Yes, in most cases you should be able to open a file created on a Mac on your Windows computer. If you have the Mac version of a Windows program (such as Microsoft Office) it will likely save files in a format that can be read by your Windows computer (it will add the correct file extension). You can then transfer the file to your Windows computer and it should open up in the program assigned to that extension. You can transfer files between the two platforms using a CD, a USB drive, or a network connection. Another option is to upload the files to a web server from the Mac and then download them on your Windows computer. If you do not have the Mac version of your Windows program you may still be able to save the file to a standard format that can be read on both platforms.

For example, if you are using a word processing application on your Mac, it may allow you to save your document using Rich Text Format (RTF), which can be opened by many Windows word processing programs such as Microsoft Word. Many document formats will be accessible across platforms. This includes many file formats designed for use on the internet, such as PDF documents and images saved using the GIF and JPEG formats. Video editing apps free.

Some multimedia files may require you to download a free plug-in to play them on the other platform. This is the case with Quicktime movies created on the Mac (which require the free Quicktime Player to be installed on the Windows computer).

First of all to set up WHERE your downloads go you must do it in the browser (a browser is a program that allows you to search the Internet). That is either Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, or any other browser. You can choose to download things to the default folder which is usually called downloads OR you can designate another place where you would like your downloads to go. To do this in a Mac go to the Preferences (located under the name of the program). It is usually under General. On a PC you will use the TOOLS menu and choose Options. Once you set this up you should know where your downloads are going and be able to find them.

Aug 19, 2011  I've Downloaded Something and I can't find it!! To the default folder which is usually called downloads OR you can designate another place where you would like your downloads to go. To do this in a Mac go to the Preferences (located under the name of the program). Working with Several Open Windows; Bookmarks or Favorites. 5 Ways to Run Windows Software on a Mac. Chris Hoffman @chrisbhoffman Updated. You can download Windows installation media for free and install it in a virtual. But in the case of Parallels Desktop, it’s something we use at How-To Geek every single day for testing software and running Windows. The integration with macOS is amazingly.

DOWNLOAD FOLDER Most programs have a folder called 'downloads' where anything that is downloaded goes to automatically. Once you find that folder you can put a copy of it on your desktop so that it is easy to find. On a Mac there is a copy of the downloads folder on the bottom left on the dock. If you would rather have one on your desktop here are the steps. When I search for the word Download using Sherlock (the magnifying glass) on my Mac it finds the folder for me.