LibGuides at the CDU Health Sciences Library: Mac Basics: The essentials: Home

Note

Depending on when your Mac was produced, and what version of OSX you are running, some of the instructions outlined in this guide will vary.

Introductory Websites

Mac Basics
Guided tours and videos from Apple on learning the Mac interface
Macworld Magazine
The online version of Macworld Magazine. Includes numerous how-to guides and tips for getting the most out of your Mac.
PC to Mac
Useful tutorials for those who have worked primarily on PCs, but who are now making the switch to a Mac.
Basic Tips from "Macs for Dummies"
Free content from the "Dummies" series of books on Macs.
Getting Started with Macintosh
Created by the librarians at the UNC Health Science Library, this tutorial contains useful screenshots, links, and descriptions.
Mactuts+
A website devoted to teaching users basic functions on their Macs

From a PC to Mac

Mac Workshops

Remember:

The Apple Store hosts ongoing workshops on Macs, iPads, iPhones, and other Apple products. Many of these workshops are absolutely free and geared towards beginners.

The schedules and locations for these workshops can be located on the Apple website.

If you're interested in learning more...

Please let us know at the CDU Health Sciences Library/LRC.

If students and faculty are interested, we can create more classes on topics related to computers. Some of the ideas for future classes are:

iPads
iPhones and Android-based mobile devices
Windows 8

Please direct all inquiries regarding future classes and learning opportunities to:

Joshua Shulman

Emerging Technology Librarian

joshuashulman@cdrewu.edu

323-563-3449

Class Handout

Mac Class Handout
This is the handout for the Mac class taught in the Learning Resources Center at Charles R. Drew University

This guide was originally designed to accompany a class taught at the CDU Learning Resources Center. Click below to access the handout for this class.