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Trust that you know yourself and your financial situation better than anyone else does.\r\n<h3>Tap information sources with high-quality standards</h3>\r\nYou need to pare down the sources you use to keep up with investing news and the financial markets. Give priority to those that aren’t afraid to take a stand and recommend what’s in your best interests.\r\n\r\nThe public clearly has an appetite for opinion shows; on the political left, you have programs on CNN and MSNBC. On the political right, FOX has some popular conservative opinion shows.\r\n\r\nPolitical partisans distort the news rather than report the news, and they prevent you from better understanding what’s really going on so you can make informed decisions. 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Invest in your education, your health, and your relationships with family members and friends.\r\n\r\nHaving a lot of money isn’t worth much if you don’t have your health and people with whom to share your life. Give your time and money to causes that better our society and our world.","description":"Investing appears to be complicated and complex. But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success. Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles will pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come.\r\n<h3>Regularly save and invest 5 percent to 10 percent of your income</h3>\r\nUnless you enjoy a large inheritance, you should consistently save 5 percent to 10 percent of the money you’re earning. When should you start doing this? 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Click the Input Sources tab, and then select the Show Input Menu in Menu Bar check box. Close System Preferences. An icon for the Input Menu appears on the status bar at the top of your screen. Click the Input Menu icon and choose Show Keyboard Viewer. A graphic representation of the keyboard appears on your screen. Do one of the following three actions: Hold Shift, hold Option, or hold Shift+Option. The keyboard changes to show the letter or symbol that will be typed when you now hold Shift, Option, or Shift+Option and type a letter or number.</p>\n<p>There are five gold option keys. If you hold down the Option key, press one of the gold keys, release the Option key, and then press another letter, the accent associated with the gold key appears on the letter you typed. For example, press Option+E, and then type <strong>a</strong>. The result is á.</p>\n"},{"title":"Mac mouse and trackpad actions","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Using your Mac’s mouse or trackpad can be a real drag — in a good way! That’s because <i>drag</i> (as well as <i>click</i> and <i>Control-click</i>) describes how you use your Mac’s mouse and trackpad to do things with windows, icons, and other items on the screen. The following table lists Mac mouse and trackpad action terms and what they mean.</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Action</th>\n<th>How to Do It</th>\n<th>Purpose</th>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse button down and release. Press the trackpad bar<br />\nor the lower part of the trackpad if there is no trackpad bar. On a<br />\nMagic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, tap anywhere on the surface.</td>\n<td>Select an item or menu command.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Double-click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse or trackpad button down twice in rapid<br />\nsuccession. Tap twice on the surface of a Magic Mouse or Magic<br />\nTrackpad.</td>\n<td>Select and open an item. Also used in word processors to select<br />\nan entire word.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Triple-click</td>\n<td>Press the mouse or trackpad button down three times in rapid<br />\nsuccession. Tap three times on the surface of a Magic Mouse or<br />\nMagic Trackpad.</td>\n<td>Used in many word processors to select an entire<br />\nparagraph.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Click and drag</td>\n<td>Point to an item, hold down the mouse or trackpad button, and<br />\nmove the mouse or drag your finger across the trackpad, and then<br />\nrelease the mouse or trackpad button.</td>\n<td>To move an item from one location to another or draw a line in<br />\na graphics application. 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Some keys on the Mac keyboard may be mystifying. Whether you&#8217;re using Snow Leopard or some other Mac operating system, recognizing and using modifier keys will make your job easier. Here&#8217;s a look at the modifier keys on both Mac laptop and desktop keyboards:</p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/133325.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"290\" height=\"123\" /></p>\n"},{"title":"Mac OS X maintenance checklist","thumb":null,"image":null,"content":"<p>Maintenance is vital if you want to keep Mac OS X Snow Leopard in tip-top condition for as long as possible. Maintaining your Mac keeps it running fast and smooth. Basic housekeeping includes regular back-ups plus some other, less familiar, tasks. Check this table often, or print it and keep a copy near your desktop!</p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Mac Maintenance Task</th>\n<th>Schedule</th>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check for updates with Software Update</td>\n<td>Once a day (automatic setting)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Back up with Time Machine</td>\n<td>Hourly (automatic setting)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Defragment (Micromat TechTool Pro/Prosoft Engineering Drive<br />\nGenius 2)</td>\n<td>Once a week</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Repair Disk Permissions (Disk Utility)</td>\n<td>Once a week</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delete Unnecessary User Accounts (System Preferences)</td>\n<td>As necessary</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scan for viruses (Intego VirusBarrier X5)</td>\n<td>Once a week (automatic setting)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check all volumes (Disk Utility/ Micromat TechTool Pro)</td>\n<td>Once a