Macs For Dummies - Softcover

Baig, Edward C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118517199 ISBN 13: 9781118517192

Publisher: For Dummies, 2013

Synopsis

The bestselling Mac book of all time, updated for OS X Mountain Lion and the latest hardware

More and more people are joining the ranks of Mac owners each year. This popular guidebook, as user-friendly as the Mac itself, has sold more than 1.3 million copies in previous editions. In this most recent version, popular author Edward C. Baig, Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY, covers OS X Mountain Lion, the newest MacBooks, updates to the iLife suite, and much more. All the basics are here, including setting up and navigating your Mac, using the Safari browser, making video calls with FaceTime, managing photos and videos, syncing with iCloud, and more.

• Mac sales are booming, and this guide helps new users or those upgrading from an earlier version take full advantage of all the newest features
• Covers the newest operating system, OS X Mountain Lion, as well as the latest Mac mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Pro hardware
• Shows how to set up your Mac, navigate the desktop, use the Dock, print or fax documents, surf the web with Safari, set up e-mail, use FaceTime and iMessage, sync devices with iCloud, run Windows on a Mac, and back up your files with Time Machine
• Explores the newest version of the iLife suite; how to work with photos, videos, and music files; blogging and social networking; organizing your life with Reminders; setting up a network, and more

Macs For Dummies, 12th Edition will help you get the most from your new Mac, quickly and easily.

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From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Set up your Mac, personalize the desktop, and navigate with Mission Control
• Browse the web, keep in touch via e-mail, and make FaceTime® calls
• Get the most from OS X® and create cool projects with iLife®
• Set up a network and keep your Mac safe

Intrigued by your new Mac? Explore all its great features with this handy guide

Got a brand new Mac? Switching from a PC? Congratulations! Consider this book your welcome basket. Discover how to work with Launchpad, have fun with Photo Booth, find amazing apps in the Mac App Store, automate frequent tasks, share photos with friends, connect with Game Center, and more. Get started right here.

• Picking your Apple — compare the different desktop and laptop models to choose your perfect match
• Getting to your Apple's core — power on, navigate the desktop and menus, master the mouse, and connect to peripherals
• Tame your cat — make friends with OS X, manage files and folders, and create and print documents
• Surfin' Safari — set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf the web with Safari, and chit-chat with Messages and FaceTime®
• Head in the iCloud — sync your music, photos, e-mail, contacts, and calendars with iCloud® and back up all your stuff with Time Machine®
• Living the iLife — organize and edit photos with iPhoto®, stay entertained with iTunes®, and express yourself with iMovie® and GarageBand®
• Can't say goodbye — see how to install and run Windows® on your Mac with Boot Camp

Open the book and find:

• How to set up user accounts and configure your Mac
• Details on syncing your stuff with iCloud
• Tips for staying safe online
• Steps for setting up a network
• How to connect to Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks
• Ways to stay organized with Notes, Notifications, and Reminders
• Helpful troubleshooting advice
• Ten nifty things your Mac can do

About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY and makes regular appearances in USA TODAY videos. Ed is also the coauthor of several books including iPad mini For Dummies, iPhone For Dummies, and iPad For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118517199
• ISBN 13: 9781118517192
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 456