Computer Literacy for Mac (2018)

Course details

In this course, Garrick Chow walks through the skills necessary to use Mac computers comfortably, while improving learning, productivity, and performance. This course focuses on Mac hardware and the macOS operating system, offering a thorough introduction to computers, networks, and computer peripherals such as printers, Bluetooth devices, and more. In addition, basic procedures with software applications, the internet, and email are covered.

Learning objectives
What's inside a computer?
How to learn any application
Five things that work in all applications
Setting up a printer
Connecting to wired and wireless networks
Email servers and clients
Dealing with spam
Working with search engines
Sharing files with others

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Introduction to Computers

02 - What's a computer
03 - What's inside a computer
04 - Laptop vs. desktop computers
05 - Special considerations when using a laptop

2. Introduction to Operating Systems

06 - Understanding the operating system
07 - Understanding files, folders, and directories
08 - Understanding your home folder (your user folder)
09 - Using your desktop
10 - Taking out the trash
11 - The right click

3. Introduction to Software and Applications

12 - Understanding applications
13 - Opening and saving files
14 - Choosing the right tool
15 - How to learn any application
16 - Five things that work in all applications

4. Introduction to Computer Peripherals

17 - Understanding computer ports
18 - Setting up a printer
19 - Printing your documents
20 - Portable storage devices
21 - Pairing with Bluetooth devices

5. Introduction to Networks and Getting Online

22 - Understanding networks and internet access
23 - Connecting to wired network
24 - Connecting to wireless networks
25 - Working in a networked environment
26 - Staying protected from viruses

6. Introduction to Email

27 - Understanding email servers and clients
28 - Setting up your email application
29 - Receiving and reading email
30 - Composing new email messages
31 - Reply vs. reply all
32 - Dealing with spam

7. Introduction to Internet Searching

33 - Understanding search engines
34 - Searching tips

8. Introduction to Sharing Files

35 - Common obstacles in sharing files
36 - Creating PDFs for document sharing
37 - Compressing files

Conclusion

38 - What's next