week</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Check for the latest drivers for your hardware</td>\n<td>Once a month (or after installing new hardware)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Delete temporary Internet cache files (Prosoft Engineering<br />\nDrive Genius 2)</td>\n<td>Once a month</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n"}],"videoInfo":{"videoId":null,"name":null,"accountId":null,"playerId":null,"thumbnailUrl":null,"description":null,"uploadDate":null}},"sponsorship":{"sponsorshipPage":false,"backgroundImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"brandingLine":"","brandingLink":"","brandingLogo":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0},"sponsorAd":"","sponsorEbookTitle":"","sponsorEbookLink":"","sponsorEbookImage":{"src":null,"width":0,"height":0}},"primaryLearningPath":"Advance","lifeExpectancy":"Six months","lifeExpectancySetFrom":"2021-08-30T00:00:00+00:00","dummiesForKids":"no","sponsoredContent":"no","adInfo":"","adPairKey":[]},"status":"publish","visibility":"public","articleId":208447},{"headers":{"creationTime":"2016-03-26T22:18:20+00:00","modifiedTime":"2021-11-02T16:27:19+00:00","timestamp":"2022-09-14T18:18:44+00:00"},"data":{"breadcrumbs":[{"name":"Technology","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33512"},"slug":"technology","categoryId":33512},{"name":"Computers","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33513"},"slug":"computers","categoryId":33513},{"name":"Macs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33520"},"slug":"macs","categoryId":33520},{"name":"General Macs","_links":{"self":"https://dummies-api.dummies.com/v2/categories/33523"},"slug":"general-macs","categoryId":33523}],"title":"How to Start Up and Shut Down Your Mac","strippedTitle":"how to start up and shut down your mac","slug":"how-to-start-up-your-mac","canonicalUrl":"","seo":{"metaDescription":"Of course, it's important to know how to start up and shut down your Mac desktop or laptop computer. Here's how you do both.","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Starting up your Mac</h2>\r\nHere’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids.\r\n\r\nDepending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro).\r\n\r\nAs soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working.\r\n\r\nWhen you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac.\r\n\r\nTo guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software.\r\n\r\nAfter the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to shut down your Mac</h2>\r\nYou can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a <i>forced shutdown,</i> which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Choose the Apple key→Shut Down</b>. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press Control+Eject (or press the power button).</b> When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press and hold the power button</b> <b>to force your Mac to shut down.</b> You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/110634.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"535\" height=\"174\" /></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGenerally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. If you’ve changed your mind, click Cancel.</p>","description":"Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >Starting up your Mac</h2>\r\nHere’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids.\r\n\r\nDepending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro).\r\n\r\nAs soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working.\r\n\r\nWhen you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac.\r\n\r\nTo guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software.\r\n\r\nAfter the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to shut down your Mac</h2>\r\nYou can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a <i>forced shutdown,</i> which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac:\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Choose the Apple key→Shut Down</b>. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.)</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press Control+Eject (or press the power button).</b> When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Press and hold the power button</b> <b>to force your Mac to shut down.</b> You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination.</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.dummies.com/wp-content/uploads/110634.image0.jpg\" alt=\"image0.jpg\" width=\"535\" height=\"174\" /></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGenerally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. 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If an application freezes or your computer is","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"You know that frustrating, annoying, sometimes panicked feeling you get when your Mac isn’t doing what you expect? If an application freezes or your computer is generally misbehaving, try these tips to escape with minimal disruption.\r\n<ul class=\"level-one\">\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Use Force Quit when an application is unresponsive.</b> Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu or press Command+Option+Esc keys. Click the name of the deviant application (it probably has <i>not responding</i> next to its name). You typically won’t have to reboot.</p>\r\n</li>\r\n \t<li>\r\n<p class=\"first-para\"><b>Restart. </b>If Force Quit doesn’t bail you out, try rebooting the computer. If a frozen Mac prevents you from clicking the Restart command on the Apple menu, hold down the power button for several seconds or press the Control+Command keys and then press the power button. 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You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as <i>.zip</i> (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and <i>.sit</i><i>.</i> Before you can use these files, you must learn <strong>how to unzip files on Mac computers</strong> for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How to unzip files on Mac computers</h2>\r\nUnzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a Mac, simply follow the steps below:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Double click the zipped file.