We've all been there before, glaring at a computer screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring Apple Mac is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple Mac is packed with over 450 pages of full color screenshots, illustrations, helpful tips, and easy to follow instructions along with a growing library of video demos and tutorials. Updated to cover the Sonoma release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you understand the fundamentals of your Mac. You'll learn how to: Upgrade your Mac to Sonoma and explore new features such as Desktop Widgets, Video Conferencing Enhancements, and Safari Profiles Find your way around the desktop, dock, finder, and launchpad in MacOS Sonoma Master touch gestures, trackpads and the magic mouse to get around your Mac Use Notification Centre, Handoff, Spaces, Control Center, Universal Control, and Universal Clipboard in MacOS Organising files and folders in Finder in MacOS Browse the web with the Safari Web Browser safely and efficiently in MacOS Keep in touch with friends and family using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat on your mac Set important appointments with Calendar Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Check the weather on your mac Record voice memos Download countless apps from the App Store on your mac Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Read ebooks on your mac Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D, and use the interactive globe Use the clock app to set alarms, timers, and world clocks Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Getting started with Pages, Keynote and Numbers on your Mac Using iCloud storage on your Mac Use time machine to back up your data stored on your Mac Get to know Siri in MacOS Use the photos app to store and enhance your photos Create slideshows, photo albums and use iMovie to edit your home movies and more... Finally, system updates and maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. So order yourself a copy today, and keep it handy as you make your way around the new OS. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using [email protected] and let us know. Thanks.

Take your MacBook Air to new heights! Discover how to get more than ever before out of Apple’s incredibly thin and light notebooks with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything: MacBook Air shows you how to harness the power of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system, and use iTunes, iWork, iLife, iCloud, Safari, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notification Center, Mail, and other powerful apps. Tap into all the computing power built into Apple’s ultra-portable MacBook Air while you’re at home, at work, or on-the-go. Custom configure your MacBook Air and navigate with the Multi-Touch trackpad Get the most out of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system Transfer data from a PC or another Mac Manage your email accounts with the Mail app Sync all of your data and devices via iCloud Connect peripherals—Bluetooth devices, printers, cameras, and more Use your MacBook Air to connect to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and other services Maximize productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and the iWork apps Download and play movies, TV shows, and games Manage your iTunes Library Get organized with the new Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders apps Communicate efficiently using the Messages app Video chat with FaceTime or Skype Run Microsoft Windows programs on your MacBook Air Update, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain your MacBook Air

Provides information to quickly improve and customize a Mac computer, enable undocumented Mac OS X features, automate tedious tasks, handle media, and troubleshoot disk issues.

Exploring Apple Mac: Sequoia Edition - The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS Sequoia. Master Your Mac with Full-Color, Illustrated Screenshots, Video Tutorials, and Step-by-Step Instructions. With over 450 pages, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to unlock the full potential of their Mac. Discover everything from setting up your Mac and optimizing system performance to using Apple's powerful built-in apps such as Safari, iMovie, Pages, and Photos. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Mac with iCloud, connect to WiFi, set up a VPN, manage multiple displays, and utilize powerful tools such as Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, Phone Mirroring, Universal Control, and many more. Updated for the latest macOS Sequoia release, this book includes: What's New in macOS Sequoia - Explore new macOS Sequoia features such as Apple Intelligence for smarter text and image creation with Writing Tools and Image Playground. Take control with iPhone Mirroring, enhance window management with tiling and resizing, and make your video calls stand out with Presenter Preview and Background Replacement. Comprehensive Setup Guides - From initial setup, adjusting system settings, Apple ID creation, and iCloud Drive to managing WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile, and VPN connections. System Customization - Personalize your Mac's appearance with Dark Mode, Light Mode, and wallpaper adjustments. Master Trackpad, Mouse, and Keyboard settings for a truly tailored experience. File Management & Security - Learn to properly manage files, create backups, and ensure your data is secure with FileVault and Time Machine. Built-in Apps - Explore popular apps such as Maps, Safari, Mail, Apple Books, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. Learn to use Live Text, Visual Lookup, and Math Notes in macOS Sequoia. Pro Tips for Productivity - Discover time-saving keyboard shortcuts, gesture controls, and Handoff for seamless work across Apple devices. Managing Multimedia - Get hands-on with Photos, iMovie, and Music, including creating photo albums, video editing, and playlist management. Whether you're new to Mac or upgrading to macOS Sequoia, this guide provides everything you need to use your Mac and its features. Get your copy today and start unlocking the full potential of your Mac!

Make the most of your Mac with this witty, authoritative guide to macOS Big Sur. Apple updates its Mac operating system every year, adding new features with every revision. But after twenty years of this updating cycle without a printed user guide to help customers, feature bloat and complexity have begun to weigh down the works. For thirty years, the Mac faithful have turned to David Pogue’s Mac books to guide them. With Mac Unlocked, New York Times bestselling author Pogue introduces readers to the most radical Mac software redesign in Apple history, macOS Big Sur. Beginning Mac users and Windows refugees will gain an understanding of the Mac philosophy; Mac veterans will find a concise guide to what’s new in Big Sur, including its stunning visual and sonic redesign, the new Control Center for quick settings changes, and the built-in security auditing features. With a 300 annotated illustrations, sparkling humor, and crystal-clear prose, Mac Unlocked is the new gold-standard guide to the Mac.

Create your very own apps for the latest iOS devices. You'll start with the basics, and then work your way through the process of downloading and installing Xcode and the iOS 10 SDK, and then guides you though the creation of your first simple application. Assuming little or no working knowledge of the Swift programming language, and written in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, Beginning iPhone Development with Swift 3 offers a comprehensive course in iPhone and iPad programming. In this third edition of the best-selling book, you’ll learn how to integrate all the interface elements iOS users have come to know and love, such as buttons, switches, pickers, toolbars, and sliders. Every single sample app in the book has been rebuilt from scratch using the latest Xcode and the latest iOS 10-specific project templates, and designed to take advantage of the latest Xcode features. Discover brand-new technologies, as well as significant updates to existing tools. You’ll master a variety of design patterns, from the simplest single view to complex hierarchical drill-downs. The art of table building will be demystified, and you’ll learn how to save your data using the iOS file system. You’ll also learn how to save and retrieve your data using a variety of persistence techniques, including Core Data and SQLite. And there’s much more! What You Will Learn Develop your own bestselling iPhone and iPad apps Utilize Swift playgrounds Display data in Table Views Draw to the screen using Core Graphics Use iOS sensor capabilities to map your world Get your app to work with iCloud and more Who This Book is For Anyone who wants to start developing for iPhone and iPad.