MEET YOUR MAC – FALL 2024

Objective:

  • I can effectively navigate the Macintosh OS, 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 Ventura Basics: https://www.apple.com/business/enterprise/docs/resources/Employee_Starter_Guide-Mac_Basics-macOS_Ventura.pdf

Topics Discussed:

  • MacOS Ventura
  • Desktop
  • Menu Bar
  • System Preferences
  • Mouse
  • Dock
  • Icons
  • Finder
  • Trash
  • Launchpad
  • Documents
  • Finder Window
  • Finder Window Views
  • Safari
  • Google Image Search
  • Resolution

Assignment:

  1. Today we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system.
  2. Follow along with the in-class demonstrations to learn how to:
    • Log in using your newly created network account.
    • Navigate through the MacOS Ventura 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).
  3. 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 14th, 2024