Unlock Your Mac's Potential: A Beginner's Guide

Name: Unlock Your Mac's Potential: A Beginner's Guide
Rating: 4.3 (17 reviews)

Mac training for non-technical people wanting to get the most out of their Mac

Created byBenjamin Green

Last updated 4/2025

English

What you'll learn

Windows users new to Mac will learn similar navigation and functional behaviors
Existing Mac users will learn how get even more out of their Mac
Non-technical users completely new to Mac will learn the basic skills needed to get the most out of macOS
IT Managers and IT Support will gain valuable insights

Course content

4 sections • 27 lectures • 1h 44m total length

Introduction to Unlock Your Mac's Potential1:34
Quick Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Mac6:14
Your Relationship to Mac1:38
Reflect on your relationship to Mac and set personal goals using the attached questionnaire to measure progress, overcome biases, and explore key macOS features that empower your work.
Personal Reflection5:51
How to Start Thinking Differently About Mac3:25

A Quick Note About Alternate Clicking (Right Clicking)2:26
Using The Dock6:04
System Settings - Update to System Preferences3:48
System Preferences Overview8:19
Navigate macOS system preferences to customize the dock, appearance with dark mode and accent colors, notifications and focus settings, keyboard shortcuts, and energy saver options, enhancing your Mac workflow.
Gestures Overview9:35
Gestures Applied7:39
Understanding Files and Folders6:24
Manage Files and Folders8:35
Master file and folder management in Finder, using multi-tab views, path and status bars, and folder hierarchies with drag-and-drop, previews, and keyboard shortcuts for quick access.

Mac Topics for New - And Especially Windows - Users0:56
Discover Mac tips for Windows switchers with a quick overview of common questions and mouse settings, and preview the next video on right-clicking.
Right Click on Mac1:04
Scroll and Zoom0:51
Minimize and Maximize Windows4:24
Configure Sound (Volume Settings)2:20
Mac Settings3:46
Applications1:26
Navigate and Customize Files and Folders5:44
Search for files with Spotlight and Finder, then customize Finder preferences and the sidebar to quickly access documents and folders using the path bar, status bar, views, and sorting.
Manage Trash (Called Recycling Bin in Windows)2:21
Learn to manage the trash (recycle bin in Windows) on macOS, using drag-and-drop or command-delete, view contents, and empty the trash to free disk space.
Rename Files1:35
Preview Files1:58
Preview files on macOS by selecting a file and pressing the spacebar. Use the arrow keys to browse image and video versions in Finder, helping Windows users transition to macOS.
Stacks - Manage Files on Your Desktop2:14
How to Keep Learning3:44

Requirements

Access to macOS

Description

Are you transitioning from Windows to Mac and feeling stuck or lost? Or, perhaps you've been using your Mac for a while but know there's so much more it can do?

If you answered "yes" to either question, you're in the right place!

Join me on this educational adventure through the wonderful world macOS, where we'll discover innovative ways to harness the full power of your Mac. This course is intended for enterprise professionals and folks wanting to get the most out of their Mac.

In this compact yet comprehensive course, you will:

Explore practical techniques and gain insights to make your Mac work for you like never before
Navigate the macOS interface more efficiently
Harness the power of hidden features
Develop new skills that'll transform your Mac experience for years to come

About your macOS guide

My name is Benjamin Green. I've been working at Udemy since 2019 and have been a dedicated Mac user since around 2008. With extensive experience as an IT professional dating back to the year 2000, I've navigated the enterprise IT space using Windows and macOS - as well as advanced systems administration in Novell, Windows Active Directory, Cisco / Avaya / Polycom / ShoreTel VoIP systems for medium to large enterprise companies. I'm an expert in ChatGPT and Toqan AI configuration, and so much more (including computer builds and custom ethernet cable installations in data centers and corporate facilities). Throughout my career in IT, I have acquired the skills necessary to operate on the bleeding edge of technology, and 'm happy to share my knowledge with you through the lens of macOS.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey? Let's dive in and unleash your Mac's potential today!

Who this course is for:

Beginners
Intermediate

Unlock Your Mac's Potential: A Beginner's Guide

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 19min

Mac Foundations8 lectures • 53min

Practical Mac Skills / Windows Switchers13 lectures • 32min

In Closing1 lecture • 1min

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