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Built-In Apps in macOS 11 Big Sur
Learn the essential skills to effectively use the built-in apps in macOS Big SurPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 11 lessons.
Beginner Provider : Nizar Dajani 11 Lessons · 45m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In macOS, you can share content, connect with people, as well as communicate through different methods. There are many built-in apps to helps us accomplish this as we become more effective and efficient Mac users. What’s the quickest way to send a file to my son? Can I fill and edit PDF files? Is there a way to share my iCloud storage? The answer to all these questions is a resounding “Yes”! macOS Big Sur has AirDrop to share files with nearby devices. It also allows us to fill and edit PDF files using the Preview app. And with a feature called Family Share, an entire family can share iCloud storage, apps, music, games, and subscriptions. macOS Big Sur is full of amazing features!
In this module, you will learn about the many helpful apps that come pre-installed on macOS Big Sur. These apps include AirDrop, Bluetooth, iCloud Drive, Family Share, Facetime, Messages, Mail, Maps, TextEdit, Notes, and Preview. They might seem like very simple apps at a high level, but they come filled with features that make them a good alternative for their counter parts. We can do so much within the macOS, and this module will walk you through it all, step-by-step. This is a feature-filled module.
What You'll Learn
- Describe the built-in apps for sharing, connecting, communicating, and editing in macOS Big Sur
- Recognize the features of AirDrop, Bluetooth, iCloud Drive, and Family Share for sharing and connecting
- Use communication apps including FaceTime, Messages, Mail, and Maps
- Edit and fill PDF files with the Preview app, and work with TextEdit and Notes
- Explain how to customize the sharing, connecting, communicating, and editing apps
Key Takeaways
- macOS Big Sur includes many pre-installed apps that help users share content, connect with people, and communicate through different methods.
- AirDrop lets you share files with nearby devices, while Family Share allows an entire family to share iCloud storage, apps, music, games, and subscriptions.
- The Preview app can be used to fill and edit PDF files.
- Although the built-in apps look simple at a high level, they are filled with features that make them good alternatives to their counterparts.
- This module covers AirDrop, Bluetooth, iCloud Drive, Family Share, FaceTime, Messages, Mail, Maps, TextEdit, Notes, and Preview step-by-step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What built-in apps does this course cover?
It covers the apps pre-installed on macOS Big Sur, including AirDrop, Bluetooth, iCloud Drive, Family Share, FaceTime, Messages, Mail, Maps, TextEdit, Notes, and Preview.
What will I be able to do after taking this course?
You will be able to describe, recognize the features of, and explain how to customize the built-in apps for sharing, connecting, communicating, and editing in macOS Big Sur.
Can I edit PDF files using these built-in apps?
Yes. macOS Big Sur allows you to fill and edit PDF files using the Preview app.
How does the course teach these apps?
This module walks you through the built-in apps step-by-step, covering what you can do within macOS.
Can a whole family share iCloud storage and content?
Yes. With a feature called Family Share, an entire family can share iCloud storage, apps, music, games, and subscriptions.
