Apple Mac OS: From Beginner to Expert

Name: Apple Mac OS: From Beginner to Expert
Rating: 4.2 (16 reviews)

Be More Productive with the Mac Operating System!

Created bySkillSprints Inc., Mitchell Weinbaum

Last updated 1/2023

English

What you'll learn

Productively maneuver and operate the Mac operating system
Effectively organize and find stored items as you navigate folders and Mac file structure
Become more efficient as you master included Mac apps like Mail, Apple Calendar and Facetime
Be a power user with your new knowledge of operating system features

Course content

6 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 2m total length

Introduction1:26
In this video, you'll meet your instructor and will understand the objectives of the course.
What's New With Monterey?1:40
Mitchell gives you a brief overview of all the updates in macOS Monterey, so you know just what you're getting into!

A Tour Of Your Mac7:23
Mitchell gives you a brief introduction to the MacOS system. Here you'll learn to navigate the top menu bars, dock, and launchpad.
Launching & Quitting Applications5:32
In this video, Mitchell teaches you to launch, close, and quit open applications -- and it isn't quite as easy as it sounds!
Notification Center & Widgets6:56
Never miss an important update again! In this video, you'll learn to utilize and customize your notification center.
Managing Windows & Mission Control6:24
Open windows can get overwhelming... Fortunately, macOS makes managing windows easy with "Mission Control", and in this lesson, Mitchell will show you how to use it!
Customizing your Dock5:03
The dock is the central hub of your machine, so it's important you understand how to customize it to fit your personal needs. In this video, Mitchell will teach you how to add/remove applications, files, and folders to their doc as well as how to alter its placement, magnification, and size!

Navigating Finder7:31
In this video, you'll learn to use Apple "Finder" application to search for key files, downloads, and applications so you never lose a file again!
Creating Folders & Stacks6:34
Mitchell gives you some brief strategies to quickly clean up and organize your desktop home screen using folders and stacks.
Downloading Web Files & Airdrop6:28
In this lesson, you'll learn to download a file from a third-party website -- you'll also learn how to quickly share that file with other Apple users through Airdrop.
Spotlight Search3:29
If you ever feel overwhelmed while searching for an app, photo, or file, then "Spotlight Search" is the tool for you. In this lesson, Mitchell teaches you how to use the "Spotlight Search" function to locate anything, anywhere.

Safari Tips & Tricks12:10
Safari has gotten a huge update in macOS Monterey and in this video, Mitchell walks us through them all.
Using Apple Mail5:55
Apple's native mail application may feel simple, but it's far from short on features. In this video, Mitchell teaches you how to use the mail app and how to link third-party mail clients like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook to it!
Reminders App5:25
Mitchell talks you through the basics of using Apple Reminders.
Using Apple Calendar8:54
Apple's native calendar app is convenient and ready the moment you open your Mac machine for the very first time! In this video, Mitchell teaches us to use the calendar app to set appointments, and events and send invitations to other users. You'll also learn to integrate any secondary calendars you might have.
Installing & Uninstalling Applications5:44
Installing and deleting applications on Mac isn't as simple as it looks -- but by the end of this lesson, you'll be installing and deleting apps like a pro!
FaceTime4:31
Facetime has gotten a huge update in macOS Monterey and in this video, Mitchell walks us through all the changes and teaches us how to Facetime both Apple AND Non-Apple users.

Setting Shortcuts5:08
Shortcuts are quick and easily created automation that can save you a ton of time. Learn all about them and how to use them in this video!
Focus Mode3:41
Focus Mode allows you to zone in on the task at hand. Learn all about it and how to use focus mode in this lecture!
Dark Mode / Desktop Wallpaper4:43
You'll want to make your desktop all your own, and in this lesson, Mitchell teaches you how to do just that!
Select Text From Photo1:42
One of the coolest new features in macOS Monterey is the ability to select text right from a photo, and in this video, Mitchell will teach you how to use it.
Gestures, Tips & Tricks5:33
Mitchell shares his top productivity tips & tricks with you.

Requirements

No experience required.

Description

Mac OSX might be the most powerful operating system ever created. It's not just elegant, it's intuitive and easy to use.

While Mac OSX is easy to use, it's also powerful and expansive-- with many hidden features that people know little about. That's where this course comes in. With Apple Mac OS: From Beginner to Expert, you'll learn the Mac OS inside and out and rapidly become a "power user."

With so many productive features, few people know them all-- After this course, however, you'll feel confident and ready to use the Mac's most exciting features. You'll be more productive immediately as Mitchell dives into the notification center and widgets. He then covers mission control and optimizing your dock for maximum productivity. This course will teach you about numerous Mac OSX features you didn't know about before!

In the final part of this course, you'll learn how to make the most of your Mac by learning features like focus mode and OSX shortcuts. Mitchell will even show you some cool features like recognizing and copying text out of photos!

If you want to get more out of your Mac-- or you just want to learn your way around OSX-- enroll now! This course was built for you.

Who this course is for:

New Mac Users
People switching to the Mac operating system
Anyone who wants to be more efficient using the Macintosh operating system

Apple Mac OS: From Beginner to Expert

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Course content

Getting Started2 lectures • 3min

Mac Basics5 lectures • 31min

Files & Finder4 lectures • 24min

Apple Applications6 lectures • 43min

Getting The Most Out Of Your Mac5 lectures • 21min

CONCLUSION1 lecture • 1min

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