macOS Sierra For Dummies
Published on 31. October 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-1-119-28065-1 (ISBN)
Description
Your tour guide to macOS Sierra
macOS is the engine that runs your Mac, so it's a good idea to know a bit how it works. macOS Sierra For Dummies is the map you need for navigating the tools and tasks of macOS. Whether you're exploring macOS for the first time or are an experience OS X user looking for info on the newest features in the operating system, this book provides your answers with a fun and friendly attitude. You'll also find steps for using the latest creative and productivity tools that come with macOS.
Inside...
* Tour the macOS desktop
* How to find files faster
* The updated Photos and Music apps
* Get your Mac on a network
* Add music, movies, and books
* Get answers from Siri
* Share data with mobile devices
macOS is the engine that runs your Mac, so it's a good idea to know a bit how it works. macOS Sierra For Dummies is the map you need for navigating the tools and tasks of macOS. Whether you're exploring macOS for the first time or are an experience OS X user looking for info on the newest features in the operating system, this book provides your answers with a fun and friendly attitude. You'll also find steps for using the latest creative and productivity tools that come with macOS.
Inside...
* Tour the macOS desktop
* How to find files faster
* The updated Photos and Music apps
* Get your Mac on a network
* Add music, movies, and books
* Get answers from Siri
* Share data with mobile devices
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Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus has penned the "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. He's a regular contributor to tech publications and author of more than 70 how-to books on topics including iPhone, iPad, Office for the Mac, and GarageBand.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Introducing macOS Sierra: The Basics 5
CHAPTER 1: macOS Sierra 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7
CHAPTER 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23
CHAPTER 3: What's Up, Dock? 45
Part 2: Inside macOS Sierra (Or How Stuff Works) 63
CHAPTER 4: Delving Deeper into the Finder and Its Desktop 65
CHAPTER 5: Have It Your Way 97
CHAPTER 6: The Care and Feeding of Files and Folders 121
CHAPTER 7: Comprehending the macOS Clipboard 159
Part 3: Getting Things Done in macOS Sierra 165
CHAPTER 8: Four Terrific Timesaving Tools 167
CHAPTER 9: Organizing Your Life 185
CHAPTER 10: Siri-ously! 201
CHAPTER 11: Maps Are Where It's At 207
Part 4: Getting Along with Others in macOS Sierra 219
CHAPTER 12: (Inter)Networking 221
CHAPTER 13: Dealing with People 239
CHAPTER 14: Communicating with Mail and Messages 249
CHAPTER 15: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It 273
Part 5: Getting Creative in macOS Sierra 307
CHAPTER 16: The Musical Mac 309
CHAPTER 17: The Multimedia Mac 327
CHAPTER 18: Words and Letters 343
CHAPTER 19: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing 353
Part 6: The Care and Feeding of macOS Sierra 367
CHAPTER 20: Features for the Way You Work 369
CHAPTER 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 389
CHAPTER 22: Utility Chest 405
CHAPTER 23: Troubleshooting OS X 415
Part 7: The Part of Tens 427
CHAPTER 24: Ten (Or So) Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience 429
CHAPTER 25: Ten Great Websites for Mac Freaks 441
Index 447
Part 1: Introducing macOS Sierra: The Basics 5
CHAPTER 1: macOS Sierra 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7
CHAPTER 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23
CHAPTER 3: What's Up, Dock? 45
Part 2: Inside macOS Sierra (Or How Stuff Works) 63
CHAPTER 4: Delving Deeper into the Finder and Its Desktop 65
CHAPTER 5: Have It Your Way 97
CHAPTER 6: The Care and Feeding of Files and Folders 121
CHAPTER 7: Comprehending the macOS Clipboard 159
Part 3: Getting Things Done in macOS Sierra 165
CHAPTER 8: Four Terrific Timesaving Tools 167
CHAPTER 9: Organizing Your Life 185
CHAPTER 10: Siri-ously! 201
CHAPTER 11: Maps Are Where It's At 207
Part 4: Getting Along with Others in macOS Sierra 219
CHAPTER 12: (Inter)Networking 221
CHAPTER 13: Dealing with People 239
CHAPTER 14: Communicating with Mail and Messages 249
CHAPTER 15: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It 273
Part 5: Getting Creative in macOS Sierra 307
CHAPTER 16: The Musical Mac 309
CHAPTER 17: The Multimedia Mac 327
CHAPTER 18: Words and Letters 343
CHAPTER 19: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing 353
Part 6: The Care and Feeding of macOS Sierra 367
CHAPTER 20: Features for the Way You Work 369
CHAPTER 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 389
CHAPTER 22: Utility Chest 405
CHAPTER 23: Troubleshooting OS X 415
Part 7: The Part of Tens 427
CHAPTER 24: Ten (Or So) Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience 429
CHAPTER 25: Ten Great Websites for Mac Freaks 441
Index 447