MacOSX

= __**Mac OS X "Stuff That's Nice To Know"**__ = =Introduction to Mac OS X (10.5.x and 10.6.x)=

**Dock:** What is it? Where is it? I can do what with it?


 * The dock is where your "shortcuts" to your applications and folders are kept.
 * Change by looking under the Apple (top left-hand corner): ** Apple>Dock> **(select your choices)
 * Change the placement: Move to the Left, Right or Bottom


 * Magnification: On or Off
 * Hiding: On or Off
 * Media: (on the right side of the line) - Choose how you want to view: Fan / Grid / List:


 * Add or Remove from Dock: ** If you wish to add an application...just drag the application icon onto the dock. To find applications: **Macintosh HD > Applications OR Finder > Go > Applications OR Use this shortcut (Shift - Command - A).**

Click and drag applications to move them around. To remove an application, just drag it off of the dock.


 * Right-Click: ** Either ** (Control click) ** OR ** (Two-fingers on the trackpad and click) **

**Spotlight:**
 * Look in the top right corner of your screen for a magnifying glass.
 * Use this to find ANYTHING on your computer!

3 ways to use spotlight:
 * 1) Click on the magnifying glass
 * 2) ** (Command Spacebar) **
 * 3) ** (Option Command Spacebar) ** - this option opens a window


 * Saving Searches: If you want to save your search and have it added to your sidebar, click on "Save Search" rename it and you're done!

Making New Folders: **
 * 1) If you have a Finder window open = Click on the "wheel"
 * 2) Desktop = Right-Click - To "right-click" - Hold down the "** control **" key and click (on your trackpad).


 * Zoom: ** ** System Preferences>Universal Access>Seeing>Zoom On **
 * 1) To use = ** (Option Command + OR Option Command -) **
 * 2) Newer Macs = ** (Control and two-fingers Up or Down) ** - Be sure click on OPTIONS then click on the "Only when the pointer reaches an edge" feature.


 * My Computer vs. Finder: **
 * 1) Look at the choices in viewing: icons, list, column or cover flow

** Expose: ** ** System Preferences>Expose & Spaces>Expose **
 * This is AWESOME. You can set the corners of your screen to do different things.
 * After setting the corners...they become "active." Then move your mouse to one of the corners and see the results.


 * Desktop and Screen Saver: ** ** System Preferences>Desktop & Screen Saver **


 * Quick Look: ** Click on the spacebar to see a "Quick Look" of an attachment or document.


 * Downloading: ** Where does it go?
 * Check here: **Macintosh HD > (Your Home) > Downloads**
 * Also, Look in your dock...if you have "Downloads" placed in your dock (this would be next to your trash can).
 * You might also look on your desktop.


 * Control Alt Delete = Command Option Esc **
 * This means "Force Quit" - use this when the program isn't responding or is frozen.


 * Speech: ** ** System Preferences>Speech>Text to Speech>Speak selected text when the key is pressed ** (check this)** >Set Key... **(whatever you want)

**Make a pdf:** **File>Print>PDF>Save as pdf **


 * This is very handy when you want/need to send something in a "Portable Document Format"

**Take a quick picture:** Command>Shift>4 Click and drag over what you want a picture of...it should save to your desktop.




 * Photo Booth: ** Look in your Applications folder! Just plain FUN! Use this as a reward!



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 * iTunes: More than just Music!
 * Using iTunes, you can manage your music, videos, TV shows, podcasts and more!
 * iTunes Store: Where you can go to purchase music and video...but also download free podcasts.

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 * There are some "Parental Controls" to be aware of: **iTunes>Preferences>Parental Control
 * If your school wants to disable the iTunes Store but wants to Allow access to iTunes U...then check both!

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 * Safari: This is Apple's web browser. Many times, if something isn't working on FireFox, try using Safari.
 * Right-click on a picture (while you're using Safari) and you have the choice to "Add Image to iPhoto Library" - this is an EASY way to save and organize your pictures!
 * Note, you can also choose "Use Image as Desktop Picture" if you want the picture on your screen!


 * Widgets: ** What are they?




 * See your widgets by clicking on "Dashboard" (probably found in your dock). If you don't see it, check your Applications folder. You can move your widgets around, add new widgets, etc. Click on the "+" found on the bottom left-hand side of the screen.
 * Add a widget by dragging from the bottom of the screen and placing it on your desktop.[[image:more-widgets.png align="center"]]

iChat: What a GREAT way to audio / video chat!
 * Using iChat, you can audio chat with multiple people (up to 10, I think) OR you can video chat with 3 other people).
 * There's even a "Screen Share" feature within iChat.


 * Set up a free account (you need to get a screen name...either .Mac or AIM).
 * [|Click here to get a FREE AIM Screen Name to use with iChat]

**iLife:** The following apps (iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, iWeb and iDVD) are part of the suite called "iLife" [|Click here to go to the iLife home page.]

**iPhoto** (part of iLife):

**iMovie** (part of iLife):

**GarageBand** (part of iLife):

**iWeb** (part of iLife):

**iDVD** (part of iLife):