macOS Catalina in easy steps


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macOS Catalina in easy steps covers the latest operating system that runs the sophisticated Mac desktop and laptop computers. This concise guide will get you up and running in no time, and then it’ll take you through the key features to help you use your Mac to do more. It covers: · Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS Catalina. · Working with and managing your apps. · Productivity tools on your Mac. · Getting online with Safari, Mail and FaceTime. · Enjoying a digital lifestyle with photos, music, TV shows, books, games, podcasts, and more. · The invaluable iCloud function for backing up, sharing and continuing from different devices. · Using Siri, Dynamic Desktop and Dark Mode to make things even easier. · Keeping your Mac working smoothly. Get more out of your Mac, Mac mini, Mac Pro or MacBook with minimum time and effort! Table of Contents 1. Introducing macOS Catalina 2. Getting Up and Running 3. Finder 4. Navigating in macOS Catalina 5. macOS Catalina Apps 6. Getting Productive 7. Internet and Email 8. Digital Lifestyle 9. Sharing macOS 10. Networking 11. Maintaining macOS




The Ridiculously Simple Guide to MacOS Catalina


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Note: This is the Color Edition of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 For MacBooks and iMacs" If you have purchased the notebook or computer or are just curious about seeing more about what MacOS can do for you, then you'll see it in this book. This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly). For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for you. It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Mac to Windows. Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it's something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out. Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let's get started!




macOS Catalina For Dummies


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Get a handle on macOS Catalina It doesn't matter if you're doing your computing on an old reliable Macbook or a brand-new Mac desktop, both rely on macOS to help you get things done. It helps to have an equally reliable guidebook to steer you through the tasks and steps that make macOS run efficiently. This fun and friendly guide provides the direction you need to easily navigate the classic and brand new features in macOS Catalina. Longtime expert Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus shares his years of experience to help you better understand Catalina and make it a timesaving tool in your life. Take a tour of the macOS Catalina interface Get organized and save time with macOS applications Find pro tips on speeding up your Mac Back up your data macOS Catalina For Dummies is perfect for new and inexperienced macOS users looking to grasp the fundamentals of the operating system.




MacBook Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors


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We have updated this guide and have included more helpful tips to ensure you get the most out of your MacBook Pro. All the issues raised in the reviews have been addressed. If you are looking for a complete user guide that has all the hidden tips and tricks to maximize the benefits of your 2019 MacBook Pro on macOS Catalina, this is the guide for you. With the introduction of macOS Catalina, you now have more features to explore on your MacBook Pro like the Picture in Picture feature, New Dark Mode, Apple Arcade, option to unsubscribe directly in the Mail app and lots more. Even for existing users, these new features may seem a little overwhelming when using them for the first time. In this user guide, you will find detailed steps on how to explore every available additions to macOS Catalina along with pictures to make it easy for you to understand and follow. Whether you are just buying a new MacBook Pro or downloading the new software to your existing device, this book has all you need to achieve more productivity on your Mac. Some of the guides you will learn in this book include: Download and Installation of macOS Catalina Downgrading to the Previous Operating System Automatically Run Dark Mode Find a Lost Device with the 'Find My' App Unsubscribe from a Mailing List in Mail Setup Sidecar to Use your iPad As a Second Screen Sign Documents on Your Computer with your iPad or iPhone Track Friends/ Device with Find My App Use Screen Time in macOS Catalina How to Use the Music App Sync your iPad and iPhone with Your Mac Back-up your iPad or iPhone on macOS Catalina Restore your iPad or iPhone on macOS Catalina How to Use the Podcasts App on Mac How to Use the Apple TV App for Mac Set up Parental Controls in the TV App How to Use Notes App on Mac Sign in to iCloud Reminders App on Mac Using Text Snippets in Reminder Voice Controls on Mac Disable/ Enable Commands in Voice Control Create Custom Commands in Voice Control Using Safari on Mac Detailed Guide on the Apple mail app Using Picture-in-Picture feature Using screen time And lots more! Value Add for this book A detailed table of content that you can always reference to get details quickly and more efficiently. Step by step instructions on how to operate your device in the simplest terms, easy for all to understand. Latest tips and tricks to help you enjoy your device to the fullest. Click on Buy Now to get this book and begin to do more productive activities with your new MacBook Pro.




