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Right now is always the right time to become a Mac expert!

It's never too late to become an expert on Macsand this friendly, updated guide written specifically for the 50+ set is the easy way to do it! Featuring larger text and figures, Macs for Seniors for Dummies takes you through all you need to know to get the most out of your Apple computer. It makes it simple for you to stay in touch with family and friends, enjoy your favorite music, TV, and movies, and hang with the younger generation using the latest social apps and video games.

Beginning with which Mac to choose for your needs, you'll learn about setting up your computer, understanding files and folders, getting the most from the latest operating system, navigating the desktop, and troubleshooting common problems. And once you've found your feet there, it'll be time to get creative with home movies and photography, chat face-to-face live on video, communicate through emailthe sky's the limit!


Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Buying and Setting Up Your Mac 7

Chapter 1: Buying a Mac 9

Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Mac 23

Part 2: Getting Started with Your Mac 47

Chapter 3: Getting Around the Mac Desktop 49

Chapter 4: Customizing Catalina 79

Chapter 5: Working with Files and Folders 99

Chapter 6: Working with Printers and Scanners 119

Chapter 7: Getting Help 127

Part 3: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 135

Chapter 8: Creating Documents with Pages 137

Chapter 9: Working with Numbers 157

Chapter 10: Getting the Most from Photos 173

Chapter 11: Enjoying Music, Video, and Podcasts 187

Chapter 12: Playing Games in Catalina 203

Part 4: Exploring the Internet 211

Chapter 13: Understanding Internet Basics 213

Chapter 14: Browsing the Web with Safari 229

Chapter 15: Using Mail 249

Chapter 16: Connecting with People Online 271

Part 5: Taking Care of Your Computer 283

Chapter 17: Protecting Catalina 285

Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Mac 295

Index 303

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    A Paperback / softback by Mark L. Chambers

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 12/12/2019
      ISBN13: 9781119607823, 978-1119607823
      ISBN10: 1119607825

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Right now is always the right time to become a Mac expert!

      It's never too late to become an expert on Macsand this friendly, updated guide written specifically for the 50+ set is the easy way to do it! Featuring larger text and figures, Macs for Seniors for Dummies takes you through all you need to know to get the most out of your Apple computer. It makes it simple for you to stay in touch with family and friends, enjoy your favorite music, TV, and movies, and hang with the younger generation using the latest social apps and video games.

      Beginning with which Mac to choose for your needs, you'll learn about setting up your computer, understanding files and folders, getting the most from the latest operating system, navigating the desktop, and troubleshooting common problems. And once you've found your feet there, it'll be time to get creative with home movies and photography, chat face-to-face live on video, communicate through emailthe sky's the limit!


      Table of Contents

      Introduction 1

      Part 1: Buying and Setting Up Your Mac 7

      Chapter 1: Buying a Mac 9

      Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Mac 23

      Part 2: Getting Started with Your Mac 47

      Chapter 3: Getting Around the Mac Desktop 49

      Chapter 4: Customizing Catalina 79

      Chapter 5: Working with Files and Folders 99

      Chapter 6: Working with Printers and Scanners 119

      Chapter 7: Getting Help 127

      Part 3: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 135

      Chapter 8: Creating Documents with Pages 137

      Chapter 9: Working with Numbers 157

      Chapter 10: Getting the Most from Photos 173

      Chapter 11: Enjoying Music, Video, and Podcasts 187

      Chapter 12: Playing Games in Catalina 203

      Part 4: Exploring the Internet 211

      Chapter 13: Understanding Internet Basics 213

      Chapter 14: Browsing the Web with Safari 229

      Chapter 15: Using Mail 249

      Chapter 16: Connecting with People Online 271

      Part 5: Taking Care of Your Computer 283

      Chapter 17: Protecting Catalina 285

      Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Mac 295

      Index 303

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