Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with macOS. MacOS Sonoma 101 (prerequisites: none) ; Desktop and windows and menus (oh my!) ; What's up, dock? ; Getting to know finder and its desktop ; Getting fancy with the desktop and finder ; Setting your Mac straight -- Part 2: Getting things done. Opening and saving files ; Managing files and folders the smart way ; Eight terrific time-saving tools ; Organizing your life ; Finding your way with maps ; Using stocks, news, voice memos, shortcuts, and home -- Part 3: Getting along with others. (Inter)networking ; Dealing with people ; Communicating with mail and messages ; Sharing your Mac with others -- Part 4: Making the most of your Mac. Mac machine music ; The multimedia Mac ; Creating documents and printing ; Features for the way you work ; Safety first: backups and other security issues ; Troubleshooting macOS -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten ways to improve your Mac experience ; Ten utilities that make your life easier.
Summary:
MacOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple's laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple aficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook, iMac, and Mac computers. With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal-clear illustrations, this Dummies guide makes you macOS proficient in no time--even if you've never used a Mac computer before.
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