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In Computer Literacy for the Mac, author Garrick Chow walks through the skills necessary to use Mac computers comfortably, while improving learning, productivity, and performance. This course focuses on the Apple Mac OS X operating system and offers a thorough introduction to computers, networks, and computer peripherals such as printers, digital cameras, and more. In addition, basic procedures with software applications, the Internet, and email are covered. Exercise file accompany the course.This course also includes chapter-level assessments for use as instructional aides. To download the assessments, click the following link: Computer Literacy Assessments. The file contains an assessment movie, chapter-level assessments, and answer keys.

Course Computer Literacy for the Mac Author Garrick Chow SKU ISBN Release Date 2010-08-06 Duration 3.14 hrs / 55 tutorials Work files Yes Price $ 29.95 Retail price $ 69.95 Language Tags Mac

1. Introduction to Computers What's a computer? 01:49 What's inside a computer? 02:46 Laptop vs. desktop computers 01:59 Special considerations when using a laptop 03:17 2. Introduction to Operating Systems Understanding the operating system 03:03 Understanding files, folders, and directories 04:49 Understanding your home folder (your user folder) 05:21 Using your desktop 03:11 Taking out the trash (recycle bin) 02:21 The right click 02:13 3. Introduction to Software and Applications Understanding applications 04:24 Opening and saving files 04:10 Choosing the right tool 04:44 How to learn any application 03:53 Five things that work in all applications 06:57 4. Introduction to Computer Peripherals Understanding computer ports 02:59 Setting up a printer 03:07 Printing your documents 04:30 Setting up a scanner 02:27 Scanning a document 06:15 Setting up a projector or second monitor 05:56 Using a projector 03:43 Portable storage devices 03:53 Pairing with Bluetooth devices 03:32 5. Introduction to Networks and Getting Online Understanding networks and internet access 02:58 Connecting to wired network 02:36 Connecting to wireless networks 04:04 Working in a networked environment 06:15 Staying protected from viruses 01:34

6. Introduction to Email Understanding email servers and clients 02:11 Setting up your email application 04:15 Receiving and reading email 02:21 Composing new email messages 05:52 Reply vs. Reply All 02:11 Dealing with spam 02:41 7. Introduction to Internet Searching Understanding search engines 01:24 Conducting basic searches 03:51 Conducting advanced searches 03:09 8. Introduction to Word Processing and Spreadsheets Using word processors 04:22 Formatting text 07:07 Using spreadsheets 03:36 Creating a simple data table 07:37 Formatting a data table 01:39 9. Introduction to Photo and Image Management Importing images from a digital camera 04:46 Storing and organizing digital images 05:11 Basic image manipulation 04:10 Tagging images 02:32 Sharing images 02:14 10. Introduction to Sharing Files Common obstacles in sharing files 01:37 Creating PDFs for document sharing 05:35 Compressing files 03:40 Conclusion What's next? 01:03