Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook
4th Edition
Published on 16. February 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-119-46390-0 (ISBN)
Description
The visual learner's ultimate guide to the MacBook and macOS High Sierra
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ultimate guide to getting up and running quickly with your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air! Whether you're new to computers or transitioning from a PC, this graphics-heavy guide will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new laptop. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, with screenshots that help you follow along with confidence. You'll learn how to manage files, work with macOS software, organize photos and media, set up email, access the internet, and adjust settings and preferences to make your MacBook work the way you work. You'll also explore the features that bring computing to a whole new level, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and so much more!
The Mac has long inspired a legion of loyal fans, and you're about to find out why. From sleek design to intuitive interface, to an OS that just works, Apple has cornered the market on the high-end computing experience. The MacBook makes sublime computing portable, and this book shows you how to take advantage of all that your MacBook has to offer.
Get acquainted with the latest macOS version and its new features
Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily
Customize preferences and settings to suit your needs
Download new apps, video chat, save to the cloud, and much more!
No confusing tech-speak, no vague instructions, and no complex tangents into obscure tasks. This friendly guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility; you're not launching the space shuttle, you just want to open your email. If you're ready to explore all that your MacBook can do, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ideal companion.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ultimate guide to getting up and running quickly with your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air! Whether you're new to computers or transitioning from a PC, this graphics-heavy guide will show you everything you need to know to get the most out of your new laptop. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each task, with screenshots that help you follow along with confidence. You'll learn how to manage files, work with macOS software, organize photos and media, set up email, access the internet, and adjust settings and preferences to make your MacBook work the way you work. You'll also explore the features that bring computing to a whole new level, including iCloud, FaceTime, the App Store, and so much more!
The Mac has long inspired a legion of loyal fans, and you're about to find out why. From sleek design to intuitive interface, to an OS that just works, Apple has cornered the market on the high-end computing experience. The MacBook makes sublime computing portable, and this book shows you how to take advantage of all that your MacBook has to offer.
Get acquainted with the latest macOS version and its new features
Perform everyday tasks quickly and easily
Customize preferences and settings to suit your needs
Download new apps, video chat, save to the cloud, and much more!
No confusing tech-speak, no vague instructions, and no complex tangents into obscure tasks. This friendly guide is packed with screenshots, easy-to-follow instructions, and a practical sensibility; you're not launching the space shuttle, you just want to open your email. If you're ready to explore all that your MacBook can do, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook is your ideal companion.
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Series
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-46390-0 (9781119463900)
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Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 100 computing books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad. He also writes about PCs, Windows, Linux, and VBA.
Content
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your MacBook
Understanding the MacBook Models 4
Set Up Your MacBook 8
Start Your MacBook and Log In 12
Explore the macOS Desktop 14
Point and Click with the Trackpad 18
Connect to a Wireless Network 20
Give Commands 22
Open, Close, and Manage Windows 24
Using Notifications 26
Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up 28
Log Out, Shut Down, and Resume 30
Chapter 2 Configuring Your MacBook
Change the Desktop Background 34
Set Up a Screen Saver 36
Configure Energy Saver and Sleep Settings 38
Customize the Dock 40
Add or Remove Desktop Spaces 42
Create Hot Corners to Control Screen Display 44
Make the Screen Easier to See 46
Configure the Keyboard 48
Configure the Trackpad or Other Pointing Device 50
Configure iCloud Settings 52
Add a Second Display 54
Using an Apple TV and HDTV as an Extra Display 56
Set Up Your Social Networking Accounts 58
