Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))

Product Description The visual learner’s ultimate guide to the MacBook and macOS High Sierra Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ultimate guide to getting up and running quickly with your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air! Whether you’re new to computers or transitioning from a PC, this graphics-heavy guide will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new laptop. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, with screenshots that help you follow along with confidence. You’ll learn how to manage files, work with macOS software, organize photos and media, set up email, access the internet, and adjust settings and preferences to make your MacBook work the way you work. You’ll also explore the features that bring computing to a whole new level, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and so much more! The Mac has long inspired a legion of loyal fans, and you’re about to find out why. From sleek design to intuitive interface, to an OS that just works, Apple has cornered the market on the high-end computing experience. The MacBook makes sublime computing portable, and this book shows you how to take advantage of all that your MacBook has to offer.  Get acquainted with the latest macOS version and its new features Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Customize preferences and settings to suit your needs Download new apps, video chat, save to the cloud, and much more! No confusing tech-speak, no vague instructions, and no complex tangents into obscure tasks. This friendly guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility; you’re not launching the space shuttle, you just want to open your email. If you’re ready to explore all that your MacBook can do, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ideal companion. From the Back Cover Teach Yourself VISUALLY Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something―and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screenshots that show you how to tackle more than 150 essential tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running in no time, whether you're using a MacBook, a MacBook Air, or a MacBook Pro. You'll learn to: Set up your MacBook and log in Configure the keyboard, trackpad, and Touch Bar Share files, folders, and printers Enjoy music, videos, and photos Designed for visual learners Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules Succinct explanations walk you through step by step Full-color screenshots demonstrate each task Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks About the Author Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 100 computing books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad. He also writes about PCs, Windows, Linux, and VBA.