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LinkedIn Learning

Migrating between Windows and Mac Computers

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

If you need to switch from Windows to Mac or vice versa, this course gets you up to speed quickly.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Windows and Mac: More similar than different
1. Primary System Features
  • System commands: Sleep, shut down, restart
  • Compare system settings
  • Check system information
  • Launch applications
  • Quit applications
  • Compare the System Tray and Status Menus
  • Manage notifications
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Set up a mouse or trackpad
2. Managing Files
  • Compare Finder with File Explorer
  • Know where applications are stored
  • Understand the user folder and where your files are stored
  • Store files on an external drive or memory stick
3. Moving Your Content to a New Computer
  • Manually move your files from one computer to another
  • Use the Apple Migration Assistant to move files from Windows to Mac
  • Use Cloud Storage services to synchronize files
  • Move web browser bookmarks
4. Working Efficiently
  • Recognize menus and ribbons
  • Move and resize windows
  • Switch between applications
  • Compare Task View and Mission Control
  • Compare Windows Search and Spotlight
  • Take a screenshot

Taught by

Nick Brazzi

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