Learn the ins and outs of macOS with the top-selling Dummies guide
macOS 2025 For Dummies is here to help you get acquainted with the operating system that makes your Mac computer go. Get easy-to-follow instructions for doing everything you need and taking advantage of the hottest features. If you've just jumped on the Mac bandwagon, veteran macOS writer Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to get started with Desktop and Finder. Soon, you'll graduate to topics like organizing your life with files and folders; connecting with friends and family through Mail, Messages, and FaceTime; and keeping your data safe against loss or harm. Getting familiar with your operating system is one of the best ways to improve your computing skill and make your digital life even easier.
- Navigate macOS and organize your files like a pro
- Enjoy music, photos, movies and more on your Mac
- Make the most of the powerful tools that come with macOS
- Troubleshoot common macOS problems and learn how to get support
This is the ideal Dummies guide for new Mac users or veteran Mac users who need to get up to speed with the latest macOS updates.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started With Macos 5
Chapter 1: macos Sequoia 101 (Prerequisites: None) 7
Chapter 2: Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 25
Chapter 3: What’s Up, Dock? 45
Chapter 4: Getting to Know Finder and Its Desktop 61
Chapter 5: Getting Fancy with the Desktop and Finder 89
Chapter 6: Setting Your Mac Straight 103
Part 2: Getting Things Done 125
Chapter 7: Opening and Saving Files 127
Chapter 8: Managing Files and Folders the Smart Way 149
Chapter 9: Eight Terrific Time-Saving Tools 159
Chapter 10: Organizing Your Life 189
Chapter 11: Finding Your Way with Maps 213
Chapter 12: Using Stocks, News, Voice Memos, and Shortcuts 229
Part 3: Getting Along with Others 241
Chapter 13: (Inter)Networking 243
Chapter 14: Dealing with People 267
Chapter 15: Communicating with Mail and Messages 277
Chapter 16: Sharing Your Mac with Others 305
Part 4: Making the Most of Your Mac 333
Chapter 17: Mac Machine Music 335
Chapter 18: Enjoying Multimedia 349
Chapter 19: Managing Fonts and Printing 361
Chapter 20: Features for the Way You Work 379
Chapter 21: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 405
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting macOS 421
Part 5: The Part of Tens 431
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Improve Your Mac Experience 433
Chapter 24: Ten Tools That Make Your Life Easier 441
Index 455
About the Author :
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 180 technical books, including several books in the For Dummies and Teach Yourself VISUALLY series.
