KlappentextLightweight, friendly, thorough, and completely up-to-date, My MacBook, 4/e, is the must-have companion for every MacBook user. Long-time Mac expert John Ray walks MacBook users through every task they'll need to perform -- from connecting to networks and the Internet to finding entertainment on the go, troubleshooting problems to maintaining security. Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so there's no chance of getting lost of confused. Drawing on 25 years of Mac experience, Ray presents scores of helpful tips and tidbits - as well as "It's Not All Good" sidebars that identify bugs or issues readers may encounter, and offer quick, effective solutions. With My MacBook, 4/e,, there's no wading through paragraphs of theory to get usable answers - and readers don't have to sift through beginner-level computing skills to find the sophisticated information they really need. Everything's clearly organized to help readers get up-and-running in no time, and keep their MacBooks working exactly the way they want. The only visual guide to the MacBook written from the ground up for the new Mac OS X operating system, My MacBook, 4/e, reflects the tasks today's Mac users want to perform, and the problems today's Mac users need to solve.
ZusammenfassungCovers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air
Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do.
Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations.
Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping
your MacBook working just the way you want.
Tasks include:
Managing, arranging, and tagging your files
Staying on top of important events with Notification Center
Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control
Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad
Connecting to and accessing network resources
Activating and using iCloud services
Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video
Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders
Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps
Being social with Facebook and Twitter integration
Downloading and enjoying music, movies, and more
Buying, reading, and annotating iBooks
Getting the latest and greatest software from the App Store and other sources
Challenging your friends to games with Game Center
Protecting and securing your system and data
Expanding your system with peripheral devices
Troubleshooting common system problems