Mac OS X


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This book combines Apple's trademark visual elegance with the underlying stability of UNIX, which adds up to a rock-solid operating system. Pogue covers each of the control panels and bonus programs that come with Mac OS X, including iTunes, Mail, Sherlock, and Apache, the built-in Web-server.




macOS Catalina: The Missing Manual


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Apple gives macOS new features and improvements right on your desktop and under the hood with Catalina—aka OS X 10.15. With this updated guide, you’ll learn how to use your iPad as a second screen, work with iPad apps on your Mac, and use Screen Time on your Mac. This new edition of the #1 bestselling Mac book shows you how to use the revamped apps for Music, Podcasts, and TV. Loaded with illustrations, step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks, this book from David Pogue—Missing Manual series creator, New York Times columnist, and Emmy-winning tech correspondent for CNBC, CBS, and NPR—covers everything Catalina has to offer with lots of humor and technical insight.




iPhone For Seniors For Dummies


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Includes coverage of iPhones 12, 11, X, SE, 8, 7, and 6! When you’re looking for the most up-to-date information on your iPhone, look no further than this edition of iPhone For Seniors For Dummies. It’s fully updated to cover iOS 14, the software released in Fall of 2020 that runs all iPhones dating back to the iPhone 6. It doesn’t matter if you have a brand new iPhone 12 or are sticking with the iPhone you’ve had for a few years. This book will help you navigate your device. Written especially for iPhone owners who don’t need to know every detail of how their phone works, iPhone For Seniors For Dummies sticks to clear, friendly, step-by-step information on the essentials you’ll use every day. It covers the basics of messaging with friends and family, using your iPhone as a web browser, watching television shows or movies, and taking and sharing photos and videos. Get to know which iPhone you own Upgrade to iOS 14 Add contacts to your Favorites list Connect your iPhone to wifi Track your well-being with the Health app Fix common problems when they occur When you’re ready to build your skills and become the go-to iPhone guru for your friends, iPhone For Seniors For Dummies offers the insight you need to increase your know-how.




Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro


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Clear instructions to help visual learners get started with their MacBook Pro Covering all the essential information you need to get up to speed with your MacBook Pro, this new edition provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook Pro to more advanced tasks such as running Windows applications, this visual guide provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Empowers you to perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Covers new hardware updates, the latest version of OS X, troubleshooting, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, Second Edition is an ideal, fully illustrated guide for learning how to make the most of all your MacBook Pro has to offer.




The The macOS User Administration Guide


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Explore macOS tools and architecture for executing support tasks and system administration, and prepare for the Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) certification exam Key FeaturesDelve into macOS Big Sur, from installation to managing apps and optimizing your environmentBecome an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) with this comprehensive macOS support guideThe book is not intended to be a user guide, it covers concepts pertinent for a user acting as an administratorBook Description Apple is pushing the capabilities of its technologies to help users achieve high performance, including improvements in its OS running across all Mac systems, macOS, and new technologies such as M1 Silicon chips. This book walks you through macOS from a system administration and support point of view, exploring its latest features. The book starts by explaining macOS architecture, installation, and startup processes to enable you to get started with the OS. You'll learn how to manage users and discover techniques for user security and privacy. Moving on, you'll get to grips with the macOS file system and learn to manage disks, volumes, and partitions for effective file management. Most of the examples covered in this book are from an administrator's perspective; however, when relevant, a standard user's perspective is also presented. You'll find illustrations for Mac systems running macOS 11 (Big Sur), and when necessary, for macOS 10.15 (macOS Catalina). Finally, you'll explore advanced topics such as networking and using command-line tools for administration tasks. By the end of this macOS book, you'll be well-versed with macOS features, administration tasks, and best practices. You'll also be able to apply the concepts to increase your chances of success in obtaining Apple certifications such as Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP). What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of the macOS system and architectureConfigure key services and perform essential troubleshooting in your Mac systemInstall, update, and configure your local macOS system and identify the stages of the startup processCreate and manage a local user account and set up your customized macOS environmentManage your file systems, storage, and permissionsExplore practices and techniques to work with apps, networks, and security for your Mac systemDelve into administration tasks such as managing service resources and peripheralsWho this book is for If you are a Mac system administrator, support and help desk technician or engineer, or Mac power user looking to explore macOS architecture and tooling, then this book is for you. The book assumes beginner-level knowledge of the macOS environment and system administration.




Programming with C++20


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Programming with C++20 teaches programmers with C++ experience the new features of C++20 and how to apply them. It does so by assuming C++11 knowledge. Elements of the standards between C++11 and C++20 will be briefly introduced, if necessary. However, the focus is on teaching the features of C++20. You will start with learning about the so-called big four Concepts, Coroutines, std::ranges, and modules. The big four a followed by smaller yet not less important features. You will learn about std::format, the new way to format a string in C++. In chapter 6, you will learn about a new operator, the so-called spaceship operator, which makes you write less code. You then will look at various improvements of the language, ensuring more consistency and reducing surprises. You will learn how lambdas improved in C++20 and what new elements you can now pass as non-type template parameters. Your next stop is the improvements to the STL. Of course, you will not end this book without learning about what happened in the constexpr-world.




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