2015
Lynda
Garrick Chow
3:28
English

Learn how to use a Mac computer. Mac expert Garrick Chow explains what goes on inside a computer, how to choose between a laptop and a desktop computer, and how to use your computer to open, create, edit, and save files. He also shows how to connect printers, scanners, external storage devices, Bluetooth-enabled speakers, and other devices to your Mac. Then learn about connecting to a network for Internet access, sending and receiving email, and searching for content on the Internet. He'll even take a brief tour of some common computing tasks, such as word processing, working with data in spreadsheets, photo editing, and file sharing.
Note: This course was recorded on Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. To upgrade to Yosemite before you begin, watch "Installing and running Mac OS X 10.10 for the first time."

Introduction
1m 30s
Welcome
1m 2s
Using the exercise files
28s
1. Introduction to Computers
11m 8s
What's a computer?
2m 8s
What's inside a computer?
2m 49s
Desktop vs. laptop vs. tablet computers
2m 26s
Special considerations when using a laptop
3m 45s
2. Introduction to Operating Systems
21m 26s
Understanding the operating system
3m 8s
Understanding files, folders, and directories
5m 0s
Understanding your Home folder
5m 30s
Using your desktop
3m 1s
Taking out the trash
2m 35s
The right-click
2m 12s
3. Introduction to Software and Applications
30m 10s
Understanding applications
5m 46s
Opening and saving files
4m 38s
Choosing the right tool
4m 13s
How to learn any application
4m 13s
Five things that work in all applications
7m 4s
Keeping your operating system and applications up to date
4m 16s
4. Introduction to Computer Peripherals
29m 42s
Understanding computer ports
3m 25s
Setting up a printer
3m 8s
Print your documents
4m 45s
Setting up a scanner
2m 28s
Scanning a document
7m 46s
Portable storage devices
4m 19s
Pairing with Bluetooth devices
3m 51s
5. Introduction to Networks and Getting Online
19m 33s
Understanding networks and Internet access
3m 13s
Connecting to a wired network
2m 55s
Connecting to wireless networks
4m 39s
Working in a networked environment
7m 5s
Staying protected from malware
1m 41s
6. Introduction to Email
21m 34s
Understanding email servers and clients
2m 31s
Setting up your email application
4m 28s
Receiving and reading email
2m 58s
Composing new email messages
5m 37s
Reply vs. Reply All
2m 19s
Dealing with spam
3m 41s
7. Introduction to Internet Searching
9m 56s
Understanding search engines
1m 32s
Conducting basic searches
4m 7s
Conducting advanced searches
4m 17s
8. Introduction to Word Processing and Spreadsheets
25m 53s
Using word processors
6m 11s
Formatting text
7m 31s
Using spreadsheets
3m 29s
Creating a simple data table
6m 16s
Formatting a data table
2m 26s
9. Introduction to Photo and Image Management
19m 55s
Importing images from a digital camera
5m 35s
Storing and organizing digital images
5m 33s
Basic image manipulation
4m 57s
Sharing images
3m 50s
10. Introduction to Sharing Files
16m 13s
Common obstacles in sharing files
1m 41s
Creating PDFs for document sharing
5m 35s
Compressing files
4m 41s
Sharing files via Mail Drop
4m 16s
Conclusion
1m 2s
What's next?
1m 2s

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