The Complete Mac Expert Tutorials to Improve Your Skills RdThe Complete iPhone Manual The Complete The Complete Coding Menu The Complete Instagram Manual The Complete iPadOS Manual ooo The Complete Mac Manual The Complete Build i The Complete Canon wl Panual iE ee The Complete The Complete FRITZ!Box§, | Google Manual Mantal The Complete WhatsApp Manual The Complete Internet Security | Manual of The Complete GoPro Manual The Complete Landscape Photography ManualThe Complete Mac Manual There's never been a better time to be a Mac enthusiast. Apple has brand new range of Macs that use an Apple Silicon M1 chip instead of the Intel processors favoured by older Macs. Their performance is amazing, and has greatly impressed computer users all over the world. The latest version of the Mac’s operating system, macOS 11: Big Sur, is also extremely impressive, bringing features and functions associated with the iPad to Apple’s desktop and notebook computers. In this book, we take an in-depth look at the Mac, Big Sur and its associated apps. Find out how to get the most from the Safari web browser, Mail email client, productivity apps such as Contacts, Calendar and Notes, and more. We show you how to use its great entertainment apps such as Music too. With our help, you're soon using your Mac like a pro! Can You Run macOS Big Sur? CQimarsnproicatorscom i abeinpans FEO Punicators @ wnrdanpublestorscomContents Contents Tle ede | ee ek | | macOS History X 12 First Steps with Your Mac Lee 14 Set Up Your Mac - For the First Time beeactcicht' = Welcome to the Desktop oY ESE ee Getting Online — With Wi-Fi or Ethemet Menus —A Key Mac Feature Using Finder — Files, Folders & Apps The Dock — For Most-used Apps Notifications — See What's Going On Working with Widgets The Spotlight Feature — Search Your Mac Setting up Email — For the Mail App Apple One Arrives SSSeRsRRBBa oz 4 | vonatmputiatenscamContents a 44 Safari Your Web Browser Tips & Tricks 52 Mail - Send & Receive Email 108 Multiuse Touch Bar - On a MacBook Pro 59 Home — For the Smart Home 110 Split View Screens - macOS Multitasking 60 Music ~ Pray Your Tunes 112 Managing Your Desktop 64 News - Stories and Features 414. The Terminal 66 Photos ~ Manage Your Images 116 Continuity Feature — On Apple Devices 72 TVApp- Television on Your Mac 119 Universal Clipboard — Copy and Share 74 Contacts ~ Your Address Book 120 Continuity Camera — Use That Photo 76 _ Calendar— Plan Your Events 121. The App Switcher - Speed Your Workflow 80 Reminders ~ Never Forget Again 122. Using iCloud — For Storage & Syncing 82 Messages — For On-screen Chats 128. The Siri Feature — Your Digital PA 84 Books ~ Buy & Read eBooks 130. The Time Machine ~ Back Up & Restore 88 FaceTime — Video & Audio Cals 18224 Top Tips Every Mac User Must Know 92 Maps — Plan Your Routes 136. The Keyboard ~ Customised Shortcuts 96 Notes ~ Store Your Jotings 138 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 100 App Store ~ Buy More Software 142. Glossary of Mac and Computing Terms 102 _ Installing New Apps — On Your Mac oa vonwtdmpubsestonscom | §macOS History OS X had an illustrious history. Here's a quick recap fror WENT aro er Nels Galo ROM aa ‘showing how the operating system evolved over time with the ever-onward march of technology. Seale omar Pomorie) eee ree eed ern See ee enero ee) Petecea artery eer Se ee See Cer eri POON ery Peete ST ol rea Pots eee eeetetec es jac anaes Ne eee Sui Pe oe [Less of a functional Update with Puma and Gee eure Cerone ieee eld eeT) Cee ea cetera y eet SO Ch Se ee ty Dees nar oer} he frst OS X nat fo be Crete instead a surfing location in Rene ame tena! Ere Es ee = SEO ea Led Pere Date: August 23rd, 2002 Paece Introduced with this version 20 Sees Cay Dotec ear) See ee See eet SE Oe SET Cees Dore Rr eso} eee ier Cee Ei) Pete) Peete tee uc 20 SOA eal Certo ee en Cea ene let oe eens eee ners Pore ee etd Seencee eta ccaUnveiled in June 2020 at the Apple WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), as a virtual conference only due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Cupertino company's latest operating system heralded the end of the version 10 line-up and introduced macOS 11: Big sur. ile the world was in the middle of a lockdown and things were looking pretty scary, Apple {00k tothe virtual airways to announce its newest operating system: macOS Big Sur. i Chiefly due to the dae the company has f Mac OS X, back in the operating system om minor elements such as the through to major changes to its core apps. et to blur the lines between iOS and its o le adding a new, fresh