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Macs For Seniors For Dummies

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Macs For Seniors For Dummies by Mark L. Chambers is a user-friendly guide tailored for senior readers eager to learn how to use a Mac effectively. The book offers step-by-step instructions on basic tasks, from navigating the desktop to using email and the internet. It's designed to empower older adults with the confidence they need to enjoy a seamless computing experience.
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You might like this book if you're a senior eager to learn how to navigate a Mac with ease and confidence. It's designed to explain Mac tasks and features in simple, clear language, offering practical tips and step-by-step instructions tailored to your needs. Whether you're new to computers or just switching from another system, this guide helps you make the most of your Mac experience.

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Right now is always the right time to become a Mac expert!

It’s never too late to become an expert on Macs—and this friendly, updated guide written specifically for the 50+ set is the easy way to do it! Featuring larger text and figures, Macs for Seniors for Dummies takes you through all you need to know to get the most out of your Apple computer. It makes it simple for you to stay in touch with family and friends, enjoy your favourite music, TV, and movies, and hang with the younger generation using the latest social apps and video games.

Beginning with which Mac to choose for your needs, you’ll learn about setting up your computer, understanding files and folders, getting the most from the latest operating system, navigating the desktop, and troubleshooting common problems. And once you’ve found your feet there, it’ll be time to get creative with home movies and photography, chat face-to-face live on video, communicate through email—the sky’s the limit!

  • Set up and customise your Mac
  • Make FaceTime calls and send emails
  • Store photos and files using iCloud
  • Play video, movies, podcasts, and games

Macs are for all ages! Show the Millennials in your life a thing or two and become a pro with yours today!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119607823

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Mark L. Chambers loves to talk about his favorite subject, Macs. He's been a technical author and editor, computer consultant, programmer, and expert hardware technician for more than 30 years. His more than 30 books include MacBook For Dummies, 8th Edition, OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, and previous editions of Macs For Seniors For Dummies.

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