macOS Quick Tips

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Free Online Course: macOS Quick Tips provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. macOS Quick Tips is taught by Nick Brazzi.

Overview
  • Work more efficiently with macOS, the powerful operating system from Apple. Get bite-sized tips for customizing the interface, managing files, and working with applications.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Quick tips for working more effectively in macOS
    1. General Interface Tips
    • Configure the dock
    • Add applications and the home folder to the dock
    • Take a quick picture of your screen
    • Record video of your screen
    • Use Dark Mode
    • Use edge snap to align windows
    • Resize windows with more control
    • Enlarge part of the screen
    • Increase contrast or modify colors onscreen
    • Change the mouse cursor size and speed
    • Remove items from the menu bar
    • Use Do Not Disturb to disable notifications
    • Print to PDF
    • Access alternate menu items with the Option key
    • Switch user accounts without signing out
    • Sign in with a guest account
    • Use the help menu to find commands
    • Set hot corners to quickly trigger specific actions
    • Set a Mac to start without a password
    2. File Management Tips
    • Check the size of files or folders
    • Show or hide file extensions
    • Tag files for better searchability
    • Add markup to pictures and PDF files
    • Zip and unzip files
    • Show or hide storage drives on the desktop or Finder
    3. Managing Applications
    • Set default applications
    • Set which apps launch at startup
    • Set whether apps reopen after restart
    • Disable notifications for specific applications
    • Use Spotlight to launch an application