Hardware Considerations:

How can you set up your physical space for tech success?

Hardware connections I use everyday:

  • iPad plugged into a MacBook → MacBook plugged into the projector

  • Audio cable running from speaker system into MacBook

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Sometimes I will also use:

  • an iPad plugged directly into the projector and speaker

      • This will minimize audio delays for rhythm and timing-related apps.

  • A separate Bluetooth Mouse/Trackpad can also be helpful


Explore these Settings (aka: FINGERING CHARTS):

Open up the possibilities with your hardware!

MacBook Settings Menu:

  • Dock

  • Mission Control (shows every open window)

  • Hot Corners & Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Launchpad (every installed app)

  • Spotlight (Search)

  • Notification Settings (Do not Disturb)

  • Display Settings (for projector / 2nd screen)

  • Siri

  • Accessibility

  • Keyboard Settings!

  • Text replacement
  • Shortcuts
  • Dictation

  • Mouse / Trackpad Settings

  • Scroll Direction
  • Tap to Click
  • Gestures!!!!

Other MacBook Programs / Considerations:

  • Screenshot

  • Notes

  • Apple ID

  • Chrome - New Incognito Window (use this to see what something looks like from an outside user’s perspective, with different account permissions.)

  • KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS!!!

Download a List of other TIPS from Apple: ‎

ibook: MacBook Air Essentials on Apple Books

iPad Settings & Features:

(Your profile - Apple ID)

Do Not Disturb

General

  • AirDrop, Airplay & Handoff, Storage

Control Center

Siri

Touch ID

Shortcuts ...

Homescreen Stuff:

  • Widgets

  • Taskbar

Use the TIPS app to learn more gestures and usage ideas.

  • Touch ID

  • Control Center (swipe down from top right)

  • Siri

  • App switching (swipe up from bottom of screen or double tap home button)

  • Spotlight Search (swipe down from the center of screen)

  • Split View

  • Slide Over

  • Screenshot

  • Share Sheet (Airdrop)

  • Search photos / file

You can also download the User Guide from the iBook store