Mastering Your Mac : 10x Your Productivity

Explore the Finder layout, create and organize folders and windows, and learn shortcuts, with a downloadable PDA and printouts to reinforce topics and a class project.

Explore the macOS Finder as the core file management tool, navigate recent items via the sidebar and toolbar, and switch between icon, list, column, and gallery views with previews.

Customize your Mac toolbar by adding, rearranging, and deleting buttons, inserting folders and quick look, and using flexible spaces to tailor action and visual separation across apps.

Add and rename tags in Finder preferences with plus button, for example to urgent, color them to appear in the sidebar, then reorder or delete tags to keep categories generic.

Learn how to create, rename, and organize folders using right-click, drag-and-drop, and selection techniques; use the command key for multiple selections, create folders from selection, and undo actions.

organize files in column view by dragging items into folders, creating folders from selections, and renaming, then use a second finder window to drag across and sort by name.

Open and manage multiple locations in a single Finder window using tabs, drag and drop files between tabs, and add new locations with the plus button for streamlined organization.

Adjust desktop aesthetics and organization by zooming icons, changing grid spacing, and selecting view options to sort files, show item info, preview content, and tailor label positions.

Enable the Finder path bar and status bar to reveal file locations and item counts, then use Quick Look and column or icon views for fast file management.

Master aliases on macOS to access folders quickly from desktop or dock, using right-click, drag-and-drop, or Alt+Cmd, and enhance workflow with quick look, toolbar customization, sharing, and batch rename duplicates.

Add birthdays to your calendar by entering contact birth dates and viewing ages. Create a dedicated birthdays calendar, color it gray, and add birthdays manually when contacts are unavailable.

Learn to subscribe to public calendars and country holidays using Safari, with live updates when you subscribe, and search for sports calendars or other calendars on Calendar Labs.

Learn how to use the Messages app on Mac to view conversations, send text, emoji, and photos, drag and drop media, record voice messages, and manage kept or deleted messages.

Navigate the Mac app store to download, install, and update apps, explore features, top charts, categories, and purchases, and manage your account, including redeeming iTunes cards.

Understand Apple ID and iCloud, demystify the service, and learn core features like iCloud photos, backups, iCloud Drive, and family sharing for seamless device syncing.

Discover how iCloud synchronizes all your Apple devices and how an Apple ID is used when setting up a new device and creating an account.

Explore iCloud.com from the browser and see how iCloud synchronizes files across devices with the same Apple ID, including photos that auto-appear on Mac, PC, or Android.

Explore iCloud drive to upload, download, delete, and organize files across Mac and PC, create folders, and access notes, reminders, calendars, and password-protected notes for secure information.

Create a shared album with iCloud photo sharing to invite others to view and upload photos. This uses separate storage for 5000 photos or videos and 100 albums.

Learn how iCloud backup automatically saves a mobile device image to the cloud, and how to manage storage and upgrade plans via settings.

Learn to set up family sharing in iCloud, share purchases with your family, add members by email, and manage child accounts with ask to buy and parental controls.

Set up and use iCloud Drive across Mac, Windows, and mobile devices, manage files via Finder, and save documents with Pages for seamless cloud access.

Learn to use Safari in less than an hour by setting up a home page, downloading and organizing files, using the reading list and reading view, and blocking auto-play videos.

Explore how Safari subscriptions let you subscribe to website feeds, blogs, and newsletters, add feeds to your subscriptions box, and test which sites offer feeds.

Master how to manage multiple tabs in Safari using Command 1–9, use the top pattern to view and jump between tabs, and close tabs or the sidebar for a workspace.

Master mac mail essentials to manage emails, save, archive, and find messages; learn to create mailboxes and folders, customize the toolbar, and add large attachments and handwritten signatures.

Navigate the Mac Mail window to manage accounts and read messages. Create and send emails with new messages, CC/BCC, and attachments, using formatting and templates.

Navigate mailboxes to manage inbox, drafts, and sent items; archive, trash, and junk with quick actions. Learn replying and forwarding with attachments and drag-and-drop.

Customize the mail toolbar to add contacts, unread status, and color flags. Learn to move and copy emails into folders, create a new mailbox, and archive with iCloud.

Explore smart mailboxes to automatically sort emails with rules based on date received, customize conditions like today or yesterday, edit and rename mailboxes, and apply presets.

Enable mail drop to send large attachments up to 5 gigabytes via email, with a download link that stays in the cloud for 30 days.

Learn to create a handwritten signature using macOS Preview by camera capture or trackpad, edit and resize it, and use it in emails and PDFs.

learn to import photos by drag and drop or file menu, manage duplicates, convert old libraries, and navigate using tabs, albums, moments, and a configurable sidebar.

Create smart albums to automatically group photos by criteria, set initial conditions like year or date range, and ensure future imports match and are gathered automatically.

Rename pictures in bulk using titles and keywords, view and edit metadata, assign locations, and search by keywords to organize your mac photo library.

Rotate pictures quickly by selecting a picture and pressing command r to reach the right orientation, and when rotating multiple pictures, keep the same position and rotation order.

Learn to view a photo's location on a map by tapping the moment, switch between standard, satellite, and hybrid views, and return to your moments.

Deleting a picture from an album removes it from that album but not from your main library; to delete completely, use all photos or recently deleted within 30 days.

Use option and command to repair the Photos library, learn to locate missing or corrupted photos via show in moment, and manage multiple libraries or re-import from external drives.

Discover Safari updates, including relocation of notifications into web sites section, with per-site controls for autoplay, reader mode, and privacy, and options to manage camera, mic, and location permissions.

Master the Mail app’s new fullscreen behavior with the green button and a new message window, plus smarter, more relevant search.

Learn how to manage notes by date sorting and pinning to keep important notes at the top, with unpin functionality, and explore adding and customizing tables to organize information.

Evaluate whether upgrading to High Sierra adds worthwhile features and compatibility, check the App Store for upgrade availability, and apply the course learnings to boost Mac productivity.

Discover continuity camera on macOS, importing photos and documents from your iPhone or iPad into your Mac via Notes, Mail, Finder, or Desktop, with iCloud and two-factor authentication.

Master quick look markups to rotate, highlight, draw shapes, adjust text size, and sign documents with color options and signatures using spacebar in Mohave.

Explore how Catalina replaces iTunes with music, podcasts, and tv, reorganizing media into distinct apps. Sign in, manage your library, and access purchases and subscriptions across these apps.

Explore macOS Catalina notes improvements, including gallery and list views, folder creation, note sharing, and advanced search that also scans images and attachments.