feel to the OS; while at the same time keeping it faniliar for former macOS users. Not an easy task but one that Apple has managed to achieve in impressive detail The End of the X \with Big Sur being macOS version 11, we finally leave behind the legacy of = OS X; an operating system that has seen its fair share of char he = years. OS X itself was a huge impact in technology terms in 2001, pushing ‘Apple into nearly two decades of w ding OS and User Interface design. Whichever way you look at it, you and affect it has had on other operating throughout its Iifespan, Invtne with the major changes within the core of the operating system, ‘Apple has designed Big Sur to look and feel more lke an iPad, within n of course. In the near-future, the ympany will be releasing its range of Macs Using the Arm processor and the changes in Big Sur wil reflect the upcoming hardware alterations ~ thankull, Big Sur wil stil be ympatible with most of the previous Intel- based Macs since 2015 and even a select few models trom deny the hetly presenceOL eka me | Eye-Candy Jd argue that important, many redesigned inte bottom design that, a8 iOS. i's providing the indi’ familiar» performance, privacy and ve already mentioned, feels more ike the job done ‘upgrades to enhanc Can You Run macOS Big Sur? Cee ted persesnersenpey ean eee eee ee Eetrereee feeb ieo eo Cero Paes Prete Poe) -B8°9G00% mu and together we use daily. ma of the two, combining a bes ee ed Cee eed eee Td ae~~ Big Sur and the New Apple Silicon Processors Apple is currently phasing out its Intel processors in favour of its new Apple Silicon chips. The newest version of the macOS operating system, Big Sur, is of course compatible with both, but it's been crafted to get the absolute maximum from the new CPUs. Let's take a look at Apple Silicon and Big Sur and how they work together. [Abac with an processor andthe Bg Sur eperatingeeeeieed i | than appesitcon procestorand ig Universal inary apps contain ‘ede for bath intel nd pple tiny app arte fist profesional Creative applications to ofr native Me fare written for Intel platforms. Naturally, are! during tne ranelion tot new processor (which vl Mi Fad Silicon M1 Chip ee in Numbers 9 fetal and Co ee a eee yaphically demanding apps actually perform De eee ee they did running natively on Sea grated graphics ‘As Apple Silicon includes both the new M1 chips and Video Processing Upto 39x aster A ‘on Apple's mabile ee ead the frst time ever, you can run iPhone and iPac Giese your Mac. If you've ever wished there was (inh carer rare In app you love oF your Ce Rd eena) First Steps with Your Mac If you’re new to the Mac, start here. We show you how to get started with your new computer and Big Sur, including how to set it up out of the box, use the Desktop for the first time and set up the Mail app with your email accounts. Useful features such as the Dock, Notifications and Widgets are explained, and we take you through the functions of the all-important Finder, which is the way you interact with your Mac. If you need to install more software, check out our tutorial on adding new Apps to your Mac too. Learn more > 12 | wobereticatonscomies Una j= = BlackDogMedialtd Q $8 + Wed 11:11 swaisempubatonscem | 13irst Steps with Your Mac —S Set Up Your Mac , For the First Time If you have a new Mac but have not yet set it up, follow this guide. It's nothing to be afraid of, follow the guide and the on-screen instructions, and step by step, you get to set your Mac's language, take it onto the Intemet with your local Wi-Fi network, sign in with your all-important Apple ID and more. Your frst step is to choose your territory, that is, where you live and will be using your Mac. You can scral the list of counties up and down to find your own, or stat to type itto get there quicker. Cick your country to highlight your choice, then click Continue, Now select your language and input source. The etault ones for your chosen territory are offered, but if you want to change them, click Customise Settings and set the language your Mac uses and the keyboard layout to suit your specific needs. Now choose your WI-FI network. Scroll up and down the It you have a disabilty that makes it harder to use a lst uni you find your router's SSID (service set identfier) computer, the Mac’s Accessibiliy tools could be of ‘and dlick on it Enter the password in the field provided and —_interest. If you want to set up your Accessibily settings now, ‘move on. The routers SSID and its password should be click one of the buttons. if nat, click Not Now = yau can do it supplied with the router later in Settings. 