Best-selling author Wallace Wang teaches you how to use El Capitan, the latest version of the Mac operating system, in everyday situations. This book shows you, the beginner Mac user, how to get up and running, operate, and work day-to-day on your Mac.

You will learn how to run applications, manage windows and files, work with the internet, and more. You will even learn how to use your Mac with an iPhone and an Apple watch.

If you're eager to learn how to use a Mac, Mac OS X For Absolute Beginners is your opportunity to give it a go. Following are just a few of the highlights:

  • Hit the ground running with Mac OS X El Capitan
  • See how to navigate and manage views on the desktop
  • Learn how to manage your files
  • Discover what entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them



    Autorentext
    Wallace Wang is a former Windows enthusiast who took one look at Vista and realized that the future of computing belonged to the Macintosh. He's written more than 40 computer books, including Microsoft Office for Dummies, Beginning Programming for Dummies, Steal This Computer Book, My New Mac, and My New iPad. In addition to programming the Macintosh and iPhone/iPad, he also performs stand-up comedy, having appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv," and having performed in Las Vegas at the Riviera Comedy Club at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. When he s not writing computer books or performing stand-up comedy, he also enjoys blogging about screenwriting at his site, The 15 Minute Movie Method, where he shares screenwriting tips with other aspiring screenwriters who all share the goal of breaking into Hollywood.



    Inhalt

    Part I: Basic Training

    Chapter 1: Understanding OS X

    Chapter 2: Giving Commands with the Mouse, trackpad, and Keyboard

    Chapter 3: Running Programs

    Chapter 4: Typing and Editing Text

    Chapter 5: Understanding Files and Folders

    Chapter 6: Managing Files

    Chapter 7: Sharing Files

    Part II: Customizing OS X

    Chapter 8: Using the Dock

    Chapter 9: Installing Software

    Chapter 10: Changing the Screen

    Chapter 11: Customizing the Finder

    Chapter 12: Organizing Windows

    Part III: Having Fun

    Chapter 13: Playing with Photos

    Chapter 14: Watching and Editing Video

    Chapter 15: Playing Music

    Chapter 16: Reading E-Books

    Part IV: Getting on the Internet

    Chapter 17: Browsing the Internet

    Chapter 18: Email

    Chapter 19: Messaging and FaceTime

    Chapter 20: Using iCloud

    Part V: Getting Work Done

    Chapter 21: Contacts

    Chapter 22: Reminders, Notes, and Stickies

    Chapter 23: Modifying PDF files

    Chapter 24: Capturing screenshots and video

    Chapter 25: Syncing a Macintosh with an iPhone or iPad

    Part VI: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 26: Disk Maintenance

    Chapter 27: Protecting a Macintosh from Malware

    Chapter 28: Shopping for a new Macintosh

    Titel
    Mac OS X for Absolute Beginners
    EAN
    9781484219133
    ISBN
    978-1-4842-1913-3
    Format
    E-Book (pdf)
    Hersteller
    Herausgeber
    Veröffentlichung
    07.06.2016
    Digitaler Kopierschutz
    Wasserzeichen
    Dateigrösse
    33.13 MB
    Anzahl Seiten
    490
    Jahr
    2016
    Untertitel
    Englisch