1.10 macOS Flashcards
Identify common features and tools of macOS
Time Machine
Automatically backs up Mac and performs hourly, daily and weekly backup of files
Finder
File Explorer for mac
Dock
Used for managing applications from the desktop (taskbar)
Spotlight
Search function
.pkg (Package)
Installer that supports complex setup tasks using a setup wizard
.dmg (Disc image)
Installer for copying self-contained apps to an app folder
Mission Control
Enables setup of multiple virtual desktops
File Vault
Disk encryption tool - encrypts data stored on HDD or SSD
Remote Disc
Utility that allows access to an optical disc drive over the network
Why do Mac computers need Remote Disc?
They need to access an ODD over the network because most don’t have an internal optical drive
Keychain
Password management system
System Preferences (renamed to System Settings)
Centralised location for mail, contacts, calendar, photos, notes, reminders etc.
How much storage does a free iCloud account include?
5GB
What is one reason Mac is less secure than Windows?
It does not have any built in AV software
Apple Business Manager
Supervises the use of macOS systems, locates devices and updates devices