14 | woberputicatns comSet Up Your Mac [@n Next comes the Data & Privacy screen. You'e shown an icon that appears when an Apple feature collects information, and needs your permission. There's nothing you need to do on this screen, just read it fr reference and move ‘Signin with Your Apple Fa Now it's time to signin with your Apple 1D. f you already have an Apple ID, sign in now with your password. If you don't, click the Create New Apple ID link and follow the ‘on-screen instructions, There's also a link for if you've forgotten your Apple ID, You're invited to transfer information from a Mac or Time Machine backup, a Windows PC or not at al. To transfer data from your old computer, choose the correct option and follow the on screen instructions, Otherwise, choose the last ‘option to start afresh If you already have an Apple device, a pop-up window ‘appears asking you to allow the new log-in. Do so, and a sixfigure number is sent, which you must type now. If it doesnt arrive, cick the link under the number fields and follow the instructions. Otherwise, type the numbers and proceed, You're shown a screen of Terms and Conditions, which you can read by scroling if you wish. When you're ready, click the checkbox labelled ‘I have read and agreed to the iCloud terms and conditions’, then click the Agree button in the bottonright, BI] Ye2" 2ccount name is based on your Apple ID name but your password, which unlocks the computer, should be ‘chosen now. Choose something you can remember and enter ‘hint in case you forget. Click the smal picture to choose a different one, or take a photo using the Mac’s camera, wwnteimpubleaionscem | 15First Steps with Your Mac BRE The Mac now sets up your iGloud account on your BY On tho Express Setup screen, you can setup your Mac computer. Ths is the screen you see while its working ‘uickly by allowing predetermined settings to take things out. You dor't have to do anything; ust sit and wait, It effect, for things like Siri and Maps. You can customise these takes a few minutes, so don't assume i's stuck and try to settings by clicking the link; we suggest you just click interrupt or estart it. Continue and stick with the express settings. BE You can now choose whether you allow anaiytic information to be sent to Apple andior third-party ‘You now decide whether or nat you want to set up Sereen Time. Click Continue to have Screen Time give software developers so they can improve their products. f you updates on how you're using your Mac, or the Set Up you're concerned about privacy, you can dectine, but i's Later link atthe top to leave it be for now. You can activate it helpful if you agree to share. later in System Preferences. Changing Options After Setup cd eesmeoane eere Your Mac then sets up, and launches ino the lock screen, You can change some of the choles you made during Type the password you set up earlier and your Mac and setup by going into the System Preferences; you can find Big Surare ready to use. Congratuiaions, you've successfuly _it in the Appe menu, inthe topdeft corner ofthe screen. There's, set up your Mac. We hope you enjoy using it a number of setings you can change inthis way 46 | woberputicatonscom{ Set Up Your Mac [@) If you want to change your mind about the Analytics In the Language & Region pane, you can add ‘option, you can find ths in the Security & Privacy pane. secondary languages, or even change your primary Click the Privacy tab and select Analytics & Improvements in one. The Accessibilty pane is useful for those with a disability the lef-hand sidebar to access and if necessary, change or 1d the General pane lets you change your Mac's update your options, appearance and more, Reset to Factory Conditions. lf you acquired your Mac second hand, you might want to wipe it clean and start again. Just follow this guide. First, restart your Mac whilst holding down CMD and R: keep From the window, select Disk Ulli (the bottom ofthe four them held until you see the Apple logo, then let go of the keys. options) and click Continue. Select your startup disk (called ‘The Mac continues to boot, but instead ofthe regular desktop, a. Macintosh HD by defauit) and in the toolbar at the top of the window appears showing four options as seen here. Disk Ullites window, cick the Erase icon to wipe it clean, (On the next screen, the Format pultdown menu should read Now choose to install macOS and continue, When invited to install APES fits available or Mac OS Extended (Jouraled) itisnt. the operating system, do so; you might have to dick on the WEF