Course Overview
In this course, you will examine the similarities and differences between a Windows Operating System and the Mac Operating System. This course examines where to locate and find files, how to alter settings to best suit your needs and an introduction to the Apple version of applications that are similar to those on a Windows Operating System. It will also examine the features of macOS, working with the dock, organizing files, the system preferences, creating pdf’s, selecting and setting the preferences of printers, working with a network and shortcuts for making your transition easier and a comparison between Windows and Mac Terminology.
What you’ll learn
Upon completion of the Migrating from PC to Mac course, students will be able to:
- Navigate the Mac interface to located commands and files
- Create, save and print documents
- Set system preferences
- Use Apple-specific features and commands
- Make use of Mac applications
- Manage photos on the Mac
- Locate Apple support information
Requirements
- Participants should be familiar with using a Windows Operating System. They should be comfortable using the keyboard and mouse. No previous experience with a Mac Operating System is necessary.
Target audiences
- Anyone migrating from a PC platform to a Mac
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- 4 Hours
- Topics5
- 1.1macOS Interface The Desktop The Dock Working with the Hard drive Finder View Applications Adding to the Dock Users Organizing your Files Customizing the Finder Sidebar Customizing the Finder Toolbar Toolbar Extras Stacks on the Dock & Desktop Empty the Bin Spotlight File Information Connecting to a Server About your Computer
- 1.2Creating, Saving and Printing Documents Creating a Document Saving, Renaming & Duplicating a Document Printing your Document Creating a PDF
- 1.3Setting Preferences Apple Features QuickLook Screenshots Continuity Camera Mac App Store Siri
- 1.4Comparing Applications Safari vs Chrome Mail vs Outlook Contacts Calendar Pages vs Microsoft Word Numbers vs Microsoft Excel
- 1.5Photos Support Mac Help Shortcuts for macOS Windows vs Mac Terminology
