Here are the things I want all my friends to know, so they can enjoy their Macs.

Basic Skills

• I have an external hard drive attached, and Time Machine is running.
• I have a login password on my Mac.
• I know that mail messages, web pages and applications may be malicious.
• I know how to shut down properly.
• I know what an application is, and what the Finder is and how to use it.
• I know how to download and install software.
• I know how to burn a CD with files on it.

Advanced

• I back up my files to more than one place.
• I have a hardware firewall installed.
• I use wireless with caution.
• I know how to get a deleted file back using Time Machine.
• I use Software Update to keep my Apple software up to date.
• I have installed Firefox or Chrome and customized it with add-ons.
• My Mac and its peripherals are on a surge protector or UPS.