Working with the Finder

In this lesson we look at how to work with the Finder and Finder Windows.

Working with the Dock

Finder Window Sidebar

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The Basics
Terminology and Getting Around the Mac
Folder Hierarchy
Tips for Migrating from Windows
Deleting and Emptying the Trash
Saving and Autosaving Documents
Using the Launchpad for Organizing Apps
Searching with Spotlight
Switching Applications
Application Menus and Menu Extras
Apple Menu in Menu Bar
Dock Options for Folders and Documents
Dock Options for Applications
Working with the Dock
Working with the Finder
Finder Window Sidebar
Finder Window Toolbar
Getting Around
Notifications and the Today View
Using Mission Control
Using the Dashboard
Working with Tabs
Using Spring Loaded Folders
Using the Secondary Menu
Finder Preferences
System Preferences
System Preferences View Options
Setting General Preferences
Changing your Desktop and Screensaver
Changing the Dock Preferences
Language and Region Preferences
Security and Privacy Preferences
Changing Display Preferences
Changing Energy Saver Preferences
Changing Keyboard Preferences
Changing Mouse Preferences
Changing Trackpad Preferences
Adding Printers and Scanners
A Quick Look at Sound Preferences
Setting Up iCloud
Adding Internet Accounts
Enabling Extensions
A Quick Look at Network Preferences
A Quick Look at Bluetooth Preferences
Sharing Options for your Mac
Adding Users and Groups
Adding a Guest Account
Setting Up Parental Controls
Software Update and the App Store
Using Dictation and Text to Speech
Date & Time, and Startup Disk
Backing Up with Time Machine
A Quick Look at Accessibility Options
Working with Applications
Accessing the Applications Folder
Installing Applications
Uninstalling Applications
Using Apps in Full Screen
Using Split View
Working with Documents
Selecting Documents and Folders
Restoring Previously Saved Documents
Moving, Copying, and Grouping Items
Tagging Folders and Documents
Compressing Files and Folders
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