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⓵ Learning Mac Computers -- Navigating the Mac
   http://edu-observatory.org/olli/Mac_Computers/Week1.html




macOS User Guide  
  https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/welcome/mac

Apps included on your Mac
  https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/view-built-in-apps-mchl110b00b7/mac

Select items on your Mac screen  (Demo in Finder)
  https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/select-items-mchlp1378/mac

  

Right-click on Mac  
  https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/right-click-mh35853/mac

Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac's Trackpad 
  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895




Keyboard Shortcuts
  System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts

  Font Size
    Increase .................. Command +
    Decrease .................. Command -
    Normal .................... Command 0
  Finder   
    Toggle Hidden Files ....... Command-Shift-.

  There are many keyboard shortcuts such as:
    Show all Windows .......... Control-▲
    Show/Hide Dock ............ Command-Option-D
    Toggle Full Screen ........ Command-Control-F

    Select All ................ Command-A

    Copy ...................... Command-C
    Paste ..................... Command-V

    New Window ................ Command-N
    Minimize Window ........... Command-M
    Close a Window ............ Command-W
    Hide Current Window ....... Command-H
    Quit an Application ....... Command-Q
    Force Quit an Application . Command-Option-Q
    Force Quit Menu ........... Command-Option-Esc

    Text Capture .............. Command-Shift-2  (requires TextSniper.app)
    Screen Capture ............ Command-Shift-3
    Screen Capture (part) ..... Command-Shift-4
    Screen Capture Options .... Command-Shift-5
    Print ..................... Command-P

    Mail Send ................. Command-Shift-D
    Safari Reader Mode ........ Command-Shift-R
    Safari Previous Page ...... Command-[
    Copy Webpage URL .......... Command-L
    Spotlight (Search) ........ Command-Space Bar


    The worth of learning to use keyboard shortcuts is in the
    fact that you get to improve your efficiency using the
    computer. Instead of wasting time on the trackpad, you can
    use the keyboard and do things faster. Of course, you will
    need some time at first to learn shortcuts and work on
    your muscle memory to learn them. However, once you do,
    keep it up and add more shortcuts in your repertoire so
    that you know as many keyboard shortcuts as you can.
   
More Mac Keyboard Shortcuts
  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201236

TextSniper ($11.99)
  https://apps.apple.com/app/textsniper-pdf-image-ocr/id1528890965

  TextSniper is an easy-to-use desktop Mac OCR app that
  can extract and recognize any non-searchable and
  non-editable text on your Mac's screen.

  
  
  
Making Life Easier - The Safari Browser
  https://www.apple.com/safari/
  https://support.apple.com/safari

  Safari is the best way to experience the internet on all
  your Apple devices. It brings robust customization options,
  powerful privacy protections, and industry-leading battery
  life - so you can browse how you like, when you like. And
  when it comes to speed, it's the world's fastest browser.

  Safari > Preferences (Suggested Security & Privacy Settings)

  Safari > Help > Safari Help
  Clear your browsing history
  Manage cookies and website data
  Reader

  Safari Reader Mode ........ Command-Shift-R
  Demo Reader
  Lookup (Dictionary, etc.)


APPLE ICLOUD PRIVATE RELAY
  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614

  iCloud Private Relay is Apple's biggest assault on
  advertisers and trackers. The service hides your IP address
  and Safari browsing activity from network providers and
  websites so that no one - including Apple can see who you
  are, where you are, or what sites you are visiting.

  The service protects your web traffic from prying eyes and
  spammers. Private Relay hides data from both the ISP and
  advertisers that aim to build your online profile.

  iCloud Private Relay is built right into iOS, iPadOS, and
  macOS. It will only work if you are an iCloud+ subscriber
  and you have it enabled from within your iCloud settings.
 
Privacy When Using the Internet 
  https://www.apple.com/privacy/manage-your-privacy/
  http://edu-observatory.org/olli/Privacy/index.html
 
 


Making Your Life Easier -- Hey Seri, What can Siri Do?
  https://support.apple.com/siri
  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206993
  Siri: "Will it rain tomorrow?"

Maps and Navigation
  https://support.apple.com/guide/maps/welcome/mac
  Maps > Help > Maps Help
  Siri: "Show me Denver Colorado on Maps"




Making Life Easier - Mail

  One huge advantage of using an email client, such as Apple's
  Mail--works the same for all email providers and you don't
  have to repeatedly login to read email. Furthermore, Mail 
  works the same on iPhone, iPad, and Macs.

  https://support.apple.com/en-lamr/guide/mail/welcome/mac
  https://www.apple.com/support/mac-apps/mail/
  https://support.apple.com/mail
  Mail > Help > Mail Help
  Siri: "Send an email to my sister"




Making Life Easier -- Readability and Security
  System Preference Setting
  https://support.apple.com/guide/imac/system-preferences-apda966cb8af/mac
  System Preferences > Help > System Preferences Help
  Siri: "Open system preferences"




  
  
  

 
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