Mark L. Chambers

Mark L. Chambers is a technical author, computer consultant, programmer, and hardware technician with over 30 years of experience. He has written over 30 computer books, including MacBook For Dummies, 9th Edition and Macs For Seniors For ­Dummies, 4th Edition.

Articles & Books From Mark L. Chambers

Macs For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition
It's never too late to become a Mac expert! Every year, hundreds of thousands of seniors choose to use Mac products—like the MacBook Air and iMac—to connect with their loved ones, access the web, and make their lives easier. And even if you've never used a Mac before, we're here to show you how you can make the most of it—one easy step at a time!
iMac For Dummies
Say hello to your iMac with this bestselling guide Excited to put your cool iMac through its paces? Go ahead! Say “Hey Siri” to look up information, use the large monitor to play a game or watch a movie, share documents with your iPhone or iPad, or video chat with friends or family. With its optimized system speed, your iMac can keep up with anything you want to do.
MacBook For Dummies
Discover the best tips and tricks for using your new Mac laptopFor years, MacBook For Dummies has been making it easy to learn new technology. This new edition keeps the easy-to-follow instructions coming. Learn the basics of customizing your Dock and using desktop widgets. Then, figure out how to go on the internet, stream music, send instant messages, and more.
Article / Updated 12-10-2019
Catalina’s built-in software firewall acts as the wall surrounding your MacBook castle by allowing in the communications you want while preventing unknown communications from potential threats. The Catalina firewall works with your Internet connection and with any networks you may have joined.To display the Firewall settings, click the System Preferences icon on the Dock and then click the Security & Privacy icon.
Article / Updated 12-10-2019
With macOS Catalina comes a replacement for iTunes. It’s time to say goodbye to your old music, TV, and podcast source. But fear not! Your content is not gone, it has only taken up residence somewhere else on your MacBook. Introducing Music and TV. What can I play in Music? Simply put, Music is a media player on your MacBook that plays audio files (and music videos).
Article / Updated 12-10-2019
Have you upgraded to Catalina from the previous version of macOS, Mojave? If so, you’ve opened the door to several new features. (And if you’re not rubbing your hands together with gleeful anticipation, you should be.) Here, you’ll find descriptions of the new features that ship with the latest version of macOS.
Article / Updated 12-10-2019
Once your MacBook is running and you give it the once-over, your next chore is setting up your laptop. Apple tweaks the MacBook setup questions on a regular basis, and they’re very easy to answer. Everything is explained onscreen as you familiarize yourself with your new MacBook. It even comes complete with onscreen Help if you need it.
Article / Updated 02-01-2019
Cutting-edge presentation software like Keynote makes slide creation on your iMac easy and — believe it or not — fun! This is the application Steve Jobs once used for his Macworld keynotes every year. So much visual candy is available that you’ll never need to shout to wake your audience again. Even better, this jewel of an application is a free download from the App Store!
Article / Updated 02-01-2019
After you start your iMac for the first time — or if you just upgraded from an earlier version of macOS — your iMac will likely automatically launch the Mojave setup procedure. The setup process takes care of several tasks: Setup provides Mojave your personal information. Your iMac ships with a bathtub full of applications, and many of those use your personal data (like your address and telephone number) to automatically fill out your documents.
Article / Updated 02-01-2019
If you've just purchased a new iMac, don’t forget an important step: a quick preliminary check to make sure that your iMac survived shipment intact and happy. Although the shipping box that Apple uses for the iMac series is one of the best, your computer could still have met with foul play from its shipping travels.