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iMac For Dummies

Author:

Mark L. Chambers

Overview

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. How cool is that?

Your iMac comes stuffed with features, and iMac For Dummies is your tour guide to explore all of them! This updated handbook has you covered, no matter if you need to work or want to play. You can:

Scroll, tap, and swipe your way through the Mac operating system
Set up Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other settings in Control Center
Say “Hey Siri” to have the Apple assistant search for information or launch apps
Play video games, music, movies, or TV
Stay in touch with people through Messages and Facetime
Use productivity apps, including Numbers, Pages, and Keynote
Sync to iCloud and across all your Apple devices

The all-in-one design of the iMac with its monitor, processor, graphics card, and internal drive makes it ideal for work and entertainment. Pick up your copy of this comprehensive guide to the iMac, filled with screenshots and how-to steps, and ensure you use your iMac to its full potential.

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. How cool is that?

Your iMac comes stuffed with features, and iMac For Dummies is your tour guide to explore all of them! This updated handbook has you covered, no matter if you need to work or want to play. You can:

Scroll, tap, and swipe your way through the Mac operating system
Set

up Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other settings in Control Center

Say “Hey Siri” to have the Apple assistant search for information or launch apps

Play video games, music, movies, or TV

Stay in touch with people through Messages and Facetime

Use productivity apps, including Numbers, Pages, and Keynote

Sync to iCloud and across all your Apple devices

The all-in-one design of the iMac with its monitor, processor, graphics card, and internal drive makes it ideal for work and entertainment. Pick up your copy of this comprehensive guide to the iMac, filled with screenshots and how-to steps, and ensure you use your iMac to its full potential.

iMac For Dummies Cheat Sheet

If you're new to the iMac, you'll be eager to discover its exciting possibilities. To get the most out of your iMac or iMac Pro, use the keyboard shortcuts for macOS Big Sur, follow a recommended maintenance schedule, and, if you run into a problem, follow the troubleshooting steps.

About The Author

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.

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