Connect External Devices 60
Explore Other Important Settings 62
Chapter 3 Sharing Your MacBook with Others
Create a User Account 66
Configure Your MacBook for Multiple Users 68
Share Your MacBook with Fast User Switching 70
Turn On Parental Controls for an Account 72
Control What Apps a User Can Run 74
Limit Website Access for a User 76
Set Store Restrictions and Time Limits 78
Choose Privacy Restrictions for a User 80
Apply Other Restrictions to a User 82
Review a User's Actions 84
Chapter 4 Running Apps
Open an App and Quit It 88
Install an App from the App Store 90
Install an App from a Disc or the Internet 92
Run an App Full Screen 94
Run Apps at Login 96
Using Split View 98
Switch Quickly Among Apps 100
Switch Apps Using Mission Control 102
Set Up Dictation and Speech 104
Using Dictation and Speech 106
Configure and Invoke Siri 108
Perform Tasks with Siri 110
Remove Apps 112
Identify Problem Apps 114
Force a Crashed App to Quit 116
Revert to an Earlier Version of a Document 118
Using Dashboard 120
Configure Dashboard 122
Chapter 5 Managing Your Files and Folders
Understanding Where to Store Files 126
Using the Finder's Views 128
Work with Finder Tabs 130
View a File with Quick Look 132
Search for a File or Folder 134
Control Which Folders Spotlight Searches 136
Create a New Folder 138
Copy a File 140
Move a File 142
Rename a File or Folder 144
View the Information About a File or Folder 146
Organize Your Files with Tags 148
Compress Files 150
Using the Trash 152
Customize the Finder Toolbar 154
Customize the Sidebar 156
Configure Finder Preferences 158
Chapter 6 Surfing the Web
Open a Web Page 162
Follow a Link to a Web Page 163
Open Several Web Pages at Once 164
Navigate Among Web Pages 166
Return to a Recently Visited Page 168
Play Music and Videos on the Web 170
Change Your Home Page 172
Create Bookmarks for Web Pages 174
Using Reader View and Reading List 176
Find Interesting Web Pages 178
Download a File 180
Configure Safari for Security and Privacy 182
Chapter 7 Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Set Up Your E-Mail Accounts 188
Send an E-Mail Message 190
Send an E-Mail Message Using Stationery 192
Receive and Read Your Messages 194
Reply To a Message 196
Forward a Message 198
Send a File via E-Mail 200
Receive a File via E-Mail 202
View E-Mail Messages by Conversations 204
Reduce the Amount of Spam You Receive 206
Chapter 8 Chatting and Calling
Set Up Messages and Choose Preferences 210
Chat with a Buddy 212
Send and Receive Files with Messages 214
Sign In to FaceTime and Set Preferences 216
Make and Receive FaceTime Calls 218
Configure and Use Handoff with Your iPhone 220
Chapter 9 Organizing Your Life
Navigate the Calendar App 224
Create a New Calendar 226
Create an Event 228
Share an iCloud Calendar with Other People 230
Subscribe to a Shared Calendar 232
Add Someone to Your Contacts 234
Change a Contact's Information 236
Organize Contacts into Groups 238
Create Notes 240
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 244
Get Directions 248
Explore with 3D Flyovers in Maps 250
Chapter 10 Enjoying Music, Video, and Books
Add Your Music to iTunes 254
Set Up Home Sharing 256
Buy Songs Online 258
Play Songs 260
Play Videos 262
Create Playlists 264
Create Smart Playlists 266
Listen to Apple Radio and Internet Radio 268
Enjoy Podcasts 270
Read Books 272
Chapter 11 Making the Most of Your Photos
Import Photos 276
Browse Your Photos 278
Select Photos from Bursts 284
Crop a Photo 286
Rotate or Straighten a Photo 288
Remove Red-Eye 290
Improve a Photo's Colors 292
Add Filters to Photos 294
Create Photo Albums 296
Create and Play Slide Shows 298
Identify People in Photos 302
E-Mail a Photo 304
Take Photos or Movies of Yourself 306
Chapter 12 Networking and Protecting Your MacBook
Transfer Files Using AirDrop 310
Connect to a Shared Folder 312
Share a Folder 314
Connect to a Shared or Network Printer 316
Share Your MacBook's Printer 318
Connect Remotely via Back to My Mac 320
Turn Off Automatic Login 324
Enable and Configure the Firewall 326
Choose Privacy Settings 328
Install and Use Antivirus Software 330
Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks 332
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Your MacBook
Using the macOS Help System 336
Reclaim Space by Emptying the Trash 338
Keep Your MacBook Current with Updates 340
Control Checking for Software Updates 342
Back Up Your Files 344
Recover Files from Backup 346
Recover When macOS Crashes 348
Troubleshoot Corrupt Preference Files 350
Run First Aid from Within macOS 352
Run First Aid from macOS Utilities 354
Reinstall macOS to Solve Severe Problems 356
Index 358
Understanding the MacBook Models 4
Set Up Your MacBook 8
Start Your MacBook and Log In 12
Explore the macOS Desktop 14
Point and Click with the Trackpad 18
Connect to a Wireless Network 20
Give Commands 22
Open, Close, and Manage Windows 24
Using Notifications 26
Put Your MacBook to Sleep and Wake It Up 28
Log Out, Shut Down, and Resume 30
Chapter 2 Configuring Your MacBook
Change the Desktop Background 34
