Work more efficiently with macOS, the powerful operating system from Apple. Get bite-sized tips for customizing the interface, managing files, and working with applications.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Quick tips for working more effectively in macOS
- Configure the dock
- Add applications and the home folder to the dock
- Take a quick picture of your screen
- Record video of your screen
- Use Dark Mode
- Use edge snap to align windows
- Resize windows with more control
- Enlarge part of the screen
- Increase contrast or modify colors onscreen
- Change the mouse cursor size and speed
- Remove items from the menu bar
- Use Do Not Disturb to disable notifications
- Print to PDF
- Access alternate menu items with the Option key
- Switch user accounts without signing out
- Sign in with a guest account
- Use the help menu to find commands
- Set hot corners to quickly trigger specific actions
- Set a Mac to start without a password
- Check the size of files or folders
- Show or hide file extensions
- Tag files for better searchability
- Add markup to pictures and PDF files
- Zip and unzip files
- Show or hide storage drives on the desktop or Finder
- Set default applications
- Set which apps launch at startup
- Set whether apps reopen after restart
- Disable notifications for specific applications
- Use Spotlight to launch an application
Taught by
Nick Brazzi
