
My name is Terry Jarrell and I am founder of Mac Your Macs LLC based here in sunny Florida. I have been an Apple certified consultant for more than a decade and also served on the Apple Consultants Network Advisory Council. One of my primary efforts has been helping Mac and Apple users learn more about their products and enjoy a more productive and fun relationship with their technology. I have hosted countless workshops and been guest speaker for large professional and corporate groups as well as create and teach Mac classes at University of North Florida for a number of years in addition to other class venues. I have also been a contributing writer and product reviewer for numerous magazines and newspapers in print and online.
Find out the fundamentals of what iCloud is and what it does for you.
This is a quick tips sheet to give you the system requirements for taking advantage of some, or all, of iCloud's features.
You can set up a new iCloud account in different ways. This lecture will show you how to set up your account and make initial settings to get started.
Once your Apple ID is set up, log in to your account with your iPad.
Log into your iCloud account on your iPhone.
Explore the options available in Account Details.
Enter and manage your contact info here.
Change your password and set up additional authentication to maximize your account security.
Manage which devices you want attached to your iCloud account.
Manage and update your payment information here. Change the credit card you keep on file for Family Sharing and other purchases.
Share purchases, calendars, photos and more with up to five people you choose.
Create and Apple ID that allows you to control what they can and cannot do with iCloud using Restrictions.
Whether you have just a few basic calendars to sync or you want to share your entire photo library, you can adjust your storage space on iCloud to fit your needs.
iCloud getting full? Manage what and how much gets synced to iCloud.
Get the most out of your storage space on iCloud by removing what you don't need to sync there.
Use iCloud drive to store most all of your files.
Access your entire photo library from any and all of your devices and share with others.
How does Mail sync? Find out which accounts will work with iCloud.
Keep all of your critical events, contacts info and more in sync across all your devices.
Sync your keychain to maintain a level playing field across your Mac, iPad and iPhone passwords.
Log in to your Mac back in the office or at home remotely.
Lost or stolen iPad, iPhone or MacBook? Track it or wire it clean with Find My Mac/iPad/iPhone! A must for the mobile user!
A few tips and reminders to maximize your efficiency and productivity!
Getting Started with iCloud for Mac OS X, iPad & iPhone is perfect for anyone who owns any or all of these devices. 'The Cloud' is an ever growing presence in our daily computing lives and it can become confusing at times. This course is designed to get you started off the right way and untangle the concept of how iCloud works and what it can do for you. You will learn how iCloud syncs your files and information together among all of your devices so you have access to everything you need from all your Apple devices. In addition, we will explore how to take advantage of the sharing capabilities and many other tips and tricks along the way!