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OSX FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about using Apple/OSX devices

Questions

How can I Right-Click?

There are two ways to perform a right click on your Mac.

1.)  The first way is to simply hold down the "control" key on your keyboard while performing a normal click.

2.)  The second way is to go into System Properties > Mouse/Trackpad settings and set up the Secondary Click.

What is the Dock?
The Dock is the launching pad for Applications on your Mac computer.  Any applications you have open will show their icon on the Dock with a dot of light underneath of them.  You can set icons for commonly used icons to stay on the Dock even when they are closed by right clicking on the icon while the application is open and clicking on Options then Keep on Dock.

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