Mac OS X for Absolute Beginners

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxix

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2. Basic Training

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

      PDF

   2. Understanding OS X

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 3-22

   3. Giving Commands with the Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 23-34

   4. Running Programs

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 35-55

   5. Typing and Editing Text

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 57-70

   6. Understanding Files and Folders

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 71-85

   7. Manipulating Files

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 87-110

   8. Sharing Files

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 111-124

3. Customizing OS X

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125

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   2. Using the Dock and the Launchpad

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 127-140

   3. Installing Software

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 141-159

   4. Customizing the Screen

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 161-182

   5. Customizing the Finder Window

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 183-204

   6. Organizing Windows

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 205-218

4. Having Fun

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 219-219

      PDF

   2. Playing with Photos

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 221-242

   3. Watching and Editing Video

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 243-254

   4. Playing Music

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 255-276

   5. Reading e-Books

      • Wallace Wang

      Pages 277-295

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. 

• Mac
• Mac OS X
• Learn Apress
• El Capitan
• Operating systems
• Learn OS X

• San Diego, USA

  Wallace Wang

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.

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