Mac OS X for Absolute Beginners

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-4842-1912-6
Verlag: Apress

Buch, Englisch, 490 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 9728 g

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've ever felt that you couldn't learn how to use a Mac, this is your opportunity to give it a go. What you’ll learn

• How to get up and running with Mac OS X El Capitan
  
• How to navigate and manage views
  
• How to manage your files
  
• What entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them 
  
• How to maintain your Mac 
  
• How to work with iPhone and Apple watch. 

Who This Book Is ForAnyone who wants to learn how to use OS X El Capitan. No previous experience is required.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wang, Wallace

Fachgebiete

• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Betriebssysteme Mac OS, Mac OS X

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

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.