So I've received my Macbook Air and I just have a few questions considering I've never used one 
1. When I download an application, it stores it in the download section which is great. However when I run the program, sometimes (like Steam or EVE) it asks me to drag the icon over to the apps folder. Why is this exactly?
2. I notice sometimes some icons on the desktop, which can be "ejected" what are these icons representing exactly anyway? Are they shortcuts in the same way as Windows shortcuts on desktops?
What happens when I eject one of these icons exactly?
3. I just downloaded a program to try and disable the apple startup sound. After downloading it I ran and install it, but I cant find the application in the applications folder. Where would it have been installed? (e.g. on Windows you would see it under Start -> All programs somewhere. (the link is http://www.hacktheday.com/mac-tips-turn-off-your-macs-startup-sound/)
4. Trying to play Civ 4 on it, but I have no clue how to move my units about. I cant with the mouse for some reason and since there is no number pad, how the hell do I do this
(Gawd I feel so amateurish asking these questions.)
Thanks all

1. When I download an application, it stores it in the download section which is great. However when I run the program, sometimes (like Steam or EVE) it asks me to drag the icon over to the apps folder. Why is this exactly?
2. I notice sometimes some icons on the desktop, which can be "ejected" what are these icons representing exactly anyway? Are they shortcuts in the same way as Windows shortcuts on desktops?
What happens when I eject one of these icons exactly?
3. I just downloaded a program to try and disable the apple startup sound. After downloading it I ran and install it, but I cant find the application in the applications folder. Where would it have been installed? (e.g. on Windows you would see it under Start -> All programs somewhere. (the link is http://www.hacktheday.com/mac-tips-turn-off-your-macs-startup-sound/)
4. Trying to play Civ 4 on it, but I have no clue how to move my units about. I cant with the mouse for some reason and since there is no number pad, how the hell do I do this

(Gawd I feel so amateurish asking these questions.)
Thanks all

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