Macs For Dummies, 13th Edition

Get the most out of your Mac with this comprehensive guide

Macs For Dummies, 13^th Edition is the ultimate guide to your Mac, fully updated to include information about the latest updates. The book walks you through troubleshooting, syncing mobile devices, integrating Windows, and more, so you can take advantage of everything Macs have to offer. Whether you’re a new user, a recent convert, or you just want to get the most out of your Mac, this book puts all the information you need in one place.

Discover what makes Macs superior computing machines. Learn the basics, from mastering the Dock and customizing OS X, to iCloud syncing and backing up with Time Machine. You’ll suddenly find your computer fun again as you make FaceTime calls and explore iLife. Plus, you’ll find out that switching to OS X doesn’t mean leaving your favorite Windows programs behind. Macs For Dummies, 13^th Edition contains everything for the beginner or intermediate Mac user, including information about new features like the Thunderbolt port and the complete redesign of the Mac Pro. Topics include:

• Setting up your daily routine with Reminders, e-mail, and the Dock
• Exploring the native tools like iWork, iLife, and iCloud
• Customizing your experience with User Accounts, Parental Controls, and Mission Control
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting to keep your Mac running perfectly

The book also dispenses valuable information for a veteran Mac user, including the most useful Dashboard widgets and the 10 best Mac websites that belong in your Safari bookmark menu. If you want to enjoy the true Mac experience, Macs For Dummies, 13^th Edition is the most comprehensive guide on the market.

Table of Contents

Part I – Getting Started with Macs
Chapter 1. Adventuring into the Mac World
Chapter 2. The Nuts and Bolts of Your Mac
Chapter 3. Getting to the Core of the Apple
Chapter 4. Here a Mac, There a Mac, Every where a Mac Mac

Part II – Mac Daily Dealings
Chapter 5. Making the Mac Your Own
Chapter 6. Mavericks: No More Feline Fetish
Chapter 7. Handling All That Busy Work
Chapter 8. Printing and Scanning

Part III – Rocketing into Cyberspace
Chapter 9. Stairway to the Internet
Chapter 10. Delivering the Goods on E-Mail
Chapter 11. Schmoozing, Shopping, and Moving in Cyberspace
Chapter 12. Joining iCloud, the Club That Will Have You for a Member
Chapter 13. Mounting a Defense Strategy

Part IV – Getting an iLife
Chapter 14. Living in an iTunes Nation
Chapter 15. Taking an iPhoto Close-Up
Chapter 16. Shooting an iMovie Screen Test
Chapter 17. The Show Must Go On

Part V – The Creepy Geeky Section
Chapter 18. Networking Madness
Chapter 19. Surviving in a Windows World
Chapter 20. Handling Trouble in Paradise

Part VI – The Part of Tens
Chapter 21. Ten Indispensable Mac Websites
Chapter 22. Ten Things to Leave You With