Mac & MacOS X Complete Basics Tutorial for Beginners

Name: Mac & MacOS X Complete Basics Tutorial for Beginners
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Learn Mac and MacOS in 2023 on your Apple Macbook and iMac - Complete Tutorial to Switch from Windows to Mac OS X

Created byStudyopedia Trainings

Last updated 1/2022

English

What you'll learn

Get hands-on Mac OS in 2023
Learn how to switch from Windows to Mac
Organize your MacOS easily
Learn to play with the tools provided by Mac
Practice and become an expert in using Mac, just like Windows

Course content

11 sections • 54 lectures • 1h 58m total length

Install/ Update MacOS to a newer version4:32
Learn to update the current MacOS version on your Macbook or iMac to a newer version easily. The same steps apply to update Catalina to Big Sur, or Big Sur to Monterey.
Change Resolution0:55
Learn how to change the resolution on MacOS. Works for iMac and Macbook.
Change Brightness1:06
Learn how to change the Brightness on MacOS. Works for iMac and Macbook.
Set Dark Mode1:46
Learn to enable and set Dark Mode on MacOS. Works for iMac and Macbook.
Set Default Web Browser0:57
Learn to set the Default Web browser on MacOS. We will set the Safari web browser as the default.
Change Cursor Size1:09
Change the cursor size on MacOS, since the default size is sometimes difficult to locate. Learn to increase the size of cursor.
Auto hide or show Menu Bar1:10
Learn how to automatically hide or show the top menu bar on Mac. After enabling this feature, when the mouse cursor is placed on the top, the menu appears, else it gets vanished.
Set keyboard backlight brightness1:44
Learn how to set and adjust the Keyboard Backlight Brightness on MacOS. Works for both Macbook and iMac.
Check Battery Usage History1:24
Learn to check the Battery Usage History. It displays the Screen On Usage as well as Battery Level, with Energy Usage every 24 hours and 10 days.

Change Desktop Background1:21
Learn how to change the Desktop background and set wallpaper as a picture or even colors. You can also upload your own pic and set it as wallpaper.
Change folder icon1:51
Learn to change the icon size of folders on macOS. Also, allow you to update the text size.
Change Desktop Icons2:36
Learn to change the Desktop Icons, with the icon size, grid spacing, text size, label position, etc.

Auto hide or show Dock1:04
Learn how to auto-hide or show Dock in Mac. The dock is a part of the GUI of macOS. It is used to launch applications and to switch between running applications.
Magnify dock icons on mouse hover1:25
Learn how to auto magnify Dock icons in Mac. After enabling this feature, the Dock gets magnified by placing the mouse cursor. Dock is part of the GUI of macOS. It is used to launch applications and to switch between running applications.
Change Dock Size1:32
Learn how to change the Dock size in Mac. Dock is part of the GUI of macOS. It is used to launch applications and to switch between running applications.
Change Dock Position1:09
Learn to change the Dock Position in Mac. By default, the Dock gets positioned at the bottom, but you can easily move to right or left. Dock is part of the GUI of macOS. It is used to launch applications and to switch between running applications.

Set Weather Widget2:10
Learn how to set a weather widget on Mac. Widgets are a mini-application, through which you can easily get quick information, access, shortcuts, and controls, like Weather, Stocks, Calendar, Photos, Notes, Reminders, etc.
Set Widgets ( Calendar, Stocks, Notes, Reminders, etc)3:06
Learn how to set a widget on Mac. Widgets are a mini-application, through which you can easily get quick information, access, shortcuts, and controls, like Weather, Stocks, Calendar, Photos, Notes, Reminders, etc.

Display Battery Percentage1:28
The battery percentage isn't visible on the MenuBar after the MacOS Big Sur and Monterey update. Learn how to enable and display battery percentage indicator on the top menu bar easily.
Display missing WiFi Icon1:22
The WiFi indicator isn't visible on the MenuBar after the MacOS Big Sur and Monterey update. Learn how to enable and display the WiFi icon on the top menu bar easily.
Display Bluetooth in Menu Bar1:26
The Bluetooth indicator isn't visible on the MenuBar after the MacOS Big Sur and Monterey update. Learn how to enable and display the Bluetooth icon on the top menu bar easily.

