Mac OS X for Absolute Beginners

Best-selling author Wallace Wang teaches you how to use El Capitan, the latest version of the Mac operating system, in everyday situations. This book shows you, the beginner Mac user, how to get up and running, operate, and work day-to-day on your Mac. You will learn how to run applications, manage windows and files, work with the internet, and more. You will even learn how to use your Mac with an iPhone and an Apple watch.
If you've ever felt that you couldn't learn how to use a Mac, this is your opportunity to give it a go. What you'll learn

• How to get up and running with Mac OS X El Capitan

• How to navigate and manage views

• How to manage your files

• What entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them

• How to maintain your Mac

• How to work with iPhone and Apple watch. Who This Book Is For Anyone who wants to learn how to use OS X El Capitan. No previous experience is required.

  Best-selling author Wallace Wang teaches El Capitan for complete beginners Includes how to use your Mac with an iPhone and the Apple watch Everything you need to know to get started

  Autorentext
  Wallace Wang is a former Windows enthusiast who took one look at Vista and realized that the future of computing belonged to the Macintosh. He's written more than 40 computer books, including Microsoft Office for Dummies, Beginning Programming for Dummies, Steal This Computer Book, My New Mac, and My New iPad. In addition to programming the Macintosh and iPhone/iPad, he also performs stand-up comedy, having appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv," and having performed in Las Vegas at the Riviera Comedy Club at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. When he s not writing computer books or performing stand-up comedy, he also enjoys blogging about screenwriting at his site, The 15 Minute Movie Method, where he shares screenwriting tips with other aspiring screenwriters who all share the goal of breaking into Hollywood.

  Inhalt
  Part I: Basic TrainingChapter 1: Understanding OS XChapter 2: Giving Commands with the Mouse, trackpad, and KeyboardChapter 3: Running ProgramsChapter 4: Typing and Editing TextChapter 5: Understanding Files and FoldersChapter 6: Managing Files Chapter 7: Sharing Files Part II: Customizing OS XChapter 8: Using the DockChapter 9: Installing SoftwareChapter 10: Changing the ScreenChapter 11: Customizing the FinderChapter 12: Organizing WindowsPart III: Having FunChapter 13: Playing with PhotosChapter 14: Watching and Editing VideoChapter 15: Playing MusicChapter 16: Reading E-BooksPart IV: Getting on the InternetChapter 17: Browsing the InternetChapter 18: EmailChapter 19: Messaging and FaceTimeChapter 20: Using iCloudPart V: Getting Work DoneChapter 21: ContactsChapter 22: Reminders, Notes, and StickiesChapter 23: Modifying PDF filesChapter 24: Capturing screenshots and videoChapter 25: Syncing a Macintosh with an iPhone or iPadPart VI: TroubleshootingChapter 26: Disk MaintenanceChapter 27: Protecting a Macintosh from MalwareChapter 28: Shopping for a new Macintosh