Mac Computing for the Over 50s
By Joli Ballew
March 2012
Pearson Education
ISBN: 9780273761082
Distributed by Trans-Atlantic Publications
216 pages, Illustrated
$37.50 Paper Original 
Top 10 Mac Tips
1 Get to know your Mac
· Explore the Menu bar
· Explore the Apple menu
· Start an application
· Explore the Dashboard
2 Customise your Mac
· Change the desktop background
· Explore Appearance options
· Configure Dashboard icons
· Install hardware
3 Work with windows, files and folders
· Open a file from the Finder
· Create and name a folder or subfolder
· Save data to a folder
· Copy or move a file
4Explore applications
· View all applications
· Write and print a letter with TextEdit
· Explore the iTunes Store
· Make a video call with FaceTime
5Connect to and use networks
· Connect to a private network wirelessly
· Connect to a private network with Ethernet
· Connect to a computer on the network
· Connect to a public network wirelessly
6 Surf the Web with Safari
· Explore the Safari interface
· Surf the Internet
· Use Safari Reader
· Stay safe on the Web
7Use Mail, iCal and Address Book
· Set up an email account in Mail
· Reply to and forward email
· Compose an email and attach a file
· Create an event in iCal
8Upload, view and manage pictures
· Explore the Pictures folder
· Copy pictures from a camera or camera card
· Copy pictures from a networked computer
· Open iPhoto and import pictures
9Play, manage and obtain media
· Update and explore iTunes
· Listen to the radio
· Play a music CD
· Play a movie on DVD
10. Secure and maintain Your Mac
· Enable the firewall
· Install an anti-virus program
· Configure security settings
· Set parental controls
11Use and configure assistive technologies
· Learn how to use VoiceOver
· Enable and use Zoom
· Make the keyboard easier to use
· Give voice commands to your Mac
Top 10 Mac Problems Solved