Basics of OS X Mavericks 1.0

Moving to a new OS is kind of like moving into a new house: All your "stuff" is the same, but all the rooms look a whole lot different. This course shows you around Apple`s new OSX Mavericks and how to keep your Macs up-to-date and "moving" in the right direction!

OK, so you`re moving into Mac OSX Mavericks. Now what? We suggest a look around your new software environs with our in-house expert – Francesco Schiavon – to get you comfortable and up-and-running fast!

In this 27-tutorial course, you get a first hand look at Apple`s new OS. See how "touch" technologies – developed for the iPad and iPhone – are quickly being integrated with the TrackPad and Magic Mouse. Learn to master the QWERTY keyboard`s function keys to take control of Mavericks` deeper navigation technologies.

Next up is the our good friend: The Finder. See how knowing its ins-and-outs is the key to quickly "finding" everything you need in the millions of files stored on every MacBook, iMac and MacPro.

Finally, this course explains all the different ways you can interact with your Mac. Learn how to master Dictation, The Dock, Scroll Bars and everything in between!

So move up to OSX Mavericks and see how this OS with improve your digital life!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. What is OS X Mavericks
3. What is the Finder
4. Pointing and Clicking with a Trackpad
5. Scroll, Zoom and Rotate with a Trackpad
6. Swiping Sideways on the Trackpad, Dashboard & Mission Control
7. Screen and Window Control with the Trackpad
8. Intro to Magic Mouse and Dragging
9. Natural Scrolling, Right Clicking & Smart Zoom
10. Swiping Sideways on the Mouse, Dashboard & Mission Control
11. Keyboard Function Keys - Brightness & Playback
12. Using the Keyboard Viewer for Special Characters
13. Function Key for Full Keyboard Support
14. The Importance of the Menu Bar
15. Intro to Finder Windows - Main Areas
16. View Modes in Finder Windows
17. Using the Finder Window Toolbar
18. Searching for Files
19. The Trash
20. Intro to the Dock
21. All Dock Settings
22. Your Home Folder and Where It Is
23. Quick Look
24. Scroll Bars
25. Mac App Store & Launchpad
26. Dictation
27. Conclusion