Learn how to quickly switch between active applications with a simple key press.

A convenient function of iChat is the ability to send and receive files with the person that you are chatting with. Sharing a document, photo or other files is quick and easy with a simple drag ‘n drop.

Now that you have iChat set up with an account (see segment #19) you need to add your buddies. Learn how to add your buddy who uses the AOL Instant Messenger service AIM, or a fellow .Mac member.

iChat is the handy little instant messaging application that Apple includes on your Mac. It is capable of so much more - video conferencing, file sharing, etc. However, the first step to taking advantage of iChat is getting it set up which is exactly what we will focus on in this segment.

While it might seem minor, folks with a windows background need to remember to “Quit” out of Macintosh applications and not simply close the window. Leaving applications open that you intended to quit uses memory on your computer and can make things run slower.

A special place called the “Dashboard” exists on your Macintosh, where you can use mini-applications designed for specific functions (weather, sports, calculator, movie show times). This segment explores several aspects of the Dashboard - how to activate it, adding new widgets, removing widgets, downloading widgets from the web.

If you every needed a copyright symbol, an accent on a letter or some other special symbol in something that you were writing then this segment is for you. Use of a “Special Characters” menu can solve all your needs for special characters, symbols, and accents.

Customizing your computing experience is a quick way to make the Mac feel more homey. This segment came from a viewer question about inserting different icons for files and folders. It is a simple process for anyone who wants to create their own unique look.

Create your own collapsable folders in the Dock for quick access to favorite files/folders/applications. Not only are these folders are great short cuts, you can also customize the presentation in a fan, grid or list mode. This segment is in 1280×720 High Definition.

Sharing photos is part of the joy of taking pictures. Using email and sending pictures directly from iPhoto is very simple and you will learn exactly how in this segment. This segment is in 1280×720 High Definition.