Mac OS X for Absolute Beginners - Softcover

Wang, Wallace

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484219120 ISBN 13: 9781484219126

Publisher: Apress, 2016

Synopsis

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. 

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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’re eager to learn how to use a Mac, Mac OS X For Absolute Beginners is your opportunity to give it a go. Following are just a few of the highlights:

Hit the ground running with Mac OS X El Capitan

See how to navigate and manage views on the desktop

Learn how to manage your files

Discover what entertainment options are available to you, and how to use them

Edition details

• Publisher: Apress
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1484219120
• ISBN 13: 9781484219126
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 519