Course Description: Get familiar with the fundamentals of using a Macintosh Computer. Learn how to create and organize files and folders on the computer's hard drive, as well as back up the system and retrieve files with Time Machine. Discover how to customize the user interface and behavior of the computer, and integrate Internet use and email features with Apple applications and the Safari browser. Finally, learn how to keep your computer safe by implementing advice on protecting a Macintosh from malicious software.
| Lessons |
Time
(Min:Sec) |
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|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1: Getting Started | ||
| Introduction to the Interface PREVIEW, CLICK HERE | 01:07 | |
| Menu Options PREVIEW, CLICK HERE | 12:29 | |
| Chapter 2: Working with Windows in the Finder | ||
| The Finder Window PREVIEW, CLICK HERE | 10:15 | |
| Folders on the Mac | 03:09 | |
| Chapter 3: Organizing Files & Folders | ||
| Organizing Your Documents | 03:47 | |
| Searching for Documents | 07:10 | |
| Chapter 4: Customizing Settings & Preferences | ||
| Desktop and Screensaver | 05:02 | |
| Energy | 04:15 | |
| Security | 07:11 | |
| Keyboard and Text | 04:56 | |
| Sharing | 10:14 | |
| Parental Controls | 07:21 | |
| Universal Access | 10:20 | |
| Chapter 5: Email | ||
| Setup | 08:45 | |
| Signatures | 04:31 | |
| Rules | 04:30 | |
| Smart Mailboxes | 04:33 | |
| Junk Mail | 05:30 | |
| Chapter 6: Websurfing with Safari | ||
| Getting Started | 03:24 | |
| Top Sites | 02:29 | |
| Bookmarks | 03:34 | |
| Chapter 7: iChat | ||
| Chat Overview | 01:45 | |
| Getting an AIM Account | 04:55 | |
| Adding Buddies | 05:58 | |
| Chapter 8: iPhoto | ||
| Overview | 02:18 | |
| Organizing Your Photos | 08:40 | |
| Sharing Your Photos | 07:28 | |
| Chapter 9: iTunes | ||
| What Can iTunes Do? | 01:09 | |
| Getting Started with iTunes | 04:31 | |
| Playlists | 04:03 | |
| Radio | 02:14 | |
| Chapter 10: Connecting to a Wireless Network | ||
| Wireless Networking | 03:56 | |
| Chapter 11: Backing Up with Time Machine | ||
| The Importance of Backups | 01:49 | |
| Setting Up Time Machine | 02:37 | |
| Restoring from Backup | 05:02 | |
| Chapter 12: Safeguarding & Maintaining Your Mac | ||
| Keeping Up to Date | 07:56 | |
| Disk Utility | 05:09 | |
| Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Process | ||
| Troubleshooting | 03:46 | |
| Console | 05:39 | |
| Chapter 14: Windows vs Mac | ||
| Differences | 13:00 |
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