Apple Siri for Mac: An Easy Guide to the Best Features


Book Description

SIRI was created in October of 2011 by Apple Inc. The software comes to Apple device users as a virtual assistant and navigator. SIRI can be enjoyed by users of the iPad, Apple TV, iPhone, Apple Watch and iPod Touch. It provides answers to user questions, offers directions to events and functions while serving as the ideal note taker. SIRI’s software is so designed that it automatically adapts to search preferences and user language. It is currently available in several language options. Since its release in 2011, Apple has released numerous upgrades to the virtual assistant. The latest version was released to the public in September of 2016. The macOS Sierra software is also able to assist users with faster online shopping as well as continuity between synced devices. With the Siri applications users, can enjoy convenience, verbal dictation, email and text creation, the ‘Airplane Above You’ feature and calendar and event reminders with ease.




Mac Os Sierra: An Easy Guide to the Best Features


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OS Sierra is the 13th operation system version for Macintosh computers. It was previously called OS X and is the successor to OS X El Capitan with it being the first OS issued under their rebranding as macOS. It was named after the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in California. The major features that the system boasts are the iCloud system, windowing and Continuity. There is also support for Apple Pay and Siri. The initial preview of the system was given to developers around the time of the WWDC keynote that was done on June 13, 2016. It was formally released to the Apple Beta Software Program in July 2016 and released to end users in September 2016 as a free upgrade through the Apple Store. This book will review some of the key features of the macOS and educate the reader on the capabilities.




Airpods: An Easy Guide to the Best Features


Book Description

Apple has made a bold and innovative move which has ignited a flame of curiosity, around and about its latest technological marvel – the Airpods. Not everyone is optimistic in seeing the back of the earphone jack, even though Apple has made way for new phones to utilize headphones that are technologically advanced. The new Air Pod is here and this guide will introduce you to all you need to know about it.




Talking to Siri


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Siri is Apple's Intelligent Assistant - by pressing and holding the Home button on your newer iOS device, users can speak commands into their device and Siri will respond. These commands, however, take some getting used to. Some things you say might get misinterpreted by Siri, which makes knowing the language that Siri understands critical. This short book introduces you to Siri. You'll learn how to access the voice assistant by using the Home button on your newer iOS device, and how to achieve the highest recognition rate as you talk. You'll discover which categories Siri responds to and find out how to make the most of each of these in your conversations. You'll discover practical how-to advice mixed with many examples to inspire as well as instruct. Tutorials will show you how to set up Siri in your preferences and how to manage the interactive conversations you have with your voice assistant. You'll learn how to perform tasks by topic: checking the weather, doing math, looking up information on the web, and much more. This new edition features all-new screenshots to highlight the new user interface of iOS 7 and the improved features and integration of Siri with the operating system.




Learn AppleScript


Book Description

AppleScript is an English-like, easy-to-understand scripting language built into every Mac. AppleScript can automate hundreds of AppleScript-able applications, performing tasks both large and small, complex and simple. Learn AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X, Third Edition has been completely updated for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It's all here, with an emphasis on practical information that will help you solve any automation problem—from the most mundane repetitive tasks to highly integrated workflows of complex systems. Friendly enough for beginners, detailed enough for advanced AppleScripters Includes major contributions from expert AppleScripters: Emmanuel Levy, Harald Monihart, Ian Piper, Shane Stanley, Barry Wainwright, Craig Williams, and foreword by AppleScript inventor, William Cook




Fool Proof Dictation


Book Description

Dictation exercises alone worth every penny! Fool Proof Dictation can help anyone learn to dictate prose proficiently and fluently. How? By taking the fear and mystery out of dictation. By providing exercises designed to nurture and connect parts of the brain used during dictation. By offering specific tips to remove the discomfort that causes most writers to abandon dictation. Fool Proof Dictation is the only ebook of its kind, focusing primarily on the mental process of dictation. It's a self-paced training system that streamlines the dictation process. There are warm-ups, practical exercises, and an easy to follow routine for dictating your scenes. Fool Proof Dictation serves both absolute beginners and writers who've tried dictation but grew discouraged, eventually giving it up. This system offers an ease-of-use that will surprise everyone with how effective and gratifying dictation can be! This ebook details the method I use when I dictate fiction. It also explains all the exercises I've used over time to train my brain for effective dictation. On top of that, it includes enough prompts to keep those exercises working for months!




