
Use Migration Assistant to transfer data from another Mac, PC, or Time Machine backup to a new Mac, selecting data to import via network or external drive.
Customize input devices in system preferences by configuring keyboard shortcuts for display and volume, adjusting mouse options like scroll direction and right-click, and exploring trackpad gestures and left-handed options.
Learn how to control volume, select input and output devices, and use dictation and text-to-speech in macOS Mountain Lion, including setup, shortcuts, and voice options.
Explore how the menu bar, desktop, and dock form the three main UI areas. See dynamic menu changes, keyboard shortcuts, and dock management for launching and organizing apps.
Navigate the root level to reveal the four folders: applications, library, system, and users. Learn how fonts are stored in system and user libraries and how administrator rights affect modifications.
Learn to use the dashboard to view time, weather, and scores with widgets like world clock and calendar. Add, organize, and customize widgets, and create web clips in Safari.
Open your apps quickly with Launchpad from the dock, search at the top, and press return to launch. Drag apps to create folders, remove items, and search inside folders.
Explore the mac app store to find, download, and manage apps with an Apple ID, using the featured page, top charts, reviews, and updates.
Download and mount disk images, then drag and drop apps like Google Chrome into the Applications folder on Mac OS X Mountain Lion, and trust prompts on first run.
Learn to install software on Mac OS X Mountain Lion using package files, including guided installs, verification of signatures, viewing files, and choosing installation locations.
Learn how to check for and install software updates via the app store and system preferences, including automatic updates, background downloads, Apple ID authentication, administrator password prompts, and manual downloads.
Master browsing with Safari on Mac OS X Mountain Lion by scrolling with trackpad or mouse, navigating back and forward, and using reader mode for distraction-free text.
In this OS X Mountain Lion tutorial video, expert trainer Matt Schalk gives you an excellent overview of this powerful operating system from Apple. This course is aimed towards both new users to the Mac OS and users upgrading from prior versions of OS X.
You will begin by learning how to install and setup your new operating system. Matt shows you how to interface with your system using the Finder, Desktop, Dock and Menu bar. You continue on with lessons on file management, how to install new software, manage users, and how to surf the web on Mountain Lion. This video tutorial will also teach you about working with calendars and email, managing photos, movies and music, scanning, printing, and much much more.
By the conclusion of this computer based training video you will be comfortable with navigating the operating system, finding and using included software, managing your files, and how to take best advantage of the powerful features included in OS X Mountain Lion.