What's it called on my Mac? Your Mac and Mac OS X include many of the same capabilities as a Windows computer. If you're not sure what it's on the Mac, here's a list of Windows and Mac terms to help you find what you're looking for:

Windows term Mac term Use Accessories Dashboard widgets, Utilities Dashboard includes a , notepad, Applications address book, and clock widget. You'll find similar applications in the Applications folder and the Utilities folder (which is in the Applications folder). Used to modify keys and enter special characters such as é. box Close button Closes a window when you click it. It's the left most button of the three buttons located in the upper-left corner of the window.

Control key Command (⌘) Used with keyboard combinations to perform actions or . For example, key pressing Command-S usually saves a document or file. Control panels System Used to select system settings such as your Preferences desktop background. To , choose > System Preferences. Device Manager System Profiler Get detailed information about your computer hardware and software. Choose Apple menu >About This Mac and click More Info. Disk drive eject button Media Eject key To open and close the optical drive, press the Media Eject key on your keyboard. To eject disks in other types of drives, (or if your keyboard doesn't have the Media Eject key,) select the disk in the and choose File > Eject. Exit Quit Choose Quit from the application menu to exit an application. (The application menu is labeled with your application’s name.) Microsoft Photo Editor iPhoto Use iPhoto to download photos from your digital camera and create your own photo albums.

ACES Professional Development Page: 1 Windows term Mac term Use Mouse (Two-Button) Mouse (One- Button) Click your Mac one-button mouse to select items, such as folders and windows, and to open menus. Hold the mouse button down to drag items or select several objects. To open a "shortcuts menu," hold the down as you click. My Computer Desktop Sometimes refers to the Mac OS X work environment. Also used to refer to background behind all the windows. You can keep documents and other icons on your desktop. My Documents folder Documents folder Use the Documents folder in your home folder to store your documents. To see your Documents folder, open a Finder window and click your home folder in the sidebar on the left side of the window.

My Pictures Pictures folder The Pictures folder is located in your home folder. My Recent Documents Recent Items (in As you open applications and , their the Apple menu) names are kept in the Recent Items submenu of the Apple menu. You can use this submenu to quickly reopen applications and documents. Many applications include an Open Recent command in the File menu that lists documents you have worked on recently. Network Connections Network Use the Network pane of System preferences Preferences to configure your network settings. For help setting up or solving network problems, click "Assist me."

Performance control Activity Monitor See how your computer is performing and panel which processes it's running. Printers & Faxes Print & Fax Use the Print & Fax pane of System preferences pane Preferences to select and set up printers. Program Files Applications The Applications folder holds Mac OS X folder applications and utilities. Properties Get Info In the Finder, select a file, folder, disk, server, or other item, then choose File > Get Info to see information about it. You set ownership and permissions for the item. For files, you can select the application you want to open the file.

ACES Professional Development Page: 2 Windows term Mac term Use Recycle Bin (in the Drag files and folders to the Trash icon in Dock) the Dock to delete them. To permanently delete the files, choose File > Empty Trash. ScreenTaker Use Grab to take a picture of the screen. You can also take pictures of the screen by using Preview. Search Command and Click the Spotlight (magnifying glass) icon more at the right of the and enter search text to find files, documents, applications, email, and other items on your Mac. Many applications, such as the Finder, Mail, and Address Book provide a search field in the toolbar where you can quickly search for items. In , use Google search to find websites. Use to search the Internet for information.

Shortcuts Alias To make an , select the file or application and choose File >Make Alias. Standby Sleep (in the Sleep is a low-power mode. To put your Apple menu) computer to sleep, choose Apple menu > Sleep. and Task bar Dock Use the Dock to open your favorite applications, files, folders, and Internet websites. By default, the Dock appears at the bottom of the screen. Drag items here to add them to the Dock.

Status icons Status menus Status menus appear as icons at the right of the menu bar. Use status menus to start connections, check the status of portable's battery, and change your iChat status. Windows Explorer Finder Use the Finder organize your files, applications, and other software. To open a Finder window, click the desktop and choose File >New Finder Window.

ACES Professional Development Page: 3 Windows term Mac term Use Windows Media Player QuickTime Use QuickTime Player to enjoy many types Player iTunes of movies and audio. QuickTime is also available to Safari and other web browsers so you can enjoy media on the Internet. Use iTunes to listen to CDs, purchase music from the iTunes Music Store, and create your own personal digital music library. Windows MovieMaker iMovie Use iMovie to download video from your digital video cameraand create your own movies.

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