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macOS High Sierra: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue

January 2018

Beginner

883 pages

27h 22m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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What’s New in High SierraAbout This BookThe Very Basics
Getting into macOSWindows and How to Work ThemThe Four Window ViewsIcon ViewList ViewColumn ViewCover Flow ViewThe Preview PaneKeep Folders on TopQuick LookFinder TabsTabs in Other AppsLogging Out, Shutting DownGetting Help in macOSThe Finder ToolbarFull Screen Mode
The macOS Folder StructureIcon NamesSelecting IconsMoving and Copying IconsAliases: Icons in Two Places at OnceFinder TagsThe TrashGet InfoShortcut Menus, Action MenusOptimized Storage
The Spotlight MenuThe Searching WindowCustomizing SpotlightSmart Folders
The DockSetting Up the DockUsing the DockDesigning Your DesktopMenulets: The Missing Manual
The Mac App StoreOther Ways to Get Mac SoftwareOpening macOS ProgramsLaunchpadWindows That Auto-ReopenThe Application MenuThe “Heads-Up” Program SwitcherSplit Screen ModeMission Control: Death to Window ClutterSpaces (Virtual Desktops)DashboardExposéHiding Programs the Old-Fashioned WayHow Documents Know Their ParentsKeyboard ControlThe Save and Open Dialog BoxesAuto Save and VersionsiCloud DriveThe Cocoa Advantage
The Mac KeyboardThe Touch Bar + Fingerprint ReaderNotes on Right-ClickingPower TypingThe Many Languages of macOS TextInk: Handwriting RecognitionData DetectorsMoving Data Between DocumentsExchanging Data with Other MacsExchanging Data with Windows PCsThe Share ButtonTime MachineTime Machine

DictationSiri on the MacHow to Use SiriHow to Use “Hey Siri”What to Say to SiriAdvanced SiriThe Mac Reads to You
Mac as SpeakerphoneTexting from the MacInstant HotspotHandoffAirDropThe Universal ClipboardApple Watch LoginAirDrop
The System Preferences WindowAccessibilityApp StoreBluetoothCDs & DVDsDate & TimeDesktop & Screen SaverDisplaysDockEnergy SaverExtensionsGeneraliCloudInternet AccountsKeyboardLanguage & RegionMission ControlMouseNetworkNotificationsParental ControlsPrinters & ScannersSecurity & PrivacySharingSiriSoundSpotlightStartup DiskTouch IDTrackpadUsers & GroupsWallet & Apple PayApp StoreParental Controls
Insta-Respond to BubblesShutting Up the BubblesThe Notification Center
Your Free ProgramsAutomatorCalculatorCalendarChessContactsDashboardDictionaryDVD PlayerFaceTimeFont BookGarageBandiBooksImage CaptureiMovieiPhotoiTunesLaunchpadMailMapsMessagesMission ControlNotesNumbers, PagesPhoto BoothPhotosPreviewRemindersQuickTime PlayerSafariStickiesSystem PreferencesTextEditTime MachineUtilities: Your macOS ToolboxPDF Files
Introducing AccountsCreating an AccountEditing AccountsSetting Up the Login ProcessSigning In, Logging OutSharing Across AccountsFast User SwitchingmacOS and SecurityFive Privacy Shields
Wiring the NetworkFile Sharing: Three WaysSharing Your Public FolderSharing Any FolderAccessing Shared FilesNetworking with WindowsScreen SharingMore Dialing In from the RoadBack to My Mac
Mac Meets PrinterMaking the PrintoutManaging PrintoutsPrinter SharingFaxingFonts—and Font BookColorSyncGraphics in macOSScreen-Capture Keystrokes
QuickTime PlayerPlaying SoundsRecording Sounds
The Best News You’ve Heard All DayNetwork Central and MultihomingBroadband ConnectionsCellular ModemsTethering (Personal Hotspot)Dial-Up Modem ConnectionsSwitching LocationsInternet SharingMeet iCloudiCloud DrivePhotosEmail AddressData SynchronizationFind My Mac, Find My iPhoneFamily SharingApple Pay on the WebMore iCloud Features
Setting Up MailChecking Your MailTailoring the Look of MailWriting MessagesStationeryReading EmailVIPsThe Anti-Spam ToolkitContacts
The Unified Address/Search BarBookmarks, Favorites, and Top SitesFull Screen and GesturesScrollingFive Ways to Magnify a PageCustomizing the ToolbarSaved Passwords: The iCloud KeychainTabbed BrowsingTips for Better SurfingPer-Website SettingsPrivacy and Security Features
Welcome to MessagesSetting Up MessagesLet the Chat BeginiMessagesOther Chat NetworksSharing Your Screen
FTPConnecting from the RoadRemote Access with SSHVirtual Private Networking
Hardware RequirementsThe Standard InstallationThe Setup AssistantThe Homemade Installer Disk
Slowdowns and FansMinor Eccentric BehaviorFrozen Programs (Force-Quitting)Startup ProblemsRecovery Mode: Three Emergency DisksUse a Local Snapshot to Rewind Your OSFixing the DiskWhere to Get Troubleshooting Help

Overview

With High Sierra, Apple has taken its macOS operating system to new heights. From Apple’s efficient new file system to improved video streaming and support for virtual reality, this latest macOS version provides features improve your experience. And once again, David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to the #1 bestselling Mac book.

Whether you’re a developer or a home-user, this guide offers a wealth of detail on Apple’s macOS 10.13 operating system, this new edition covers everything High Sierra has to offer.

Perfect for newcomers. Get crystal-clear, jargon-free introductions to the best and brightest macOS apps, including Siri, Safari, iCloud, FaceTime, and AirDrop.
Get the whole picture. Learn more efficient ways to navigate, organize, and edit your photos with new features in the Photos app.
Go in-depth. Take advantage of Apple’s new graphics technology, and its support for virtual reality.Gain real insight. David Pogue doesn't just tell you how to use macOS features. You’ll also learn why to use them—and how to avoid common pitfalls.i