HD Tutorial: Get OS X Cursors in Windows
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***WATCH IN HD*** This tutorial will show you how I got the Mac OS X themed cursor set for Windows Vista. This will also work for Windows XP and Linux, but this process has different steps in Linux. I have a Mac Pro in my Den, so it's nice to have similar cursors (no, EXACT cursors) for both machines! Here's the download link I promised - different link than in the video, but this one works very well: usher.com.pl Enjoy your new cursors - SUBSCRIBE
This HD tutorial demonstrates how to replace Windows cursors with a Mac OS X style set. The presenter begins by referencing a download link hosted on Win Matrix and proceeds to show the exact steps to obtain the Mac OS X cursors in Windows Vista, with notes that the same process can be used on Windows XP and Linux (though Linux requires different steps). After downloading the Mac OS X cursor pack, the video guides the viewer through running the installer, which installs the new cursor assets. The presenter then shows how to apply the new cursors via the Mouse settings in the Control Panel, or through a shortcut in a dock-like launcher, and confirms that the Mac OS X look becomes immediately active once the scheme is selected and applied. The overall takeaway is that users can achieve a Mac-like cursor experience on Windows with a straightforward installer and a simple pointer selection, and the video ends with an affirmation of the new look as the default cursor for the viewer. The tutorial emphasizes practicality and ease of use, highlighting that the result is visual parity rather than exact cursor replication, and invites viewers to try the setup themselves and subscribe for more content.
Topics · Technology · Tutorial · Customization
Questions answered
- How can I download and install the Mac OS X cursor set for Windows Vista or XP?
- Download the Mac OS X cursor pack from the provided Win Matrix link, run the installer, and follow on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
- Will this cursor set work on Linux or only Windows?
- The video shows it working on Windows Vista and XP, and notes that Linux requires different steps.
- How do I apply the Mac OS X cursors after installation?
- Open the Control Panel, go to Mouse, choose Pointers, select the Mac OS X cursor scheme, and click Apply to activate the new cursors.