Introduction

Basic Differences

Interface
 - Desktop
 - Apple Menu
 - Dock
 - System Preferences
 - Trash
 - "Right-clicking"

Working with Windows
 - Close, Minimize, Maximize
 - Resize, Move
 - Menus
 - Menu Shortcuts
 - Hiding Programs
 - Exposé

Where are all the programs?
 - Macintosh HD
 - Finder
 - Navigating Folders
 - Spotlight
 - Creating Aliases (a.k.a. Shortcuts)

Hardware
 - Turning the Computer On/Off
 - Loading CDs
 - USB Ports

Common Mac Software
 - Safari
 - Mail
 - Dashboard
 - Address Book & iCal
 - iTunes
 - iLife Suite

Common Keyboard Shortcuts

Evaluate this tutorial

PDF Handout

The Apple Menu

At the far left side of the menu bar is a small apple icon:

Click on this, and notice that "Sleep," "Restart," and "Shut Down" are three options near the bottom of the menu.   You will return to this menu and click on these when you want to reboot or turn off the computer.   See Turning the Computer On/Off for more information.

Watch the video

choose format/speed
dial-up | broadband
dial-up | broadband
dial-up | broadband

Entire Tutorial
dial-up | broadband
dial-up | broadband
dialup | broadband
download

html transcript