Download or read book My MacBook written by John Ray and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents step-by-step instructions to the features and functions of the MacBook, covering such topics as desktop space, connecting to a network, managing contacts and appointments, sharing devices, setting up iCloud, hardware, and security.

Download or read book My MacBook covers OS X Mavericks on MacBook MacBook Pro and MacBook Air Fourth Edition written by John Ray and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. Tasks include: Managing, arranging, and tagging your files; Staying on top of important events with Notification Center; Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control; Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad; Connecting to and accessing network resources; Activating and using iCloud services; Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video; Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders; Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps; Being social with Facebook and Twitter integration; Downloading and enjoying music, movies, and more; Buying, reading, and annotating iBooks; Getting the latest and greatest software from the App Store and other sources; Challenging your friends to games with Game Center; Protecting and securing your system and data; Expanding your system with peripheral devices; Troubleshooting common system problems.

Download or read book My MacBook covers OS X Mavericks on MacBook MacBook Pro and MacBook Air written by John Ray and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. Tasks include: • Managing, arranging, and tagging your files • Staying on top of important events with Notification Center • Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control • Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad • Connecting to and accessing network resources • Activating and using iCloud services • Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video • Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders • Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps • Being social with Facebook and Twitter integration • Downloading and enjoying music, movies, and more • Buying, reading, and annotating iBooks • Getting the latest and greatest software from the App Store and other sources • Challenging your friends to games with Game Center • Protecting and securing your system and data • Expanding your system with peripheral devices • Troubleshooting common system problems

Download or read book MacBook For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make friends with your MacBook the fun and easy way! Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop in town, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy to help you get to know your MacBook in no time. Take a closer look at the latest features, get the lowdown on OS X, unleash your creative forces with iLife, take care of business with the iWork applications, and sync it all with iCloud with the expert advice in this bestselling MacBook guide. Whether this is your first MacBook or your first laptop, period, you'll learn to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up e-mail, hook into a network, transfer your important documents from another PC or Mac, and troubleshoot with ease. You'll also get the inside scoop on the fun stuff like FaceTime video calling, Messages, Reminders, photos, videos, music, the Mac App Store, and more. Covers all MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models and is fully updated for OS X Mavericks and the latest editions of iLife and iWork Gets you up to speed on helpful MacBook features like the Finder, Finder Tabs, Dashboard, Spaces, Mission Control, Spotlight, and iCloud Explains how to work with files and folders, use the Safari web browser, connect with other wireless devices, add accessories, and use your MacBook on the go Covers crunching data with Numbers, dressing up your documents with Pages, adding punch to your presentations with Keynote, editing your images with iPhoto, composing music with GarageBand, making movie magic with iMovie, and more MacBook For Dummies, 5th Edition is the perfect companion for getting the most out of your mac-nificent MacBook!

Download or read book The Complete Beginners Guide to Mac OS X El Capitan written by Scott La Counte and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2015-10-10 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a new convert to Mac, still thinking about making the switch, or just want to learn more about Macs, this book will guide you through the Mac OS and help you see how making the switch really isn’t the great leap that you once thought it was. While this book was written for anyone new to Mac, it is especially geared for people who are switching to Mac from Windows. This book will show you the basics and show you how to do the common day tasks you know on Windows (like right clicking). It will also show you how to get your Mac in sync with your iPad or iPhone, and how to do everyday tasks like change background, find files, and performance tweaks to keep your Mac running like new. Please note, while every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this book is not endorsed by Apple and should be consider unofficial.

Download or read book Mac OS X Lion For Dummies written by Bob LeVitus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Mac guide, updated for the latest Mac OS X and now in full color! Mac OS X Lion represents a new era in the Mac operating system. This friendly guide is fully updated for the latest Mac OS X and provides everything new Mac users and users upgrading to Mac OS X Lion need to know. A bestseller in previous editions, Mac OS X Lion For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks. So whether it's your first Mac or just an OS upgrade, you'll learn to tame your Lion with the expert advice of Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus and Dummies. Covers using the Finder, customizing Lion, adding widgets to the Dashboard, organizing and managing files and folders, searching with Spotlight, and working with Spaces Explores browsing the web with Safari, using Apple Mail and iCal, connecting a printer, performing backups with Time Machine, troubleshooting, and setting up a network Walks readers through the new features of Mac OS X Lion, including FaceTime, Photo Booth, Launchpad, Mission Control, Full-screen apps, and more Gets you up and running with iTunes, downloading fun apps from the Mac App Store, and staying entertained with videos, photos, and other multimedia You'll make your Lion roar with the friendly advice in Mac OS X Lion For Dummies.

