Video description
In this computer based Apple (10.7) OS X Lion training video from Infinite Skills, expert author and trainer Andy Anderson delves into the latest and greatest operating system from Apple. Version 10.7 of the popular Macintosh operating system, Apple Lion adds many features and functions, from full screen apps to Launchpad and Mission Control, this update to OS X just makes using your Macintosh computer easier and more enjoyable!
Starting with the basics of installing your copy of OS X Lion, Andy Anderson teaches you how to get the most out of this operating system, and its included software. This video training course covers topics such as working in the Finder, the Doc, Launchpad, Dashboard, Spotlight, Expose, Spaces, Securing your Mac, Mobile Me, Gestures and more. Also covered is popular software included with Lion such as Safari, Apple Mail, iTunes, iChat, and iCal.
By the conclusion of this video based training course, you will be fully capable of installing, navigating through, and operating your Macintosh computer with OS X 10.7 Lion installed.
Table of Contents
- Installing OS X Lion
Introduction
00:02:13
Installation
00:05:19
An Overview Of Lion
00:07:28
Hardware Requirements
00:05:05
Preparing For Moving Day
00:06:41
Andy’s Top Ten
00:04:12
Getting A Little Help With Migration Assistant
00:02:45
- Staying Secure And Up To Date
Introduction
00:01:55
Desktops And Docks
00:08:09
Data Security And Disk Images
00:06:00
Locating Missing Passwords With Keychain
00:02:17
Keeping Up To Date
00:02:45
Using Resume To Pick Up Where You Left Off
00:01:22
- Working In The Finder
Introduction
00:01:33
Moving Through The Finder
00:05:43
Using Finder Services
00:07:24
Contextual Menus
00:02:39
Creating An Alias
00:01:58
Renaming, Moving And Copying Files
00:04:10
Working With File Properties
00:03:25
Working With Autosave And Versions
00:04:15
A Peek At Mission Control
00:03:54
Sidebar
00:00:52
Network Alias
00:01:03
- The Dock And Launchpad
Introduction
00:01:01
Adding And Deleting Items From The Dock
00:03:19
Working Though Dock Options
00:02:52
Creating Stacks In The Dock
00:04:42
Trash Versus Eject
00:02:26
Setting Up The Launchpad
00:03:02
Adding Additional Screens To Launchpad
00:01:46
Organizing Launchpad With Folder
00:02:23
- The Dashboard And Widgets
Introduction
00:01:05
The Dashboard And Widgets
00:03:17
Finding Additional Widgets
00:04:01
- Working With Spotlight
Introduction
00:01:40
Controlling Spotlight With Preferences
00:02:56
Conducting Basic Searches And More
00:05:05
Performing Advanced Searches
00:05:38
- Have It Your Way
Introduction
00:01:34
Changing Appearances
00:04:17
Setting Up Expose And Spaces
00:03:56
Making Your Mac Safe And Secure
00:05:24
Controlling CDs And DVDs
00:02:35
Managing Your Display
00:03:09
Save Energy And Work Smart
00:03:09
Configuring Your Mouse - Trackpad
00:03:31
Configuring Date - Time
00:02:50
Working With Multiple Startup Disks
00:03:32
Saving The Past With Time Machine
00:03:33
- Getting Connected To The World
Introduction
00:01:32
Working With MobileMe
00:05:47
Setting Up A Network
00:04:50
Adding Bluetooth Devices
00:02:47
To Share Or Not To Share
00:03:33
- Working With Gestures
Introduction
00:01:18
Interacting With Computers
00:06:18
Setting Up Trackpad Preferences
00:03:57
Moving - Grabbing And Dragging
00:04:09
Working With Rubberbanding
00:01:40
Using Pinch To Zoom - Rotate
00:02:10
Working In Full-Screen Mode
00:03:19
Controlling Spaces With Gestures
00:03:01
- Setting Up A User Account
Introduction
00:01:43
Setting Up An Account
00:03:15
Fast User Switching And Setting Permissions
00:02:27
- Safari
Introduction
00:01:02
Working With Safari Preferences
00:07:46
Surfing And Searching
00:06:14
Top Sites And Reading Lists
00:05:05
Organization Through Folders
00:04:01
Controlling Safari History
00:03:12
Saving Websites To The Dashboard
00:03:01
- E-Mail With Apple Mail 5
Introduction
00:01:20
Setting Up Mail Preferences
00:05:35
Setting Up A Mail Account
00:05:52
Using Mail Rules
00:05:13
Configuring The Mail Workspace
00:02:41
Organizing With Mailboxes
00:03:34
Working With Conversations
00:02:11
Sending An E-Mail
00:04:15
Working With Mail Finder
00:02:39
Transferring Mail Accounts
00:05:40
- The Amazing iTunes
Introduction
00:01:28
iTunes Preferences
00:07:19
Converting A CD Library To iTunes
00:05:14
Creating A Playlist
00:06:17
Adding Album Artwork
00:02:22
Generating Smart Playlists
00:01:53
Working With iTunes And Movies
00:06:40
Using The iTunes Visualizer
00:01:39
The iTunes Store
00:01:59
- Working with QuickTime, iChat And The Finder
Introduction
00:02:18
Editing With QuickTime
00:05:57
Screen, Audio and Move Capture
00:03:45
iChat Basics
00:04:41
Screen Sharing In iChat
00:03:37
Cool Finder Tricks
00:03:34
Working In The Finder With Folder Actions
00:04:14
- Working With iCal
Introduction
00:01:18
Setting iCal Preferences
00:03:14
iCal Interface And Features
00:03:58
Setting Up Events, Reminders And Invitees
00:07:32
Restoring iCal From An Archive
00:03:01
Syncing iCal With Other Devices
00:02:23
- Automator And The Terminal
Introduction
00:01:24
Working In Automator
00:05:32
Using Multiple Tasks With Automator
00:03:56
The Terminal App
00:03:13
Final Thoughts
00:03:06