macOS High Sierra
by Chad Troftgruben
Start the free chaptermacOS High Sierra is a powerful, lightweight operating system that is used to run all Apple computers. The latest update brings new features such as photo editing, enhanced note taking, new Siri features and more. This course is designed for new computer users, as well as those who are coming from Windows. You will learn basic navigation and how to change settings to fit your personal style. From there you will learn all explore popular apps like Photos, iTunes, Calendar, Safari, Messages and more. You will also learn how to manage iCloud, download and install apps, and keep your computer running clean and speedy. This course covers all the fundamentals so that you can use your computer effectively for work and entertainment.
Course content
Welcome!5 lessons
Basic Navigation14 lessons
- Understanding the Interface4:151 credit or ad
- Navigating the Apple Menu5:031 credit or ad
- Connecting to the Internet2:451 credit or ad
- Using the Dock4:111 credit or ad
- Navigating Finder6:181 credit or ad
- Organizing, Tagging and Sharing with Finder6:531 credit or ad
- Launching Apps2:011 credit or ad
- Mission Control3:241 credit or ad
- Common Shortcut Keys2:561 credit or ad
- Emptying and Navigating the Trash Bin2:301 credit or ad
- Using Tabs3:491 credit or ad
- Organizing the Sidebar2:551 credit or ad
- Browsing the Internet with Safari4:221 credit or ad
- Customizing Folder Actions3:191 credit or ad
What is New in macOS High Sierra?8 lessons
- New Core Technologies1:011 credit or ad
- More Options with Photos2:071 credit or ad
- New Features in Safari2:231 credit or ad
- Siris New Expressions1:211 credit or ad
- Flight Tracking with Spotlight1:021 credit or ad
- Top Hits with Mail1:191 credit or ad
- Pins and Tables in Notes1:211 credit or ad
- Sharing Links with iCloud Drive1:391 credit or ad
Configuring Essential System Preferences14 lessons
- Dock Placement and Effects9:191 credit or ad
- Mission Control Controls7:521 credit or ad
- Language and Region4:521 credit or ad
- Security & Privacy8:331 credit or ad
- General Accessibility Options3:181 credit or ad
- Vision Accessibility Options7:261 credit or ad
- Media Accessibility Options2:141 credit or ad
- Hearing Accessibility Options1:401 credit or ad
- Interacting Accessibility Options6:391 credit or ad
- Parental Controls8:221 credit or ad
- Mouse and Trackpad5:521 credit or ad
- Keyboard6:351 credit or ad
- Energy Saver3:501 credit or ad
- iCloud Settings4:071 credit or ad
Configuring More System Preferences13 lessons
- Notifications6:281 credit or ad
- Bluetooth2:391 credit or ad
- Sound4:561 credit or ad
- App Store3:481 credit or ad
- Date and Time4:351 credit or ad
- Spotlight4:041 credit or ad
- Backgrounds and Screensavers5:551 credit or ad
- UI Appearance with General Tab5:121 credit or ad
- Printers & Scanners3:081 credit or ad
- Network1 credit or ad
- Siri1:501 credit or ad
- Displays2:541 credit or ad
- Sharing5:141 credit or ad
Communicating with Apps14 lessons
- Syncing Email/Contacts and Calendars4:061 credit or ad
- Contacts6:331 credit or ad
- Sending Messages8:041 credit or ad
- Messages Preferences4:541 credit or ad
- Chatting with FaceTime3:151 credit or ad
- Making Calls with your iPhone2:351 credit or ad
- The Interface of Mail5:501 credit or ad
- Reading and Writing in Mail6:531 credit or ad
- Writing Notes7:021 credit or ad
- Setting Reminders6:231 credit or ad
- Viewing, Reviewing and Routing with Maps9:451 credit or ad
- Planning with the Calendar8:551 credit or ad
- Locating Your Apple Devices4:161 credit or ad
- Voice Assistance with Siri2:571 credit or ad
Viewing and Editing Media with Apps10 lessons
- Browsing Photos7:591 credit or ad
- Viewing and Editing Photos8:131 credit or ad
- Creating Photo Projects and Smart Albums6:471 credit or ad
- Interacting with Your iTunes Library6:441 credit or ad
- Browsing and Purchasing Media in iTunes5:181 credit or ad
- Connecting Devices to macOS3:421 credit or ad
- Using the App Store6:161 credit or ad
- Browsing and Purchasing with iBooks5:521 credit or ad
- Reading with iBooks5:031 credit or ad
- Say Cheese with Photo Booth4:071 credit or ad
MacOS Tips and Tricks13 lessons
- Downloading and Installing Applications3:131 credit or ad
- Uninstalling Applications3:501 credit or ad
- Optimizing Your System Storage5:231 credit or ad
- Recording Your Screen4:261 credit or ad
- Sharing Your Screen5:591 credit or ad
- Accessing Home and Computer Folders2:301 credit or ad
- Sharing Files with AirDrop2:511 credit or ad
- Storing and Sharing Files with iCloud Drive2:421 credit or ad
- Working with Disc Utility4:171 credit or ad
- Time Machine3:471 credit or ad
- Startup Disc1:451 credit or ad
- Installing Windows on macOS2:271 credit or ad
- Transferring iOS Messages and Other Apps with Handoff4:141 credit or ad