Download or read book OS X Mavericks written by David Pogue and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Apple Pro Training Series written by Kevin M. White and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the official curriculum of the Apple Mavericks 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.9 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 certification– as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Mavericks. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Mavericks and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only Apple-certified books on the market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users, this guide takes you deep inside the Mavericks operating system. Readers will find in-depth, step-bystep instruction on everything from installing and configuring Mavericks to managing networks and system administration.Whether you run a computer lab or an IT department, you’ll learn to set up users, configure system preferences, manage security and permissions, use diagnostic and repair tools, troubleshoot peripheral devices, and more–all on your way to preparing for the industry-standard ACSP certification. Covers updated system utilities and new features of OS X Mavericks, including iCloud Keychain and Tags. Features authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more. Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, realworld tasks. Lesson files and bonus material available for download–including lesson review questions summarizing what you’ve learned to prepare you for the Apple certification exam.

Download or read book OS X Mavericks For Dummies written by Bob LeVitus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coast through OS X Mavericks with help from Dr. Mac and For Dummies Ready to make friends with Mavericks? Then, Dr. Mac’s your man. Author and longtime Mac guru, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus shares his witty insights and helpful tips in this full-color update to his bestselling OS X guide. You’ll learn the basics of working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control before moving on to setting up your e-mail, surfing with Safari, organizing your files, and customizing OS X Mavericks for all you need your Mac to do. Familiarizes you with OS X essentials like navigating the desktop, connecting to a network, using Notification Center, managing your Contacts and Calendar, staying in touch with Messages and FaceTime, and syncing with iCloud Covers new-to-OS X tools and features including iBooks, Maps, iCloud Keychain, Finder Tabs, and Tags plus the streamlined Calendar, Notifications, and Safari applications Explains how to turn your Mac into a multimedia mecca with music, movies, podcasts, photos, videos, e-books, and your favorite apps and games from the Mac App Store Provides troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing and maintaining your Mac, and keeping your information safe and secure Whether you’re dipping your toe into OS X or leaping full on into Mavericks, For Dummies will help you make the most of your Mac and all Mavericks can do for you.

Download or read book Total OS X Mavericks Superguide written by Macworld Editors and published by IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re relatively new to the Mac or someone who remembers the days before there were three colored buttons in the upper left corner of every Mac window, OS X Mavericks has something new for you. Total OS X Mavericks covers every inch of Apple’s new operating system: We provide an overview of all the features packed into OS X 10.9, then dive into what you need for a basic installation. From there, we offer in-depth descriptions of new features like iCloud Keychain, Finder Tabs, and Finder Tags, detail what to expect from new apps like iBooks and Maps and OS X's new multiple displays, and explain Apple’s under-the-hood changes in plain English. There’s never been a better time to be a Mac user. And with Total OS X Mavericks to help you get acquainted with the Mac’s latest and greatest features, you’ll be on the fast track to more fun and greater productivity.

Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air written by Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-31 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most out of the latest MacBook Air with this easy-to-read visual guide Who doesn't love the MacBook Air? It's light as a feather, yet delivers heavyweight functionality. If you want clear, practical, visual instructions on how to use your new MacBook Air, this is the book for you. Using tons of illustrations and step-by-step explanations, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air gets you up and running by clearly showing you how to do everything. From the basics to everything the new OS X operating system brings to the table, this book guides you through. Walks you through all the new features and functions of the new MacBook Air Shows you how to work with the new OS X Mavericks operating system, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Covers basics, such as powering up and shutting down to running Windows applications and downloading apps from the Mac Store Features full-color screen shots to reinforce your visual learning of processes Find all the cool and practical ways to use your MacBook Air with Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Air.

Download or read book Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Bundle Two e Book Set written by Dwight Spivey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-03 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two e-books, Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition, bundled in one package Books in the Portable Genius series provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible, including plenty of tips and techniques for the most-used features in a product or software. These e-books will show you what you may not find out by just working with your MacBook Pro and OS X Lion. Genius icons present smart or innovative ways to do something, saving time and hassle. Easy-to-find information gives you the essentials plus insightful tips on how to navigate OS X Lion and your MacBook Pro. Covers the iLife suite as well as the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors Contains information on how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system, OS X Lion Offers essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts, offering you total confidence that you can accomplish whatever task is necessary Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Set, MacBook Pro Edition is perfect for novice to intermediate users of Apple hardware and/or software applications, including those who are new to the Apple digital lifestyle.

