Getting Started With the Mac Operating System

1 Days

6 CPD hours

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.

Meet The macOS

• The User InterfaceUser PreferencesThe Menus and Menu Paths The Toolbar Scroll Bars The Sidebar The Go Menu, Utilities Folder The Clipboard

Launching Applications

• The Finder The Launchpad and Mission Control

Finder Essentials

• The Desktop Quick Look Different Viewing Options Spring Loaded Folders Creating an Archive Customizing your Finder

The Desktop

• Customize your Toolbar Organizing your Desktop Labeling your Documents and Folders Creating Folders Smart Folders

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

Your Home Folder

• Moving, Copying and Deleting Files Emptying the Trash

Switching Between Applications

• Showing and Hiding Applications. Closing Documents vs. Quitting Applications

Using Continuity - Mac and iOS

• Interfacing with your Mac and your Apple mobile devices Messages and answering your iPhone

Windows

• Closing and Minimizing Placing documents in the Dock

The Keyboard

• Control, Option (Alt) and Command Keys Keyboard Shortcuts The Dictation Function

Gestures and Voice

• Mouse and Hand Gestures Using Text-to-Speech

Searches

• Finding Files and documents Advanced Spotlight Searches

Widgets & Notifications

• The Dashboard Enabling and Viewing Widgets Enabling and Viewing Notifications

Using Spaces

• Switching between Spaces Running applications in full screen mode

Installing or Upgrading Applications

• Buying from the Mac App Store Downloading from the Internet

Sharing Files

• Sending files using AirDrop Dropbox File Synchronization Enable File Sharing

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

Troubleshooting

• Application Crashes Force Quit Deleting Preferences The Key Chain Internet Connections

Backing Up

• Time Machine Setting up Time Machine Performing Backups

Shortcuts

• How to better use and access Files and documents Basic shortcuts for speed and efficiency

New User Account

• Creating a New User Switching Between Multiple User Accounts

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Nexus Humans Getting Started With the Mac Operating System training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.