Apple 2020 MacBook Air User Guide
Apple 2020 MacBook Air User Guide

Author: Andrew O Murphy

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-18

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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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.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro

Author: Hart-Davis

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-01-21

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1118677773

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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.

MacBook For Seniors
MacBook For Seniors

Author: Tom Rudderham

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-07

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Written in an easy to follow way, with large text and images throughout, MacBook For Seniors reveals everything you need to know about the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. Using step-by-step guides, you'll learn how to install and use apps, make video calls to loved ones, check your email, plus so much more. Walk into any Apple Store, and you'll quickly notice that there's more than one type of MacBook available. First up is the wedge-shaped MacBook Air, which combines elegant design with an affordable price. Then there's the MacBook Pro, which manages to squeeze incredible power, the innovative Touch Bar, and a 16-inch screen into a portable device. Whichever MacBook you're fortunate enough to own -- don't worry -- because this book covers both of them. Whether you only need to learn the basics, or you want to discover some really advanced tips, MacBook For Seniors is here to help.Inside you'll discover: - Everything you need to know about MacBook Air & MacBook Pro- How to set up your Mac- How to use Touch ID and the TrackPad- Detailed app tutorials- How to edit photos- Essential settings and configurations & much more!

macOS Catalina For Dummies
macOS Catalina For Dummies

Author: Bob LeVitus

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-10-14

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 111960799X

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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.

Macs For Dummies
Macs For Dummies

Author: Edward C. Baig

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-01-06

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 0470456787

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Whether you’re thinking of switching to a Macintosh computer, are looking into the latest Apple products, or have a Mac and want to learn about Mac OS X Leopard, then Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you going. Here you’ll learn all about how to compare the different desktop and laptop models to choose your perfect match, make Mac OS X Leopard work your way, use the new iLife 2008 digital lifestyle applications, get online and connect to a wired or wireless network, and run Windows on your Mac so you can keep the Microsoft programs you need. You’ll also discover how to: Navigate your way around the Mac interface and work with icons and folders Best utilize OS X, work with the new Photo Booth, and manage clutter with Exposé and Spaces Get connected, start a Web-browsing Safari, use e-mail and iChat, and shop online Join .Mac and take advantage of iDisk backups, IMAP mail, and Web Gallery Explore all that iTunes offers, process digital photos with iPhoto, make iMovies, and have fun with GarageBand Use Windows on your Mac and transfer Windows files It’s a perfect time to join the Mac generation, especially if you’re a Windows user who’s been thinking of defecting. Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you there, helping you pick peripherals, download freebie programs, set up user accounts, implement security secrets, troubleshoot your Mac, and experience the iLife.

macOS Catalina: The Missing Manual
macOS Catalina: The Missing Manual

Author: David Pogue

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 861

ISBN-13: 1492075035

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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.

The The macOS User Administration Guide
The The macOS User Administration Guide

Author: Herta Nava

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2021-04-26

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 1838644199

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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.

macOS Support Essentials 10.15 - Apple Pro Training Series
macOS Support Essentials 10.15 - Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Adam Karneboge

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2020-01-13

Total Pages: 1287

ISBN-13: 0136552218

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macOS Support Essentials 10.15 - Apple Pro Training Series The Apple-Certified Way to Learn This is the official book for the macOS Support Essentials 10.15course and you can use it to prepare for the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.15 exam. It’s a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize macOS Catalina, such as IT professionals, technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users. This is the only Apple Pro Training Series book that covers macOS Catalina. You’ll find in-depth, step-by-step instructions on everything from upgrading, updating, reinstalling and configuring macOS Catalina to configuring network services like the Content Caching service. This book covers updated system utilities and new features in macOS Catalina, including Voice Control and other accessibility features, user privacy settings, notarized apps, Startup Security Utility, and the separation of the startup disk into a read-only APFS System volume and a read write APFS Data volume. This book includes the following content: Authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more Focused lessons that take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks A Web Edition that provides the full text of the book online The Apple Pro Training Series includes self-paced learning tools and is the official curriculum of the Apple Training and Certification program. After you complete this book, take the macOS Support Essentials 10.15 exam as a step towards becoming an Apple Certified Support Professional. Work through this book independently or attend a class at an Apple Authorized Training Provider or both to prepare for the exam. To learn more, visit training.apple.com. Also in the Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X Logic Pro X

The Ridiculously Simple Guide to MacOS Catalina
The Ridiculously Simple Guide to MacOS Catalina

Author: Scott La Counte

Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books

Published: 2019-10-16

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13:

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Note: This is the Color Edition of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 For MacBooks and iMacs" If you have purchased the notebook or computer or are just curious about seeing more about what MacOS can do for you, then you'll see it in this book. This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly). For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for you. It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Mac to Windows. Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it's something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out. Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let's get started!

macOS Support Essentials 12 - Apple Pro Training Series
macOS Support Essentials 12 - Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Benjamin G. Levy

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2022-03-02

Total Pages: 1342

ISBN-13: 0137696558

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macOS Support Essentials 12, the official book for macOS support, is a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize macOS Monterey, such as IT professionals, technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users. This is the only Apple Pro Training Series book that covers Monterey. You'll find in-depth, step-by-step instructions on everything from upgrading, updating, reinstalling and configuring macOS Monterey to setting-up network services. This book covers updated system utilities and new features in macOS Monterey: Passwords System Preference Live Text Voice Control User privacy settings Notarized apps Startup Security Utility And more! This book includes the following content: Authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more Focused lessons that take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks A Web Edition that provides the full text of the book online The Apple Pro Training Series is Apple's official self-paced learning resource. Books in this series offer downloadable lesson files and an online version of the book. Additional information on this and other books in this series can be found at www.peachpit.com/apple. For more on certification, visit training.apple.com.