Download or read book The Mac OS X Leopard Book written by Scott Kelby and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With so many books out there on Mac OS X Leopard, what makes this one better and different is its focus. While other Leopard books can regularly be 500-plus pages, this book cuts through all the technical jargon and gives you exactly what you want: the most important, most requested, and just plain coolest things about Leopard that will change the way you work on your Mac. With Leopard's newest features, this book will show you how to customize your workspace with Spaces, search and view your files fast with Quick Look, restore any file on your system with Time Machine, and much more. Each page covers just one topic, complete with full-color photos and screenshots, making it easy to find what you're looking for fast.

Download or read book Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide written by Chuck Toporek and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how much Mac experience you have, Mac OS X Leopard requires that you get reacquainted. This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you do just that. You get all details you need to learn Leopard's new features, configure your system, and get the most out of your Mac. Pronto. Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide offers an easy-to-read format for users of all levels. If you're a Mac newcomer, there's a Survival Guide that explains how to adapt, and a chapter on Mac OS X's key features. Experienced Mac users can go right to the heart of Leopard with chapters on system preferences, applications and utilities, and configuring. In all, plenty of tables, concise descriptions, and step-by-step instructions explain: What's new in Leopard, including the Time Machine How to use Leopard's totally revamped Finder All about Spaces and how to quickly flip between them How to search for and find things with Spotlight How to use Leopard's enhanced Parental Controls Handy keyboard shortcuts to help you be more efficient Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own If you're ready to tame Apple's new cat, this is the guide you want.

Download or read book Using Mac OS X Mavericks written by Kevin Wilson and published by Apress. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to use your Mac the easy way: no jargon, just clear, concise and to the point. Using Mac OS Mavericks is your handy guide to using a computer running Mavericks, providing a quick resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Using Mac OS Mavericks is your handy guide to using a computer running Mavericks, providing a quick resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Step-by-step techniques supported by photography and screen prints, and easy to follow text, make using a Mac a cinch. Whether you have just bought your first Mac, switched from Windows, or are a keen computer user, this lean reference will provide you with the underpinnings needed to use a Mac like a pro.

Download or read book Switching to the Mac The Missing Manual Yosemite Edition written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes Windows refugees decide to get a Mac? Enthusiastic friends? The Apple Stores? Great-looking laptops? A "halo effect" from the popularity of iPhones and iPads? The absence of viruses and spyware? The freedom to run Windows on a Mac? In any case, there’s never been a better time to switch to OS X—and there’s never been a better, more authoritative book to help you do it. The important stuff you need to know: Transfer your stuff. Moving files from a PC to a Mac by cable, network, or disk is the easy part. But how do you extract your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files? Now you’ll know. Recreate your software suite. Many of the PC programs you’ve been using are Windows-only. Discover the Mac equivalents and learn how to move data to them. Learn Yosemite. Apple’s latest operating system is faster, smarter, and more in tune with iPads and iPhones. If Yosemite has it, this book covers it. Get the expert view. Learn from Missing Manuals creator David Pogue—author of OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling Mac book on earth.

Download or read book How to Do Everything Mac OS X Mountain Lion written by Dwight Spivey and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-12-07 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion! Maximize the amazing features packed into the latest release of Apple’s cutting-edge desktop operating system. With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything: Mac OS X Mountain Lion shows you how to set up and customize your machine for peak performance. Find out what’s new, such as Messages, the Notification Center, Reminders, and more. Networking, hardware, security, and troubleshooting are fully explained in this hands-on guide. Manage system preferences Interact with your Mac using Multi-Touch gestures Launch apps and utilities from Launchpad Manipulate open items with Mission Control Connect to the Internet and surf with Safari Video chat with FaceTime Download content from the App Store Stay in touch, on schedule, and organized with Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Notes, and Reminders Use iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations Enjoy multimedia with QuickTime, iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovie Use iCloud to sync data with your iPod, iPad, and iPhone Set up a wired or wireless network Connect external devices via USB and FireWire Troubleshoot, tune, and back up your Mac