Scott La Counte

Music has changed a lot since mobile phones were introduced. Today, most people don't buy albums or songs--they buy streaming services. One of the biggest streaming subscriptions in the world is Apple Music.If you are considering subscribing to Apple Music, but want to know a little bit more about it, then this short guide will help; it will also help new users navigate their way around the app.Ready to get started? Read on

A beginners guide to moving to the cloud. iCloud is something that Apple doesn't talk a lot about but is perhaps their biggest service. It's estimated that nearly 850 million people use it. The thing about it, however, is many people don't even know they're using it. What exactly is it? If you are familiar with Google Drive, then the concept is something you probably already understand. It's an online storage locker. But it's more than that. It is a place where you can store files, and it also syncs everything-so if you send a message on your iPhone, it appears on your MacBook and iPad. If you work on a Keynote presentation from your iPad, you can continue where you left off on your iPhone. iCloud has become even more powerful as our photo library grows. Photos used to be relatively small, but as cameras have advanced, the size goes up. Most photos on your phone are several MB big. iCloud means you can keep the newest ones on your phone and put the older ones in the cloud. It also means you don't have to worry about paying for the phone with the biggest hard drive-in fact, even if you have the biggest hard drive, there's a chance it won't fit all of your photos. This short book will help new users navigate their way around the cloud service.

In 2012, a little app with big ambitions called Next (it was later changed to Texture) disrupted the magazine industry by creating the Netflix of magazines. For one low price, you could read hundreds of magazines (and their back issues too). They weren't small indie magazines--they were the big ones: People, Time, Wired, and more. Apple took notice, and, in 2018, they acquired the company. The writing was on the wall: Apple wanted to get into print services.In 2019, it was announced that Texture would close because Apple would release a new service called News+. News+ does everything that Texture did, but also combines newspapers .What really makes Apple News stand out is it's curated for you and your tastes. If you have other family members on your plan, it will be curated for them as well--it's based on the user's tastes, so if you have a family member into entertainment news and you are into game news, you won't see their interests--only yours.If you are thinking about using the subscription, or if you have it but want to know more, then read on

NOTE: This is the color edition of "iMac with MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for iMac."iMacs are amazing computers, but for many buying a new iMac also means buying something lacking what most people are familiar with: Windows OS. If you are new to MacOS, then it can be a little confusing making the switch. This book will show you how to do it as quickly and easily as possible.If you have purchased the iMac or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS Catalina (10.15) can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the Mac. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for you. Are you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

NOTE: This book is the color edition of "MacBook Air (Retina) with MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for MacBook Air."MacBook Air used to be the computer you would never think was possible: thin enough to fit in an envelope, but powerful enough to run all the programs you love. For years, the Air collected dust as other notebooks came out more powerful and almost the same weight. In 2018, however, it was made relevant again when Apple released a new model that was both powerful and had a Retina display.If you have purchased the notebook or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS Catalina (10.15) can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.If you are switching from Windows to Mac, then I'll walk you through the steps to make it as quick and pain less as possible.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the MacBook Air. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for youAre you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.In 2008, Apple released something revolutionary: a notebook so thin it could fit in an envelope The newest MacBook Pro did something equally revolutionary--it's nearly as thin and slim, but it packs the power of many desktop computers.For many people, however, one thing really stands out: it does not have Windows MacOS is something completely different--but that's not a bad thing. Once you start using it, you'll probably prefer it to Windows and never want to go back.If you are a Windows user coming to Mac, then this book will help you out It will show you all the tricks to making the switch as quickly and easily as possible. If you've been using MacOS for a while and just want to know your way around OS Catalina (10.15), then this book will show you what you need to know.It's intended for newer users who just want the basics. If you're the type of person who wants to know every single tiny detail and feature about the operating system, then this book is not for you. The goal is to teach you what you need to know, so you can start using your computer.Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let's get started

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.Mac Mini's are incredible computers--they almost fit in the palm of your hand but have all the power of larger computers. If you are new to Mac, then it can be a little confusing making the switch from Windows. This book will show you how to do it as quickly and easily as possible.If you have purchased the iMac or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS Catalina (10.15) can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the Mac. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for youAre you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Air specs and accessibility features.MacBook Air is an amazing and powerful computer...if you know how to use it. For many people--a large percentage of people--the MacBook Air will be their first MacOS computer. This guide is intended to help you make the switch. If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book will help you.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the OS. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. It covers the most popular features, but not how to do configurations you probably have never heard of and will never want to do.I purposely have done my best to make this handbook a little more casual and fun than what you expect from most MacOS manuals. MacOS is a fun operating system, and any guide you read should be an equally fun read. Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it's something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out.Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let's get started

Note: This is the Color Edition of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 For MacBooks and iMacs"If you have purchased the notebook or computer or are just curious about seeing more about what MacOS can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly). For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for you. It will also cover how to successfully make the transition from Mac to Windows.Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it's something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out.Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let's get started

You've heard all about Mac: how it doesn't get as many viruses as Windows, how it's faster, how it just works But how do you use it Macs aren't difficult to use, but if you are switching from Windows, then it might be a little confusing at first.The goal of this book is twofold: help you make the switch from windows; show you the features that you need to know.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the Mac. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for you. Are you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

