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Exploring files on

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Mac

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On a PC, you use Windows Explorer to browse through files and folders on your computer. On a Mac, you use an Application called the Finder. It is a blue face icon that is always the first icon on the left hand side of the Dock. Open the Finder to view all files on your computer by clicking once on its icon in the Dock. (click on image to enlarge)
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Navigating through the Finder

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The Apple menu is the equivalent  to the Start button on the bottom left in the Windows interface.  The Apple menu is accessed by clicking on the small Apple logo in the top left on the toolbar. (click on image to enlarge)
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Quitting Applications

The Menu at the top of the screen remains open in every application, and changes its functions based on the application with which the user is currently working.

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Basic Functions on a Mac

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At the very right hand side of the toolbar at the top of the screen, there is a magnifying glass icon for the Spotlight feature. The Spotlight feature allows you to searches your entire computer based on file names.  This is the easiest way to search for a particular file, folder, application, or anything else on your computer. (Click on image to enlarge)
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The Dock

The Dock at the bottom of the screen is an advanced version of the Taskbar on the bottom of the Windows interface. Apple provides a set of default applications already installed on the Dock.

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There are two folders to the left of the Trash on the Dock: Applications and Documents. The Applications folder, contains all of the Applications/Programs on your computer. The Documents folder is the place where you can store documents like papers and image files. (Click on image to enlarge)
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Removing Seldom-Used Applications/Programs from the Dock

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1. Hold down the Control button and click on the icon of the Application/Program that you want to remove (the equivalent of right clicking on a mouse).
2. Choose Options → Remove from Dock. (Click on image to enlarge)  Image Removed

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Adding Often-Used Applications/Programs to the Dock

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1. Hold down the Control button and click the item.
2. Select Move to Trash. (Click on image to enlarge)
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Emptying the Trash

To empty the trash:

1. Click the Finder menu button on the toolbar at the top of the desktop
2. Select Empty Trash. (Click on image to enlarge)
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Installing New Software on the Mac

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1. Download the software you wish to install.  This is usually in a .dmg file format.
2. Navigate to the Downloads folder.  This should be an icon in the Dock, located next to the trash can.(Click on image to enlarge)
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3. Double click the icon for the software you want to install.  A dialog box will appear as the file opens.
4. A new window will appear.  This folder should contain the application, and may contain other files, such as instructions.(Click on image to enlarge)
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   (New Pic)## If there is another folder inside of this window called "Applications", simply drag the application into this folder.  The application will be installed.
   1. If there is no other folder, open a new Finder window.  Drag the application you're installing onto the Applications heading in the sidebar.  The application is now installed.(Click on image to enlarge)
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5. Once the application has been installed, go to the Desktop.  There should be an icon labeled with the name of the application you've just installed.  It will appear as a rectangular object.  Drag this icon to the trash can, which will turn into an "Eject" icon.(Click on image to enlarge)
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Keyboard and Trackpad Shortcuts

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