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To use Apple operating systems, do you need an Apple ID or iCloud account?

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No, but you will not have access to all apps and options.

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What is an Apple ID?

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  • A registration for individuals.
  • Stores information about you on the Apple system.
  • Requires User ID and password.
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What is an iCloud account?

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Allows you to access multiple tools that allow you to synchronize and access your data over multiple devices.

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What does an iCloud give you?

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  • An e-mail account
  • A cloud storage tool
  • iOS backup
  • Sync contacts, calendars, reminders and notes
  • iCloud photo library
  • A back up solution for iPad and iPhone
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How do you find more info about iCloud?

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View Nick Brazzi’s course on iCloud.

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Can Apple ID and iCloud account be the same account?

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Yes, you can think of iCloud as an extra service added on top of an Apple ID login. The login is usually the same for both accounts.

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What is the filing system in iOS called?

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Finder

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How do you get to Finder?

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  • Click on happy Mac icon in Dock.

- Click on the hard drive icon

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What is Mission Control?

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A way to move between current open applications.

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What is Launch Pad?

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An application to launch other applications

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What are the primary interface tools on a Mac?

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Windows and menus

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How many applications can be active at one time?

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One

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What is Finder?

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The application to navigate through the files and folders you have stored on your hard drive.

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what is windows snapping?

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A feature when moving windows around with a mouse, causes the windows to align. Mouse must be moved slowly. If done quickly, window will glide over another window.

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Does clicking the red button in a window close the application?

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No. Usually the window closes but application is still running. Note in dock, icon still has black dot indicating application is still active.

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When does the red button close an application?

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When the app only consists of one window, such as Contacts.

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What does the yellow button in a window do?

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It minimizes the window and placed a miniature image in the dock.

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What does the green button do?

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The application jumps to full screen. It is no longer in its own window.

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When an application is in full screen mode (green button) how do you access the dock and menus?

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By placing your mouse at bottom or top of screen.

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How do you get out of full screen mode?

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Place mouse at top of screen till menus appear, and then hit green button.

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What is the tab function and where do you find it?

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Many applications support tabs: the option to open a new window. The command to open a new tab is found in the menus above the window.
Note: There is a bar on top of the window that allows you to easily navigate between open tabs.

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How to you close a tab?

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Click on the “x” in the tab bar just below the menus.

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Where is the command to open a new tab in applications that support tabs?

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Usually it is in the file menu. But it may also be under view menu.

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What is the systems menu?

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It is to the left side in every menu bar and is the Apple icon.

