macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13
macOS is the operating system at the heart of Mac computers. The latest version, macOS High Sierra, builds on some of the innovative functions and level of performance that were introduced with the previous version, macOS Sierra, to provide a stylish, effective and powerful operating system for your Mac desktop or laptop computer. macOS High Sierra in easy steps opens up by explaining the foundations of macOS: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of macOS High Sierra: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS High Sierra. Working with and managing your apps. Productivity options on your Mac. Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime. Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games. The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up and sharing your files. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping macOS High Sierra in tiptop shape. macOS High Sierra in easy steps also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: Internal enhancements designed to make your Mac more responsive and efficient. An improved file system, designed to meet modern computing needs. An enhanced graphics processor for the best graphics on a Mac yet. Support for a wide range of virtual reality options. Enhancements to exists apps, including Photos, Safari, Siri, Mail, FaceTime and Notes Whether you're new to the Mac or just upgrading, use this book to master the essentials and then unleash the power of macOS High Sierra.
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macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13
macOS is the operating system at the heart of Mac computers. The latest version, macOS High Sierra, builds on some of the innovative functions and level of performance that were introduced with the previous version, macOS Sierra, to provide a stylish, effective and powerful operating system for your Mac desktop or laptop computer. macOS High Sierra in easy steps opens up by explaining the foundations of macOS: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of macOS High Sierra: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS High Sierra. Working with and managing your apps. Productivity options on your Mac. Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime. Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games. The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up and sharing your files. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping macOS High Sierra in tiptop shape. macOS High Sierra in easy steps also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: Internal enhancements designed to make your Mac more responsive and efficient. An improved file system, designed to meet modern computing needs. An enhanced graphics processor for the best graphics on a Mac yet. Support for a wide range of virtual reality options. Enhancements to exists apps, including Photos, Safari, Siri, Mail, FaceTime and Notes Whether you're new to the Mac or just upgrading, use this book to master the essentials and then unleash the power of macOS High Sierra.
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macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13

macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13

by Nick Vandome
macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13

macOS High Sierra in easy steps: Covers version 10.13

by Nick Vandome

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Overview

macOS is the operating system at the heart of Mac computers. The latest version, macOS High Sierra, builds on some of the innovative functions and level of performance that were introduced with the previous version, macOS Sierra, to provide a stylish, effective and powerful operating system for your Mac desktop or laptop computer. macOS High Sierra in easy steps opens up by explaining the foundations of macOS: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of macOS High Sierra: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS High Sierra. Working with and managing your apps. Productivity options on your Mac. Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime. Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games. The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up and sharing your files. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping macOS High Sierra in tiptop shape. macOS High Sierra in easy steps also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: Internal enhancements designed to make your Mac more responsive and efficient. An improved file system, designed to meet modern computing needs. An enhanced graphics processor for the best graphics on a Mac yet. Support for a wide range of virtual reality options. Enhancements to exists apps, including Photos, Safari, Siri, Mail, FaceTime and Notes Whether you're new to the Mac or just upgrading, use this book to master the essentials and then unleash the power of macOS High Sierra.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781840787931
Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date: 01/25/2018
Series: In Easy Steps
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 7.10(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Introducting macOS High Sierra 7

About macOS High Sierra 8

Installing macOS High Sierra 9

The macOS Environment 10

About Your Mac 12

About System Preferences 16

Search Options 17

Using Siri 18

Searching with Siri 19

Changing the Resolution 22

Accessibility 23

The Spoken Word 25

Shutting Down 26

2 Getting Up and Running 27

Introducing the Dock 28

Apps on the Dock 29

Setting Dock Preferences 30

Stacks on the Dock 32

Dock Menus 34

Working with Dock Items 35

Trash 37

System Preferences 38

About iCloud 40

Setting up iCloud 41

About the iCloud Drive 42

Continutiy 44

Handoff 45

About Family Sharing 46

Using Family Sharing 48

Desktop Items 52

Ejecting Items 53

Resuming 54

3 Finder 55

Working with the Finder 56

Finder Folders 57

Finder Views 59

Covers 62

Quick Look 63

Finder Toolbar 64

Finder Sidebar 65

Finder Search 66

Copying and Moving Items 67

Working with Folders 68

Selecting Items 69

Finder Tabs 70

Tagging in the Finder 72

Spring-loaded Folders 74

Burnable Folders 75

Actions Button 76

Sharing from the Finder 77

Menus 78

4 Navigating in macOS High Sierra 79

The macOS Way of Navigating 80

macOS Scroll Bars 81

Split View 82

Trackpad Gestures 84

Magic Mouse Gestures 92

Multi-Touch Preferences 95

Mission Control 97

Spaces 98

5 macOS High Sierra Apps 99

Launchpad 100

Full-screen Apps 102

macOS Apps 104

Accessing the App Store 105

Downloading Apps 106

Finding Apps 108

Managing Your Apps 110

6 Getting Production 111

Contacts (Address Book) 112

Calendar 114

Taking Notes 116

Setting Reminders 118

Notifications 120

Getting Around with Maps 122

Preview 126

Printing 127

macOS Utilities 128

Creating PDF Documents 130

7 Internet and Email 131

About Safari 132

Safari Sidebar 133

Safari Tabbed Browsing 134

Safari Top Sites 135

Adding Bookmarks 136

Website Settings 137

Mail 138

Using Mail 139

Messaging 140

FaceTime 142

8 Digital Lifestyle 143

Using the Photos App 144

Viewing Photos 145

Editing Photos 148

Photo Memories 150

Starting with iTunes 152

Around the iTunes Store 153

Using Apple Music 154

Reading with iBooks 155

9 Sharing macOS 157

Adding Users 158

Deleting Users 160

Fast User Switching 161

Parental Controls 162

10 Networking 165

Networking Overview 166

Network Settings 168

File Sharing 169

Connecting to a Network 170

11 Maintaining macOS 173

Time Machine 174

Disk Utility 178

System Information 179

Activity Monitor 180

Updating Software 181

Gatekeeper 182

Privacy 183

Problems with Apps 184

General Troubleshooting 185

Index 187

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