MAC




 * Welcome to the Apple Page!**

I know it has been a bit of a change for many of you, but the big, wide world of Apple is a great place to be, and the purpose of this page is to help you realize that. On this page you will find links to tips and tricks, links to very useful //**free**// software, and links to training resources which will help you master your shiny new Macbook laptop.


 * TIPS & TRICKS**

[|Keyboard Shortcuts] - Make your life easier by learning the quick combinations for your Mac. [|Public Folder] - Learn how to connect to someone else's pubic folder to get and give files. [|Desktop] - Change your desktop photos. [|Screen Saver] - Change your screen saver. [|Windows] - Change the look and theme of your windows. [|Icons] - Change your icons to suit your personality. [|Language] - Change your language preferences. [|Other] - Customize your keyboard, change your sounds, change the screen resolution, and more.


 * SOFTWARE**


 * //Programs//**

[|Paintbrush] - Like MS Paint, but for the Mac. [|Seashore] - Similar to Adobe Photoshop CS. [|ImageResizer] - Software that does only one thig - resize images. [|Picasa] - Use this to organize your photo collection. [|Google Earth] - Travel the world from your desk. [|VLC] - Plays almost any video or audio file. [|Filezilla] - The best free FTP software available. [|Audacity] - An alternative to GarageBand, for when you want to record audio. [|iSquint] - Turns different video files into .mp4s, so you can import them into iMovie. [|Celtx] - Writing software. Used for writing film scripts and preparing multimedia projects.


 * //Portals//**

[|Version Tracker] - The largest collection of software for the Mac online. [|Apple Downloads] - Find free and demo versions of a number of useful programs.


 * TRAINING RESOURCES[[image:file:///Users/james.ohearn/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/moz-screenshot-1.png]]**

[|One to One eLearning] - Take workshops through Apple's One to One eLearning portal. [|MacBook Manual] - Learn your 13.1" MacBook Pro inside and out. [|Mac Basics] - Videos that will give the basics for operating your Mac. [|iPhoto] - Learn how to use iPhoto and oragnize your photo collection. [|iMovie] - Get up to speed on using iMovie and learning how to create videos. [|iWeb] - Learn how build a website, get it online, and establish your home on the web. [|GarageBand] - Create music, record your voice, develop podcasts. [|iWork] - Learn to use Pages, Keynote, and Numbers.