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Questions and Answers
Which power adapter is required for fast charging an iPhone to 50% in less than 30 minutes?
Which power adapter is required for fast charging an iPhone to 50% in less than 30 minutes?
What does the Activation Lock bypass code do?
What does the Activation Lock bypass code do?
What must be enabled to see Stage Manager in Control Center on a Mac?
What must be enabled to see Stage Manager in Control Center on a Mac?
Which method allows you to access Force Quit on a Mac?
Which method allows you to access Force Quit on a Mac?
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What does the 'Input Monitoring' option allow applications to do?
What does the 'Input Monitoring' option allow applications to do?
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Study Notes
Mac Shortcuts
- Use Air Print to wirelessly print full-quality photos and documents without downloading drivers
- Quit an App using Cmd ⌘+Q
- Open Spotlight using Cmd ⌘+Spacebar
- Scroll through Open Apps using Cmd ⌘+TabKey
- See a preview of a file or folder without opening it by selecting and pressing Spacebar
- Type the degree symbol using Opt+0
- Access Emojis using World/Fn Key + E
- Eject removable media using Eject (⏏) or Cmd+E
- Enable Dictation in any App using the Mic button (F5 key) or the World icon on the Mac keyboard (lower left corner)
Accessibility and Settings
- Change Mouse Pointer Size and/or Color in Settings | Accessibility | Display | Pointer
- Enable Focus / Do Not Disturb in Control Center on Mac
- Configure Dictation settings in Settings | Keyboard
Apple M1 Chip and Processors
- Apple M1 chip (aka ‘Apple Silicon’) is the successor to Apple “A” series
- M1 (2,3) is an ARM-based processor with benefits of low power and low heat
- ARM architecture is prevalent in mobile devices today, with competitors like Qualcomm Snapdragon
Legacy Contact and Automatic Verification
- Grant access to Apple account after passing with Legacy Contact in iPhone/iPad/Mac | Settings | AppleID_Name | Sign-in & Security | Legacy Contact
- Enable Automatic Verification in iCloud | Sign in & Security | Advanced | Auto Verification = ON to avoid CAPTCHA in an App or Website
Stage Manager and Fast Charging
- Stage Manager shows the current app in the center of the screen and other apps as thumbnails on the side in Mac | Settings | Desktop & Dock | Stage Manager = ON/OFF
- Fast charging charges an iPhone to 50% in less than 30 minutes using a 20W or higher power adapter with USB-C and USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)
System Info and Activation Lock
- Get System Info about Mac in Apple Icon (upper left) | About this Mac
- Unlock and erase Mac remotely using the Activation Lock bypass code
Location Services and AirDrop/HandOff
- Location Services uses GPS, Bluetooth, and local Wi-Fi networks to determine device location
- Enable AirDrop & HandOff in Mac | Settings | Gen | “AirDrop & HandOff” and iPhone/iPad | Settings | General | “AirPlay & HandOff”
Force Quit and Spotlight Search
- Access Force Quit using Command+Option+Esc
- Open Spotlight Search using Command+Spacebar
File Types and Input Monitoring
- .dmg is a disk image file used by the App Store
- .app files reach out to the app source from the internet and pull down the installation
- Enable Input Monitoring in Mac | Settings | Privacy & Security | Input Monitoring to allow apps to monitor keyboard input
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Learn essential Mac keyboard shortcuts for printing, app management, and more. Boost your productivity with these handy Mac tips and tricks.