IPhone Manual for Beginners


Book Description

The iPhone Manual for Beginners is the complete guide to using the iPhone. This book was made with the beginner in mind, and is great for seniors and first-time iPhone users.The book is suitable for the following iPhone models: 8, 8 Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, and SE.




Exploring Apple Mac - MacOS Sonoma Edition


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We've all been there before, glaring at a computer screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring Apple Mac is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring Apple Mac is packed with over 450 pages of full color screenshots, illustrations, helpful tips, and easy to follow instructions along with a growing library of video demos and tutorials. Updated to cover the Sonoma release of MacOS, Exploring Apple Mac will help you understand the fundamentals of your Mac. You'll learn how to: Upgrade your Mac to Sonoma and explore new features such as Desktop Widgets, Video Conferencing Enhancements, and Safari Profiles Find your way around the desktop, dock, finder, and launchpad in MacOS Sonoma Master touch gestures, trackpads and the magic mouse to get around your Mac Use Notification Centre, Handoff, Spaces, Control Center, Universal Control, and Universal Clipboard in MacOS Organising files and folders in Finder in MacOS Browse the web with the Safari Web Browser safely and efficiently in MacOS Keep in touch with friends and family using email, iMessage, and FaceTime video chat on your mac Set important appointments with Calendar Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists Check the weather on your mac Record voice memos Download countless apps from the App Store on your mac Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news Read ebooks on your mac Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D, and use the interactive globe Use the clock app to set alarms, timers, and world clocks Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App Getting started with Pages, Keynote and Numbers on your Mac Using iCloud storage on your Mac Use time machine to back up your data stored on your Mac Get to know Siri in MacOS Use the photos app to store and enhance your photos Create slideshows, photo albums and use iMovie to edit your home movies and more... Finally, system updates and maintenance tips to help you keep your Mac running smoothly complete this invaluable guide. So order yourself a copy today, and keep it handy as you make your way around the new OS. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using [email protected] and let us know. Thanks.




Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate


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Bring characters to life on your iPad® with creativity and ease, using ProcreateTM to conceptualize, sketch, and paint directly onto the screen. Master the basics, from setting up your first canvas to using a selection of tools such as Brushes, Layers, and Adjustments to add depth and energy to your creations. To achieve details such as hair, skin, and garments, you are guided through tools and techniques for character-specific results. Whether you draw characters from reality, or dream up new, fantastical beings, this book unlocks your design potential with Procreate for next level-results.




Mastering Apple TV 4K


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When you hear Apple TV you immediately think it is an actual TV that you are purchasing. But this is not the case. The Apple TV is actually a device that you will use to stream something a little similar to Amazon's Fire or Roku. It is a little black box that is about an inch and a half tall, just a little bit less than four inches, and it runs on a very similar platform to the iPad and the popular iPhones. You can download a list of apps and also games beyond the standard streaming video that you could get from Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, just to name a few. The Apple TV has been centered on various apps, and it is still able to stream multiple TV shows, movies straight to your HDTV, but this is just the tip of the iceberg on the features this box has been packed with. The box allows you to watch and stream podcasts, play your favorite game, stream your workout playlist, and much more. But what is important to note, to enjoy all these benefits this box is ready to provide it will all depend on the apps that you have installed. Some of the apps you will use are free, and some will cost. Think of it this way; the Apple TV is able to turn your TV into a Smart TV. You can either rent your favorite movies or merely stream your collection from your iTunes account. You could also stream movie shows from apps like Hulu Plus or Netflix; stream your music from the Pandora or Apple Music apps. I mean the list is endless on what the Apple TV can actually do for you. The Apple TV 4K has been designed with some of the fastest processors you could find, the same that powers the iPad Pro. The Apple TV box has been made to be as powerful as most laptops we use. It also has a fast graphics processor that has been designed with enough power that could turn the black box into a game console. Nothing sounds better than this. Apple has genuinely revamped the new generation, but this does not mean you have to throw away your older model, just the same thing they have been doing with iPhone. The third generation is still available in the market for you to purchase.