OS X Basics

Using OS X

• 1

  All About OS X

• 2

  Navigating OS X

  

  • Getting started with OS X

  • Working with applications

  • Shutting down your computer

  

  • Getting Started with the Desktop

    Learn about the dock, menu bar, opening files and apps, launchpad, and multi-touch gestures.

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  • Using the Dock

    Learn how to use and customize the Dock by reorganizing it, adding or deleting items, and changing settings.

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  Working with Files

  

  • File basics

  • Moving and deleting files

  • Selecting multiple files

  • Shortcuts

  

  • Working with Files and Folders

    Learn the basics of working with files, including how to open files, how to move files into folders, how to delete files and more.

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  Finding Files on Your Computer

  

  • Finding Files on Your Computer

    Learn some different techniques that you can use to find your files.

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• 5

  Common Computer Tasks

  

  • Introduction

  • Right-clicking the mouse

  • Cut, copy, and paste

  • Undoing changes

• 6

  Adjusting Your Settings

• 7

  Understanding User Accounts

  

  • Understanding User Accounts

    Learn to create and manage separate user accounts for each person using your computer.

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  Keyboard Shortcuts in OS X

  

  • Keyboard Shortcuts

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Extras

• Opening Files with Different Applications

• Working with Flash Drives

• Troubleshooting Common Problems

• More Resources

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• Computer Basics

• OS X Yosemite

• OS X Mavericks

• OS X Mountain Lion