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Apple Mac OS Basics Superuser - Use Mac like a Pro

Name: Apple Mac OS Basics Superuser - Use Mac like a Pro
Rating: 4.6 (2693 reviews)

Mac OS Basics. Learn to Move Around Mac OS & Automate Common Tasks! Use Apple Script!

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Created byGrant Klimaytys

Last updated 7/2024

English

What you'll learn

Know the most common shortcuts on OS X
Cut down their computer time by a large amount each day
Understand how to modify OS X to fit their needs exactly

Course content

8 sections • 18 lectures • 57m total length

Introduction2:59
I introduce you to what we will be doing on this course

Unique keys on a Mac2:11
We look at the unique keys on a Mac and iron out the differences between Control and Command. These are usually the most confusing for users coming from the Windows world.
How to use a trackpad on a Mac2:20
The trackpads on modern Macs have many features and functions. We go through the most common ones, used to speed up your computing experience.
How to Move Around OS X and Open Applications by Simple Key Combo or Swipe4:04
We learn how to move around desktops, spaces and open application with a simple swipe or key combination

Manipulating Documents - Create - Close and Cancel Saves Instantly2:37
Until I discovered how to cancel saves I was wasting around 10 seconds each time I closed a file. That really adds up if you create a lot of files! I will show you how to do it in a fraction of that time!
How to Manipulate Text on OS X3:40
Writing, editing and copying text is performed everyday by Mac users. Learn the shortcuts and key combos that allow you to perform it high speed.
Advanced Text Manipulation and Navigation on OS X5:12
Did you know you can skip between words in an open document? How about deleting from current position to end of paragraph with a key combo? I show you these and more in this lecture.

Basic Safari Browser Navigation4:53
We run through the basic shortcuts to supercharge your browsing experience. These work on Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
How to get rid of ads to speed up page load times1:43
Ads are annoying! Some websites really overdo them and in this lecture I show you how to remove them from your life permanently. Result? Your bandwidth usage goes down and the web browses faster!
How to fix Safari slowdowns2:48
Safari slowdowns are a common complaint amongst Mac users. I show you how to fix this in 2 simple steps.

How to take a screenshot on OS X and automatically save to a file2:24
Did you know Mac has screenshot abilities built in that far exceed those on Windows? Here we take shots of portions of screens, whole screens and individual windows - all with one key combination.
How to save a screenshot to the OS X Clipboard2:31
Here we add to the previous lecture and take shots of portions of screens, whole screens and individual windows - all without saving to a file - only to the clipboard for easy instant access.

How to use Automator on OS X2:53
Automator is the robot looking tool on Mac. it allows you to automate common and complex tasks. We run though a common task, opening some files with one double tap.
How to resize images using Automator on OS X4:12
The NUMBER ONE request I get for automator is to resize images as a batch. I show you exactly how to do this.
How to Create a Simple Apple Script3:32
Apple Script is Automators bigger and more powerful brother. It allows you to do amazing things with your Mac. In this lecture we create a really simple script.
How to Create a Workspace Apple Script on OS X5:11
We continue to explore Apple Script by creating a more complex morning work routine script. It fires up our documents, opens a website and starts an iTunes playlist for us.

Requirements

You will need access to a Mac running OS X. Mavericks or higher would be best.
No other knowledge needed

Description

This Apple Mac OS basics for beginners course is designed with Apple Mac OS beginners in mind. I want you to become a pro at using your Mac!

The Apple Mac OS course is designed to take you from beginner to advanced so that you will be able to get the most out of your Apple Mac. Use this course as an Introduction to Mac OS for anyone who is new to Apple Mac.

The tutorials can also be used as a refresher course to get you back up to speed on Mac OS. This Apple Mac Basics Course is also great for anyone coming from Windows and is new to Mac OS.

The course focuses on these main areas of Mac OS:

Navigate Mac OS X using swipes and key combos
Navigate text documents without laborious trackpad or mouse usage
Open applications lightning fast
Using and getting the most out of your MacBook or iMac on Mac OS X.
Switch between open applications with a swipe
Switch between open windows of certain applications with a key combo
Tune up your Safari browsing experience and solve the all too common Safari Slow Down
Learn to use Automator and Apple Script to automate every day tasks with a simple click of your mouse

All these features are included along with some great hints and tips to make you into a Mac super user. The Course will be updated as Apple update Mac OS.

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Read More -> Macs are Great...if...

You know what you're doing.

But I have bad news, you're probably missing out on a whole lot.

I know because I teach people how to use Macs every day and what I see is heart breaking! They waste at least 20 minutes per day navigating menus, apps and screens or just incorrectly using the trackpad.

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What's more they don't realise that there's a shortcut key combination for almost everything - that's even more wasted time!

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That's why I created this course - I can help you save colossal amounts of time spent on your Mac.

That's time STRAIGHT back into your life that you could spend with family or friends.

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No other Mac OS X course takes you from zero to supercharged hero in so little time. take this course if you want to:

Navigate OS X using swipes and key combos
Navigate text documents without laborious trackpad or mouse usage
Open applications lightning fast
Switch between open applications with a swipe
Switch between open windows of certain applications with a key combo
Tune up your Safari browsing experience and solve the all too common Safari Slow Down
Learn to use Automator and Apple Script to automate every day tasks with a simple click of your mouse

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This course is not for you if:

You are an expert Mac user (but you may find the Apple Script section interesting)

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What software do you need?

Running Mac OS X from Mavericks until Mojave or later

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Do you need experience?

No. I assume you are a complete beginner to Mac

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What makes this course different?

It is fast.
It is not boring!
It's hands on so you learn ultra fast!

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The secret extra you get when taking this course:

You'll have to watch the final thank you lecture to find out :)

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Who this course is for:

New Mac users should definitely take this course
Expert Mac users should NOT take this course
Intermediate Mac users who aren't familiar with Apple Script and Automator should try this course

Apple Mac OS Basics Superuser - Use Mac like a Pro

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Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Moving and Selecting Items on OS X at High Speed3 lectures • 9min

Basic Key Combinations for Common Tasks3 lectures • 11min

Web Browsing on Steroids3 lectures • 9min

Taking Pictures of Your Screen on OS X - Screenshots2 lectures • 5min

How to Create Custom Shortcuts for Apps on OS X1 lecture • 3min

How to Automate Tasks using Automator and Apple Scripts4 lectures • 16min

Good Bye and Something Free Just For You1 lecture • 1min

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