opportunities for commerce.

microsoft surface laptop 3 1606473961
Microsoft Surface Laptop

Choose Compatible Products

Apple has several digital products for the counterparts of Windows. And getting the right device for your windows needs requires meticulousness. You can come across various Mac operating systems for different business tasks, whether creative or streamlined, then Windows for PC.  Your design team can get a better compatible device than the PC for enhancing their work while the other groups settle for something similar. So ensure to survey the Apple products well and find out where you can adjust them in your system to increase productivity and take on the job where it was left off.

pexels thisisengineering 3861964

Search Similar Programs

The main aspects of any operating system are its programs and application used to run efficient tasks and day-to-day business procedures. Hence, if you’re transitioning from the PC to Mac, you need to make sure you get the same programs and start working immediately. To leave the Windows’ Microsoft apps, you can start using Apple apps including Numbers, Pages, and Keynote as equals to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint of Microsoft.

You can also find a myriad of great Apple business apps that aren’t available on Windows but can be beneficial for your business. To validate to consult with a professional IT specialist for the apps you should use otherwise. Setup the apps and make sure to configure the whole process in written beforehand to have no slipups or wastage of time.

macbook pro 13 inch roundup header
Macbook Pro

Transfer the Data

Getting your data to transfer from the windows setup to Apple devices will be the most critical part of the transition. So make sure you have all the help your need in this area. Gather your data nicely in a constructive method and not all at once. Prepare the new devices to receive the data and store it efficiently. 

Use the Windows Migration Assistant usefully and transfer the work by assigning different files and folders. Once the data is in your new Apple devices, you can effortlessly search up files and items with the Finder app or the Spotlight tool. Store the files on iCloud for easy integration and access.

13 inch MacBook Pro b e1605052329290
13-Inch Macbook Pro

Train 

Transitioning to an entire Apple fleet of products and services is a great thing. It can help the company immensely with the high-tech and quality programs the enterprise provides. You can get use Apple’s dedicated business services and form an easy work from home whenever needed. All you have to do is help your team get the right education and training to run the devices to what they really have to offer in terms of quality. They can get help from the Apple website itself through its support and tips on different tricks to use exponential devices. Make sure to learn essential keyboard shortcuts to make instant operations, and using the Apple mouse will take some practice. 

About the Author

News content on AppleMagazine.com is produced by our editorial team and complements more in-depth editorials which you’ll find as part of our weekly publication. AppleMagazine.com provides a comprehensive daily reading experience, offering a wide view of the consumer technology landscape to ensure you're always in the know. Check back every weekday for more.

Editorial Team | Masthead – AppleMagazine Digital Publication