MacOS
Log off a Mac Computer
Learn how to log off from a Mac computer. Instructions Press Shift-Command-Q on the keyboard to activate the log-off dialog. Click Log Out to close all of your open programs and log out. If you would like the system to reopen windows when you log back on select the check box below, otherwise leav...
Find a Solid Storage Drive In MAC Desktop
Review the following article to learn how to check Mac Solid Storage drive space. The simplest way to find this information is by accessing About This Mac. Instructions 1. Click on the Apple icon and choose About This Mac2. Click on StorageNote: If you’re running an older version of OS X, you may...
Connect & Format a New External Hard Drive to Mac
Learn how to connect and format a new external hard drive to be compatible with the Mac Operating System (MacOS).If you are using a MacBook Pro or any Mac computer, the hard drive must be formatted with a file system your Mac can support Instructions Step 1: Plug the hard drive into the Mac using...
Change Mouse Sensitivity on a Mac
Learn how to change the mouse sensitivity on a Mac. Instructions 1. Click the Apple logo on the upper-left corner.2. Click the System Preferences... in the drop-down list.3. In the System Preferences window, click the Mouse option.4. You can adjust the sensitivity by adjusting the Tracking Speed ...
Extract or Compress Files on a Mac
Learn how to extract or compress single or multiple files on a Mac computer. Instructions 1. Right-click or CTRL + click on the file you would like to compress. If you have multiple files, first hold the Command key while selecting each intended file. You can also click and drag with the mouse in...
What to Do When Your Mac Hard Drive Is Full
Tips on how to free up your personal computer storage drive when it's full. Delete old or duplicate files you don’t need. Move files over to Cloud Storage or an external hard drive. Install a second hard drive or add a larger startup disk. Empty temporary files or cached files
Share Screen on Zoom with a Mac
Part One 1. Click the " Share Screen " button in the Zoom toolbar.2. Select Desktop 1 and click Share. (Please note that the Meeting Host needs to allow others to share their screen) Part Two 1. If you are asked to allow Zoom to share your screen, click System Preferences.2. With Screen Recording...
Edmonds College Computer Lab Software List
Software in our Academic Labs