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Congratulations — you’ve explored the Mac OS essentials! You now know how to navigate your desktop, organise files, use Spotlight and Mission Control, customise system settings, and speed up your workflow with handy shortcuts. These skills are your foundation for smooth, stress-free study sessions.

💡 Final Tip: Consistency beats complexity — don’t try to learn everything at once, just practise one or two new skills daily.

❓ Question: Which feature feels most natural to start practising every day, and why?

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⌨️ Handy Shortcuts

Save time and work smarter with these must-know key combos:

📋 Cmd + C / Cmd + V → Copy / Paste

🔄 Cmd + Tab → Switch between apps

📸 Cmd + Shift + 4 → Screenshot a selection

🔍 Cmd + Space → Open Spotlight search

❌ Cmd + Q → Quit an app

✅ Final Tip: Learn a few at a time — they’ll soon become second nature.

❓ Question: Which shortcut do you think you’ll use most often?

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This is your Mac’s control centre — where you set up and personalise how everything works.

📶 Wi-Fi & Network – Stay connected on and off campus.

💡 Display – Adjust brightness, resolution, and Night Shift for eye comfort.

🖱️ Trackpad/Mouse – Customise gestures and scrolling speed.

⌨️ Keyboard – Create shortcuts to speed up tasks.

🔐 Users & Passwords – Keep your account private and secure.

✅ Final Tip: Don’t be afraid to explore — most settings can be reset if needed.

❓ Question: What’s a setting you've customised to make your Mac feel more personalised?

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Spotlight is like your Mac’s personal search engine — fast, powerful, and always ready with Cmd + Space.

🔍 Spotlight – Instantly find files, folders, and apps.

➗ Quick Maths – Type in calculations (e.g., 245*12) for instant answers.

📖 Look-ups – Get definitions, conversions, and more without opening a browser.

Other handy quick tools:

🖼️ Mission Control – (F3 or swipe up) see and manage all your open windows.

🚀 Launchpad – Your grid of apps, easy to browse and open.

💡 Final Tip: Use Spotlight as your go-to starting point — it saves time compared to digging through folders.

❓ Question: What’s something you could search for with Spotlight to save time?

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Organising files properly saves you time and stress!

✅ Tips:

Create folders for each module or project.

Use clear names (e.g., “Essay_Draft1.docx” instead of “Document1”).

Use Tags in Finder to colour-code important files.

Remember: Everything is searchable via Spotlight (Cmd + Space).

💡 Final Tip: Create clear folder structures (e.g., Assignments > Module Name > Week 1) so you always know where to find things quickly.

❓ Question: How does keeping your computer organised help you avoid stress while studying?

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Understandings your Mac’s essential tools will make your experience working on a Mac much smoother. Think of it as understanding your digital toolkit:

✅ Essentials:

🖥️ Dock – Your quick-launch bar for the apps you use most.

📂 Menu Bar – Always changing to give you options relevant to the app you’re in.

🗄️ Desktop – Handy for temporary items, but best kept clutter-free.

🔍 Finder – The core file browser, like File Explorer on Windows.

💡 Final Tip: Keep your essentials simple. Clear folder structures, a tidy desktop, and a streamlined Dock make it easier to find what you need when you need it.

❓ Question: Which one of these essentials could you tidy up today to make your Mac feel more organised?

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Welcome to Mac OS Essentials 🍏

This section will help you get comfortable with the basics of using a Mac for study. Whether you’re new to Mac or just need a refresher, these tips will make your workflow smoother ✨

By the end of this section, students should be able to:

🖥️ Navigate the Mac desktop environment confidently.

📂 Organise files and documents efficiently.

🔍 Use Spotlight, Finder, and Mission Control to boost productivity.

⚙️ Understand essential system preferences for study success.