Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Mac

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Choose a Location for Your New Mac

Bullet Get Power

Bullet Figure Out Ports

Bullet Access the Internet

Bullet Use Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor

Bullet Turn On Your Mac and Run macOS Setup

Bullet Change Your Account Password

Bullet Work with Multiple Accounts

Bullet Turn Off Your Mac

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