Set Up a Screen Saver 36
Configure Energy Saver and Sleep Settings 38
Customize the Dock 40
Add or Remove Desktop Spaces 42
Create Hot Corners to Control Screen Display 44
Make the Screen Easier to See 46
Configure the Keyboard 48
Configure the Trackpad or Other Pointing Device 50
Configure iCloud Settings 52
Add a Second Display 54
Using an Apple TV and HDTV as an Extra Display 56
Set Up Your Social Networking Accounts 58
Connect External Devices 60
Explore Other Important Settings 62
Chapter 3 Sharing Your MacBook with Others
Create a User Account 66
Configure Your MacBook for Multiple Users 68
Share Your MacBook with Fast User Switching 70
Turn On Parental Controls for an Account 72
Control What Apps a User Can Run 74
Limit Website Access for a User 76
Set Store Restrictions and Time Limits 78
Choose Privacy Restrictions for a User 80
Apply Other Restrictions to a User 82
Review a User's Actions 84
Chapter 4 Running Apps
Open an App and Quit It 88
Install an App from the App Store 90
Install an App from a Disc or the Internet 92
Run an App Full Screen 94
Run Apps at Login 96
Using Split View 98
Switch Quickly Among Apps 100
Switch Apps Using Mission Control 102
Set Up Dictation and Speech 104
Using Dictation and Speech 106
Configure and Invoke Siri 108
Perform Tasks with Siri 110
Remove Apps 112
Identify Problem Apps 114
Force a Crashed App to Quit 116
Revert to an Earlier Version of a Document 118
Using Dashboard 120
Configure Dashboard 122
Chapter 5 Managing Your Files and Folders
Understanding Where to Store Files 126
Using the Finder's Views 128
Work with Finder Tabs 130
View a File with Quick Look 132
Search for a File or Folder 134
Control Which Folders Spotlight Searches 136
Create a New Folder 138
Copy a File 140
Move a File 142
Rename a File or Folder 144
View the Information About a File or Folder 146
Organize Your Files with Tags 148
Compress Files 150
Using the Trash 152
Customize the Finder Toolbar 154
Customize the Sidebar 156
Configure Finder Preferences 158
Chapter 6 Surfing the Web
Open a Web Page 162
Follow a Link to a Web Page 163
Open Several Web Pages at Once 164
Navigate Among Web Pages 166
Return to a Recently Visited Page 168
Play Music and Videos on the Web 170
Change Your Home Page 172
Create Bookmarks for Web Pages 174
Using Reader View and Reading List 176
Find Interesting Web Pages 178
Download a File 180
Configure Safari for Security and Privacy 182
Chapter 7 Sending and Receiving E-Mail
Set Up Your E-Mail Accounts 188
Send an E-Mail Message 190
Send an E-Mail Message Using Stationery 192
Receive and Read Your Messages 194
Reply To a Message 196
Forward a Message 198
Send a File via E-Mail 200
Receive a File via E-Mail 202
View E-Mail Messages by Conversations 204
Reduce the Amount of Spam You Receive 206
Chapter 8 Chatting and Calling
Set Up Messages and Choose Preferences 210
Chat with a Buddy 212
Send and Receive Files with Messages 214
Sign In to FaceTime and Set Preferences 216
Make and Receive FaceTime Calls 218
Configure and Use Handoff with Your iPhone 220
Chapter 9 Organizing Your Life
Navigate the Calendar App 224
Create a New Calendar 226
Create an Event 228
Share an iCloud Calendar with Other People 230
Subscribe to a Shared Calendar 232
Add Someone to Your Contacts 234
Change a Contact's Information 236
Organize Contacts into Groups 238
Create Notes 240
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 244
Get Directions 248
Explore with 3D Flyovers in Maps 250
Chapter 10 Enjoying Music, Video, and Books
Add Your Music to iTunes 254
Set Up Home Sharing 256
Buy Songs Online 258
Play Songs 260
Play Videos 262
Create Playlists 264
Create Smart Playlists 266
Listen to Apple Radio and Internet Radio 268
Enjoy Podcasts 270
Read Books 272
Chapter 11 Making the Most of Your Photos
Import Photos 276
Browse Your Photos 278
Select Photos from Bursts 284
Crop a Photo 286
Rotate or Straighten a Photo 288
Remove Red-Eye 290
Improve a Photo's Colors 292
Add Filters to Photos 294
Create Photo Albums 296
Create and Play Slide Shows 298
Identify People in Photos 302
E-Mail a Photo 304
Take Photos or Movies of Yourself 306
Chapter 12 Networking and Protecting Your MacBook
Transfer Files Using AirDrop 310
Connect to a Shared Folder 312
Share a Folder 314
Connect to a Shared or Network Printer 316
Share Your MacBook's Printer 318
Connect Remotely via Back to My Mac 320
Turn Off Automatic Login 324
Enable and Configure the Firewall 326
Choose Privacy Settings 328
Install and Use Antivirus Software 330
Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks 332
Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Your MacBook
Using the macOS Help System 336
Reclaim Space by Emptying the Trash 338
Keep Your MacBook Current with Updates 340
Control Checking for Software Updates 342
Back Up Your Files 344
Recover Files from Backup 346
Recover When macOS Crashes 348
Troubleshoot Corrupt Preference Files 350
Run First Aid from Within macOS 352
Run First Aid from macOS Utilities 354
Reinstall macOS to Solve Severe Problems 356
Index 358