Make friends with macOS Sonoma thanks to simple, Dummies-style instructions
macOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple’s laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple aficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook, iMac, and Mac computers. With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal-clear illustrations, this Dummies guide makes you macOS proficient in no time—even if you’ve never used a Mac computer before.
Learn the ins and outs of macOS Sonoma for desktop and laptop computers Discover valuable shortcuts, tips, and tricks for troubleshooting Organize your files and ensure data security Customize your computer so you can get things done faster
If you’re looking for a user-friendly tutorial on using macOS Sonoma and making the most of the latest updates, you can’t go wrong with macOS Sonoma For Dummies.
By:
Guy Hart-Davis
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9781394219759
ISBN 10: 139421975X
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 27 December 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with macOS 5 Chapter 1: macOS Sonoma 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7 Chapter 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23 Chapter 3: What’s Up, Dock? 43 Chapter 4: Getting to Know Finder and Its Desktop 59 Chapter 5: Getting Fancy with the Desktop and Finder 89 Chapter 6: Setting Your Mac Straight 103 Part 2: Getting Things Done 125 Chapter 7: Opening and Saving Files 127 Chapter 8: Managing Files and Folders the Smart Way 149 Chapter 9: Eight Terrific Time-Saving Tools 159 Chapter 10: Organizing Your Life 189 Chapter 11: Finding Your Way with Maps 211 Chapter 12: Using Stocks, News, Voice Memos, Shortcuts, and Home 225 Part 3: Getting Along with Others 237 Chapter 13: (Inter)Networking 239 Chapter 14: Dealing with People 261 Chapter 15: Communicating with Mail and Messages 271 Chapter 16: Sharing Your Mac with Others 297 Part 4: Making the Most of Your Mac 327 Chapter 17: Mac Machine Music 329 Chapter 18: The Multimedia Mac 343 Chapter 19: Creating Documents and Printing 355 Chapter 20: Features for the Way You Work 375 Chapter 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 399 Chapter 22: Troubleshooting macOS 415 Part 5: The Part of Tens 425 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Improve Your Mac Experience 427 Chapter 24: Ten Utilities That Make Your Life Easier 435 Index 449
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 100 technical books, including several books in the For Dummies series and many in the Teach Yourself VISUALLY series.
