Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Bob LeVitus, aka "Dr. Mac," is a veteran Mac enthusiast who has penned the "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. A regular contributor to tech publications, Bob believes computer books can actually be fun. He's written more than 80 of them on topics that include iPhone, iPad, and GarageBand, as well as various macOS versions.
Get a handle on macOS Catalina
It doesn't matter if you're doing your computing on an old reliable Macbook or a brand-new Mac desktop, both rely on macOS to help you get things done. It helps to have an equally reliable guidebook to steer you through the tasks and steps that make macOS run efficiently.
This fun and friendly guide provides the direction you need to easily navigate the classic and brand new features in macOS Catalina. Longtime expert Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus shares his years of experience to help you better understand Catalina and make it a timesaving tool in your life.
- Take a tour of the macOS Catalina interface
- Get organized and save time with macOS applications
- Find pro tips on speeding up your Mac
- Back up your data
macOS Catalina For Dummies is perfect for new and inexperienced macOS users looking to grasp the fundamentals of the operating system.
Part 1: macOS Basics 5
Chapter 1: macOS Catalina 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7
Chapter 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23
Chapter 3: What’s Up, Dock? 45
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Finder and Its Desktop 65
Chapter 5: Delving Even Deeper into Catalina’s Desktop and Finder 97
Part 2: How Stuff Works 113
Chapter 6: Having It Your Way 115
Chapter 7: Opening and Saving Files 135
Chapter 8: File and Folder Management Made Easy 161
Chapter 9: Comprehending the macOS Clipboard 175
Part 3: Getting Things Done 181
Chapter 10: Four Terrific Time-saving Tools 183
Chapter 11: Organizing Your Life 201
Chapter 12: Are You Siri-ous? 221
Chapter 13: Maps Are Where It’s At 227
Chapter 14: Apps Born in iOS 241
Part 4: Getting Along with Others 253
Chapter 15: (Inter)Networking 255
Chapter 16: Dealing with People 273
Chapter 17: Communicating with Mail and Messages 281
Chapter 18: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It 305
Part 5: Getting Creative 337
Chapter 19: The Musical Mac 339
Chapter 20: The Multimedia Mac 355
Chapter 21: Words and Letters 373
Chapter 22: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing 383
Part 6: Care and Feeding 397
Chapter 23: Features for the Way You Work 399
Chapter 24: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 425
Chapter 25: Utility Chest 443
Chapter 26: Troubleshooting macOS 461
Part 7: The Part of Tens 471
Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience 473
Chapter 28: Ten Great Websites for Mac Freaks 483
Index 489
- Take a tour of the macOS Catalina™ interface
- Get organized and save time with macOS applications
- Get pro tips on speeding up your Mac
Here's the easy way to Catalina
Your iMac®, MacBook®, Mac mini®, or Mac Pro® is not complete without a powerful operating system. macOS Catalina provides the foundation you need to run applications and get the most from your Mac. This book offers essential advice for making macOS Catalina work for you. Expert author Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus shares his insights into how to get organized and save time with new and updated applications, apply insightful tips and tricks, and keep your Mac and your stuff safe. Learn to tweak your Mac to collaborate with others and let your creativity flow!
Inside...
- Navigating the interface
- Customizing your desktop
- Keeping track of your files
- Putting Siri® to work
- Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Adding productivity apps
- Managing your media
- Troubleshooting your Mac
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Bob LeVitus, aka "Dr. Mac," is a veteran Mac enthusiast who has penned the "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. A regular contributor to tech publications, Bob believes computer books can actually be fun. He's written more than 80 of them on topics that include iPhone, iPad, and GarageBand, as well as various macOS versions.