Select the appropriate opion and click Erase to wipe your boot icon inthe menu bar and rejoin your wireless network. Agree 10 rive. When I's finished, cick Done, then quit Disk Utlty (CMD-Q). T&Cs, select your main drive and click Install o start afresh, eutcmpublicatonscem | 17== Welcome to Ga the Desktop The desktop is at the heart of your Mac. Everything you do takes place on the desktop, including opening apps, interacting with files and folders and using the Dock. Here we show you how to use your desktop, app and folder windows, the top bar menu, menulets, Trash and other key desktop features. CE Command Centre - the Command Centre is where you can access Bluetooth, WiFi settings, display brightness, volume, keyboard brightness, Screen Mirroring and much more. Apple Menu — From the ‘Apple menu you can log out. shut down, restart or put the ‘computer into sleep mode, get comprehensive information on the computer's hardware and software, ‘access the System and Dock preferences and open items you've recently closed, Desktop Wallpaper - Why have a plain background When you can spruce it up with your favourite photo? If you're bored with the same one day after day, set ito change regularly You can even use your own photos as wallpaper Folder Icons ~ in macs, folders work just ike their real-world counterparts. You can use them to store files, data and other folders. You can call them anything you lke, Finder Window - The Finder utity is the central point for navigation and file ‘manipulation. Browse and navigate applications, documents, external drives and even access other computers, as long as they're Connected to the same network (cabled or wireless). 48 | woberputicatons com Dock - The Dock atfers ‘quick and easy access to your favourite applications, documents, folders and even the Trash can. Its ‘easly edited and customised to make the mast of the way you work, ‘Apps you currently have open are always shown in the Dock. Dock Folder ~ You can also put folders inthe Dock, as shown here. The folder can then be accessed lke @ Dack app, Open Application Window - Application windows come in all shapes, sizes, ‘and designs. Your Mac's applications can be launched from the Launchpad, the Dock, from Spotight or using the Finder ‘System and Application Menu - Tho menu bar running along the top of the desktop is where youll get important information and access to the system and current applicators setings. Open different application windows and the Menu will automatically change to display the app in question. The Trash - To delete a fle, folder or application, drag it into here, then right-click on it and choose ‘Empty Trash’ from the menu. ‘About This Mac ‘sjstem Preferences. php Store. Feent ems > Force Quit Finder Sleep Restart ‘Shut Down. e Lock Seren Log Out Black Dog Media Ltd 1 Aroroe © Recent 4: Applica © Downic © cloud | & Deskto ©) Bocum = NASOH o ® Networ pester’ Red OrangeThe Mac's Desktop Siri. Date, Time, poem Notifications assistant and you can and Widgets. tse it on your Mac. , Click onthe time here and to open dust click on this icon the Noticatone and Widgets and a Si window od sidebar. f you 9 into Sysiem pera ey Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar ; and cick the Clock option in the information on how to sidebar, you can set how the date use this feature. and time are displayed here. CES eT eee es L mn DS - eb O 8 ea ch 17 " @ Ooo 8 a * &@ QO @ Image Capture Launchpad ai Messages Mission Control i 19° nase wwnbempublcatonscem | 19First Steps with Your Mac Getting Online With Wi-Fi or Ethernet & Asis the case with any modem operating system, access to the Intemet is a vital component for upgrading and getting hold of new apps that will help you get the most from your Mac. Getting online in Big Sur is remarkably easy and here's how to do it both wirelessly and with a cabled connection. Connected Mac Make sure that your Mac is within range of your wireless router's WiFi signal, then click on the Command Centre icon in the upperright of the desktop (next to Sir). f the WEF 's indicating Its off, click the icon to switch it on, Bg Ensure thatthe Remember this network options ticked, so you dont have to keep entering the password everytime you boot your Mac. When the WiFi is connected, youll notice the radar-ike icon on the menu bar atthe top of the desktop; this Inlcates the strength of the signal 20 | wnberputicatonscom BY Within the WF icon yout see the opton for ther Networks, click this to list the currently scanned and ‘available WHFi networks, Click your W-F network and enter your ‘access password. Consult your routerISP forthe WEI password. Using Public Wi-Fi. ‘Some high street locations ‘such as libraries, bars and WiFi frown ote ow" |" YY are many different ways you | NTO 94 can access public Wi. ‘Some locations may have aa ‘an unsecured connection, some require you to ask for their WiFi password, and for others you have to register via ther pop-up website; just open Safari while in such a Wi-Fi zone and then follow the on-screen instructions that appear when your Mae connects to the network.Configuring Your Wi-Fi Click on the Command Centre, then click the ightfacing arrow next fo W-Fi and the name of your wireless network. From there, click on Network Preferences, then click ‘on the Advanced button a the bottom-right of the Network window Make sure the W-Fi tab icon is selected on the left Getting Online Going Online with Ethernet. If you prefer the stability and speed offered by a cabled, Ethemet connection, here's how to set this up. y > (Once you've set up your router according tothe instructions ‘supplied withthe device, getting online using Ethernet is relatively easy. First ofall, you need a cable that looks lke this, There should be atleast one supplied with your router. You can see a list ofall the Wi-Fi networks your Mac has connected to, in order of preference. Where two networks are available, the higher one is used. If you want to change this order, simply drag and drop them. BW 'n the TCP tab, you're abe to see what IP address your Wii router has allocated to your Mac: handy if you ‘ever need to connect remotely from another computer You can also edit these settings and create your own, static IP address, Plug one end of the cable into your Mac and the other end into one of the router's Ethernet ports: it doesnt matter which ‘one. If your Mac doesnt have an Ethernet port, you need an ‘adapter. You can get one online or from an Apple Store. |f your router isn't close. ‘enough to your Mac to ‘support a cabled connection, consider using Home Plug AV instead. This uses your household electrical wiring to send data. ‘Ask at your local ‘computer store about a Home Plug AV starter Kit There are many diferent brands of HomePlug AV devices to choose from, and as HomePlug AV is an industry standard, theyre all compatible with each other. wwteimpubleaionscem | 24= Menus A Key Mac Feature Menus are an essential part of interacting with your Mac. Whether it's a pul-down menu accessed by clicking on the top bar of your desktop or a contextual menu found by right-clicking or CTRL-clicking on a file or folder, you need to know how to use your menus if you are to get the most out of your Mac and Big Sur. The Apple Menu Finder The Apple menu is found in the top left corner of the desktop. To open t, cick on the Apple icon once, then choose an option. its ahvays, there, whatever itis you're doing ‘on your Mac. File Edit View Go Window rr ‘About This Mac System Preferences. ‘App Store. 1 sr? (Choose About This Mac | Show *FaceTime” in Finder for a window showing you Force Quit Finder Shoe tomes Caer ‘echnical information about your sieep © Show *Mapst in Finder ‘computer. Tabs at the top of this Restart. ‘Show *Musi" in Finder window let you delve further, ae aah tetas looking at its Dispay, Storage 2) Show ‘Photo Booth in Finder and more; and you can get a hal Lock Screen ‘System Report by clicking a Show Reminders” in Finder sp eee Log Out Black Dog Media Lt. button too = “5 Show "Safari in Finder @ Show *System Preferences" in Finder ‘The System Preferences © Show *TV" in Finder option opens the Mac's System Preferences, which we «discuss later in this book. “Show *20180507-180339.mp4" in Finder ~ Show "20180527 151532.jp9" in Finder Ta cnin opens the App Store. If updates are *) Show “Basic Programming.pdl*inFinder available for your Mac or any of = Show *Crash-6.jpg" in Finder its apps, this is noted here too. = Show *F3499689-7293-419C-BIOF-46D ke 10w “internetAccounts.pretPane" in Fine ret foul Peas Shee teenie ae the Recent Items option to 's9@ the sub-menu showing © Show *Network.prefPane" in Finder ‘apps, documents and servers ~| Show “pinnedmessagesbigsurjpg" inFing you've recently used, ~ Show “Screenshot 2020-08-13 at 11.05:1 __ Show *Keyboard.prefPane* in Finder Click here forthe Force ra Quit window: This window Dl esaup lists all currently open ‘applications and notes if any of alba Docrsac them are unresponsive, thats they've crashed. You can force a J ‘crashed app to quit from here, 22 | wmberputicatns comBg Click here to put your Mac into Sleep Mode. This saves energy and