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Learn how to drive the coolest laptop on the planet
You took the plunge, paid extra, and--even though it looks and feels like perfection--have that fleeting doubt: is my MacBook really worth the investment? You'll be pleased to know that the answer is totally yes, and MacBook For Dummies is the ultimate way to learn the thousand and one reasons why the MacBook Pro or Air you now own is a modern masterpiece--as well as the ten thousand and one (and counting) things you can do with it. With its super-smooth performance, top-shelf LED screen, rugged reliability, and powerful, trouble-free operating system, you're going to have a lot of fun.
Keeping jargon to a minimum, Mark L. Chambers--prolific tech author and all-round Mac whiz--gives you a friendly, step-by-step welcome to everything MacBook, from reviewing the hardware and powering up for the first time to getting familiar with files, security settings, launching apps, and entering the digital netherworld of iCloud. Then, with the basics reassuringly in place, you can begin your journey to power-user mastery in whatever areas of MacBook-ing you're most interested in, from doing the accounts in Numbers to perfecting that soon-to-be-released cinematic classic (with original score) using iMovie and GarageBand.
Get familiar with the latest macOS, Big Sur
Communicate with Messages and FaceTime
Stream music, movies, and TV shows
Manage and edit photos and video clips
Whether you're a PC convert, Mac veteran, or completely new to the astonishing potential of the MacBook world, you'll find everything you need to get the most out of the technical marvel that's now at your command.
Auteur
Mark L. Chambers has written more than thirty computer books. His recent titles include Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition and iMac For Dummies, 10th Edition. Mark is currently a full-time author and tech editorand an unabashed Mac fan.
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Make MacBook magic with this updated guide!
Sleek, super cool, and packed with powerthat's your new MacBook. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to take full advantage of your MacBook's features, whether you're a PC convert or a Mac veteran. You'll learn the basics, from setting up your MacBook to navigating the latest OS and downloading apps, but there's so much morestaying connected with Messages and FaceTime, working with iCloud, getting creative with iMovie, and beyond. You and your MacBook will make a great team!
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Résumé
Learn how to drive the coolest laptop on the planet
You took the plunge, paid extra, andeven though it looks and feels like perfectionhave that fleeting doubt: is my MacBook really worth the investment? You'll be pleased to know that the answer is totally yes, and MacBook For Dummies is the ultimate way to learn the thousand and one reasons why the MacBook Pro or Air you now own is a modern masterpieceas well as the ten thousand and one (and counting) things you can do with it. With its super-smooth performance, top-shelf LED screen, rugged reliability, and powerful, trouble-free operating system, you're going to have a lot of fun.
Keeping jargon to a minimum, Mark L. Chambersprolific tech author and all-round Mac whizgives you a friendly, step-by-step welcome to everything MacBook, from reviewing the hardware and powering up for the first time to getting familiar with files, security settings, launching apps, and entering the digital netherworld of iCloud. Then, with the basics reassuringly in place, you can begin your journey to power-user mastery in whatever areas of MacBook-ing you're most interested in, from doing the accounts in Numbers to perfecting that soon-to-be-released cinematic classic (with original score) using iMovie and GarageBand.
Contenu
Introduction 1
Foolish Assumptions 1
About This Book 2
Icons Used in This Book 3
Beyond the Book 4
Where to Go from Here 4
Part 1: Tie Myself Down with a Desktop? Preposterous! 5
Chapter 1: Hey, It Really Does Have Everything I Need 7
An Overview of Your Mac Laptop 8
The parts you probably recognize 9
The holes called ports 11
Don't forget the parts you can't see 13
Meet the MacBooks 14
Comparing the MacBooks 15
Look, Ma, no moving parts! 17
Whoa! Where's my familiar USB port? 18
Sharing a CD or DVD drive 19
Location, Location, Location! 20
Unpacking and Connecting Your Laptop 21
Unpacking for the road warrior 21
Connecting Cables 101 22
Great a Lecture about Handling My Laptop 23
An Overview of Mac Software Goodness 23
What comes with my laptop? 24
Connecting to the Internet from your lap 24
Applications that rock 25
Boot Camp For Dummies 25
Other Stuff That Nearly Everyone Wants 26
Chapter 2: Turning On Your Portable Powerhouse 29
Tales of the On Button 30
Mark's Favorite Signs of a Healthy Laptop 30
You Won't Lecture Me about Batteries, Will You? 31
Setting Up and Registering Your Laptop 34
Your iCloud account is your friend 34
Setting up macOS Big Sur 35
Registering your MacBook 36
Importing Stuff from Another Mac 37
Importing Stuff from Windows (If You Must) 39
Chapter 3: The MacBook Owner's Introduction to macOS Big Sur 41
Your Own Personal Operating System 42
The Big Sur Desktop 43
Meet me at the Dock 43
Check out that Control Center 44
Dig those crazy icons 45
There's no food on this menu 45
The Finder menu bar is your friend 47
There's always room for one more window 47
Wait a Second: Where the Heck Are the Mouse Buttons? 48
Launching and Quitting Applications with Aplomb 51
Performing Tricks with Finder Windows 55
Scrolling in and resizing windows 55
Minimizing and restoring windows 56
Moving and zooming windows 57
Closing windows 58
Juggling Folders and Icons 59
A field observer's guide to icons 59
Selecting items 61
Copying items 62
Moving things from place to place 63
Duplicating in a jiffy 63
Using Finder Tabs 64
Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts to Fame and Fortune 65
Special keys on the keyboard 65
Using the Finder and application keyboard shortcuts 66
Home, Sweet Home Folder 67
Working with Mission Control 69
Switching Desktops with Spaces 70
Personalizing Your Desktop 72
Taking Control of Your MacBook 73
Customizing the Dock 74
Adding applications and extras to the Dock 75
Keeping track with Stacks 76
Resizing the Dock 77
What's with the Trash? 78
All You Really Need to Know about Printing 79
And Just in Case You Need Help 81
The Big Sur built-in Help system 81
The Apple web-based support center 81
Magazines 81
Local Mac user groups 82
Part 2: Shaking Hands with macOS Big Sur 83
Chapter 4: What's New in macOS Big Sur? 85
Introducing the Control Center 85
The Return of the Widgets 86
Your Guide to the Perfect Trip 87
Safari Covers New Ground 87
Messages Adds Effects, Images, and Pins? 87
Becoming One with Your Battery 88
Chapter 5: A Nerd's Guide to System Preferences 89 &...