Mac for Windows Brains

Learn Mac by building on your Windows knowledge

Created by: Shana Russell
Former Apple Employee (Trainer), Campus Tech Specialist

What Will I Learn?

• Operate a Mac with ease
• Understand Mac equivalents for Windows functions
• Understand Mac terminology
• Use Keyboard Shortcuts
• Change important settings
• Customize the Dock
• Organize files
• Create Shortcuts to files and folders
• Set up and use gestures and special clicks on the Apple Mouse and Trackpad
• Install and remove applications (programs)
• Add user accounts
• Set parental controls
• Set up a printer
• Search on the Mac
• Use app switching and Mission Control on the Mac
• Use task manager equivalents
• Find system information about the Mac
• Share files with other Macs and PCs
• Install Windows on the Mac

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge
• some knowledge of using a Windows computer

Target audience

• Those new to Mac
• Those familiar with a Windows environment
• People who must use a Mac but prefer Windows
• People who want to learn to love a Mac
• Not for those looking for an advanced Mac course