macOS Mojave Essential Training

Course details

Get the most out of macOS Mojave. In this comprehensive course, instructor Nick Brazzi shows Mac users the ins and outs of this powerful Apple operating system. Nick starts with the basics: installing and running the new OS, setting up system preferences and user accounts, and organizing the desktop. He then shows how to save files and find them again quickly, work with email and calendars, send instant messages, video chat, and use the core applications that come bundled with Mojave, including iTunes, Safari, QuickTime, Maps, and Notes. Looking for the latest apps? Nick also shows how to find and install new applications from the Apple Store. Plus, learn how to manage notifications, work with Siri, hand over files quickly using AirDrop, and much more.

Learning objectives
Recall the item used to open the system menu.
Name a system preferences category.
Recognize the type of USB port that supports a hub to connect multiple devices.
Determine the steps used to open the quick look feature.
Explain the purpose of a zip file.
Review the types of items that can be stored in an iTunes library.
Identify the Mojave feature that allows you to start a task on one device and finish it on another.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Understand macOS - The foundation of working with a Mac
02 - Download the exercise files
03 - Understand the Apple ID and iCloud accounts
04 - Set up an Apple ID or iCloud account
05 - Upgrade to macOS Mojave

1. Getting Started

06 - First-time setup for a new Mac
07 - Sign in, shut down, sleep, and restart
08 - Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar
09 - Adjust settings in System Preferences
10 - Connect accessories - Wired and Bluetooth wireless devices
11 - Beyond clicking - Mouse and trackpad control
12 - Use keyboard shortcuts, including copy and paste
13 - Connect to the internet
14 - Set up multiple user accounts
15 - Update macOS

2. Finder - The Mac Filing Cabinet

16 - Browse through folders
17 - Understand essential folder structure, including the home folder
18 - Use folder shortcuts
19 - Create folders and rename files and folders
20 - Copy and move files and folders
21 - Delete files and folders
22 - Get info and preview files with Quick Look
23 - Search for files using Spotlight
24 - Zip and unzip archive files
25 - Connect external drives

3. Using the Desktop

26 - Organize items on the desktop
27 - Customize the desktop wallpaper

4. Launching and Managing Applications

28 - Launch applications
29 - Quit applications
30 - Customize the Dock
31 - Multitask between multiple applications
32 - Use Mission Control to organize a cluttered workspace
33 - Use Split View to show two windows side by side
34 - Access application preferences
35 - Save files within an application

5. Browsing the Web with Safari

36 - Browse and search the web
37 - Bookmark important websites
38 - Download files
39 - Privacy and security in Safari

6. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars

40 - Set up accounts for Mail, Calendar, and Contacts
41 - Work with the Mail application
42 - Use the Calendar application
43 - Organize an address book with the Contacts application

7. Instant Messages and FaceTime Calls

44 - Use the Messages app with iCloud to send text-based messages
45 - Use FaceTime for audio and video calls

8. Other Bundled Apps

46 - Import and organize pictures in the Photos app
47 - iTunes
48 - Maps
49 - QuickTime
50 - Notes
51 - Reminders

9. Installing and Managing Applications

52 - Use the App Store to install and update applications
53 - Install software from a CD or a download from the web
54 - Set up a printer

10. Use Siri for Voice Commands

55 - Search and control a computer with Siri
56 - Learn essential voice commands for Siri

11. Manage Notifications

57 - Work with notifications
58 - Work with the Today view in Notification Center

12. Share Files and Data between Devices

59 - Share files quickly with AirDrop
60 - Use Handoff to transfer tasks between an iPhone and a Mac

13. Backing Up and Restoring

61 - Back up files manually
62 - Set up Time Machine for automatic backups

Conclusion

63 - Next steps