Macintosh Books

Book SynopsisStep-by-step instructions with callouts to Apple TV screenshots that show you exactly what to do.   Help when you run into problems or limitations.   Tips and Notes to help you get the most from Apple TV.   Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through doing everything you want to do with your Apple TV. Learn how to:   Set up your Apple TV-and how to do it faster with an iPhone Control a home entertainment system using the Apple TV Use Siri to find content, launch apps, and get useful information Rent and buy movies and TV shows from iTunes Stream video from Netflix®, Hulu, HBO®, and Showtime® Find every app that offers the movie or TV show you’re looking for with just one search Make your

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Book SynopsisThe iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements.iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad: Choose the right model for youNavigate around with Multi-Touch gesturesCustomize the iPad for your needsMaster Settings and apps to stay organizedFind, download and explore exciting appsUse your iPad to make traveling stress-freeShop and order food and more onlineTake a virtual tour of your favourite art galleries and museumsEmail, share photos and video chat for freeAccess and share your music, books and videosStay in touch with family membersAccess your documents from anywhereMaster Siri, and the new features in the latest version.A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, presented in larger type for easier reading. Covers all iPads with iOS 14.

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Book SynopsisI, WOZ offers readers a unique glimpse into the offbeat and brilliant but ethical mind that conceived the Macintosh. After 25 years avoiding the public eye, Steve Wozniak reveals the full story of the Apple computer, from its conception to his views on the iconic cult status it has achieved today. In June 1975 Steve''s curiosity and determination inspired him to build a computer, the first Apple. Six months later, he sold the machine, and for the self-professed ''engineer''s engineer'', success was imminent. But this story is full of life lessons, critical decisions, huge triumphs and big mistakes. Steve speaks also of his childhood, phone hacking pranks, working at Hewlett-Packard, the life-changing plane crash and teaching.Trade Review'Fascinating' * The Times *'A compelling, first-hand account' * Daily Telegraph *'Full of detail and charm' * The Times *'[An] oddly endearing autobiography... written in a cheery, artless style' * FT magazine *'A small triumph' * Sunday Times *'An honest but quirky biography' * City A.M. *'I, WOZ is essential reading, not just because of the great prose or because it makes revelations...it's real value lies in the reflections of the man who sparked the computer revolution...I, WOZ offers lessons for the next generation: believe in yourself, make do, be honest and work alone. He might have added: "be generous" - it's the way he's led his life' * Sydney Morning Herald *'Wozniak... helped to kick-start the computer revolution. His account of his early geekdom and how all his skills came together to conceive the Apple I and Apple II computers is in many ways the highlight of the book' * Sunday Express *'A valuable book' * Sunday Times *

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Table of ContentsTop Ten Mac Tips Leave this largely alone Chapter 1) Geting started with your new Mac Add new ability to open all windows associated with an app by click-holding an Application in the Dock Mention the new sorting features when you search with spotlight Working with scrollable stacks Chapter 2) Files & Folders Mention the new "put back" feature that allows users to restore items to folders Mention removable sidebar headers and adding items to the sidebar Mention upgraded Quick Look features Chapter 3) Email Rewrite and take new screenshots based on new upgrades for Mail Talk about new notes and todo features New data detectors in mail Reorder sidebar items in mail to keep better organized Chapter 4) Web New screenshots throughout for Safari Chapter 5) Contacts & Events New ways to integrate with Gmail and Yahoo calendars! Better ways to synchronize calendars with mobile devices Chapter 6) Photos Mostly new screenshots for the latest upgrade to iPhoto Just about every item will have to be rewritten as there are lots of differences in the new iPhoto Chapter 7) Music New screenshots for the new version of iTunes Chapter 8) Movies New screenshots for new iMovie Chapter 9) Building Websites New screenshots for new iWeb Chapter 10) Customizing your Mac There are some new options for screen saver options, language preferences, better web filters, & parental controls that each deserve a little section NEW CHAPTER: iChat There's a lot of new stuff in the new iChat that might merit an extra chapter * Starting iChat * Setting up an account * Start an iChat session * Audio only session * Video & Audio * Text chatting * Sending files to other participants * Using Quick Look to preview a file sent to you * Setting up a videoconference * Saving chat transcripts * Showing past chat transcripts * Setting up date/time stamps for transcripts * Search for friends NEW CHAPTER: Preview The preview tool doesn't get any coverage in the current edition, but it's absolutely brilliant. it can be used to view PDFs, images, and lots of other documents, and has now been improved greatly. * starting up Preview * Using preview to view different types of images * Using preview to view PDFs * Importing from scanner * Selecting text from PDF document * Zooming in and out * Finding out more about an image or document * Resizing an image * adding keywords to an image or document * annotating an image or document * making selections from an image or documnet * rotating and flipping images * bookmarking a document * copying text from a document * shutting down Preview TOP TEN PROBLEMS I don't think we need to change anything there

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Book SynopsisMacBook in easy steps, now in its seventh edition, illustrates all the clever and powerful features on this iconic device. Covering all MacBook models, it:Demystifies Mac jargon and MacBook versions, and will have you up and running in no time.Explains the Dock, Desktop, Finder, Launchpad, Touch Bar, and customizing your MacBook. Shows how to use and manage the new Control Center of useful widgets. Guides you through Safari, Mail, and discovering, downloading and using key apps. Covers Siri to vocally command your MacBook. Demonstrates the Universal Clipboard to access and continue working with your documents whilst on the move, with any Apple device. Reveals how to add other users, and use Family Sharing to share music, movies, books and more. Demonstrates iCloud and iCloud Drive, and how to keep your MacBook in tip-top condition! Ideal for anyone new to the MacBook, including Senior readers.

