Mac OS tools (1.9)

Driver/firmware updates (Mac OS)

Almost invisible in macOS (designed that way) -System information detailed in system information/hardware list -View only, no configuration changes can be made

Time Machine Backups (Mac OS)

Automatic and easy to use (familiar Finder UI) -Dates along the right side to find right date -macOS takes snapshots if the Time Machine storage isn't available - you can restore from the snapshot

Image Recovery

Build a disk image in Disk Utility -Create san Apple disk image (.dmg) file -Mount on any macOS system. It appears as a normal file system - copy files from the image -Use the restore feature in Disk Utility (restore a disk image to a volume)

Terminal

Command line access to the operating system in Mac -Manage the OS without a GUI -Run scripts, manage files, configure OS and application settings

Boot Camp

Dual-boot into Windows on Mac Hardware -Requires Apple device drivers -Run Windows on Apples Intel CPU Architecture -Everything is managed through the Boot Camp Assistant. It builds a Boot Camp partition then installs Windows OS and drivers

Dock

Fast access to apps -View running applications -Cna also put folders ther, automatically hide dock, etc

Spotlight

Finds files, apps, images, etc. -Magnifying glass in right or press command space -Type anything in -Define seach categories in system preferences/spotlight`

Patch management (Mac OS)

Install and view previous updates

Screen Sharing

Integrated into the operating system. -Can be found in finder -Can also use 3rd party utilities that are compatible with VNC

iCloud

Integrates Apple technologies from computer to phone -Share across systems -Backup iOS devices on iCloud -Store all files in iCloud

Antivirus/Anti-malware updates (mac OS)

Not included in computer -Many third party options Far fewer threats attack mac OS than windows -Automate your signature updates

Keychain

Password management utility -Integrated into the operating system -Passwords and secure notes are encrypted with 3DES -Login password is the key

Mission Control and Spaces

Quickly view everything that's running -Spread out the desktop into a viewable area -Swipe upwards with 3 fingers or control-up arrow Spaces: multiple desktops, add spaces inside of mission control

Force Quit

Stop an application from executing - some applications are badly written and crash -Command-option-escape -Hold the option key when right clicking the app icon in the dock and choose force quit

Finder

The central OS file manager -File management -Integrated access to other devices (file servers, remote storage, screen sharing, etc)

Remote Disk

Use an optical drive from another computer -Has become more important over time -Designed for copying files -Will not work with audio CDs or video DVDs -Set up sharing in System Preferences, sharing options, appears in the finder

Gestures

You can do more than just point and click - extend capabilities of trackpad -1-3 fingers, swipe, pinch, etc

System updates / App store

• Centralized updates for both OS and apps • App Store application - choose the "Updates" option • Automatic updates or manual install • Patch management - Install and view previous updates

Scheduled Disk Maintenance (Mac OS)

• Disk Utility - Built-in disk maintenance • Rarely needed - No ongoing maintenance required • Run "Verify disk" - Every few months -First Aid function: similar to Windows check disk

Disk Utility

• Manage disks and images • Verify and repair file systems, erase disks, modify partition details, manage RAID arrays, etc. • Create, convert, and resize images

Scheduled Backups (Mac OS)

• Time Machine - Included with Mac OS X • Hourly, daily, and weekly backups • Starts deleting oldest information when disk is full