Model | For | Price Range |
iMac desktop | Midrange to power user; built-in monitor | $1,099–$2,299 |
Mac mini desktop | Entry-level to typical home computing; no monitor or keyboard | $499–$999 |
MacBook Air laptop | Entry-level to home computing; especially good for travellers | $899–$1,199 |
MacBook laptop | Typical home computing | $1,299–$1,599 |
MacBook Pro laptop | Midrange to power user | $1,099–$2,499 |
Mac Pro desktop | Professional/power user; no monitor, keyboard, or mouse | $2,999–$3,999 |
Key | What It Does |
Command+C | Copies selected items |
Command+T | Opens a new tab |
Command+I | Shows information for selected items |
Command+N | Opens a new Finder window |
Command+O | Opens (or launches) the selected item |
Command+V | Pastes an item from the Clipboard |
Command+X | Cuts the selected items |
Command+Z | Undoes the last action (if possible) |
Command+Shift+H | Opens your Home folder |
Command+Shift+Q | Logs you out |
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Task | Schedule |
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Check for updates within System Preferences | Automatic setting (Software Update pane in System Preferences) |
Back up with Time Machine | Automatic |
Defragment (using Prosoft Engineering Drive Genius 5) | Once a month |
Delete unnecessary user accounts | As necessary (Users & Groups pane in System Preferences) |
Scan for viruses (using VirusBarrier Scanner from Intego) | Automatic |
Check all volumes for errors (using Disk Utility) | Once a week |
Check for the latest drivers for your external hardware | Once a month (or after adding new hardware) |
Delete temporary Internet cache files and old system logs (using the Mojave Manage Storage feature) | Once a week |