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Learn the ins and outs of macOS High Sierra, the operating system for Mac computers. Nick Brazzi kicks off the course by covering basic concepts: installing and running the new OS, setting up system preferences and user accounts, and organizing the desktop. He shows how to work with the Dock and Launchpad, and how to set up your computer so it works best for you. He then discusses how to save files and find them again quickly, work with email and calendars, send instant messages, use video chat, and use the core applications that come bundled with High Sierra—iTunes, QuickTime, Maps, and more. Looking for the latest apps and games? He also shows how to find and install new applications from the App Store.
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Plus, he demonstrates how to search and control a computer with Siri. Finally, Nick reviews sharing over a network and backing up and restoring files, so you never lose any important work.
Topics include:. Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders. Using tabs to organize the Finder window. Using Mission Control and Split View to organize a workspace. Organizing applications in the Dock. Customizing the Dock. Multitasking between multiple applications.
Searching for files using Spotlight. Tagging files for quick searchability. Privacy and security in Safari. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar. Using an AppleID for iMessage and FaceTime. Working with notifications. Using the App Store to install and update applications.
Nick Welcome to macOS High Sierra Essential Training. I'm Nick Brazzi.
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MacOS is the operating system for Macintosh computers. It's the primary interface and the basic system that supports all of the software on a Mac. High Sierra is just the name for this specific version of the operating system, version 10.13. This course will give you a look at all of the essentials to get you running in general, with a Macintosh computer, running High Sierra. I'll start by helping you understand the core interface elements in the operating system, so that you can store all of your files and work with applications running on the Mac. Next, we'll look at the essential techniques for saving files, organizing them, and finding them if you ever lose them.
We'll take a look at the most important applications that come bundled with a Macintosh computer, and also see how to install new applications. We'll finish up by looking at your options for backing up your computer which will protect your data in case your computer's ever lost, damaged, or you just lose some files. There's a lot to cover. I hope you're ready to dive in. Let's get started with macOS High Sierra Essential Training.