password:-protects your Mac while you're away from your keyboard, Lock screen brings up uy your password screen. Youhave to enter your passvord to continue use Your Mac. fs useu if youre leaving your Mac fora we andl dont want aryone Click hereto restart snooping on it your Mac, This is useful if you've installed new Click here to log software or your Ma behaving as it should ‘yourself out but not shut down your Mac, This is only really useful if you have ‘more than one user account ‘on your Mac. You can then log fut so another user can login. Click to shut down your Mac, thats, ‘switch it off By hovering ver the 12) Recent Items option, you get his sub-menu, This i allstof the applications youve recent used, Cick {an one of them to open it Its 2 great way of going back to 2 recently used application Servers you've recently 14 accessed on your wireless oF Ethernet network appear here. We've accessed quite afow servers here. To open one again, simply cick on tin the menu If you never use external servers, you can These are the ignore this menu em, WES cccuments youve recent used. you need Yo open one again, this menu is aqui and easy way todo 0 wthout having to 90 through Findee Click here to completely clear the entire Recent items sub-menu and start afresh with a clean slate. Contextual Menu Files and folders have a Contextual Menu that you can access by right-clicking or CTRL-clicking on the tem. This menu gives yu a range of options, including renaming the fle, move itto ‘rash, duplicate or copy it, share it using the macOS Share ‘options discussed later in the book and more. The Get Info ‘option brings up a useful information window. Application Menus Each application has is own unique set of menus located next tothe Apple menu. They will change when an application is active and vill revert back to the Finder menu when no apps ‘are active. Each is clearly labelled to make it easier We'll add specie detals for application menus when we look into the applications themselves later Right-clicking and CTRL-clicking. Mac mice and trackpads only have one button, so how do you make a right-click? It's actually easier than you think. BI Your Magic Mouse or Trackpad doesnt have two button, ‘but you can stil secondary-clck by holding the Control (CTRL) key and clicking your mouse or trackpad. Altematively, ‘enable right-clicking. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Mouse/Trackpad, depending on which you're using Click the checkbox for Secondary Click. There are also 2 few other options here such as click weighting. With ‘Secondary Click activated, clicking on the right side of a Magic Mouse or with two fingers on a Magic Trackpad is the ‘equivalent of right-clicking on a two button mouse. wwuiempubleaionscem | 23First Steps with Your Mac . Using Finder Files, Folders & Apps Finder is the main app that underpins everything you do in macOS, so it's worth taking the time to discover its features and functions. On these pages you'll see how Finder works and how you can use the Finder window; including its navigation controls, viewing tabs and more, to get the most from it. Window Control Options: Use the gumdrops to close or minimise the window or open it in fullscreen mode. We'l cover this on the next page. Ey Navigation Controls: mo chenon butors und Under the qumdrops in the top lett corner of the window take you forwards or back through your navigation history. View Options: these four buttons let you setup wou view the fies and folders in the Finder window whether as eons, alist, in columns oF as a cover flow which ives you a much larger visual preview 24 | wwe bemoubicatonscom Item Arrangement List: Cick on the button shown here to order the conten of the window; according to date, alphabetically and more. Share Button: The Share button is found in mary places throughout macOS, Here you can highlight a fle fr folder and click the button to send it by email, AirDrop etc, Tags Button: You can tag a file or folder to make i easier to spot or group it with other documents and folders. An tem can have more than one tag. Click on a tag in the sidebar to show items labelled wit that particular tag.Perform Tasks and Search: The Periorm Tasks icon enables you to perform certain tasks within the folder or highlighted fle, such as create a New Folder, Move to Bin, Duplicate and more. Next to this is the Search bat If youre looking for a specific item, type its name or contents into the ‘Search field and press Enter Sidebar: Thore are various options on the Finder window's sidebar You can open specific folders like