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Product Description
Work, play, connect, and share with the ultimate tour to macOS 'X'
macOS 'X' For Dummies is the ultimate tour guide to the Mac operating system, written by Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus himself! Whether you're upgrading your trusty old MacBook or venturing into new territory for the very first time, this easy to use guide will get you up and running quickly. It's all here: navigation, preferences, file management, networking, music and movies, and so much more. From the absolute basics to advanced techniques, this book shows you everything you need to know to turn your Mac into an extension of your brain. Concerned about security? Need to troubleshoot an issue? Want to make your Mac perform even better? Let Dr. Mac walk you through it with clear explanations and a little bit of humor. Read this book beginning-to-end for a complete tutorial, or dip in and out as needed when things take an unexpected turn; if you have macOS questions, Dr. Mac has the answers you need.
macOS has powered Macs since 2001. Each free annual update improves the system's functionality, and typically offers a few new tools and fixes old issues. If you need to learn your way around this year's update quickly, easily, and thoroughly, this book is for you.
Get organized and find your way around the interface
Customize your Mac's look, "feel," and behavior
Get connected, get online, and into the cloud
Access your movies and music, back up your data, and more!
Famous for its reliability and usability, macOS offers the sort of streamlined tools and operations you won't find anywhere else. macOS 'X' For Dummies helps you discover just how much your Mac can do for you.
From the Inside Flap
Take a tour of the macOS® interface
Get organized and save time with macOS applications
Get pro tips on speeding up your Mac
Make friends with the newest macOS!
Who says there's nothing new under the sun? macOS High Sierra has revamped some features, streamlined others, and provided some exciting new options for Mac users. And no one could better explain it all than Dr. Mac, who's been helping Mac users for over two decades. If this is your first Mac, you'll find all the basics to become Mac savvy quickly and easily. If you're upgrading, you'll discover the new features in High Sierra plus plenty of professional tips, techniques, and timesavers to maximize your Mac experience.
Inside …
Basics of windows and menus
Finder and its minions
Setting your preferences
Working with the Clipboard
Timesaving tools and tips
Networking and communicating
Music, movies, and more media
Security and troubleshooting
From the Back Cover
Take a tour of the macOS® interface
Get organized and save time with macOS applications
Get pro tips on speeding up your Mac
Make friends with the newest macOS!
Who says there's nothing new under the sun? macOS High Sierra has revamped some features, streamlined others, and provided some exciting new options for Mac users. And no one could better explain it all than Dr. Mac, who's been helping Mac users for over two decades. If this is your first Mac, you'll find all the basics to become Mac savvy quickly and easily. If you're upgrading, you'll discover the new features in High Sierra plus plenty of professional tips, techniques, and timesavers to maximize your Mac experience.
Inside …
Basics of windows and menus
Finder and its minions
Setting your preferences
Working with the Clipboard
Timesaving tools and tips
Networking and communicating
Music, movies, and more media
Security and troubleshooting
About the Author
Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is a veteran Mac guru. He is the author of the "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle and has been a consistent contributor to a variety of tech publications. Bob has written or co-written more than 80 books on macOS, iPhone, iPad, Office for the Mac, GarageBand, and other related topics.