macOS Big Sur Essential Training

Course details

Get up and running with macOS Big Sur, the operating system from Apple. Instructor Nick Brazzi provides a comprehensive overview of macOS Big Sur, sharing the fundamental concepts you need to know to work with a Mac computer. Nick steps through how to set up and configure your Mac. He then shares how to use Finder, a tool for browsing files and folders, as well as how to organize your desktop to maintain a clean workspace. Plus, learn how to launch, use, and set preferences for applications; work with email and calendars; and search the web with Safari. Whether you're a Windows user looking to make the switch to Mac—or you're new to working with computers in general—this course can help you quickly get up to speed with the basics of the Mac operating system.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Understanding macOS - The foundation of working with a Mac
02 - Use the exercise files
03 - Understand the Apple ID and iCloud accounts
04 - Set up an Apple ID or iCloud account
05 - Upgrade to macOS Big Sur

1. Getting Started

06 - First time setup for a new Mac
07 - Sign in, shut down, sleep, and restart
08 - Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar
09 - Adjust settings in System Preferences
10 - Use the Control Center and customize the toolbar
11 - Connect accessories - Wired and Bluetooth wireless devices
12 - Beyond clicking - Mouse and trackpad control
13 - Use keyboard shortcuts
14 - Connect to the internet
15 - Set up multiple user accounts
16 - Update macOS

2. Finder - The Mac Filing Cabinet

17 - Browse through folders
18 - Understand essential folder structure, including the Home folder
19 - Use folder shortcuts
20 - Create folders and rename files and folders
21 - Copy and move files or folders
22 - Delete files and folders
23 - Get info and preview files with Quick Look
24 - Search for files using Spotlight
25 - Zip and unzip archive files
26 - Connect external drives

3. Using the Desktop

27 - Organize items on the desktop
28 - Customize the desktop wallpaper

4. Launch and Use Applications

29 - Launch applications
30 - Quit applications
31 - Customize the dock
32 - Multitask between multiple applications
33 - Use full screen and Split View
34 - Access application preferences
35 - Save files within an application

5. Work with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars

36 - Set up accounts for Mail, Calendar, and Contacts
37 - Work with the Mail application
38 - Use the Calendar application
39 - Organize address book contacts

6. Work with Other Bundled Applications

40 - Browse and search the web with Safari
41 - Clear your web history
42 - Use the Messages app for text-based messages
43 - Use FaceTime for audio and video calls
44 - Import and organize photos
45 - Organize and listen to music
46 - Maps
47 - QuickTime
48 - Notes
49 - Reminders

7. Install and Manage Applications

50 - Use the App Store to install and update applications
51 - Install software from a CD or a download from the web
52 - Set up a printer
53 - Set app privacy and permissions

8. Manage Notifications

54 - Work with notifications
55 - Work with widgets in Notification Center

9. Use Voice Control and Siri for Voice Commands

56 - Search and control a computer with Siri
57 - Learn essential voice commands for Siri
58 - Use Voice Control and other accessibility features

10. Share Files and Data between Devices

59 - Share files quickly with AirDrop
60 - Use Handoff to transfer tasks between an iPhone and a Mac

11. Backing Up and Security

61 - Back up files manually
62 - Set up Time Machine for automatic backups
63 - Restore lost files from a Time Machine backup

Conclusion

64 - Next steps