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New to the Mac? Switching over from Windows? We’ll teach you the essential skills to learn and use your Mac!!

What you will learn

The Mac and macOS Monterey Basics

Working with Files and Folders

Applications you need to use

How to use the Internet and send Messages

Making video calls from your Mac

How to customize the look & feel of your Mac, making it work for you!!

Description

My name is Emilio, and I am a Technology Trainer and have been a macOS professional for over 20 years.

In this course we are talking about all things Mac, specifically macOS Monterey! Whether you already have a Mac, thinking about getting one, or looking at switching away from Windows, we’ll help you get started, giving you an overview on all things Mac.

In this course we’ll cover include –

  • An overview of the Mac and macOS Monterey
  • How to use the Desktop and navigate around a Mac
  • How to perform key functions on a Mac
  • Providing an overview on key applications, including Notes, Safari, Music, TV, Calendar and more
  • How to make your own Music, Manage your Photos, and create awesome Movies
  • How to change the look and feel of your Mac

Do I need to be an expert?

This course is designed for people who may never have used a Mac before, or people who have just started out. You don’t need to be an expert.

What software do I need?


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Ideally a Mac running macOS. We’ll be demoing most features on macOS Monterey which was released towards the end of 2021, but if you are running a different version of macOS, then that’s fine too.

Why this course?

This course will be easy to understand, and is great because it will be hands on, so you can easily follow along if you can.

We’ll be giving you the foundations and essential skills on using a Mac, but from here your Mac learning journey has only just started!

You’ll soon start to see why so many people love Mac’s and why they are so popular!

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Content

Getting Started

Introduction to macOS Monterey
The Desktop, Finder
How to Right Click
Copy and Paste

Using Applications

Launching, Quiting, Switching between apps
Using Apps and the App Store
The Dock
Siri & Spotlight
The Internet & Browsers
The Control Centre
Entertainment Apps – Music, TV, Podcasts
Calendar & Reminders
Email and Messages
Taking Notes – Stickies and Notes
Videos, Audio and Photos – iMovie, Photos, GarageBand
Productivity Apps – Pages, Numbers and Keynote
File Types – Windows vs Mac
iCloud & AirDrop

Customize your Mac

What is Systems Preferences
Customize your Desktop
Look and Feel, Backgrounds & Screensavers
Keeping your Mac and Apps updated
Customising Toolbars
User Accounts

Outro…what’s next!

Outro