Switching from Windows to Mac with David Rivers

Switching from Windows to the Mac focuses on the similarities and differences between the two operating systems, highlighting the new terminology and interface that can initially be mystifying for first-time Mac owners. Author David Rivers explores not only the software—Mac OS X Lion and its bundled applications—but also important hardware subjects, like understanding keyboard and mouse differences, interacting with gestures, and connecting to printers and cameras. The course also covers transferring files and mail from a Windows computer to a Mac, and installing and working with applications. Along the way, David shares a few of his favorite free apps and tips for adjusting the system preferences, so you can get the most out of your Mac experience.

Topics include:
Using the desktop, Apple menu, Dock, and Dashboard
Navigating with the Finder
Locating files with Spotlight
Previewing files with Quick Look
Tasking switching with Mission Control
Printing documents
Burning CDs and DVDs
Customizing system preferences
Using the energy saving options
Installing applications and transferring files, email, and contacts

Introduction 15m 34s
Welcome 1m 1s
Demystifying the Mac 6m 44s
Adjusting to new Mac terminology 6m 57s
Using the exercise files 52s

1. Navigating the Mac 10m 28s
Basics of the Mac keyboard 3m 1s
Using the Mac mouse 5m 3s
The basics of gestures 2m 24s

2. The Mac Interface 40m 16s
Exploring the desktop 5m 14s
Accessing OS tasks from the Apple menu 5m 24s
Using the Dock to create shortcuts to tasks 8m 46s
Managing widgets on the Dashboard 6m 1s
Accessing system tasks with menu extras 3m 9s
Controlling Mac windows 6m 24s
Working with various disks on the Mac 5m 18s

3. Working with Files and Folders on the Mac 25m 23s
Previewing files with Quick Look 5m 28s
Accessing and moving files with Finder 4m 58s
Working with icons on the Mac 4m 20s
Deleting and rescuing files in the Trash 4m 15s
Getting info about disks, documents, and more 6m 22s

4. Searching on the Mac 11m 27s
Locating files with Spotlight 5m 38s
Searching for files from the Finder toolbar 3m 2s
Finding invisible items 2m 47s

5. Working with Applications on the Mac 20m 39s
Launching and manipulating applications 3m 48s
Finding and launching applications with Launchpad 2m 47s
Task switching with Mission Control 4m 27s
Dealing with save and open dialogs 3m 28s
Creating custom widgets using web clips 3m 52s
Quitting a frozen application 2m 17s

6. Moving Day 32m 54s
Installing and uninstalling applications 5m 15s
Using .sit versus .zip files 3m 54s
Transferring files with Mail 1m 34s
Transferring files with drives 3m 40s
Transferring files online 4m 37s
Transferring mail and address books 4m 14s
Setting up individual accounts 9m 40s

7. Working with Printers, Cameras, and Disc Burners 16m 37s
Adding printers and printing 5m 46s
Attaching digital cameras 6m 14s
Burning CDs and DVDs 4m 37s

8. Getting Online with Your Mac 19m 0s
Networking basics 4m 51s
Using Mail 4m 24s
Using RSS feeds 4m 42s
Getting to know Safari 5m 3s

9. Setting System Preferences 26m 17s
Customizing appearance 10m 20s
Adjusting date and time settings 4m 4s
Adjusting sound options 3m 35s
Using energy saving options 5m 16s
Adjusting Spotlight preferences 3m 2s

10. Top Five Free Mac Apps 19m 21s
Exploring Anxiety 3m 54s
Exploring GIMP 4m 43s
Exploring Inkscape 5m 43s
Exploring VLC 2m 4s
Exploring Burn 2m 57s
Goodbye 1m 0s
Additional resources 1m 0s