Master macOS Big Sur - The Complete Course in 2021

Quick overview of what you will learn + Important links

Step-by-step guide how to upgrade to a newest macOS and a quick overview of what is new in macOS Big Sur. Most of these topics will be covered in greater detail later in the course.

If you are new to Mac and have been using Microsoft Windows, it will be useful to learn some differences between these systems and know some of the things how to make this transition easier.

The trackpads on modern Macs have many features and functions. We will go through the most common ones to speed up your workflow.

We look at the unique modifier keys on a Mac and explain differences between Control and Command and learn the basic shortcuts. At AppleOnlineAcademy we compiled a list of our top “power user” keyboard shortcuts for macOS Download it for free here: www.appleonlineacademy.com

Introduction to basic interface elements, things like the Menu bar, Dock, Desktop, icons, toolbars, sidebars, and more.

The macOS menu bar is almost always present at the very top of the screen. Learn how to access menus and submenus, search for items and learn how to find more keyboard shortcuts.

Take a first look at the new Control Center and customise menu bar icons for a quick access.

Dock is the bar of icons that sits on the bottom or either side of the screen on Mac computers, from where frequently used applications can be launched quickly. We will learn how to customise the dock.

Learn how to quickly access all of your applications in icon view and add different desktops and learn how to organise your windows.

Quick switching Windows methods: Most of the work you do on your Mac will be within applications, while working with several apps at once, you can use the App Switcher and the Dock to easily switch between apps. Plus extra tips for resizing windows.

The Finder is the main tool you will use to view files and folders and organise your documents.

Toolbar and Sidebar, View options: Customise controls in finder and take advantage off different ways to view files and folders: Icon view, List view, Column view and the Gallery view. You can also use Quick Look to preview files without opening them.

Organise and transfer: Learn how to move, rename, duplicate, delete, copy and paste files and folders in the Finder. You also have standard set of specific purpose folders that you can use to place all of your files and organise them as you wish into subfolders.

Use tags to organise your files in another way, you can tag them and then search for those tags.

From search results you can easily create Smart Folders that automatically show you these files.

If you don’t remember where a file is located, or you don't want to dig through folders, you can search for these files. You can use Finder searches to find only files, and Spotlight searches to find files and more.

Take advantage of few more extra tips how to work with files and folders in Finder.

Let's look at few different ways that you can handle Microsoft Word Documents on your Mac.

There are different ways some of which are easier in different situations. You can use a combination of your mouse or trackpad and the keyboard to select things.

Take a look at the edit menu and explore basic Transformations and Substitutions offered by default.

Next we will take text editing to a new level and become more productive with some more advanced key shortcuts.

Let me show you how create PDF and how to combine documents from different apps into a single PDF.

Did you make wrong changes in your document? Revert it to a previous version!

See how to use the Mac OS default browser to view web pages.

Use bookmarks to save important web pages and search your browser history to revisit pages you opened hours or days before.

You can save articles you wish to read into Safari's reading list and return to them later.

With Safari, you can set up privacy and security preferences for every website individually and see what data are being tracked.

Ads are sometimes annoying! Some websites really overdo them and in this video I show you how to remove them and make web pages loads faster.

What does it mean Cache and Cookies? And should we cleaned them?

Browse on Internet in a private window and leave no tracks behind.

Learn basic safari shortcuts which makes your browsing much faster and more comfortable. Download a list of our top “power user” keyboard shortcuts for macOS for free at www.appleonlineacademy.com

The main way to get new apps is to use Apple's App Store.

The Calendar app is database of events while Reminders app lets you create lists. Both events or items in lists can alert you with notifications, but which one to use?

The Notes app can be also used to store text, lists, tables and images.

TextEdit is a simple word processor.

Preview is an image and PDF viewer that allows you to make adjustments.

Familiarize yourself with the basics of Pages, Numbers, Keynote - replacements of Microsoft office suite.

Let's take a quick look at the Music app, which has replaced iTunes and see what can you do with the default video viewer The QuickTime Player. You can record video and audio files and also trim and combine them.

Use the Contacts app to store your personal and business contact information and stay in touch using communication apps.

Use the Maps app to search for locations and get directions and traffic information. You can also switch to street view and satellite image viewer.

Familiarize yourself with the basics of Photos App and organise your photos using photo albums.

Use Siri to access various functions and tasks without needing to use the cursor or keyboard.

There are few apps not developed by Apple which I like to have on my Mac.

Looking for control panels, where you can change you computer settings. They are in a place called System Preferences. We used this for customising different elements of Mac.

Let’s go once more trough the Finder and Dock customisation. This video is a quick repeat of what we have learn in Get to know the Finder on your Mac and Introduction to Dock lessons.

Use the Notification Center to check recent notifications and customise widgets and top menu icons.

Learn how to customise your desktop wallpaper and what are dynamic desktop images. And how to use hot corners. Sorting and Stacking files and folders on the desktop.

If you own a MacBook with Touch Bar this lesson will help you to get the most out of it.

Your Mac has a lot of shortcuts built in but you can also create your own custom keyboard shortcut for any menu item that appears in any app.

I'm going to show you how to find out system information about your Mac computer.

Find which files are taking up a lot of space and use other techniques to maximise your storage.

Using guest accounts for anyone else who uses your Mac is key to security and productivity.

You never know what can happen so it’s important that you back up your data. It’s simple with build in program in Mac OS called Time Machine.

With AirDrop, you can instantly share files, photos, and more with nearby Apple devices without internet connection or using cellular data.

Good option how to store all of your files is to use iCloud Drive to not take the storage of your computer but still have access to all of the files.

Let's take a look at how to pair bluetooth devices with your Mac.

You can connect to the internet on your MacBook through your iPhone.

Sidecar is a great feature which allows you to use your iPad as a second screen for your Mac.