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What are general system tools?
Icons on the right side of the menu (task bar) that stay the same regardless of what application you are using.
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What are system preferences?
A place on the Mac where you can set global preferences for the way things work on your Mac.
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How do you access system preference commands?
Either through the Apple icon on the menu bar, the Systems Preference Icon in the dock or the Launch Pad icon
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What is the finder?
The application you use to navigate through files and folders on your hard drive.
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What corners of a window can you use to resize the window?
All corners
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If a window does not have a gray bar at top, can it be moved around?
Yes, click and hold near top of window and move window.
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If you hit the red button to close a window, does it quit the app?
No, app is still open.
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What is the exception to the rule pushing the red button not quitting an application?
If the app only has one window, such as contacts, hitting the red button will close window and app,
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What happens if you push the green button in the menu bar?
The window occupies the full screen. No menus, No scree.
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How do you get out of full screen view?
Move arrow to top of screen to make menu bar appear and press green button. Move arrow to bottom of screen to make dock appear.
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What are two ways to open new tabs in Safari?
Go to view menu and press new tab command, or press the + sign in the upper right corner of the safari window.
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Where do you find tabs in programs other than Safari?
Usually they are in the View Menu. But not all other programs offer tabs.
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Where is the system menu?
Found by clicking the Apple menu in the menu bar.
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What are modifier keys?
Keys you hold down to unlock another functionality.
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What is the keyboard shortcut for quitting and application?
⌘ + Q
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How can you find keyboard shortcuts?
Go the menu, open and observe some commands have keyboard short cut symbols beside them.
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What is a private window in Safari?
Safari does not save your browsing history and asks websites you visit, not to track you.
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How can you select multiple, continuous files in Finder?
Hold the shift key while selecting files,
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How can you select several non-continuos files in finder?
Hold the command key selecting files with the mouse.
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What does right click do?
Right click (also called secondary click) opens a small window with useful commands in many programs.
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How do you configure a new user account?
Go to System Preferences, then Users and Groups
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What are ways to open a finder window?
- Click on hard drive icon to open a finder window. - Click on the Finder icon in the dock. - Click on a short cut in the side bar of the Finder window.
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What are Finder view options?
Four buttons in menu bar that modify how folders and files are displayed. Icon View List View Column view Cover Flow
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What is the Action Menu button in Finder?
An easy to reach menu button with common actions used in Finder. Easier to reach than opening Finder menus.
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Where do I go to find folders?
Open finder
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How do you make sure items you need in the finder sidebar are there?
Go to Preferences, click Sidebar and under Devices, choose an item.
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What is the root?
The base level of the file structure in the hard drive.
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How often will I use the Library and System folders int he Hard Drive?
Never
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What does the little house icon signify?
This signifies that that user is currently signed into.
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What are the Home folders and User folder?
The same thing. This is the folder that a User signs into. This is where my files are. Most important folder.
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What is a shortcut to the Home folder?
Click "Go" and "Home" in the View Menu in Finder. | Or, Shift+Command+H
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What do I use Home or User folder for?
To store my personal files.
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What is the Path Bar?
A list of folders showing how you got to your current folder from the Hard Drive.
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What is the Go menu?
A short cut to commonly used folders.
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How can you get to a folder in finder quickly?
Through the use of shortcuts, also called favorites.
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Where are favorite files listed?
In the side bar of the Finder window.
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Where else besides the side bar of the Finder window, can you place a short cut?
In the Dock
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Besides the Dock and Finder Sidebar, how else can you create a shortcut to a folder?.
You can create an Alias on the Desk Top.
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How do you create an alias?
Either choose "make Alias" from Finder Menu, or open actions icon (gear wheel) on menu bar.
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How can you detect an Alias Folder?
There is a small arrow in lower left corner.
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What is the difference between moving a file to a folder, and copying a file to a folder?
Moving physically moves the file from one folder to another. Copying leaves a copy in the original folder and adds a copy to the new folder.
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How do you move a file from one folder to another?
Hold the option key while dragging the folder.
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How can you select multiple Documents or Folders at the same time?
Hold the command key while selecting items.
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If you move files from one drive to another, will they leave the original file, or will copies remain.
The default action is that files will remain. Even holding the Option Key while moving, will not move the copy off of the original file.
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Can you copy and paste files and folders from one folder to another?
Yes, they will be held on clipboard till you are ready to paste into a new folder.
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How can you select an untitled Folder to enter a title?
Select with mouse, let go and hit return key and type in new name. Or, right click on Folder and select rename.
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How do you rename a file?
Control + Click mouse (right click) and use rename function. Select with mouse, let go and hit return key and type in new name.
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What is a fast way to access iCloud?
Click on desktop, open Finder, then open iCloud Drive from the Go menu.
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How do you save files into iCloud?
To save files of any type, drag them from current location to iCloud window.
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How do you remove files from iCloud?
Drag files from iCloud window, to desk top or a folder that is not in iCloud. This will return the file to your hard drive.
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What is syncing apps in iCloud?
Edits made on one device will appear on your other devices.
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How do you enter full screen?
Command + Control + F
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How do you show/hide Side Bar in Safari?
Shift + Command + L
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What is an email Client?
A program used to access and manage a user's email.
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How do you separate email addresses in the address box?
with a comma
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If you do not want to display an attachment in an email, what do you do?
Click on Contextual Menu and choose Show as Icon.
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What is Mail Markup?
A feature that lets you add notes or drawings directly on a photo before sending it.
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What is a menu let?
Shortcut or link to a an application or file
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What is a utility?
Easy access to Bluetooth, WIFI settings, volume level, time and date preferences, some login options and search box
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What is the Apple Menu?
From the Apple Menu you can log out, shut down, restart, set Mac to sleep mode, get information on Mac hardware and software. Access the system and dock preferences and open any recent items.
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What is Desktop Eallpaoer?
Alternatives to plain wallpaper that can be set manually or set to change regularly.
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Where are the folders on the desktop held?
Documents folder
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What is the Finder?
The Finder utility is the central point for navigation and file manipulation.
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How do you use the Finder?
Browse and navigate applications, documents, external drives and access other computers on the same network.
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What is the Dock?
The dock offers easy access to your favorite applications, documents, folders and even trash can.
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Where are open apps always shown?
In the dock
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What is a Dock Folder?
The Dock will hold files too.
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How can you open applications?
From Dock, Launch Pad or Finder
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How do you trash an item?
Drag to trash and right click to empty trash.
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How do you access Siri on an iMac?
On right hand side of menu bar, click on the Siri Icon.
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Can the desktop images be made to change randomly?
Yes, Under System Preferences > Desktop and Screen Saver
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What are four kinds of menus?
App Store and System Preference Menus Menus on the Top Bar Contextual Menu’s accessed by right-clicking on a file or folder Application Menu’s
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What is difference between Secondary and Right clicking on a mouse?
There is no difference - two names for same action.

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