Learning about the mac

hi all
just a few things i would like to find out please could you tell me is there anywhere i could learn how to use the macbook iv been once to the apple shop and had an hour session with them but i did not find them helpful although i have one years one 2 one with them which i paid £80 when i brought my new macbook pro thinking that i will be taught a lot of things as i was changing over from a pc to a mac ... i had a lot of expectations but those expectations were not to be
but never the less i still would like to learn all the features about the mac how to use the different programs is there any where i could attend lessons
as i have an expensive macbook which i love and would love to be Abel to use to its full potential
you're kindly
KC

There are Apple and other Apple-centric sites that offer valuable information.
http://support.apple.com/videos/
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
http://www.macworld.com
http://reviews.cnet.com/macfixit/?tag=mfiredir
http://www.macobserver.com
http://osxdaily.com
Best.

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