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Book Synopsis This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 16. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs. Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls and send messages for free; take and share photos.Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 16, and make the most of your new device! You don't have to ask the kids anymore!

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Book SynopsisThe iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish and versatile, and popular with all ages. iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition is updated to cover iPadOS 15. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn and enjoy the myriad of iPad features at ease:Choose the right model for you; master Multitouch gestures; and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls and send messages for free; take and share photos.Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore Focus, multitasking, App Library and other new and enhanced features in iPadOS 15, and make the most of your new device!

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Book 1: Getting Started with Your Mac 5 Chapter 1: From Go to Whoa: Getting to Know Your Mac 7 Chapter 2: Touring the Screen 33 Chapter 3: Getting Your Mac Online 53 Chapter 4: Fiddling with Files and Folders 79 Chapter 5: Managing Apps 117 Chapter 6: Changing How Your Mac Looks, Sounds, and Feels 157 Chapter 7: Making Your Mac More Accessible 191 Book 2: Using the Internet 207 Chapter 1: Wandering the Web 209 Chapter 2: Order Out of Chaos: Organizing Web Pages 229 Chapter 3: Exchanging Messages with Mail 255 Chapter 4: Getting More Out of Mail 281 Chapter 5: Chatting with Messages and FaceTime. 299 Chapter 6: Exploring the World with Maps 317 Book 3: Beyond the Basics 329 Chapter 1: Backing Up and Restoring Your Data 331 Chapter 2: Protecting Your Mac against Local and Remote Threats 345 Chapter 3: Sharing Your Mac 363 Chapter 4: Networking Your Mac 387 Chapter 5: Sharing Files and Resources on a Network 407 Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting 427 Book 4: Using Your Mac as a Media Center 451 Chapter 1: Tuning In and Listening with Music 453 Chapter 2: Enjoying Podcasts, News, and TV. 481 Chapter 3: Reading and Listening to Books on Your Mac 495 Chapter 4: Picture Perfect: Working with Photos 511 Book 5: Taking Care of Business 539 Chapter 1: Managing Contacts 541 Chapter 2: Tracking Events and Tasks 563 Chapter 3: Crafting Fancy-Schmancy Documents with Pages 593 Chapter 4: Producing Persuasive Presentations with Keynote 639 Chapter 5: Crunching with Numbers 687 Chapter 6: Getting More Out of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers 719 Index 733

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls; send fun messages; take and share photos. Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 17, such as the Health app, and make the most of your new device! Written in large type, in full color, and using non-technical language, iPad for Seniors in easy steps 13th edition will help you get much more out of your iPad so you don''t have to ask the kids!

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Book SynopsisiOS 11, Swift 4, and Xcode 9 provide many new APIs for iOS developers. With this cookbook, you'll learn more than 170 proven solutions for tackling the latest features in iOS 11 and watchOS 4, including new ways to use Swift and Xcode to make your day-to-day app development life easier.

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Book SynopsisReady to move to the Mac? This incomparable guide helps you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around Mac OS X.

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Book SynopsisJohn Ray is a life-long fan of Apple products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 17 years, John has written books on OS X, iOS development, Linux, web development, networking, and computer security. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Research Information Systems at The Ohio State University. When he isn't writing, he is either re-creating a marine disaster in his living room, watching Arduinos go up in smoke, or planning a highly elaborate projects that will quadruple his carbon footprint.Table of Contents Prologue: Getting Started with the Mac Chapter 1: Managing Your Desktop Chapter 2: Making the Most of Your Screen Space Chapter 3: Connecting Your Mac to a Network Chapter 4: Setting Up iCloud and Internet Accounts Chapter 5: Accessing Email and the Web Chapter 6: Sharing Files, Devices, and Services Chapter 7: Being Social with Messages, FaceTime, Twitter, and Facebook Chapter 8: Managing Who, Where, When, and What Chapter 9: Entertainment on the (Big) Little Screen Chapter 10: Installing and Managing Applications and Extensions on Your Mac Chapter 11: Making the Most of Your Mac Hardware Chapter 12: Using El Capitan with Your Chapter 13: Connecting Peripherals to Your Mac Chapter 14: Securing and Protecting Your Mac Index

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Book SynopsisThis guide teaches the practical uses of Quicken for Macintosh software - the chapter topics are organized like the product for easy familiarity. It includes coverage of all the product features, menu items and tools for financial management.Table of ContentsPart I Quicken setup and basics: getting to know Quicken; setting up accounts and categories; going online with Quicken and Quicken.com. Part II Managing your bank and credit card accounts: recording bank and credit card transactions; online banking with Quicken. Part III Tracking your investments: tracking investments; using online investment tracking tools; maximizing investment returns. Part IV Managing your assets and debts: monitoring assets and loans; managing home, car and insurance expenses. Part V Saving money and achieving your goals: saving money at tax time; saving money and reducing debt; planning for the future. Part VI Working with Quicken data: automating Quicken transactions; reconciling accounts; insights, reports and graphs.

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