Migrating between Windows and Mac Computers

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Free Online Course: Migrating between Windows and Mac Computers provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth 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. Migrating between Windows and Mac Computers is taught by Nick Brazzi.

Overview
  • If you need to switch from Windows to Mac or vice versa, this course gets you up to speed quickly.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Windows and Mac: More similar than different
    1. Primary System Features
    • System commands: Sleep, shut down, restart
    • Compare system settings
    • Check system information
    • Launch applications
    • Quit applications
    • Compare the System Tray and Status Menus
    • Manage notifications
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Set up a mouse or trackpad
    2. Managing Files
    • Compare Finder with File Explorer
    • Know where applications are stored
    • Understand the user folder and where your files are stored
    • Store files on an external drive or memory stick
    3. Moving Your Content to a New Computer
    • Manually move your files from one computer to another
    • Use the Apple Migration Assistant to move files from Windows to Mac
    • Use Cloud Storage services to synchronize files
    • Move web browser bookmarks
    4. Working Efficiently
    • Recognize menus and ribbons
    • Move and resize windows
    • Switch between applications
    • Compare Task View and Mission Control
    • Compare Windows Search and Spotlight
    • Take a screenshot