Course Description
Anytime you want a new app for your Mac, the first place to look is the Apple App Store. Why? Because before apps can make it onto the App Store, they go through an arduous vetting process by Apple to ensure the apps are secure and add value. You may also download apps off any web site, but please be careful that you trust this web site. Only use official web sites.
In this module, you will learn about the App Store, the applications folder and Launchpad, as well as how to install and delete apps. Apps are a huge part of macOS, and learning where and how to find them, research them, use them, and eventually delete them, is a common daily task of every Mac user. Once you install an app, it will appear in multiple locations including the Applications folder and LaunchPad. Between these two locations, you can also delete apps as part of your app management approach.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the Apple App Store and the benefits of its app vetting process
- Recognize the Applications folder and how to access it
- Install and delete apps in macOS 11 Big Sur
- Identify Launchpad and how to use it
- Manage your installed apps across the Applications folder and Launchpad
Key Takeaways
- The Apple App Store is the recommended first place to look for new Mac apps because apps go through Apple's vetting process for security and value before being listed.
- Apps can also be downloaded from websites, but only official, trusted sites should be used.
- Once installed, an app appears in multiple locations, including the Applications folder and Launchpad.
- Apps can be deleted from either the Applications folder or Launchpad as part of app management.
- Finding, researching, using, and deleting apps is a common daily task for every Mac user.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the Apple App Store, the Applications folder, and Launchpad, along with how to install and delete apps in macOS 11 Big Sur.
Who is this course for?
It is for Mac users who want to learn where and how to find, research, use, and delete apps as part of everyday Mac use.
Why does the course recommend the Apple App Store for new apps?
Because before apps can appear on the App Store, they go through Apple's vetting process to help ensure they are secure and add value.
Where will an app appear after I install it?
After installation, an app appears in multiple locations, including the Applications folder and Launchpad, and you can also delete apps from these locations.
What lessons are included?
The course includes three lessons: App Store; Applications Folder and Launchpad; and Install and Delete Apps.
