Monitoring, Configuring, & Optimizing in macOS Sierra
macOS Sierra
| Intermediate
- 9 videos | 33m 23s
- Earns a Badge
You can configure a number of settings to make your Mac your own. Discover how to configure a trackpad and a keyboard, monitor activity, and optimize hard drive space.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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insert text automatically with automatic text shortcuts in macOS Sierrameasure your Mac's activity with the Activity Monitor in macOS Sierraoptimize hard drive space with macOS Sierraconfigure a mouse with macOS Sierraconfigure a trackpad with macOS Sierra
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configure a keyboard with macOS Sierrause Voice Over in macOS Sierra for accessibilityadapt the accessibility of your keyboard with macOS Sierracreate and edit keyboard shortcuts with macOS Sierra
IN THIS COURSE
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2m 53sIf you type the same word or phrase often, you can save time by creating automatic text shortcuts. See how to add and use the text replace feature on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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5m 12sIf your Mac seems slower than normal you can use the Activity Monitor to view the apps that may be causing this issue. See how to access and analyze your Mac's activity within macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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5m 1sWith macOS Sierra you have the ability to view and manage you hard drive space. See how to optimize and create more space by storing files on you iCloud, reducing clutter and emptying your trash automatically. FREE ACCESS
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3m 38sOnce you've connected your mouse you can customize its settings. See how to activate useful gestures as well as adjust the speed and tracking of your mouse cursor. FREE ACCESS
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3m 59sYou can connect a trackpad to you Mac via the Bluetooth settings. See how to connect, configure and activate trackpad gestures on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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3m 12sIf you have a Bluetooth keyboard you can connect it to your Mac. See how to connect your keyboard as well as how to configure your settings on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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3m 53sIf need additional services for visual accessibility you can use Voice Over. Voice Over can read the text, menu and location of your mouse cursor out loud. There is also the possibility to read within the caption box to help follow along and find keyboard shortcuts to perform tasks on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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3m 3sIn order to add sticky keys to aide motor accessibility needs you can use the accessibility menu within macOS Sierra. See how to add sticky and slow keys as well as how to define the duration for repeat keystrokes. FREE ACCESS
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2m 32sKeyboard shortcuts can save you time and make using your Mac easier. See how to use, edit and restore your keyboard shortcuts to default on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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