Documents or Downloads, access external or network drives, show files and folders that have been tagged and more. Displaying a Finder Window ‘There are several ways of opening a new Finder window ‘on your Mac's desktop. Let’s take a look at each in tum, Cy Using Menus Click a clear space on the desktop once, open the File menu and select New Finder Window. A window then appears. Shortcut Keys Ck a clear space onthe desktop once to make sure you're in Finder then press the CMD and N together Anew Finder window appears. Using the Dock If itisnt already displayed, move your mause cursor to the bottom of the screen to open the Dock. Click the Finder Window to create a new window, Window Controls Options. ‘The coloured buttons found in the top left comer are used to resize or minimise the Finder window. Close Click once on the red button containing a cross, This will work with the majority ‘of windows and applications, Minimise Click the orange button containing a sign. Again this will work with almost all windows and apps. Full Screen Click the green button containing a sign. Will full screen most windows. Using the Finder |i) File/Folder View: This shows the files and folders Contained in the currently open folder They're shown in, the format chosen in the View Options (see feature number 3) In this case, we'e using the Icons view. Preview: This is a preview of the currently selected fle inthe main window. It shows the title, fle size and various delails about i. There are also options at the foot of the Preview sidebar such as rotating or marking up a graphic or creating a POF from a document How to Relaunch Finder Ifthe Finder has crashed or isn't behaving as it should, {ollow this tip to close it ke @ crashed app and relaunch it. It the Finder crashes, you can retaunch it ke you would with any other crashed app. The easiest way to do this isto click fon the desktop to make sure you're in Finder, hold down the ‘Shit key and click on the Apple menu. The Force Quit option has become Force Quit Finder Incidentally, you can use this, method to quit any running app, Just click on one of its ‘windows to bring it to the fore, hold Shift and click on the Apple menu: Navigation Controls. These simple controls alow you to retrace your steps backwards and forwards. Navigate to a Previous Page Ci the left hand arrow. To continue stepping backwards, repeat step one as many times a8 necessary Using the Forward Control If you've moved to a previous page, this button offers step-by-step navigation to your original starting point. Simply click the right-hand ‘arrow as many times as needed. Back/Forward < Back/Forward wwiteimpubleatonscem | 25© First Steps with Your Mac View Options View Window Contents as Icons To display your fles and folders as a collection of icons, fst ‘open a Finder window then click the frst button on the toolbar, showing a group of four squares. Eqa5H View Window Contents as Lists \with an open Finder window, click the second button on the toolbar to use a simple but effective lst display View Window Contents as Columns CCick the third button on the toolbar to view your fles as a series of columns. Ifs great for quick navigation and easy visual identification using a handy image preview column, 26 | wberputicatons com Apiayt i SHMEREREBEREE View Window Contents as Gallery View ‘The Gallery View gives a lage preview ofthe fle or folder thats currently selected and a scrollable stip of everything ese. Cick on ‘one of the fle inthe strip to see a larger version ofits thumbnail, Change the Way Items are Arranged. ‘As well as changing the way the items ae visually displayed, you cam also change the way they are arranged within the fle and folder view area, Name: Alphabetical, Displays numbers fst, then AZ. Kind: This groups each type of item together Application: Groups together items according to the application in which they were created or are opened Date Last Opened: Groups according to tine and date they were opened. Date Added: Displays items in order of when they were ‘added tothe foldec Date Modified: Displays items in the order they were last modified or ected Date Created: Dispiays the tems according to when they ‘were created, Size: Arrange the fies according to their size. ‘Tags: Files are arranged according to tags youve addedMore Sidebar Functions. If your sidebar is getting cutered, you can show or hide its sted tems by hovering over the tle Favourites, Locations, iCloud, Tags) ‘and clicking the small down-facing chevron or rghtfacing chevron the right-facing chevron appears when the tei hidden, and the