MacBook in easy steps, now in its seventh edition, illustrates all the clever and powerful features on this iconic device. Covering all MacBook models, it: · Demystifies Mac jargon and MacBook versions, and will have you up and running in no time. · Explains the Dock, Desktop, Finder, Launchpad, Touch Bar, and customizing your MacBook. · Shows how to use and manage the new Control Center of useful widgets. · Guides you through Safari, Mail, and discovering, downloading and using key apps. · Covers Siri to vocally command your MacBook. · Demonstrates the Universal Clipboard to access and continue working with your documents whilst on the move, with any Apple device. · Reveals how to add other users, and use Family Sharing to share music, movies, books and more. · Demonstrates iCloud and iCloud Drive, and how to keep your MacBook in tip-top condition! Ideal for anyone new to the MacBook, including Senior readers. Table of Contents: 1. Introducing MacBooks 2. Around a MacBook 3. Introducing macOS Big Sur 4. Getting Up and Running 5. Finder 6. Navigating in macOS 7. Working with Apps 8. Sharing macOS 9. MacBook Networking 10. MacBook Mobility 11. Battery Issues 12. MacBook Maintenance

In full-colour and straightforward, jargon-free language, iPhone in easy steps, 7th edition gives you all the information you need to get up and running with your new iPhone, so you will quickly feel you are in control of it. Learn how to: find your way around the iPhone and customize it to your requirements find and download apps use the new gestures designed for iPhone X, which doesn't have a Home button use Face ID for unlocking your phone, authorising access, and payments make and receive texts, phone & video calls create and send Animojis: animated emojis that track your face, mimic your expressions, and record whatever you want them to say use email and social networking accounts access music, movies and books take and edit photos and videos, including using the new Portrait mode for taking professional-looking portraits surf the web and shop online share content with family members iPhone in easy steps, 7th edition takes the mystery out of using your iPhone and shows how it can become your most useful digital companion, ready to help keep you in touch, up-to-date and entertained. A great investment for newbies and Seniors. Covers iPhone X with iOS 11.

The iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements. iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad: Choose the right model for you Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures Master Settings and apps to stay organized Find, download and explore exciting apps Use your iPad to make travelling stress-free Email, share photos and video chat for free Access and share your music, books and videos Stay in touch with family members Access your documents from anywhere iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition, is updated to cover the latest operating system, iOS 11, covering: The enhancements to the Dock The newly designed App Switcher and Control Center The improvements to multitasking to improve productivity, including Drag and Drop capabilities The new File app for organizing and accessing documents The newly designed virtual keyboard for streamlining text and data input With iOS 11, the iPad goes from strength to strength, and iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition is the perfect companion to using this impressive tablet. A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, covering iOS 11, presented in larger type for easier reading. Contents: Choosing your iPad Around your iPad iCloud The iPad Keyboard Knowing your Apps Keeping in Touch On a Web Safari Staying Organized Like a Good Book Leisure Time Travelling Companion Practical Matters For all iPads with iOS 11, including iPad Mini and iPad Pro.

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition is now updated to cover all iPhones with iOS 14. It’ll show you how to: · Make and receive phone calls · Text with the Messages app, including a variety of fun features including Animojis and Memojis · Make video calls with FaceTime · Set up and use email accounts · Use Settings to customise your iPhone exactly to your style and requirement · Use Apple Pay on your iPhone to pay securely – no need to carry your wallet all the time · Use apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and more. · Master the Control Center · Explore the entire iTunes Music library, share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with family members – stay in the loop with children and grandchildren! Apps are at the heart of the iPhone and iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition gives a comprehensive introduction to using the preinstalled apps. It then shows how to find and download apps from the Apple App Store for: · Going on vacation · Online shopping · Social networking · Hobbies · Music and videos · Books · Photos · Keeping up-to-date with everyday tasks, through the use of the Notes, Calendar, Contacts and Reminders apps · Health and wellbeing, using the Health app that is designed to collate a range of health and fitness information An in-depth chapter on iCloud, Apple's online storage, sharing and backup service, explains how iCloud works and shows how it can automatically store your data and share your photos so you don’t have to worry about losing information should anything happen to your iPhone. iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition is written in larger type for easier reading and takes the mystery out of using your iPhone, showing how it can become your most useful digital companion, ready to help keep you in touch, up-to-date, and entertained. Table of Contents: 1. Your new iPhone 2. Starting to use your iPhone 3. Head in the iCloud 4. Calls and contacts 5. Typing and texts 6. Camera and photos 7. The Online world 8. Hands on with apps 9. Apps for every day 10. Relaxing with your iPhone 11. On the go 12. Practical matters

Get the most out of your MacBook Your new MacBook is sleek and powerful, and this down-to-earth guide makes it easier than ever to navigate, personalize, and maximize what it can help you accomplish. From taking it out of the box and turning it on for the first time to file storage and security, to downloading apps and working with iCloud, MacBook For Dummies helps you discover—all in one place—everything your laptop can do. Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop around, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy you want showing you the ropes. Inside, he shows you how to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up email, 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. Explore the new OS X Be productive with Keynote and Pages Get creative with Photos and iMovie Find tips for maintenance and security Whether you're a PC convert or a seasoned Apple enthusiast, this book helps you get the most of your magnificent MacBook!

Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition covers all laptops that use Windows 10. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the most-used features in the Windows 10. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. The book shows you how to: · Choose the right laptop for you · Master the key features of Windows 10 on your Windows laptop · Find your way around with the Start button, the Start menu, and the Taskbar · Use the Quick Access section - an area you can personalize with your favorite apps, programs, contacts and websites so you can quickly get to the functions and files you use most often · Search the web with the Microsoft Edge browser · Learn about apps, find and download them, then resize and move them and maximize, minimize or close from their titlebars · Understand how Cloud storage with OneDrive works, and use it for free storage and sharing files · Talk to Cortana, the voice-activated Personal Digital Assistant which can perform searches on your computer or the web, perform actions like opening apps or documents, or set reminders and more · Use your laptop to make travel easy and keep your folks at home updated on your adventures · Learn to troubleshoot common problems and keep your laptop working in tiptop condition Laptops for Seniors, 7th edition takes the mystery out of using a Windows 10 laptop and shows how it can be used effectively for productivity and fun. Table of Contents: 1. Choosing a laptop 2. Around a laptop 3. Getting up and running 4. Working with apps 5. The online world 6. A digital lifestyle 7. On vacation 8. Sharing with your family 9. Networking and wireless 10. Battery issues 11. System and security

The iPad is a fun, functional and powerful tablet computer, and iPad in easy steps is written to help you get started quickly with your new iPad. This popular guide is updated to cover the latest operating system, iOS 9. Learn how to: Change the settings so that your new device works exactly how you want it to.Stay up-to-date with the new News app and have fun surfing the web, exploring apps for photos, music, videos, games and reading.Utilize your iPad for work: get organized, sync with your main computer, run presentations and write documents.Use the iCloud Drive to work from any Apple computer or device, anywhere.Keep in touch with the family, and share apps, photos and more using Family Sharing.Speak to Siri to do things - no need to type And more! Packed with tips and shortcuts, this popular guide will help you make the most of your iPad, all in easy steps!