Overview
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Curious about what macOS Big Sur has to offer? Tune into this comprehensive course to get up and running with this operating system from Apple.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Understanding macOS: The foundation of working with a Mac
- Use the exercise files
- Understand the Apple ID and iCloud accounts
- Set up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Upgrade to macOS Big Sur
- First time setup for a new Mac
- Sign in, shut down, sleep, and restart
- Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar
- Adjust settings in System Preferences
- Use the Control Center and customize the toolbar
- Connect accessories: Wired and Bluetooth wireless devices
- Beyond clicking: Mouse and trackpad control
- Use keyboard shortcuts
- Connect to the internet
- Set up multiple user accounts
- Update macOS
- Browse through folders
- Understand essential folder structure, including the Home folder
- Use folder shortcuts
- Create folders and rename files and folders
- Copy and move files or folders
- Delete files and folders
- Get info and preview files with Quick Look
- Search for files using Spotlight
- Zip and unzip archive files
- Connect external drives
- Organize items on the desktop
- Customize the desktop wallpaper
- Launch applications
- Quit applications
- Customize the dock
- Multitask between multiple applications
- Use full screen and Split View
- Access application preferences
- Save files within an application
- Set up accounts for Mail, Calendar, and Contacts
- Work with the Mail application
- Use the Calendar application
- Organize address book contacts
- Browse and search the web with Safari
- Clear your web history
- Use the Messages app for text-based messages
- Use FaceTime for audio and video calls
- Import and organize photos
- Organize and listen to music
- Maps
- QuickTime
- Notes
- Reminders
- Use the App Store to install and update applications
- Install software from a CD or a download from the web
- Set up a printer
- Set app privacy and permissions
- Work with notifications
- Work with widgets in Notification Center
- Search and control a computer with Siri
- Learn essential voice commands for Siri
- Use Voice Control and other accessibility features
- Share files quickly with AirDrop
- Use Handoff to transfer tasks between an iPhone and a Mac
- Back up files manually
- Set up Time Machine for automatic backups
- Restore lost files from a Time Machine backup
- Next steps
