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Mac OS X

Today, we will cover a lot of material relating to Mac OS X. The goal is to quickly get you up to speed with computers used in the Graphic Design industry.

This is a list of the topics we will be covering relating to Mac OS X:

  1. Working with Your New Desktop
  2. Configuring and Customizing Your Mac
  3. Working with Applications
  4. Working with Keyboard Shortcuts
  5. Printing
  6. Setting Up Network and Internet Access
  7. Using the Internet
  8. Using Mail and Instant Messaging

Throw me a bone

CG1: Help Menu I know this goes against some people's instincts, but the Help menu in Mac OS X is actually pretty darned good. The nice thing is that it's contextual. That means that no matter the application you are using, it will come to the rescue. Just type a question. It will provide a list of answers. The results will even include hyperlinks to Apple's support site and discussion boards. Give it a whirl.


Required reading.

Mac OS X Tutorial