You open files (from the keyboard) by either Command-O, or by using the cursor keys - Command-’Down’ opens files. It also opens folders and works in File Browsers. Command-’Up’ navigates up one layer in the Finder and file browsers.

Also, in the Finder, if you hit Command-Option-Down it opens folders (into a new window if single-window navigation is used) closing the parent folder behind it. Hitting Command-Option-Up opens a folder’s Parent, closing the child window in the process.

If you use Command-Option-Down to open a file it closes the parent window as the file opens in it’s default app.

Likewise, holding down Option whilst you double-click a file or folder does the same thing. Closes the parent folder whilst the folder/file opens.

MacOS is generally much faster to navigate via keyboard than Windows. Once you’re used to it you’ll probably hate having to go back to a combination of Alt-Backspace/Alt-4/Enter where you’re constantly having to move around the keyboard to achieve simple tasks. Try it out - you’ll see what I mean.

I AM a Mac User (obviously) - been so since before Windows even existed, so it’s second nature to me.

Stick at it. I basically told everyone from about the July of 2003 that in January 2004 I’d stop for good. That made me mentally start preparing from then. I also stopped for my daughter - I wanted to be around when she grew up. My ex has a very serious illness, so chances are that in a few years I may be the only parent. I wanted to make sure I was going to be fit enough to be there for her until I’m a ripe old age.

I’m behind you all the way. You’ll certainly feel the difference after a few months !

It’s hard man but it is so worth it. Not just financially but in terms of sheer wellbeing. I stopped so many times before it stuck, but I’m so glad it did. I’ll always be an ‘ex-smoker’ but I aint going back now. Keep at it dude at you’ll beat it.

Good luck..
JB