Macintosh - Learn the Secrets February 3, 2006

The Mac class is usually attended by students who are new to the Mac and/or new to computing generally. Therefore, the class starts with the basics and progresses according to the students? ability, comfort, and time remaining. The subjects covered in the class are as follows:

 Introduction ? What it means to be a Mac user and the fun it brings to your life
 Mac vs Windows ? The good things and the bad things
 The Finder ? The Sidebar and other goodies
 The Dock ? How it works and making it look cool
 Installing Applications ? Easier than you think
 Configuring Settings ? Make your computer reflect your style
 Multiple Users ? Everyone can have a personal space
 Account Information ? What you can change
 Macs and Networks ? What you can do to share with others
 Managing Multiple Applications ? Keeping the clutter to a minimum
 Saving Files ? What you need to know to keep what you did
 Filename Extensions and Applications ? What if you want to use another program to open a file
 Software Update ? How Apple keeps your Mac up to date and running smooth

When time permits or in response to a question, I discuss and demonstrate features of the following programs:

 AppleWorks
 iChat
 Mail
 Safari
 iTunes
 iPhoto
 iMovie
 Office for Mac
 Dashboard and Widgets
 Animator

I always bring my Airport Express to show how easy it is to use and encourage the students to consider it for themselves. For more information, call Dale at 245-7619.