MacBook FD, 6E (For Dummies)
MacBook FD, 6E (For Dummies) book cover

MacBook FD, 6E (For Dummies)

6th Edition

Price
$7.59
Format
Paperback
Pages
432
Publisher
For Dummies
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1119137801
Dimensions
7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches
Weight
1.25 pounds

Description

Learn to: Set up and configure your MacBook Set up and configure your MacBook Use the latest OS X® features Use the latest OS X ® features Be more productive using apps Be more productive using apps Protect your files and information Protect your files and information Your no-nonsense companion to getting the most out of your MacBook Behold the magical MacBook! With its sleek, appealing hardware and easy-to-use, relevant software, the MacBook is undoubtedly the coolest laptop around. Whether you're a PC convert or just want to brush up on the latest updates to the MacBook line to improve every aspect of your digital life, this helpful book gets you started in a snap. Down with desktops — find your way around your MacBook, learn about its ports, explore the bundled software, and choose the right place to keep it Down with desktops — find your way around your MacBook, learn about its ports, explore the bundled software, and choose the right place to keep it Climb El Capitan™ — discover what's new in OS X El Capitan™, get acquainted with Split View, and check out updates to Photos and Notes Climb El Capitan ™ — discover what's new in OS X El Capitan ™ , get acquainted with Split View, and check out updates to Photos and Notes The digital experience — tune in to Internet radio, share music on a network, edit photos, and play movies The digital experience — tune in to Internet radio, share music on a network, edit photos, and play movies When you have to work — create documents with Pages, spreadsheets with Numbers, and presentations with Keynote™ When you have to work — create documents with Pages, spreadsheets with Numbers, and presentations with Keynote ™ MacBook on the go — learn how to travel with your MacBook, access your files from anywhere, and keep your data safe MacBook on the go — learn how to travel with your MacBook, access your files from anywhere, and keep your data safe Open the book and find: Extra stuff you may want Extra stuff you may want Ways to quickly find friends Ways to quickly find friends All about the Notification Center All about the Notification Center Tips on navigating with Maps Tips on navigating with Maps Advice on managing iCloud® storage Advice on managing iCloud ® storage What you should know about sharing your MacBook What you should know about sharing your MacBook How to secure your MacBook online How to secure your MacBook online Essential maintenance tips Essential maintenance tips Mark L. Chambers has been an author, computer consultant, programmer, hardware technician, and unabashed Mac aficionado for over 30 years. He has written more than 30 computer books, including MacBook For Dummies, 5th Edition, Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 2nd Edition , and iMac For Dummies, 8th Edition .

Features & Highlights

  • Brush up on the next generation of MacBooks
  • Learning how to use a new laptop can be as challenging as trying to decipher ancient hieroglyphics—but don't let that intimidate you!
  • MacBook For Dummies, 6
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  • is your straightforward guide to all things MacBook, including setting up and configuring your laptop, navigating your way around the desktop, familiarizing yourself with the operating system, working with files and folders, using the Finder and Finder Tabs, working with Dashboard, Mission Control, and Spaces, searching your computer with Spotlight, surfing the Internet with Safari, syncing your data with iCloud, communicating with friends and family with email, Messages, and FaceTime, discovering new apps, and creating and printing documents. Additionally, this approachable, yet comprehensive text offers insight into working with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, and more.
  • MacBooks are incredibly popular for both their sleek, appealing hardware and easy to use, relevant software. Whether you're a PC convert or just want to brush up on the latest updates to the MacBook line, this helpful book gets you started in a snap.
  • Get up and running on your new MacBook by starting with the basics
  • Get up and running on your new MacBook by starting with the basics
  • Share and protect your data with insight regarding networking, sharing access and information, connecting with wireless devices, backing up and restoring your files, and troubleshooting common problems
  • Share and protect your data with insight regarding networking, sharing access and information, connecting with wireless devices, backing up and restoring your files, and troubleshooting common problems
  • Satisfy your hunger for entertainment with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
  • Satisfy your hunger for entertainment with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and GarageBand
  • Explore both your MacBook's hardware and software, including the latest operating system, iLife, and iWork versions
  • Explore both your MacBook's hardware and software, including the latest operating system, iLife, and iWork versions
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  • takes you on a tour of your next-generation MacBook, offering you the information you need to get your new laptop up and running.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Help Arrived for Me

This is my go-to book for help with my new MacBook Air. New to Mac after many years on the PC, I was struggling with the changes. I watched the U Tube videos, which were very helpful but I needed print instructions! This book is easy to follow, clear and concise. Thanks to this help.I am moving along with MACBOOK for DUMMIES
45 people found this helpful
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and am very glad I bought this new version

I had an earlier version of Macbook for Dummies, and am very glad I bought this new version, which tells about all then new cool features with the newest operating system, El Capitan. I don't have a Macbook Pro YET, but I bought this book and the earlier version several years ago specifically to familiarize myself with Apple laptops before buying one. This is very well written, and easy to understand. Mark L. Chambers is one of my favorite Dummies writers for Apple products. I recommend this new version of Macbook for Dummies.
21 people found this helpful
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I've created a small library of their books and not one has disappointed me. This book is no exception

I've been a fan of Dummies books since Windows 98 and Microsoft Office. I recently decided to purchase my first Mac and with it the MacBook for Dummies. I've created a small library of their books and not one has disappointed me. This book is no exception. The Mac vs Windows is a bit of a challenge easily handled by the MacBook for Dummies. Excellent in ever way. 5 star for sure.
12 people found this helpful
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The LeVites book is the better of the two

I bought two books, "Mac Book For Dummies, Chambers" and "OS X El Capitan For Dummies, Levites". The Chambers book is on cheap paper with no color. The LeVites book is in color and on premium paper. The LeVites book is the better of the two. I recommend that you buy both books and use them for reference. I found the best way to learn MacBook is on video on youtube and using the books as backup and reference.
9 people found this helpful
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Real Help

Very easy to use and read; great for beginners.
9 people found this helpful
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Good Book to Have

Great book to have! Just bought MacBook Pro and although it has a manual embedded, I found this book made it easier to find what I was looking for and use that information while using the Mac at the same time!!!
8 people found this helpful
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Good investment!

Brand new MacBook user: I would have been totally lost without it. Clear, comprehensive and easy to read.
4 people found this helpful
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Way too advanced for a beginner.

This book is almost useless to someone who is not computer literate. I bought it for my wife and she was unable to follow it at all. Don't buy this thing unless you are fairly comfortable with computers already. I am a computer expert (100% Mac averse) and I could not see how this book could get anyone going with the cryptic Mac functions.
3 people found this helpful
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Did not serve my needs at all. I am ...

Did not serve my needs at all. I am new to Apple and this was way too advanced for what I needed.
3 people found this helpful
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One Star

For a first time MAC user it was of little value
3 people found this helpful