Macs All-in-One For Dummies
3rd Edition
Published on 6. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
888 pages
978-1-118-12961-6 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate beginner resource for learning the key features and tools of your Mac
Macs are easy to use, but this guide helps you take advantage of all the cool features and make the most of your Mac. Fully updated, it covers the newest operating system, as well as the latest versions of iLife and iWork. The featured minibooks introduce you to Mac basics; photos, music, and movies; the Internet; other Mac programs; timesaving tips with a Mac; and Mac networking.
* Serves as an ideal resource for those switching to a Mac from a PC as well as for Mac users who are upgrading
* Helps you set up and customize your Mac and get to know the Mac way
* Explains how to get online, surf with Safari, and send and receive e-mail
* Covers working with photos, music, and movies, as well as crunching numbers and creating presentations with iWork
* Explores setting up a network, running Windows on a Mac via Bootcamp, and automating your Mac
* Provides troubleshooting tips and advice on protecting your Mac
Macs All-in-One For Dummies, 3nd Edition gives you the full scoop on using all the cool Mac features.
Macs are easy to use, but this guide helps you take advantage of all the cool features and make the most of your Mac. Fully updated, it covers the newest operating system, as well as the latest versions of iLife and iWork. The featured minibooks introduce you to Mac basics; photos, music, and movies; the Internet; other Mac programs; timesaving tips with a Mac; and Mac networking.
* Serves as an ideal resource for those switching to a Mac from a PC as well as for Mac users who are upgrading
* Helps you set up and customize your Mac and get to know the Mac way
* Explains how to get online, surf with Safari, and send and receive e-mail
* Covers working with photos, music, and movies, as well as crunching numbers and creating presentations with iWork
* Explores setting up a network, running Windows on a Mac via Bootcamp, and automating your Mac
* Provides troubleshooting tips and advice on protecting your Mac
Macs All-in-One For Dummies, 3nd Edition gives you the full scoop on using all the cool Mac features.
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Joe Hutsko worked at Apple from 1984 to 1988. Since then he has written about computers, gadgets, video games, trends, and high-tech movers and shakers for numerous publications and websites. Barbara Boyd worked at Apple from 1985 to 1990 and currently writes about food, gardens, travel, and technology. They are also the authors of iPhone All-in-One For Dummies.
Content
Introduction 1
Book I: Mac Basics 7
Chapter 1: Starting to Use Your Mac 9
Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with the Mac User Interface 23
Chapter 3: Managing Applications on the Dock, Launchpad, and Desktop 59
Chapter 4: Working with Files and Folders 95
Chapter 5: Customizing Your Mac and Adjusting Settings 131
Book II: Online Communications 159
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web 161
Chapter 2: Corresponding with Mail 209
Chapter 3: Instant Messaging and Video Chatting with iChat 253
Chapter 4: Protecting Your Mac against Local and Remote Threats 285
Book III: Beyond the Basics 317
Chapter 1: Backing Up and Restoring Your Data with Time Machine 319
Chapter 2: Syncing All Your Devices with iCloud 339
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 347
Chapter 4: Running Windows on a Mac 365
Book IV: Your Mac as a Multimedia Entertainment Center 377
Chapter 1: Listening, Watching, Reading, and Learning with iTunes 379
Chapter 2: Watching Videos and Movies on Your Mac 419
Chapter 3: Importing, Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Photos 443
Chapter 4: Making Movies with iMovie 491
Chapter 5: Making Your Own Kind of Music with GarageBand 533
Chapter 6: Burning DVDs 561
Book V: Taking Care of Business 579
Chapter 1: Managing Contacts with Address Book 581
Chapter 2: Staying on Schedule with iCal 603
Chapter 3: Building Websites with iWeb 631
Chapter 4: Creating Documents with Pages 657
Chapter 5: Presenting with Keynote 691
Chapter 6: Crunching with Numbers 729
Chapter 7: Getting the Most Out of iWork 765
Book VI: Mac Networking 775
Chapter 1: Networking Your Mac and Other Peripherals 777
Chapter 2: Sharing Files and Resources on a Network 789
Chapter 3: Connecting to Bluetooth Wireless Devices and Networks 805
Index 815
Book I: Mac Basics 7
Chapter 1: Starting to Use Your Mac 9
Chapter 2: Getting Acquainted with the Mac User Interface 23
Chapter 3: Managing Applications on the Dock, Launchpad, and Desktop 59
Chapter 4: Working with Files and Folders 95
Chapter 5: Customizing Your Mac and Adjusting Settings 131
Book II: Online Communications 159
Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web 161
Chapter 2: Corresponding with Mail 209
Chapter 3: Instant Messaging and Video Chatting with iChat 253
Chapter 4: Protecting Your Mac against Local and Remote Threats 285
Book III: Beyond the Basics 317
Chapter 1: Backing Up and Restoring Your Data with Time Machine 319
Chapter 2: Syncing All Your Devices with iCloud 339
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 347
Chapter 4: Running Windows on a Mac 365
Book IV: Your Mac as a Multimedia Entertainment Center 377
Chapter 1: Listening, Watching, Reading, and Learning with iTunes 379
Chapter 2: Watching Videos and Movies on Your Mac 419
Chapter 3: Importing, Viewing, Organizing, and Sharing Photos 443
Chapter 4: Making Movies with iMovie 491
Chapter 5: Making Your Own Kind of Music with GarageBand 533
Chapter 6: Burning DVDs 561
Book V: Taking Care of Business 579
Chapter 1: Managing Contacts with Address Book 581
Chapter 2: Staying on Schedule with iCal 603
Chapter 3: Building Websites with iWeb 631
Chapter 4: Creating Documents with Pages 657
Chapter 5: Presenting with Keynote 691
Chapter 6: Crunching with Numbers 729
Chapter 7: Getting the Most Out of iWork 765
Book VI: Mac Networking 775
Chapter 1: Networking Your Mac and Other Peripherals 777
Chapter 2: Sharing Files and Resources on a Network 789
Chapter 3: Connecting to Bluetooth Wireless Devices and Networks 805
Index 815