What you'll learn
- Operate a Mac with ease
- Understand Mac equivalents for Windows functions
- Understand Mac terminology
- Use Keyboard Shortcuts
- Change important settings
- Customize the Dock
- Organize files
- Create Shortcuts to files and folders
- Set up and use gestures and special clicks on the Apple Mouse and Trackpad
- Install and remove applications (programs)
- Add user accounts
- Set parental controls
- Set up a printer
- Search on the Mac
- Use app switching and Mission Control on the Mac
- Use task manager equivalents
- Find system information about the Mac
- Share files with other Macs and PCs
- Install Windows on the Mac
Requirements
- Basic computer knowledge
- some knowledge of using a Windows computer
Description
Mac or Windows? Why not both? Do you already know how to use a Windows computer but need or want to learn how to use a Mac? If so, then this course is for you.
In this class, you’ll learn how to apply what you already know about Windows to the Mac, making it much easier and faster to learn. The goal of this course is to give you an overview of how the Mac operates, how to change important settings, and how to manage your files. In doing that, we will go over the dock, the menu bar, window behavior, the mouse and the trackpad, keyboard shortcuts, managing applications, creating and removing shortcuts, understanding file management, finding your way around, making selections, using an external hard drive, changing preferences, and file sharing.
At the end of the course, you will know enough to be dangerous, and you’ll be ready to start learning all about the different applications that came with your Mac. You’ll start to see how by just learning a few basics, that you become a Master of your Mac!
This course is designed for those who were comfortable using Windows and are now switching over to the Mac. It’s also for those who are considering making a switch but haven’t taken the plunge yet. It’s helpful if you already have a Mac, but if you don’t, you could certainly just watch the course and decide if this is something that you want to dive into.
Who this course is for:
- Those new to Mac
- Those familiar with a Windows environment
- People who must use a Mac but prefer Windows
- People who want to learn to love a Mac
- Not for those looking for an advanced Mac course
Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 91 Reviews
- 963 Students
- 1 Course
I have over 9 years of experience teaching people how to use Apple products. I am currently the Campus Technology Specialist for a private high school. At this school, I support the teachers and staff’s use of Apple MacBooks and the student’s use of their iPads and the Mac in a lab setting. My job is to provide training and IT support to them. Previously, I worked as a trainer, otherwise known as a “Creative," for Apple retail for 6 years.
I have trained many different types of people at all experience levels to use their Apple products - from doctors, business owners and NASA engineers to parents, teachers, and students. I also run a website (HiTechMom) which is dedicated to helping people use their Apple technology.
I love helping people with Apple technology and I look forward to having you in my class!