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What is the keyboard shortcut to quit an app on a Mac?

  • Cmd ⌘+E
  • Cmd ⌘+W
  • Cmd ⌘+Q (correct)
  • Cmd ⌘+H

What is the command for scrolling through open apps on a Mac?

  • Cmd ⌘+TabKey (correct)
  • Alt ⌥+TabKey
  • Cmd ⌘+Shift+Tab
  • Cmd ⌘+Esc

How can you see a preview of a file or folder without opening it on a Mac?

  • Click on the file/folder and press the F12 key
  • Select the item and hit the Spacebar (correct)
  • Right-click and choose 'Preview'
  • Use Cmd ⌘+P

Which option describes how to enable Dictation on a Mac?

<p>Access Dictation in the System Preferences under Keyboard (C), Click the mic button on the F5 key (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does pressing the Power Button three times perform on a Mac?

<p>Brings up Accessibility Shortcuts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Apple M1 chip represent?

<p>An ARM based processor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Automatic Verification used on a Mac?

<p>To replace CAPTCHAs with a token system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method allows you to change the mouse pointer size and/or color on a Mac?

<p>Access Settings under Accessibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Stage Manager feature on a Mac?

<p>To organize and display open applications in a user-friendly way (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you quickly access the "Force Quit" dialog box on a Mac?

<p>Press Command+Option+Esc (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the .pkg file type on a Mac?

<p>To install software applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct combination of keystrokes to activate Spotlight Search on a Mac?

<p>Command+Spacebar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Activation Lock on a Mac?

<p>To prevent unauthorized access to the device (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the feature that allows you to quickly transfer files between Apple devices?

<p>AirDrop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the "Input Monitoring" setting in Mac settings?

<p>To track the user's keyboard input (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you resize the Dock or Taskbar on a Mac?

<p>By hovering over the lines between the icons and dragging up or down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

AirPrint

  • Wirelessly print full-quality photos and documents without downloading drivers

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts

  • Quit an app: ⌘+Q
  • Open Spotlight: ⌘+Spacebar
  • Scroll through open apps: ⌘+Tab
  • Preview a file/folder without opening it: select and press Spacebar
  • Option+0: degree symbol
  • World/Fn Key + E: emojis
  • Other Mac keyboard shortcuts: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102650

Accessibility

  • Press Power Button three times to bring up Accessibility Shortcuts
  • Change Mouse Pointer Size and/or Color: Mac | Settings | Accessibility | Display | Pointer

Dictation

  • Use Dictation in any app: Hit Mic button (F5 key)
  • Enable Dictation: first-time setup required
  • Disable Dictation: F5 again, Esc, or timeout (30 seconds)
  • Alternative way to start Dictation: World icon on Mac keyboard (lower left corner) + twice
  • Configurable at Settings | Keyboard

Focus and Do Not Disturb

  • Control Center on Mac: click Slider - Focus

Printers and WiFi

  • Ctrl+Click on a Printer: 'Set Default Printer', 'Reset Printing System'
  • Opt+Click on WiFi symbol: WiFi Details, including 'Open Wireless Diagnostics'

Apple M1 Chip

  • Successor to Apple "A" series
  • ARM-based processor
  • Benefits: low power, low heat, prevalent architecture for mobile devices
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon: ARM-based competitor

Legacy Contact

  • Grant access to Apple account after death
  • iPhone/iPad/Mac | Settings | AppleID_Name | Sign-in & Security | Legacy Contact

Automatic Verification

  • iCloud | Sign in & Security | Advanced | Auto Verification = ON
  • Used instead of CAPTCHA in an App or Website
  • Process: Apple server validates device and Apple ID, issues private access token

Stage Manager

  • Shows current app in the center of the screen
  • Other apps appear as thumbnails on the side
  • Enable/Disable: Mac | Settings | Desktop & Dock | Stage Manager
  • Requirement: "Displays have separate Spaces" = ON

Fast Charging

  • iPhone charged to 50% in less than 30 minutes
  • Requires 20W or higher power adapter and USB-C with USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)
  • May not work if device is too hot or too cold

Activation Lock Bypass Code

  • Unlocks and erases Mac remotely
  • Get System Info about Mac: Apple Icon | About this Mac

Location Services

  • Uses GPS, Bluetooth, and local Wi-Fi to determine device location
  • iPhone and iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) also use available cellular signals

Other Tips

  • Hover over Green+ to see window sizing options
  • Command+Option+Esc: access Force Quit
  • Spotlight Search: Command+Spacebar
  • Resize Dock/Taskbar by hovering over lines and dragging up/down
  • Delete an icon in Launchpad: hold down Option key and click on 'X'
  • MacOS install/executable type files: .dmg, .app, .pkg

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