MacBook Air used to be the computer you would never think was possible: thin enough to fit in an envelope, but powerful enough to run all the programs you love. For years, the Air collected dust as other notebooks came out more powerful and almost the same weight. In 2018, however, it was made relevant again when Apple released a new model that was both powerful and had a Retina display.If you have purchased the notebook or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS Catalina (10.15) can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.If you are switching from Windows to Mac, then I'll walk you through the steps to make it as quick and pain less as possible.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the MacBook Air. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for youAre you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the iMac specs.iMacs are amazing computers, but for many buying a new iMac also means buying something lacking what most people are familiar with: Windows OS. If you are new to MacOS, then it can be a little confusing making the switch. This book will show you how to do it as quickly and easily as possible.If you have purchased the iMac or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS Catalina (10.15) can do for you, then you'll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the Mac. For that reason, it's not as comprehensive as other guides. If you want to know about some feature buried deep under the hood that you'll never use, then there are other books for you--I'm sure they'll make good doorstops when you finish. If you just want a simple guide that tells you what you need to know, so you can use your computer already, then this book is for youAre you ready to start enjoying the new Mac OS? Then let's get started

The iPad has been around for several years, but that doesn't make it any easier to use. It doesn't help that every year there are changes and features added to it. This book walks you through what you need to know step-by-step--including how navigation works now that the Home button is gone on some of the iPad Pros. It covers only what you need to know--so you don't have to comb through hundreds of pages of tech-speak just to find out how to do a common feature.This book is based on the book "iPadOS 13" but includes sections specifically for seniors (includ-ing accessibility features that make text easier to see).Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPad Pro? Then let's get started

iOS is dead At least on the iPad. While the operating system obviously lives on in iPhones, 2019 is a big year for the iPad because Apple has released an update so big that it has a new name: iPadOS. The name change isn't just a clever marketing tactic. It implies that iPads are more than just wimpy gadgets--they are computer power-horses that can run heavy apps and do the same kind of work you would do on a laptop or desktop. All that power means that you can run more than one app at once, so it should not be any sur-prise that most of the biggest updates to the OS center around multitasking (i.e. running more than one app) and helping you be more productive.This book is based off of iPad Pro models (the ones without a Home button); that doesn't mean it's not useful if your iPad has a Home button, but some features will work slightly differently.Ready to get started? Let's go

iOS is dead At least on the iPad. While the op-erating system obviously lives on in iPhones, 2019 is a big year for the iPad because Apple has released an update so big that it has a new name: iPadOS. The name change isn't just a clever marketing tactic. It implies that iPads are more than just wimpy gadgets--they are computer power-horses that can run heavy apps and do the same kind of work you would do on a laptop or desktop.All that power means that you can run more than one app at once, so it should not be any sur-prise that most of the biggest updates to the OS center around multitasking (i.e. running more than one app) and helping you be more productive.This book is based off of iPad Pro models (the ones without a Home button); that doesn't mean it's not useful if your iPad has a Home button, but some features will work slightly differently.Ready to get started? Let's go NOTE: This guide is not endorsed by Apple, Inc and should be considered unofficial.

If all you do is surf the Internet, shop online and check out social feeds, then you've probably wondered: why do I need a computer? An iPad can do all of that. If you want to casually use the Internet but still have the freedom to run powerful programs, then iPad Pro may be right for you. It packs the power of a computer into the body of a lightweight tablet. It's the best of both worlds.This book walks you through what you need to know step-by-step--including how navigation works now that the Home button is gone on some of the iPad Pros. It covers only what you need to know--so you don't have to comb through hundreds of pages of tech-speak just to find out how to do a common feature.This book is based on the book "iPadOS 13" but includes sections specifically for seniors (including accessibility features that make text easier to see).Are you ready to start enjoying your new iPad Pro? Then let's get started

Can an iPad really replace a computer? That's the question a lot of people have been asking in re-cent years. Apple made that question a little more intri-guing with the iPad Pro--a tablet that is more pow-erful than many of the best computers on the market, and one that can run some of the most popular applications at lightning speed.In 2019, Apple again raised the stakes by replacing iOS on the iPad with iPadOS--an operating system unique to iPad that more closely resembles MacOS.This book will walk you through all the features that you should know. It's for beginner users, but will also be helpful to users who know their way around the iPad.This book is based off of iPad Pro models (the ones without a Home button); that doesn't mean it's not useful if your iPad has a Home button, but some features will work slightly differently.Ready to get started? Let's go This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc. and should be considered unofficial.

The iPhone sends text messages, makes phone calls, and even surfs the Internet--but who am I kidding? You don't spend hundreds of dollars on a phone to use it as a phone--you want to take pictures Lots and lots of pictures.The newest iPhone camera--or rather cameras since there are three--are a photographer's dream. For an amateur user, simply pointing and tapping the shutter will get amazing shots; but knowing your way around the iPhone camera will help you turn amazing shots into shots that amaze your family and friends, and surprise them when you say it was taken on a phone.This book (which is based on the iPhone Pro) will show you how the camera works and teach you things you may not know to help you take even better photos.Ready to get started? Let's go