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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!

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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! 23

Chapter 3: The Basics Behind macOS Mojave 31

Part 2: Shaking Hands with macOS 73

Chapter 4: What´s New in Mojave? 75

Chapter 5: A Nerd´s Guide to System Preferences 81

Chapter 6: Searching Amidst iMac Chaos 101

Chapter 7: Putting Common Apps to Work 111

Part 3: Connecting and Communicating 127

Chapter 8: Let´s Go on Safari! 129

Chapter 9: Expanding Your Horizons with iCloud 149

Chapter 10: Creating a Multiuser iMac 157

Chapter 11: Working Well with Networks 179

Chapter 12: Hooking Up with Handy Helpers 201

Part 4: Living the Digital Life 211

Chapter 13: The Multimedia Joy of iTunes 213

Chapter 14: Focusing on Photos 239

Chapter 15: Making Film History with iMovie 259

Chapter 16: Recording Your Hits with GarageBand 279

Part 5: Getting Productive with Your iMac 297

Chapter 17: Desktop Publishing with Pages 299

Chapter 18: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers 313

Chapter 19: Building Presentations with Keynote 329

Part 6: The Necessary Evils: Troubleshooting, Upgrading, and Maintaining 341

Chapter 20: It Just Sits There 343

Chapter 21: I Want to Add Stuff 357

Chapter 22: Tackling the Housekeeping 369

Part 7: The Part of Tens 385

Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Speed Up Your iMac 387

Chapter 24: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague 393

Index 399

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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.

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