Make the most of your Mac with this witty, authoritative guide to macOS Big Sur. Apple updates its Mac operating system every year, adding new features with every revision. But after twenty years of this updating cycle without a printed user guide to help customers, feature bloat and complexity have begun to weigh down the works. For thirty years, the Mac faithful have turned to David Pogue’s Mac books to guide them. With Mac Unlocked, New York Times bestselling author Pogue introduces readers to the most radical Mac software redesign in Apple history, macOS Big Sur. Beginning Mac users and Windows refugees will gain an understanding of the Mac philosophy; Mac veterans will find a concise guide to what’s new in Big Sur, including its stunning visual and sonic redesign, the new Control Center for quick settings changes, and the built-in security auditing features. With a 300 annotated illustrations, sparkling humor, and crystal-clear prose, Mac Unlocked is the new gold-standard guide to the Mac.
The Complete Beginner to Expert Guide to Maximizing your 2020 MacBook Air.Are you looking for a comprehensive user manual that will help you SETUP and MASTER your MacBook Air? Are you looking for a manual that will expose you to all the amazing features of your device and 2020 MacOS Catalina 10.15? Then get your hands on this book and have an amazing time using your device.Apple updated the MacBook Air in a major way in mid-March 2020. While it may look like the previous version on the surface, dig a little deeper and you'll see it's the most significant upgrade since the 2018 redesign, offering buyers much more interesting customization options.The third iteration of the 'new' MacBook Air design finally nails every area well enough to make this the best MacBook for most people. The keyboard is the star of the show here, Yep, that's right. Apple ditched the disastrous butterfly keyboard for its Magic Keyboard and all I can say is: thank goodness. Even with all these new features, Apple still managed to keep the starting price at a relatively affordable $999. The MacBook Air (2020) comes with all the right improvements without sacrificing the best features of the previous version.Apple didn't reinvent the MacBook Air on the outside. But the 2020 model does have some exciting improvements under the hood. There's a 10th-generation processor, and double the base storage.There is0a lot to love in Apple's latest MacBook Air. This book is written in simple and clear terms, with a step-by-step approach that will help you to master your MacBook Air with 2020 MacOS Catalina 10.15 within the shortest period of time. Here is a preview of the topics in this guide: -Take a tour of your new MacBook Air-How to Get Started-Use MacBook Air with other Devices-Apps included with your Mac-What's in the menu bar on Mac?-How to search with Spotlight on Mac-Customize the Dock-See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac-Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac-How to manage windows -Use apps in Split View -Install and uninstall apps from the internet or disc on Mac-Customize your Mac with System Preferences-Use your internet accounts-Use accessibility features on Mac-Set up users, guests, and groups-Create and work with documents-Dictate your messages and documents -Set a different keyboard dictation shortcut-Back up your files with Time Machine -Create an Apple ID on Mac-Sign in to a new device or browser with two-factor authentication-Use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac-Set up Family Sharing on Mac-View and download purchases made by other family members-Use Continuity to work across Apple devices-Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac-Unlock your Mac and approve requests with Apple Watch-Listen to podcasts on Mac-Read books in Books on Mac-Customize your Game Center account-Manage passwords using keychains on Mac-And so much more!Scroll up and click BUY WITH 1-CLICK to add this book to your library.
Answers found here! Apple’s latest Mac software, macOS Mojave, is a glorious boxcar full of new features and refinements. What’s still not included, though, is a single page of printed instructions. Fortunately, David Pogue is back, delivering the expertise and humor that have made this the #1 bestselling Mac book for 18 years straight. The important stuff you need to know Big-ticket changes. The stunning new Dark Mode. Self-tidying desktop stacks. FaceTime video calls with up to 32 people. New screen-recording tools. If Apple has it, this book covers it. Apps. This book also demystifies the 50 programs that come with the Mac, including the four new ones in Mojave: News, Stocks, Home, and Voice Memos. Shortcuts. This must be the tippiest, trickiest Mac book ever written. Undocumented surprises await on every page. Power users. Security, networking, remote access, file sharing with Windows—this one witty, expert guide makes it all crystal clear. MacOS Mojave gives the Mac more polish, power, and pep— and in your hands, you hold the ultimate guide to unlocking its potential.
Clear instructions to help visual learners get started with their MacBook Pro Covering all the essential information you need to get up to speed with your MacBook Pro, this new edition provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook Pro to more advanced tasks such as running Windows applications, this visual guide provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Empowers you to perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Covers new hardware updates, the latest version of OS X, troubleshooting, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, Second Edition is an ideal, fully illustrated guide for learning how to make the most of all your MacBook Pro has to offer.
