Getting Started With the Mac Operating System
E-Learning
Description
This one day course provides a comprehensive overview of macOS, complete with insider tips for getting the most out of the operating system. The course shows how to configure system preferences, navigate around the finder, personalize the interface and as well as achieve fluency with all the operational functions of the macOS.
This one day course provides a comprehensive overview of macOS, complete with insider tips for getting the most out of the operating system. The course shows how to configure system preferences, navigate around the finder, personalize the interface and as
| Lesson Id | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet The macOS | The User InterfaceUser PreferencesThe Menus and Menu Paths The Toolbar Scroll Bars The Sidebar The Go Menu, Utilities Folder The Clipboard |
| 2 | Launching Applications | The Finder The Launchpad and Mission Control |
| 3 | Finder Essentials | The Desktop Quick Look Different Viewing Options Spring Loaded Folders Creating an Archive Customizing your Finder |
| 4 | The Desktop | Customize your Toolbar Organizing your Desktop Labeling your Documents and Folders Creating Folders Smart Folders |
| 5 | The Dock | Opening Applications from the Dock Dock Preferences and Customizing your Dock Choosing which Applications appear in the Dock Accessing Folder content using Stacks |
| 6 | Your Home Folder | Moving, Copying and Deleting Files Emptying the Trash |
| 7 | Switching Between Applications | Showing and Hiding Applications. Closing Documents vs. Quitting Applications |
| 8 | Using Continuity - Mac and iOS | Interfacing with your Mac and your Apple mobile devices Messages and answering your iPhone |
| 9 | Windows | Closing and Minimizing Placing documents in the Dock |
| 10 | The Keyboard | Control, Option (Alt) and Command Keys Keyboard Shortcuts The Dictation Function |
| 11 | Gestures and Voice | Mouse and Hand Gestures Using Text-to-Speech |
| 12 | Searches | Finding Files and documents Advanced Spotlight Searches |
| 13 | Widgets & Notifications | The Dashboard Enabling and Viewing Widgets Enabling and Viewing Notifications |
| 14 | Using Spaces | Switching between Spaces Running applications in full screen mode |
| 15 | Installing or Upgrading Applications | Buying from the Mac App Store Downloading from the Internet |
| 16 | Sharing Files | Sending files using AirDrop Dropbox File Synchronization Enable File Sharing |
| 17 | Getting OnLine | Understanding the Apple Airport Connecting wirelessly Using Ethernet Creating a Network Connecting through outside Network Servers and VPN Staying Current with Software Update |
| 18 | Troubleshooting | Application Crashes Force Quit Deleting Preferences The Key Chain Internet Connections |
| 19 | Backing Up | Time Machine Setting up Time Machine Performing Backups |
| 20 | Shortcuts | How to better use and access Files and documents Basic shortcuts for speed and efficiency |
| 21 | New User Account | Creating a New User Switching Between Multiple User Accounts |