Mac Computing for the Over 50s In Simple Steps

Top 10 Mac Tips

1 Get to know your Mac

·         Explore the Menu bar

·         Explore the Apple menu

·         Start an application

·         Explore the Dashboard

2 Customise your Mac

·         Change the desktop background

·         Explore Appearance options

·         Configure Dashboard icons

·         Install hardware

3 Work with windows, files and folders

·         Open a file from the Finder

·         Create and name a folder or subfolder

·         Save data to a folder

·         Copy or move a file

4Explore applications

·         View all applications

·         Write and print a letter with TextEdit

·         Explore the iTunes Store

·         Make a video call with FaceTime

5Connect to and use networks

·         Connect to a private network wirelessly

·         Connect to a private network with Ethernet

·         Connect to a computer on the network

·         Connect to a public network wirelessly

6 Surf the Web with Safari

·         Explore the Safari interface

·         Surf the Internet

·         Use Safari Reader

·         Stay safe on the Web

7Use Mail, iCal and Address Book

·         Set up an email account in Mail

·         Reply to and forward email

·         Compose an email and attach a file

·         Create an event in iCal

8Upload, view and manage pictures

·         Explore the Pictures folder

·         Copy pictures from a camera or camera card

·         Copy pictures from a networked computer

·         Open iPhoto and import pictures

9Play, manage and obtain media

·         Update and explore iTunes

·         Listen to the radio

·         Play a music CD

·         Play a movie on DVD

10. Secure and maintain Your Mac

·         Enable the firewall

·         Install an anti-virus program

·         Configure security settings

·         Set parental controls

11Use and configure assistive technologies

·         Learn how to use VoiceOver

·         Enable and use Zoom

·         Make the keyboard easier to use

·         Give voice commands to your Mac

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