Learn how to drive the coolest laptop on the planet
You took the plunge, paid extra, and—even though it looks and feels like perfection—have that fleeting doubt: is my MacBook really worth the investment? You'll be pleased to know that the answer is totally yes, and MacBook For Dummies is the ultimate way to learn the thousand and one reasons why the MacBook Pro or Air you now own is a modern masterpiece—as well as the ten thousand and one (and counting) things you can do with it. With its super-smooth performance, top-shelf LED screen, rugged reliability, and powerful, trouble-free operating system, you're going to have a lot of fun.
Keeping jargon to a minimum, Mark L. Chambers—prolific tech author and all-round Mac whiz—gives you a friendly, step-by-step welcome to everything MacBook, from reviewing the hardware and powering up for the first time to getting familiar with files, security settings, launching apps, and entering the digital netherworld of iCloud. Then, with the basics reassuringly in place, you can begin your journey to power-user mastery in whatever areas of MacBook-ing you're most interested in, from doing the accounts in Numbers to perfecting that soon-to-be-released cinematic classic (with original score) using iMovie and GarageBand.
Get familiar with the latest macOS, Big Sur Communicate with Messages and FaceTime Stream music, movies, and TV shows Manage and edit photos and video clips
Whether you're a PC convert, Mac veteran, or completely new to the astonishing potential of the MacBook world, you'll find everything you need to get the most out of the technical marvel that's now at your command.
By:
Mark L. Chambers
Imprint: JOHN WILEY
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 9th Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781119775669
ISBN 10: 1119775663
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 09 April 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Tie Myself Down with a Desktop? Preposterous! 5 Chapter 1: Hey, It Really Does Have Everything I Need 7 Chapter 2: Turning On Your Portable Powerhouse 29 Chapter 3: The MacBook Owner’s Introduction to macOS Big Sur 41 Part 2: Shaking Hands with macOS Big Sur 83 Chapter 4: What’s New in macOS Big Sur? 85 Chapter 5: A Nerd’s Guide to System Preferences 89 Chapter 6: Sifting Through Your Stuff 111 Chapter 7: Using Reminders, Notes, Notifications, and Maps 121 Part 3: Connecting and Communicating 135 Chapter 8: Let’s Go on Safari! 137 Chapter 9: iCloud Is Made for MacBooks 157 Chapter 10: Your Laptop Goes Multiuser 165 Chapter 11: Working Well with Networks 185 Part 4: Living the iLife 205 Chapter 12: The Multimedia Joys of Music and TV 207 Chapter 13: Focusing on Photos 231 Chapter 14: Making Film History with iMovie 251 Chapter 15: Recording Your Hits with GarageBand 271 Part 5: Getting Productive and Maintaining Your MacBook 289 Chapter 16: Desktop Publishing with Pages 291 Chapter 17: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers 305 Chapter 18: Building Presentations with Keynote 321 Chapter 19: When Good Mac Laptops Go Bad 335 Chapter 20: Adding New Stuff to Your Laptop 355 Chapter 21: Tackling the Housekeeping 367 Part 6: The Part of Tens 381 Chapter 22: Ten Laptop Rules to Follow 383 Chapter 23: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague 391 Index 399
Mark L. Chambers has written more than thirty computer books. His recent titles include Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition and iMac For Dummies, 10th Edition. Mark is currently a full-time author and tech editor?and an unabashed Mac fan.
