Objective:
- I can effectively navigate the Macintosh Operating System, and change my desktop wallpaper, mouse settings and desktop settings using the System Preferences so I can customize and configure my Mac workspace to suit my preferences.
Links:
MacOS Sonoma Basics:
https://www.apple.com/business/enterprise/docs/resources/Mac_Employee_Starter_Guide.pdf
Topics Discussed:
- MacOS Sonoma
- Desktop
- Menu Bar
- System Preferences
- Mouse
- Dock
- Icons
- Finder
- Trash
- Launchpad
- Documents
- Finder Window
- Finder Window Views
- Safari
- Google Image Search
- Resolution
Assignment:
- Today we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system.
- Follow along with the in-class demonstrations to learn how to:
- Log in using your newly created network account.
- Navigate through the MacOS Sonoma operating system.
- Identify and use items on the desktop, including the Finder, application icons, the menu bar, the dock, the trash and the Launchpad.
- Use the System Preferences panel to adjust your Desktop wallpaper and your Mouse settings (enable right click).
- Open a new Finder window and navigate to your Documents folder to store files and folders.
- Use the Finder window to view files and folders in different ways.
- Adjust the Finder Preferences to see all items on the desktop.
- Use Chrome to browse the web
- Locate and bookmark the class website (https://cgd.mistermarmolejo.com).
- Use Google Image Search to find an appropriate image to personalize your desktop. (Keep it classy!)
- Use the Search Tools underneath the search bar to search for Large images with higher resolutions for the best results.
- Remember: for the image to look good on your desktop, it has to have a minimum horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels!
Posted: August 12th, 2025