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Are you new to the Mac? Wanting to learn more about the Mac? We’ll teach you the skills to use your Mac like a Pro!

What you will learn

Mac Basics Overview

Moving from Windows to Mac

Working with the Mac, Files and Folders

Looking at Apps and Documents

Internet Browsing, Emails and Messaging on the Mac

Learn about Customizing your Mac

How to master your Mac

Description

Have you just got yourself a Mac or thinking about getting one? Perhaps you have moved from a Windows computer and want to understand the differences. Weโ€™ll help you get started, giving you an overview on all things Mac.

In this course weโ€™ll cover

  • What is a Mac and macOS
  • Mac basics and how to navigate around a Mac
  • Differences between Windows and a Mac
  • How to perform basic functions on a Mac
  • What are some of the key applications that come bundled on a Mac and how to use them
  • How to get onto the Internet and setup your Mail
  • How to customise and change the look and feel of your Mac
  • How to create multiple user accounts, so that you and your family/friends can enjoy the Mac
  • Tips on mastering your Mac use

Do I need to be an expert?

No, this course is designed for people who may never have used a Mac before, but will also benefit people who may have been using a Mac for a while.

What software do I need?


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Weโ€™ll be demoing most features on macOS Big Sur, but if you have an earlier or later version of the macOS thatโ€™s fine, features are very similar.

Why this course?

This course will be easy to understand, and is great because it will be hands on. Itโ€™s even better if you take this course on your Mac and follow along if you can.

Youโ€™ll soon start to see why so many people love Macโ€™s and why they are so popular.

Of course this is only the beginning of your learning journey, using your Mac more and more will help to learn more and more and will assist you in being more comfortable using your Mac.

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Content

Getting Started

Introduction to MacOS

Mac Basics

Moving around macOS
Right Clicking on the Mac
Different File Types
Taking screenshot on Mac

Working on your Mac, and using Files and Folders

The Desktop, Finder, Spotlight
Copy and Paste Files and Folders
How to create macOS shortcuts
iCloud
AirDrop

Apps and Documents

Launching, Quiting apps
Switching between apps, files
Installing and Removing Apps, Looking at the App Store
Adding apps to the Dock
Music, TV, Podcasts
Calendar, Reminders and Notes
Siri, Stickies and Preview

Internet Browsing, Emails and Messaging

Intro
The Internet, Safari and other Browsers
Using Mail or Outlook
Using Messages app + other messaging apps

Customizing your Mac

Systems Preferences
Desktop customization
Wallpapers, Screensavers, Appearance
Customising Toolbars
Systems Specs and Info
Updating your Mac & Apps
User Accounts – Add and Manage Mac Users
Customizing the Touch Bar (Macbook Pro only)

Mastering the Mac

File Sharing, USB and Network Drives
Auto Start a Program on the Mac
Showing file extension on files
Macโ€™s and Antivirus
Closing stuck or frozen apps
Backing up your Mac with TimeMachine
Accessing and Changing an IP address

Summary

macOS Final Thoughts