You will need to get your keyboard and mouse set up before diving into macOS. There is not much setup with a wired mouse and keyboard, or the trackpad and keyboard that come built into laptop computers. In this video, learn how to set up a wireless mouse and keyboard, as well as other peripherals you may use with your computer.
- [Instructor] This video is all…about connecting devices to your Mac,…like a keyboard, mouse, or printer.…Really, our main focus will be…about connecting wireless devices…like a wireless mouse or keyboard using Bluetooth.…After that I'll talk a bit about other devices…that you might connect using a cable.…Bluetooth is a standard system for connecting…a wireless mouse, keyboard, headphones, or other devices.…I have a wireless keyboard here,…and to set it up, I first need…to go into system preferences.…So I'll go to the system menu to system preferences,…and I'll go to the Bluetooth category.…
And this shows me a list of every Bluetooth device…that is currently in range that is set to discoverable.…Discoverable means that the device…is broadcasting its presence, letting the computer know…that it's ready to be connected.…This process is called pairing.…So to pair my keyboard to my computer,…I need to put the keyboard into discoverable mode.…So check the instructions that come…with your device for how to do that.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
11/21/2018Released
9/24/2018- Setting up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Browsing folders with Finder
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Launching and quitting applications
- Organizing a cluttered workspace
- Browsing the web with Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Communicating with instant messages and FaceTime calls
- Using iTunes, QuickTime, Photos, Maps, and other bundled apps
- Installing applications from the App Store
- Using essential voice commands for Siri
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Download the exercise files2m 44s
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Upgrade to macOS Mojave5m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Connect to the internet4m 13s
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Update macOS2m 28s
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2. Finder: The Mac Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders4m 44s
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Use folder shortcuts4m 6s
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Delete files and folders3m 18s
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Connect external drives3m 10s
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3. Using the Desktop
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4. Launching and Managing Applications
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Launch applications2m 51s
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Quit applications3m 42s
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Customize the Dock3m 23s
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5. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Browse and search the web5m 48s
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Bookmark important websites4m 38s
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Download files4m 17s
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6. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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7. Instant Messages and FaceTime Calls
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8. Other Bundled Apps
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9. Installing and Managing Applications
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Set up a printer5m 7s
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10. Use Siri for Voice Commands
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11. Manage Notifications
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Work with notifications5m 26s
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12. Share Files and Data between Devices
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13. Backing Up and Restoring
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Back up files manually3m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 8s
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