WEEK 2: ESSENTIAL MAC APPLICATIONS
Course Objectives:
- Master screenshot and screen recording tools
- Set up and manage passwords securely
- Configure iCloud and Family Sharing
- Use core applications (Mail, Calendar, Messages, FaceTime)
- Navigate Safari and the App Store
Suggested After-Class Activities:
- Take different types of screenshots
- Set up Family Sharing with family members
- Organize photos in iCloud
- Send test emails and calendar invites
- Make a FaceTime call
- Browse and download an app from the App Store
- Screenshot tool (Shift-Command-5)
- Apple ID management
- Password sharing and management
- Family Sharing setup (up to 5 members)
- iCloud overview and management
- iCloud+ features
- Storage management
- Photo syncing
- Mail setup
- Calendar usage
- Messages
- FaceTime
- Safari basics
- App Store navigation
- Taking screenshots
- Reviewing Apple ID profile
- Managing iCloud storage
- Photo app usage
- Account setup and syncing
- Calendar event creation
- Making FaceTime calls
- Safari browsing
- App Store exploration
- Screenshots: Taking and managing screen captures
- Password Management: Storing and sharing passwords securely
- Family Sharing: Setting up and managing family accounts
- iCloud: Cloud storage, syncing, and iCloud+ features
- Photo Management: Syncing and organizing photos
- Core Apps:
- Mail: Email management
- Calendar: Event scheduling
- Messages: Text messaging
- FaceTime: Video calls
- Safari: Web browsing
- App Store: Finding and installing applications