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Macs For Seniors For Dummies
Mark L. Chambers (Author)
9781394313532, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2025
336 pages
23.1 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.454 kg
It's never too late to become a Mac expert! Every year, hundreds of thousands of seniors choose to use Mac products—like the MacBook Air and iMac—to connect with their loved ones, access the web, and make their lives easier. And even if you've never used a Mac before, we're here to show you how you can make the most of it—one easy step at a time! The newly updated fifth edition of Macs For Seniors For Dummies is filled with large, easy-to-read text, sharp figures and illustrations, and accessible instructions to help you give the Gen-Z or millennial in your life a run for their money. You'll learn how to customize your Mac so it works exactly the way you want it to, connect to the Internet, work with documents and spreadsheets, play music, watch video, and even read the latest news headlines. This book walks you through how to secure your Mac so your privacy and data is protected and gets you comfortable with the operating system so you won't have to worry about “breaking” something again. You'll also find: Macs are truly the computers for everyone! Whether you're looking to get started with Macs for the first time or you're a long-time Mac user searching for updates, Macs For Seniors For Dummies is where you'll find the easy-to-follow info you need. Grab a copy today!
Introduction 1 Part 1: Buying and Setting Up Your Mac 7 Chapter 1: Buying a Mac 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Mac 23 Part 2: Getting Started with Your Mac 45 Chapter 3: Getting Around the Mac Desktop 47 Chapter 4: Customizing Sequoia 77 Chapter 5: Working with Files and Folders 97 Chapter 6: Working with Devices, Printers, and Scanners 115 Chapter 7: Getting Help 125 Part 3: Having Fun and Getting Things Done with Software 133 Chapter 8: Creating Documents with Pages 135 Chapter 9: Working with Numbers 155 Chapter 10: Getting the Most from Photos 173 Chapter 11: Enjoying Music, Video, and News 187 Chapter 12: Playing Games in Sequoia 203 Part 4: Exploring the Internet 211 Chapter 13: Understanding Internet Basics 213 Chapter 14 Browsing the Web with Safari 231 Chapter 15: Using Mail 251 Chapter 16: Connecting with People Online 273 Part 5: Taking Care of Your Computer 285 Chapter 17: Protecting Sequoia 287 Chapter 18: Maintaining Your Mac 299 Index 307
Subject Areas: Computer hardware [UK]
