Macs for Seniors For Dummies

Author(s): Mark L. Chambers

Computing

This is the hardcover format of Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition


You're never too old to fall in love--with your Mac


You took a while, but you are now the proud owner of your first Mac computer. Macs For Seniors For Dummies is just for you. This friendly, accessible guide walks you through choosing a Mac and learning how to use it. You'll find yourself falling head over heels for your Mac in no time.


Macs For Seniors For Dummies introduces you to all the basics that you need to know: turning the Mac on and getting connected; using the keyboard and mouse; working with files and folders; navigate around the Mac desktop and OS X Lion; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail; and much more.



  • Shows Mac newbies how to surf safely with Safari, video chat with FaceTime, and connect with friends and family online

  • Covers choosing the Mac that's right for you, setting it up, running programs and managing files, and hooking up a printer

  • Features ways to have some fun, too, with digital photos and videos, music, movies, games, apps, and more

  • Includes tips on troubleshooting and taking care of your Mac


Your Mac can do so much more than you ever imagined and Macs For Seniors For Dummies shows you how

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Mark L. Chambers is a major Mac fan who's been a technical author, computer consultant, programmer, and hardware technician for more than 30 years. Currently a full-time writer and tech editor, he has authored more than 30 computer books, including MacBook For Dummies, 6th Edition, iMac For Dummies, 9th Edition, and OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies.

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 45 CHAPTER 3: Getting Around the Mac Desktop 47 CHAPTER 4: Customizing El Capitan 77 CHAPTER 5: Working with Files and Folders 97 CHAPTER 6: Working with Printers and Scanners 117 CHAPTER 7: Getting Help 125 Part 3: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 133 CHAPTER 8: Creating Documents with Pages 135 CHAPTER 9: Working with Numbers 153 CHAPTER 10: Getting the Most from Photos 169 CHAPTER 11: Enjoying Music, Video, and Podcasts 185 CHAPTER 12: Playing Games in El Capitan 201 Part 4: Exploring the Internet 209 CHAPTER 13: Understanding Internet Basics 211 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 287 CHAPTER 17: Protecting El Capitan 289 CHAPTER 18: Maintaining Your Mac 299 Index 307

General Fields

  • : 9781119245506
  • : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
  • : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
  • : August 2016
  • : United States
  • : September 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Mark L. Chambers
  • : Paperback
  • : 3rd Revised edition
  • : English
  • : 336
  • : illustrations