Chapter 3

The Basics Behind macOS Monterey

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Introducing the macOS Monterey Desktop

Bullet Launching and quitting applications

Bullet Mastering Finder windows, icons and shortcuts

Bullet Manipulating your Desktop with Mission Control and Spaces

Bullet Customizing the Dock and Desktop

Bullet Getting help while learning about Monterey

Ah, the Finder. Many admire its scenic beauty. But don’t ignore its unsurpassed power or its many moods. And send a postcard while you’re there. Okay, so the Monterey Finder might not be quite as beautiful as the city it’s named after, but it’s the basic toolbox you use every day while piloting your iMac. The Finder includes the most common elements of macOS: window controls, common menu commands, icon fun (everything from launching applications to copying files), keyboard shortcuts, and even emptying the Trash. In fact, you could say that if you master the Finder and learn ...

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