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

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Safari

Safari is the Macintosh Internet browser.   Many Macs also come with Internet Explorer, but Safari most commonly appears in the Dock.   Its icon is a silver compass.

The program operates much like Internet Explorer or Netscape.   URLs are typed in an address box at the top of the screen.   Back, forward, and reload buttons are found in the top left corner.   Explore the menu and you'll see that you can bookmark pages and organize these shortcuts.

One difference between Safari and other browsers is that there is no animated icon in the upper right corner of the window to show when the browser is working on loading a web page.   Refer to the status bar (the grey bar running along the bottom of the window) or the address bar (which will gradually fill with color as the page is loading) to determine the browser's progress.

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