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Mac 101: Desktop

Posted in Apple Mac OS

Summary

The desktop is the space where you see file, folder, and application windows. Learn about your desktop and how to customize it.

Elements of the desktop

Mac 101: Desktop

  1. Apple menu (?) - Access Software Update, System Preferences, Sleep, Shut Down, and more.
  2. Application menu - Contains menus for the application you're currently using. The name of the application appears in bold next to the Apple menu.
  3. Menu bar - Contains the Apple menu, active application menu, status menus, menu bar extras and the Spotlight icon.
  4. Status menu - Shows the status of your computer or gives you quick access to certain features