Demonstrates the OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system's basic features, including Internet access, file management, configuring the desktop, networking, installing peripherals, file sharing, and working with applications.
Unlock the secrets of the Terminal and discover how this powerful tool solves problems the Finder can't handle. With this handy guide, you'll learn commands for a variety of tasks, such as killing programs that refuse to quit, renaming a large batch of files in seconds, or running jobs in the background while you do other work. Get started with an easy-to-understand overview of the Terminal and its partner, the shell. Then dive into commands neatly arranged into two dozen categories, including directory operations, file comparisons, and network connections. Each command includes a concise description of its purpose and features. Log into your Mac from remote locations Search and modify files in powerful ways Schedule jobs for particular days and times Let several people use one Mac at the same time Compress and uncompress files in a variety of formats View and manipulate Mac OS X processes Combine multiple commands to perform complex operations Download and install additional commands from the Internet
This book combines Apple's trademark visual elegance with the underlying stability of UNIX, which adds up to a rock-solid operating system. Pogue covers each of the control panels and bonus programs that come with Mac OS X, including iTunes, Mail, Sherlock, and Apache, the built-in Web-server.
Apple gives macOS new features and improvements right on your desktop and under the hood with Catalina—aka OS X 10.15. With this updated guide, you’ll learn how to use your iPad as a second screen, work with iPad apps on your Mac, and use Screen Time on your Mac. This new edition of the #1 bestselling Mac book shows you how to use the revamped apps for Music, Podcasts, and TV. Loaded with illustrations, step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, this book from David Pogue—Missing Manual series creator, New York Times columnist, and Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CNBC, CBS, and NPR—covers everything Catalina has to offer with lots of humor and technical insight.
Get a handle on macOS Catalina It doesn't matter if you're doing your computing on an old reliable Macbook or a brand-new Mac desktop, both rely on macOS to help you get things done. It helps to have an equally reliable guidebook to steer you through the tasks and steps that make macOS run efficiently. This fun and friendly guide provides the direction you need to easily navigate the classic and brand new features in macOS Catalina. Longtime expert Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus shares his years of experience to help you better understand Catalina and make it a timesaving tool in your life. Take a tour of the macOS Catalina interface Get organized and save time with macOS applications Find pro tips on speeding up your Mac Back up your data macOS Catalina For Dummies is perfect for new and inexperienced macOS users looking to grasp the fundamentals of the operating system.
Explore macOS tools and architecture for executing support tasks and system administration, and prepare for the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification exam Key FeaturesDelve into macOS Big Sur, from installation to managing apps and optimizing your environmentBecome an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) with this comprehensive macOS support guideThe book is not intended to be a user guide, it covers concepts pertinent for a user acting as an administratorBook Description Apple is pushing the capabilities of its technologies to help users achieve high performance, including improvements in its OS running across all Mac systems, macOS, and new technologies such as M1 Silicon chips. This book walks you through macOS from a system administration and support point of view, exploring its latest features. The book starts by explaining macOS architecture, installation, and startup processes to enable you to get started with the OS. You'll learn how to manage users and discover techniques for user security and privacy. Moving on, you'll get to grips with the macOS file system and learn to manage disks, volumes, and partitions for effective file management. Most of the examples covered in this book are from an administrator's perspective; however, when relevant, a standard user's perspective is also presented. You'll find illustrations for Mac systems running macOS 11 (Big Sur), and when necessary, for macOS 10.15 (macOS Catalina). Finally, you'll explore advanced topics such as networking and using command-line tools for administration tasks. By the end of this macOS book, you'll be well-versed with macOS features, administration tasks, and best practices. You'll also be able to apply the concepts to increase your chances of success in obtaining Apple certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP). What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of the macOS system and architectureConfigure key services and perform essential troubleshooting in your Mac systemInstall, update, and configure your local macOS system and identify the stages of the startup processCreate and manage a local user account and set up your customized macOS environmentManage your file systems, storage, and permissionsExplore practices and techniques to work with apps, networks, and security for your Mac systemDelve into administration tasks such as managing service resources and peripheralsWho this book is for If you are a Mac system administrator, support and help desk technician or engineer, or Mac power user looking to explore macOS architecture and tooling, then this book is for you. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of the macOS environment and system administration.
