OS X El Capitan for Dummies - Softcover

Levitus, Bob

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9781119149613: OS X El Capitan for Dummies

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ISBN 10: 1119149614 ISBN 13: 9781119149613

Publisher: For Dummies, 2015

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Get up to speed on the latest Mac OS

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From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

Navigate OS X El Capitan's desktop
Find and manage your files and folders with ease
Use the Calendar, Contacts, and Messages apps to stay connected
Use your Mac� to play movies and music or read books

Set a course to Mac mastery with the help of this guide on OS X El Capitan

OS X El Capitan is the engine that makes your Mac run smoothly. Whether you're seeing El Capitan for the first time on a new MacBook or upgrading your trusty old iMac to the latest OS, this is the book that shows you how it all works. Look inside for steps on how to customize your workspace, organize your life, manage your files, and other fabulous features.

Find your way around ― learn to navigate the desktop, find and manage files and folders, customize keyboard shortcuts, and use Dashboard widgets
Get organized ― take advantage of the new Notes feature, set up and sync Contacts, and communicate with friends using FaceTime�, Mail, or Messages
Multimedia magic ― import, sort, and organize your music, video, and photo files with help from the iTunes� and Image Capture apps
Become more productive ― save time and effort by using Mission Control�, QuickLook, Spotlight�, and other timesaving tools
Share with others ― set up a wired or wireless network to share files
Learn to fix it ― be ready for the inevitable breakdowns with tips on fixing common OS X� problems

Open the book and find:

How to set Finder preferences
Why an iCloud� account is helpful
Cool widgets to add to your Dashboard
Tools to organize your files
All about the new iCloud Drive
How to save time with Mission Control, Spotlight, and QuickLook
The answers to when, why, and how to back up your Mac
Steps to setting up and managing a home network
Advice on keeping your Mac secure from viruses
Simple fixes to common OS X problems

About the Author:

Bob LeVitus, aka "Dr. Mac," has penned the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle since 1996. He's a regular speaker at tech conferences worldwide and the author of more than 70 popular computer books, including multiple editions of iPhone For Dummies, iPad For Dummies, and every version of OS X For Dummies.

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