Tutorials

Need some quick tips on how to use your new Apple computer? Check out the MacBook Care and Handling Guide (pdf).

 

The Apple website has many tutorials available to help you fully capitalize on your Mac's full potential.

Most frequently used tutorials:

Snow Leopard OSX

If you're new to using Macs, this video tutorial will help you get acquainted with it's many features, and similarities to the Windows platform.
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The following links will help get you grasp a better understanding of how the Mac operating system works.  Comprehensive Text Tutorial
 Video Tutorial

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Apple's iMovie video editing program is a little tricky to use, but these video tutorials should be able to get you on your way.
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Apple Garageband is an audio program that can help you piece together audio interviews, lecture notes or create multi-track music scores.
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If you are having issues with how to use FirstClass - more commonly referred to as Teachnet - please view this brief guide.
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Possibly the most important program you'll use is TimeMachine - Apple's integrated back up software. View this video to find out more about this program and how to use it.
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Useful Links

Downloads

  • ClamXAV
    is a free anti virus software Mac owners can use. Snow Leopard users should download the beta version.
  • FirstClass
    helps students and teachers connect.

 

Last updated on July 28, 2010


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