Macs All-In-One for Dummies

The huge reference guide you need to use the full power of your Mac
 
Macs All-in-One For Dummies truly covers it all. This complete reference guide contains five books in one, so you can learn all your Mac is capable of. You'll get a complete understanding of your computer, so you can use it for pleasure or business, become a multimedia master, surf the web like a pro, troubleshoot problems as they arise, and so much besides. This latest edition is updated for the newest version of macOS, the hottest apps, and the just-released Macs. Running an older Mac? Don't worry, this book won't leave you behind. Everything you need to do on your Mac can be learned with the help of Macs All-in-One For Dummies.
* Learn your way around your Mac and customize all the macOS features
* Discover the newest features (and the returning classics) so you can make the most of your machine
* Beef up your security, stay safe while surfing the web, and figure it out when things go wrong
* Use your computer to work, play, create videos, keep in touch, and everything else
 
Computer users who are switching to a Mac for the first time, as well as previous Mac users who are upgrading to the newest model, need a guide for getting the most out of their powerful computer. This is that guide.

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Book 1: Getting Started with Your Mac 5
 
Chapter 1: From Go to Whoa: Getting to Know Your Mac 7
 
Chapter 2: Touring the Screen 33
 
Chapter 3: Getting Your Mac Online 53
 
Chapter 4: Fiddling with Files and Folders 79
 
Chapter 5: Managing Apps 117
 
Chapter 6: Changing How Your Mac Looks, Sounds, and Feels 157
 
Chapter 7: Making Your Mac More Accessible 191
 
Book 2: Using the Internet 207
 
Chapter 1: Wandering the Web 209
 
Chapter 2: Order Out of Chaos: Organizing Web Pages 229
 
Chapter 3: Exchanging Messages with Mail 255
 
Chapter 4: Getting More Out of Mail 281
 
Chapter 5: Chatting with Messages and FaceTime. 299
 
Chapter 6: Exploring the World with Maps 317
 
Book 3: Beyond the Basics 329
 
Chapter 1: Backing Up and Restoring Your Data 331
 
Chapter 2: Protecting Your Mac against Local and Remote Threats 345
 
Chapter 3: Sharing Your Mac 363
 
Chapter 4: Networking Your Mac 387
 
Chapter 5: Sharing Files and Resources on a Network 407
 
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 427
 
Book 4: Using Your Mac as a Media Center 451
 
Chapter 1: Tuning In and Listening with Music 453
 
Chapter 2: Enjoying Podcasts, News, and TV. 481
 
Chapter 3: Reading and Listening to Books on Your Mac 495
 
Chapter 4: Picture Perfect: Working with Photos 511
 
Book 5: Taking Care of Business 539
 
Chapter 1: Managing Contacts 541
 
Chapter 2: Tracking Events and Tasks 563
 
Chapter 3: Crafting Fancy-Schmancy Documents with Pages 593
 
Chapter 4: Producing Persuasive Presentations with Keynote 639
 
Chapter 5: Crunching with Numbers 687
 
Chapter 6: Getting More Out of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers 719
 
Index 733

About the author

Paul McFedries has been using Mac computers since 1989 and has more than 30 years of technical writing experience. He is the bestselling author of more than 100 books that have sold more than four million combined copies around the world.

Summary

The huge reference guide you need to use the full power of your Mac

Macs All-in-One For Dummies truly covers it all. This complete reference guide contains five books in one, so you can learn all your Mac is capable of. You'll get a complete understanding of your computer, so you can use it for pleasure or business, become a multimedia master, surf the web like a pro, troubleshoot problems as they arise, and so much besides. This latest edition is updated for the newest version of macOS, the hottest apps, and the just-released Macs. Running an older Mac? Don't worry, this book won't leave you behind. Everything you need to do on your Mac can be learned with the help of Macs All-in-One For Dummies.
* Learn your way around your Mac and customize all the macOS features
* Discover the newest features (and the returning classics) so you can make the most of your machine
* Beef up your security, stay safe while surfing the web, and figure it out when things go wrong
* Use your computer to work, play, create videos, keep in touch, and everything else

Computer users who are switching to a Mac for the first time, as well as previous Mac users who are upgrading to the newest model, need a guide for getting the most out of their powerful computer. This is that guide.

Product details

• Authors: McFedries, P McFedries, Paul McFedries, McFedries Paul
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2023
• EAN: 9781119932765
• ISBN: 978-1-119-93276-5
• No. of pages: 800
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware; Macintosh, Apple, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Hardware / Macintosh, Computer Hardware/Macintosh