Welcome to
The MacWhisperer Academy
We’re so glad you’re here.
This page is your starting point for getting comfortable inside the Academy. Begin with the Start Here / Orientation video, then explore the resources below to learn how classes work, how to use Zoom, how to add your class calendar, where to find SmartGuides, and how to get reminders before class.
Bookmark this page so you can come back anytime you need a quick refresher.
New Student Success Orientation 2026
Watch the replay of Dylan’s New Student Orientation.
This is the best place to start if you missed the live session or want to review how the Academy works, where to find your resources, and how to get the most out of each class.
Orientation Overview pdf
This PDF provides a simple overview of how the Academy works.
Keyboard Shortcuts pdf
Keep this guide handy as you learn faster ways to work on your Mac.
Tech Recommendations 2026Â pdf
This is a helpful reference when Dylan mentions favorite tools during class.
Zoom Basics Video
Watch this quick Zoom walkthrough before your first class.
This video helps you understand how to join class, use the basic Zoom controls, participate comfortably, and feel prepared before the session begins.
Calendar Setup Video
Watch this video to learn how to add your class calendar.
Your class calendar is the easiest way to keep track of upcoming sessions, Zoom links, class times, and class topics.
Class Calendar Links
Add the correct class calendar to your device so you always know when and where to join.
Please choose only the calendar for your class track.
Friday Academy Calendar Link
Copy and paste as described if you are part of the Friday Academy class track.
webcal://p28-caldav.icloud.com/published/2/OTk0Nzg2NTI5OTQ3ODY1MnUSJ0sOn-SeiDTd-i0wBcOIe1fI5JDtYM9nzxqUEOpixt5YRY5l9HYINOlzut94ViTPE11jjEB9Y4fnIp5GIMk
Saturday Academy Calendar Link
Copy and paste as described if you are part of the Saturday Academy class track.
webcal://p28-caldav.icloud.com/published/2/OTk0Nzg2NTI5OTQ3ODY1MnUSJ0sOn-SeiDTd-i0wBcNH12AeURYHi4qqsyFTI4KDGGpzEdd-qFFgrtkkxRWkz-PVlu4QKNZ3XIGg01jdn88
Helpful Academy RESOURCES
Student Library
Your Library is your home base for everything you have access to.
Use this page to find the Student Area, purchased courses, Academy resources, and other important links.
https://www.themacwhisperer.com/login
Student Area
The Student Area is where Academy members can find class replays, upcoming events, links, and student-only resources.
This is one of the most important pages to bookmark.
https://www.themacwhisperer.com/products/student-area
The SmartGuide Library
The SmartGuide Library gives you access to downloadable guides that support what Dylan teaches in class.
Use these guides to review lessons, practice at your own pace, and keep helpful instructions nearby.
https://www.themacwhisperer.com/smartguides
Text Reminders 📲
Text your class day followed by your first and last name to:Â
+1 (833) 539-5300
Example:
Friday Jane Smith or Saturday Jane SmithÂ
Calendar & Zoom Links
Use this page whenever you need quick access to the latest class calendar and Zoom information.
This is helpful if you ever misplace your class link or want to confirm where to join.
https://www.themacwhisperer.com/zoom-link-class
The Macifesto
Ten principles that guide everything we do at the Academy. Read them. Print them. Live them.
- Begin with the end in mind.
Picture where you’re going before you start. Good hockey players go where the puck is. Great ones go where the puck’s going to be. - Make your last step your first step.
On the Mac, the long way is usually the wrong way. Drag and drop your way out of 12-step processes. - Use the right tool for the job.
If a carpenter shows up with only a hammer, fire him. Swiss army knives are great in a pinch and lousy at dinner. - Tame your FoFE.
Fear of Forgetting Everything. Stop putting the same thing in 50 places. Trust your system, not your panic. - Sort, don’t search.
Calendar invites belong in the calendar. Phone numbers belong in Contacts. Put things where they live, not where they landed. - Never start from zero unless you have to.
Yesterday’s outline, last week’s draft, the email from six months ago… past you already did half the work. - Invest the time today to save the time tomorrow.
Unsubscribe once instead of deleting forever. The first time you trip over something, pick it up. - Create and refine your system.
My systems work for me because I’m me. Build yours, then keep tweaking it. It’s never done. - Embrace change.
This too shall pass… and then it’ll change again. Stop swimming upstream like a salmon. - Have fun and explore.
We live in the future. Robots, AI, self-driving cars. Enjoy it.
