Welcome! This website is for anyone who'd like to learn more about their Macintosh computer. Each lesson is listed below. You'll also find a 'button bar' on the left side of each page to jump to a particular lesson.

Take an online QUIZ after each lesson to help check for understanding. Once you've completed these lessons, you should be on your way to becoming an Apple Genius! Think different!

QuickTime Player is needed to view the online movies. Most Macintosh computers already have this application installed. If you are unable to view the movies, CLICK HERE to download the FREE QuickTime Player from Apple's website.

Lesson #1: OPERATING SYSTEMS

How do I know what operating system I'm running?

Lesson #2: MEMORY

2A) How do I find out what kind of RAM memory is installed on my computer?

2B) How do I find out how much Hard Disk memory is installed on my computer?

Lesson #3: FINDER

What the heck is a FINDER and how do I FIND it?

Lesson #4: CONTROL STRIP

How do I get the "CONTROL STRIP" on my desktop?

• How do I change the color settings on my computer?
• How do I change the monitor settings on my computer?

*Note: Lessons 5-7 is for Sagebrush Elementary teachers ONLY. The information and movie tutorials pertain to items only available at our school.

Lesson #5: ILP*

How do I access my student's ILPs and enter information?

Lesson #6: SERVER*

How do I connect to our school's server

Lesson #7: PRINTING*

How do I print stuff?

Lesson #8: APPEARANCE

How do I change my computer's appearance?

LINKS / INTERNET RESOURCES

How do I find other websites to help me learn more about Macintosh computers?

CONCLUSION / FEEDBACK

What do I do when I'm finished with these lessons?

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