Macs for Seniors for Dummies

Looks at the basics of using a Mac, covering such topics as the desktop, working with files and folders, using Pages, playing movies, organizing photos, playing music, browsing the Internet, and computer security.

List of contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Buying and Setting Up Your Mac 7

Chapter 1: Buying a Mac 9

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Mac 23

Part II: Getting Started with Your Mac 49

Chapter 3: Getting Around the Mac Desktop 51

Chapter 4: Customizing Lion 83

Chapter 5: Working with Files and Folders 105

Chapter 6: Working with Printers, Scanners, and Faxes 127

Chapter 7: Getting Help 137

Part III: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 149

Chapter 8: Creating Documents with Pages 151

Chapter 9: Working with Numbers and Finances 171

Chapter 10: Get the Most from Movies and Digital Photos 189

Chapter 11: Enjoying Music, Video, and Podcasts 211

Chapter 12: Playing Games in Lion 231

Part IV: Exploring the Internet 241

Chapter 13: Understanding Internet Basics 243

Chapter 14: Browsing the Web with Safari 261

Chapter 15: Keeping in Touch by E-Mail 283

Chapter 16: Connecting with People Online 309

Part V: Taking Care of Your Computer 327

Chapter 17: Protecting Lion 329

Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Mac 341

Index 349

Product details

• Authors: Mark L Chambers, Mark L. Chambers
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.04.2012
• EAN: 9781118196847
• ISBN: 978-1-118-19684-7
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; Macintosh, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Hardware / Macintosh, Computer Hardware/Macintosh