Installing & Using Apps in macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra    |    Beginner
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There are a number of ways to access an application on macOS Sierra. Discover how to work with a number of different applications; find, open, and close applications; and download, install, and update applications.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • find and open an application on macOS Sierra
    close and quit an application on macOS Sierra
    organize app settings in macOS Sierra
    use multiple apps via Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    manage multiple windows in Mission Control
    work on multiple desktops via in Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    associate an app with a space in macOS Sierra
    configure Mission Control to manage multiple spaces on macOS Sierra
    configure your startup application with macOS Sierra
    use the Mac App Store
  • download an application with your Apple account
    update your applications with macOS Sierra
    use messages with your Mac
    communicate with FaceTime
    view videos with Picture-in-Picture on macOS Sierra
    work continuously between an iOS 10 mobile device and a macOS Sierra computer
    recover application data with Time Machine
    use Ink to recognize handwritten notes on a graphic tablet
    use voice dictation on macOS Sierra

IN THIS COURSE

  • 3m 28s
    To quickly find and open an application macOS Sierra offers many possibilities. See how to open apps from the Finder, using Spotlight Search as well as using Siri. FREE ACCESS
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    If you're trying to close an application on macOS Sierra but you find the option is not responding, you can use the force quit feature. See how to access this feature and force quit applications rather than restarting your computer FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Organizing your applications with Launchpad in macOS Sierra
    4m 48s
    Launchpad on macOS Sierra enables you to quickly access your applications. You can move, remove and even create folders to better organize your apps. See how to arrange your apps to meet you needs. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Using multiple applications via Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    2m 42s
    In macOS Sierra, Mission control makes using multiple apps at the same time manageable. See how to open Mission Control and manage your open applications. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Managing multiple windows in Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    2m 40s
    Mission Control has an intuitive dashboard that allows you to manage multiple windows from a single application with ease. See how to view and manage multiple windows in Mission Control. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Working on multiple desktops with Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    3m 29s
    In order to multitask you may find it useful to create multiple desktops. Mission Control in macOS Sierra allows you to create and manage multiple desktops quickly and easily. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Associating an application with a space in macOS Sierra
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    macOS Sierra allows you to create and manage multiple spaces. These desktops can have specific apps assigned to the space you'd prefer to use it. See how to assign apps and manage your spaces easily from mission control or your trackpad shortcuts. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Configuring Mission Control in macOS Sierra
    3m 14s
    Mission Control enables you to manage multiple Spaces. See how to use and configure your Mission Control settings to meet you needs on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Configuring your startup applications in macOS Sierra
    2m 48s
    You can choose apps to open automatically when you login to macOS Sierra. See how to access your user settings and assign apps to open as well as hide automatically opened apps. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Using the Mac App Store in macOS Sierra
    5m 24s
    The Mac App Store is an Apple application platform that allows you to download, buy and install applications onto your Mac. See how to access and get familiar with the App Store interface. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Downloading an application in macOS Sierra
    4m 54s
    When you have an Apple account associated with a payment method you will be able to download and install applications via the App Store. See how to download free and paying application in the App Store on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Updating your applications in macOS Sierra
    3m 26s
    Apple provides free updates to the operating system and applications on your Mac. See how to check and install update with macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    13.  Using Messages in macOS Sierra
    4m 54s
    Messages allows you to connect to multiple devices with your Apple ID. You can send, receive and reply to text messages directly from your Mac. FREE ACCESS
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    14.  Communicating with FaceTime in macOS Sierra
    5m
    FaceTime allows to have video or voice call with your contacts on an Apple device. You can also answer calls from your iPhone via FaceTime on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    15.  Viewing videos with Picture-in-Picture in macOS Sierra
    3m 2s
    Picture-in-Picture enables you to watch video on your desktop while using other applications. See how to use compatible Picture-in-Picture apps as well as how to set your video location for you viewing pleasure on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    16.  Working continuously with a mobile device & Mac in macOS Sierra
    3m 50s
    Thanks to "Continuity" technology it is now possible to start an activity on your iPhone or iPad (on iOS 10) and then resume activity on your Mac. See how to manage tasks and how to copy and paste between a mobile device and your macOS Sierra computer. FREE ACCESS
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    17.  Recovering application data in macOS Sierra
    3m 21s
    Time Machine will back up your application data and settings installed on macOS Sierra by default. See how to find and recover you application data from your backup files with Time Machine. FREE ACCESS
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    18.  Using handwriting recognition in macOS Sierra
    5m 14s
    If you're using a graphic tablet you can enable handwriting recognition with Ink. Ink is a built in gesture application that allows you to write easily within supported applications on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    19.  Using voice dictation in macOS Sierra
    2m 45s
    Voice dictation allows you to insert text while speaking rather than using your keyboard. See how to activate and use voice dictation on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS

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