Change Timezone2:27
Learn how to easily change the TimeZone on macOS. Works for both Macbook and iMac.
Change Date Time1:16
Learn how to easily change the Date and Time on macOS. Works for both Macbook and iMac.
Add New Language2:11
Learn how to easily add a new language on macOS. Works for both Macbook and iMac.
Add New Region1:24
Learn how to easily add a new region on macOS. Works for both Macbook and iMac.

Check Computer Name0:33
Learn how to check the computer/ device name on MacOS. You can also edit the device name. This name appears while connecting with computers on the local network.
Check Graphic Card Info1:17
Learn how to get the Graphic Card Information on MacOS. Displays the Chipset Model, VRAM, Vendor Name, Device ID, etc.
Check RAM type1:01
Learn to check the RAM type, whether it's DDR3 or DDR4. Also, displays complete information about the Memory Slots, including the RAM type, speed, size, part number, manufacturer, etc.
Get Apple ID Information1:18
Learn to display the Apple ID Information, including the iCloud info, Media & Purchases, Account Details, installed apps, optimizing mac storage, etc.

Copy any path name and open as terminal1:17
Learn to copy any path name on macOS and open it as Terminal. Works for both Big Sur or Monterey on iMac and Macbook.
Reach any path on MAC and open in terminal0:52
In the macOS Big Sur or Monterey, it is difficult to reach any path. Learn to reach any path on MAC and open in Terminal. Works for both Big Sur or Monterey on iMac and Macbook.
Get folder path2:16
In the macOS Big Sur or Monterey on iMac and Macbook, it is difficult to get the path of any folder. Let us make it easies to access the folder path.

Change User Login Password1:11
Learn to change the User Account Login Password on the macOS Big Sur or Monterey. Works for both Mac and Macbook.
Change User Login Picture1:51
Learn to change the User Account Login Picture on the macOS Big Sur or Monterey. Works for both Mac and Macbook.
Change Computer Name0:41
Learn to change the Computer Name on the macOS Big Sur or Monterey. Works for both Mac and Macbook.

Turn On Firewall1:40
Enable Accessibility3:51
bash to zsh1:57
Install VSCode3:00
Install XAMPP5:34
Install MySQL8:58
Fix MySQL Error 1045 access denied on Mac2:06
Find the path where MySQL got installed in Mac0:52
Get the MySQL path on Mac and copy bin as pathname1:34
Reach bin directory of MySQL and open terminal from there1:12
Install Java4:23
Install NetBeans8:43
Install Eclipse11:01
Uninstall Google Chrome from MAC1:20
Uninstall MySQL Completely2:14
Uninstall Android Studio1:29
Uninstall NetBeans2:00
Update Apps1:17

Requirements

An Apple Macbook or iMac
We will cover the basics, therefore, you should just know how to switch on/ off the Mac.

Description

Welcome to our Mac and MacOS Tutorial. We are assuming that you have just bought a Macbook or iMac and are facing troubles in understanding the basic usage and workflow. Well, do not worry, we faced the same situation. It took us days to understand how to navigate through Mac, operating mouse, trackpad, installing software, updating, etc.

We structured the course with all the basics to make Mac environment and usage far better than Windows. Beginners and Intermediate users of Mac should definitely refer to this free Tutorial to enhance their Mac experience and start loving it.

It's a myth that using Mac is hectic and confusing. Well, Mac is far easier than Windows usage and definitely a better choice. After completing this course, you will become an expert in mac from Beginner to Intermediate to Advanced in no time.

We have discussed the basics as minor as changing wallpaper, dock size, adding widgets, new region, installing any software, enabling accessibility, turning on the firewall, etc.

The MacOS Big Sur is discussed here in the tutorial, beginning with how to update your Mac to the latest MacOS version. We have discussed the best practices of Mac usage, with all possible tips and tricks.

Who this course is for:

Present-day new users of MacOS
Those who switched from Windows to Mac

Mac & MacOS X Complete Basics Tutorial for Beginners

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Course content

Introduction and Basic Usage9 lectures • 15min

Organize Desktop3 lectures • 6min

Organize Dock4 lectures • 5min

Set Widgets2 lectures • 5min

Display missing icons in Menu3 lectures • 4min

Set Language, Date, Region and Timezone4 lectures • 7min

Get Info (computer, graphic, RAM, Apple ID)4 lectures • 4min

Exploring file path and links3 lectures • 4min

User Accounts3 lectures • 4min

Advanced18 lectures • 1hr 3min

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