Mark L. Chambers - iMac For Dummies

iMac For Dummies, 10th Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2018957811

ISBN: 978-1-119-52018-4

ISBN (ePDF): 978-1-119-52020-7; ISBN (ePub): 978-1-119-52026-9

Skeptical about your new anodized aluminum iMac, with that supercharged Intel processor? Perhaps youre thinking its too doggone thin, or youre wondering where all the buttons are. Shouldnt there be places to plug in cables?

Ladies and gentlemen, I have great news for you: Not only did you make The Right Decision about which computer to buy, but you also shot a hole in one! Todays iMac and iMac Pro have everything a computer power user could want: speed, the latest in hardware and standards, a top-of-the-line LED screen, and all the connectors you need to add just about any device meant for todays computers.

I wrote this book especially for the proud iMac owner who wants to make the most of this stunning new aluminum computer, so this book is a guide to the iMac and iMac Pro, Mojave (the latest version of Apples superb macOS operating system), and the digital lifestyle and productivity applications that Apple provides. I start by describing the basics that every iMac owner should know. Then I move on to chapters devoted to the software that comes with your iMac. Along the way, you come across a generous sprinkling of power-user tips and tricks that save you time, effort, and money.

So who is the target audience for this book? As in past editions, I make no assumptions about your previous knowledge of computers and software. I figure youve either just bought a brand-new iMac or iMac Pro (or youre considering buying one). Perhaps youve found a great bargain on a gently used older iMac model, and youd like guidance as you learn the ropes. Those are the only assumptions I make and unlike other books that require all sorts of technical experience and know-how, the only requirement between these covers is your desire to become an iMac power user (someone who produces the best work in the least amount of time and has the most fun doing it)!

By the way, if your friends and family told you that youre going to spend half your life savings on software or that no decent software is available for Mac computers just smile quietly to yourself! Both iMac models come complete with about a ton more software than any Windows box, and those applications are better than anything available on a PC!

This book was written using the latest iMac computer, so owners of older iMac computers might not be able to follow along with everything I cover. However, if youve upgraded an older Intel iMac with macOS Mojave (and the latest Apple applications) then you should be able to use most of the book with no problem.

In writing about the iMac, Ive kept one precept firmly in mind: macOS Mojave, the operating system youll run, is just as important as the actual iMac computer itself. Therefore, youll find that iMac For Dummies is just as much about familiarizing you with all the software you get as it is with introducing you to hardware features like your keyboard and mouse. After all, its relatively easy to connect an entire forest of cables and turn on any new computer. What comes next is the challenging part!

As in my other For Dummies titles, I respect and use the same English language you do, avoiding jargon, ridiculous computer acronyms, and confusing techno-babble whenever possible.

If youre upgrading from a PC running the Windows operating system, Ive got tips, tricks, and entire sections devoted to those hardy pioneers called Switchers! Youll discover both the similarities and differences between the iMac running Mojave and the PC running Windows. I also show you how to make the switch as easy and quick as possible.

A word about the conventions I use: Even with an absolute minimum of techno-speak, this book needs to cover the special keys that you have to press or menu commands that you have to choose to make things work. Therefore, please keep this short list of conventions in mind as you read: