Macs for Dummies - Paperback

by Edward C. Baig (Author)

Take a bite out of all your Mac has to offer with this bestselling guide

So, you joined the cool kids club and bought a Mac. Kudos! Now, do you dare admit to your sophisticated Mac mates that you still need some help figuring out how it works? No worries, Macs For Dummies is here to help! In full color for the first time ever, the latest edition of this long-running bestseller takes the guesswork out of working with your new Mac, providing easy-to-follow, plain-English answers to every possible question in the book!

Whether you're trying to figure out the basics of getting around the OS X interface, learning the ins and outs of turning your Mac into a sleek productivity tool, or anything in between, Mac For Dummies makes it fast and easy to navigate your way around your new Apple computer. You'll get the know-how to rocket into cyberspace, browse the Web, send messages, back up files to the Cloud, deal with security issues, get productive with leading Mac apps, and have fun with one-stop shopping for music, movies, and media.

• Navigate OS X El Capitan with confidence and ease
• Use your Mac to power your audio and video systems
• Add your Mac to your home network
• Troubleshoot common problems when your Mac starts misbehaving

Fully updated to cover the latest hardware and software releases, Macs For Dummies offers everything you need to get your geek on--and make your Mac your minion.

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Back up and store your files in iCloud(R)

Use your Mac to power audio and video

Add your Mac to your home network

It's easy to master your Mac!

Are you looking for answers to your Mac questions but find yourself surrounded by Windows users? Don't worry, this bestselling, fully updated guide to all things Mac delivers those answers. It shows you how to set up your computer, use OS X, and get productive. When you're ready to have fun, follow steps to get online, explore apps for creating music and working with photos, and pay a visit to the Mac App Store.

Inside:

• Navigating OS(R) X El Capitan(TM)
• Personalizing your Mac
• Using productivity tools
• Mac and the mobile world
• Email set-up steps
• Vital security stuff
• Movies, photos, and iTunes
• Troubleshooting tips

Author Biography

Edward C. Baig is the personal technology columnist for USA Today, where he reviews the latest gadgets and reports on tech trends. Ed is the author of the previous edition of Macs For Dummies and coauthor of iPhone For Dummies and iPad For Dummies.