iMac For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers

Overview

The perfect companion for iMac users

You've got a great iMac, but now it's time to take things to the next level. This easy-to-use guide shows you how to do stuff like setting up and configuring your iMac along with fun stuff like using the Photos, Messages, and iMovie apps.

You'll also discover how to get down to business with productivity apps like Numbers, Pages, and Keynote. Finally, you'll find help on how to sync everything to iCloud and stay organized with Family Sharing.

• Personalize your iMac and find your way around macOS X
• Surf the web, send Reminders, and make FaceTime video calls
• Store your photos and files with iCloud
• Discover tricks to become more efficient

iMac newbies won’t want to be without this easy-to-follow companion guide!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119520184
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/13/2018
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	1,034,415
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers has been a technical author, computer consultant, BBS sysop, programmer, and hardware technician for more than 30 years. An unabashed Mac enthusiast, he has written more than 30 computer books, most about the Mac. They include MacBook All-in-One For Dummies 2nd Edition and Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Your iMac 5

Chapter 1: Okay, This Machine Looks Really, Really Weird 7

Chapter 2: Life! Give My iMac Life! 25

Chapter 3: The Basics Behind macOS Monterey 33

Part 2: Shaking Hands with macOS 77

Chapter 4: What’s New in Monterey? 79

Chapter 5: A Nerd’s Guide to System Preferences 85

Chapter 6: Searching Amidst iMac Chaos 107

Chapter 7: Putting Common Apps to Work 117

Part 3: Connecting and Communicating 135

Chapter 8: Let’s Go on Safari! 137

Chapter 9: Expanding Your Horizons with iCloud 159

Chapter 10: Creating a Multiuser iMac 167

Chapter 11: Working Well with Networks 187

Chapter 12: Hooking Up with Handy Helpers 207

Part 4: Living the Digital Life 219

Chapter 13: The Multimedia Joys of Music and TV 221

Chapter 14: Focusing on Photos 245

Chapter 15: Making Film History with iMovie 265

Chapter 16: Recording Your Hits with GarageBand 285

Part 5: Getting Productive with Your iMac 303

Chapter 17: Desktop Publishing with Pages. 305

Chapter 18: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers 319

Chapter 19: Building Presentations with Keynote 335

Part 6: The Necessary Evils: Troubleshooting, Upgrading, and Maintaining 349

Chapter 20: It Just Sits There 351

Chapter 21: I Want to Add Stuff 365

Chapter 22: Tackling the Housekeeping 377

Part 7: The Part of Tens 393

Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Speed Up Your iMac 395

Chapter 24: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague 401

Index 409