1. My head's about to burst because I'm not understanding anything about how my machine works or how to make it do anything I want. I'm just about to disconnect it and go back to my iMac DV SE and Mozilla 1.0.1, because at least I understand what's going on and can get my bidding done — including searches which are relevant, embedded movies which play without having to completely download first, etc etc.
2. With the exception of a nice keyboard and cool mouse, the new set-up sucks big time.
1. Refer to my most recent earlier post (#17813).
2. It's a function of your being so far behind in the learning experience; give yourself some time.
Edit: And keep one thing in mind...that your old iMac may have many attributes that your new one hasn't got (or that you haven't figured out yet), but
immortality is, most assuredly, not one of them!