Modifier keys are special keys on your keyboard that unlock extra functionality. Modifiers are essential for most keyboard shortcuts. In this video, learn about the modifier keys and the names and the symbols that represent each one. Then, learn about some keyboard shortcuts—not all of the possible keyboard shortcuts, but learn how you can find shortcuts for commands that you use often.
- [Instructor] Modifier keys are pretty valuable,…especially if you're going to be using keyboard shortcuts.…Some modifier keys you might be able to do without,…the function key for example,…but then there's the shift key,…which I expect you'll use constantly.…So what are modifier keys?…Well, these are just keys that you would hold down…on your keyboard to unlock some other functionality,…and like I said, they're particularly useful…for keyboard shortcuts.…So let's start by identifying the modifier keys.…Most of the modifier keys are on both sides…of your keyboard, so we'll start with the shift key.…
That's the key that you would hold down…to write capital letters when you're typing.…Then down at the bottom, you have control,…option, and command.…These are very useful for lots of keyboard shortcuts.…The function key is not used very often,…which is good, because it's in a different place…on a wired keyboard compared to a wireless keyboard.…So if you do need to use the function key,…make sure you look at your keyboard…
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9/25/2017Looking for the latest apps and games? He also shows how to find and install new applications from the App Store. Plus, he demonstrates how to search and control a computer with Siri. Finally, Nick reviews sharing over a network and backing up and restoring files, so you never lose any important work.
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Using tabs to organize the Finder window
- Using Mission Control and Split View to organize a workspace
- Organizing applications in the Dock
- Customizing the Dock
- Multitasking between multiple applications
- Searching for files using Spotlight
- Tagging files for quick searchability
- Privacy and security in Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Using an AppleID for iMessage and FaceTime
- Working with notifications
- Using the App Store to install and update applications
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 9s
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Using the exercise files5m 36s
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1. Getting Started
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Connecting to the internet7m 52s
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2. Finder: The Macintosh Filing Cabinet
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Browsing through folders8m 5s
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3. Desktop: The Basic Working Environment
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4. The Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control: Launching and Managing Applications
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Working with multiple displays10m 21s
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5. Saving and Searching
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6. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Downloading files6m 20s
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Saving passwords4m 32s
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Extensions4m 20s
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7. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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8. Instant Messages, Video and Audio Chats, and Phone Calls
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9. Other Bundled Apps
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10. Notifications Center
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Working with notifications6m 48s
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11. Installing Applications
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Setting up a printer4m 29s
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12. Siri
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Setup4m 39s
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Pin search results3m 27s
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13. Sharing with Networks
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14. Backing Up and Restoring
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Backing up manually4m 8s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 3s
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