How to Open Email Attachments From Mac to PC
Since Mac computers went with Intel-based processors a few years ago, the main difference between Mac and PC became the operating system. For years files could not be transferred from one to another, however as time has passed more and more programs are capable of running on both systems. Most email attachments are used by either a Microsoft Office program or by Adobe, both of which can be used by Macs and PCs.
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Instructions
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Log onto your email account while on the Mac. Click the attachment you want and the Mac asks if you want to open it or save it to the computer. Select "Save," then choose the desktop as the desired location (you can save it to a different location, however it is easiest to find while on the desktop).
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Attach your removable memory device, such as an external hard drive or flash drive, to the Mac. In a moment you can see an image of the drive appear on the desktop.
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Drag and drop the attachment into the removable dish drive. Wait for the file to finishing coping, then control-click the device icon and select "Eject." You can now remove the memory device.
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Plug the memory device into the PC. Most memory devices are capable of saving content on both computer formats. However if you have reformatted the device since purchase it may not be capable of transporting from a Mac to a PC.
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Open "My Computer," ("Computer" in Vista) and double-click the removable disk drive. Click and drag the attachment onto the desktop of the PC.
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Open the attachment. Files such as Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader and Excel do not have any problem opening. An image also opens easily.
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