There’s a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer—of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn’t complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book will help you.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the OS. For that reason, it’s not as comprehensive as other guides. It covers the most popular features, but not how to do configurations you probably have never heard of and will never want to do.I purposely have done my best to make this handbook a little more casual and fun than what you expect from most MacOS manuals. MacOS is a fun operating system, and any guide you read should be an equally fun read. Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it’s something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out.Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let’s get started!

★★★ Switching from Windows to Mac? Let's make this as easy as possible! ★★★ Big Sur adds some powerful new features to macOS, which is fantastic news...if you know how to use them. If you're like many adults, however, then your first computer was probably a Windows computer-or maybe it only had a command interface. For most of us, macOS is something a little new. MacOS isn't complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch. In addition to showing you how exactly it works, it walks you through how you can still do all those Windows things you have grown to love. This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the OS. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. It covers the most popular features, but not how to do configurations you probably have never heard of and will never want to do. I purposely have done my best to make this handbook a little more casual and fun than what you expect from most macOS manuals. MacOS is a fun operating system, and any guide you read should be an equally fun read. Some of the covered features include: What's new to macOS Big Sur How you do all those Windows "things" on a Mac Apple Services (Apple Music, Apple News, iCloud, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+) Using Siri How to find things / how to organize things to make them easy to find Setting up Internet and Email Using Sidecar Using Control Center Parental Controls Downloading / Updating apps Organizing photos Using Safari Protecting your privacy Managing your passwords Using Maps Making phone calls Sending, replying, and pinning messages Multitasking And much, much more! Are you ready to start enjoying the new macOS? Then let's get started! Note: This book is based off of MacOS Big Sur: Getting Started with MacOS 11 for MacBooks and iMacs but has expanded discussion of accessibility features. It is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

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macOS Catalina in easy steps covers the latest operating system that runs the sophisticated Mac desktop and laptop computers. This concise guide will get you up and running in no time, and then it’ll take you through the key features to help you use your Mac to do more. It covers: · Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS Catalina. · Working with and managing your apps. · Productivity tools on your Mac. · Getting online with Safari, Mail and FaceTime. · Enjoying a digital lifestyle with photos, music, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and more. · The invaluable iCloud function for backing up, sharing and continuing from different devices. · Using Siri, Dynamic Desktop and Dark Mode to make things even easier. · Keeping your Mac working smoothly. Get more out of your Mac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook with minimum time and effort! Table of Contents 1. Introducing macOS Catalina 2. Getting Up and Running 3. Finder 4. Navigating in macOS Catalina 5. macOS Catalina Apps 6. Getting Productive 7. Internet and Email 8. Digital Lifestyle 9. Sharing macOS 10. Networking 11. Maintaining macOS

Right now is always the right time to become a Mac expert! It’s never too late to become an expert on Macs—and this friendly, updated guide written specifically for the 50+ set is the easy way to do it! Featuring larger text and figures, Macs for Seniors for Dummies takes you through all you need to know to get the most out of your Apple computer. It makes it simple for you to stay in touch with family and friends, enjoy your favorite music, TV, and movies, and hang with the younger generation using the latest social apps and video games. Beginning with which Mac to choose for your needs, you’ll learn about setting up your computer, understanding files and folders, getting the most from the latest operating system, navigating the desktop, and troubleshooting common problems. And once you’ve found your feet there, it’ll be time to get creative with home movies and photography, chat face-to-face live on video, communicate through email—the sky’s the limit! Set up and customize your Mac Make FaceTime calls and send emails Store photos and files using iCloud Play video, movies, podcasts, and games Macs are for all ages! Show the Millennials in your life a thing or two and become a pro with yours today!

Apple gives macOS new features and improvements right on your desktop and under the hood with Catalina—aka OS X 10.15. With this updated guide, you’ll learn how to use your iPad as a second screen, work with iPad apps on your Mac, and use Screen Time on your Mac. This new edition of the #1 bestselling Mac book shows you how to use the revamped apps for Music, Podcasts, and TV. Loaded with illustrations, step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, this book from David Pogue—Missing Manual series creator, New York Times columnist, and Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CNBC, CBS, and NPR—covers everything Catalina has to offer with lots of humor and technical insight.

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