Top 10 Mac Tips

1 Get to know your Mac

* Explore the Menu bar

* Explore the Apple menu

* Start an application

* Explore the Dashboard

2 Customise your Mac

* Change the desktop background

* Explore Appearance options

* Configure Dashboard icons

* Install hardware

3 Work with windows, files and folders

* Open a file from the Finder

* Create and name a folder or subfolder

* Save data to a folder

* Copy or move a file

4Explore applications

* View all applications

* Write and print a letter with TextEdit

* Explore the iTunes Store

* Make a video call with FaceTime

5Connect to and use networks

* Connect to a private network wirelessly

* Connect to a private network with Ethernet

* Connect to a computer on the network

* Connect to a public network wirelessly

6 Surf the Web with Safari

* Explore the Safari interface

* Surf the Internet

* Use Safari Reader

* Stay safe on the Web

7Use Mail, iCal and Address Book

* Set up an email account in Mail

* Reply to and forward email

* Compose an email and attach a file

* Create an event in iCal

8Upload, view and manage pictures

* Explore the Pictures folder

* Copy pictures from a camera or camera card

* Copy pictures from a networked computer

* Open iPhoto and import pictures

9Play, manage and obtain media

* Update and explore iTunes

* Listen to the radio

* Play a music CD

* Play a movie on DVD

10. Secure and maintain Your Mac

* Enable the firewall

* Install an anti-virus program

* Configure security settings

* Set parental controls

11Use and configure assistive technologies

* Learn how to use VoiceOver

* Enable and use Zoom

* Make the keyboard easier to use

* Give voice commands to your Mac

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