</li>\r\n \t<li>The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in.</li>\r\n \t<li>Access the extracted files by clicking the appropriate icons.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">Alternatively, if the method above does not work, you can right-click on the .zip package, and select Open With > Archive Utility (default).</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Apple and third party software</strong></h3>\r\nApple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to <a href=\"https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffit.com</a> to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress <i>Filename</i><i>.</i> The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named <i>originalfilename</i>.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>\r\nBy default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. It appears in the Dock (in Leopard) while the files are being unsqueezed, unless you choose to open them with Stuffit Expander or some other program.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab2\" >How to zip files on a Mac</h2>\r\nOn the flip side, you can also archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re e-mailing a number of meaty files to a client or friend. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to easily zip files on a Mac:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Right-click or Ctrl-click the multiple files you want to compress (whether on the desktop or inside the Finder).</li>\r\n \t<li>Select Compress <em>Filename</em> from the pop-up menu.</li>\r\n \t<li>The files are now compressed in a .zip extension and the archive is created in the same location as the original file name, except with the .zip appended to its name.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p class=\"article-tips tip\">On some Apple computers, you can also compress a file by simply choosing File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>","description":"Files you download from the internet are often compressed or zipped so that they take up less space and arrive much faster than files that haven’t been compressed. You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as <i>.zip</i> (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and <i>.sit</i><i>.</i> Before you can use these files, you must learn <strong>how to unzip files on Mac computers</strong> for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated.\r\n<h2 id=\"tab1\" >How to unzip files on Mac computers</h2>\r\nUnzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. 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Go to <a href=\"https://www.stuffit.com/#downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffit.com</a> to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files.\r\n<p class=\"Tip\">Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress <i>Filename</i><i>.</i> The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named <i>originalfilename</i>.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.</p>\r\nBy default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. 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General Macs 10 Essential Tips for Investing Success in Your 20s and 30s

Article / Updated 09-15-2022

Investing appears to be complicated and complex. But if you can take some relatively simple concepts to heart and adhere to them, you can greatly increase your success. Here are ten time-tested principles of investing success. Following these principles will pay you big dividends (and capital gains) for many years to come. Regularly save and invest 5 percent to 10 percent of your income Unless you enjoy a large inheritance, you should consistently save 5 percent to 10 percent of the money you’re earning. When should you start doing this? As soon as you begin earning money on a regular basis. Preferably, invest through a retirement savings account to reduce your taxes and ensure your future financial independence. You can reduce both your current federal and state income tax bills (on the contributions) as well as these ongoing bills (on the investment earnings). The exact portion of your income you should be saving is driven by your goals and by your current financial assets and liabilities. Take the time to crunch some numbers to determine how much you should be saving monthly. Understand and use your employee benefits The larger the employer, the more likely it is to offer avenues for you to invest conveniently through payroll deduction, and with possible tax benefits and discounts. Some companies enable you to buy company stock at a reduced price. Often, the most valuable benefit you have is a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan that enables you to make contributions and save on your current income taxation. Also, after the money is in the account, it can compound and grow over the years and decades without taxation. If you’re self-employed, be sure to establish and use a retirement plan. Also take time to learn about the best investment options available to you — and use them. Thoroughly research before you invest The allure of large expected returns too often is the enticement that gets novices hooked on a particular investment. That’s a whole lot more appealing than researching an investment. But research you must if you want to make an informed decision. Be sure you understand what you’re investing in. Don’t purchase any financial product that you don’t understand. Ask questions and compare what you’re being offered with the best sources I recommend. Beware of purchasing an investment on the basis of an advertisement or a salesperson’s solicitation. Shun investments with high commissions and expenses The cost of the investments you buy is an important variable you can control. All fees must be disclosed in a prospectus, which you should always review before making any investment. Companies that sell their investment products through aggressive sales techniques generally have the worst financial products and the highest fees and commissions. Invest the majority of your long-term money in ownership investments When you’re young, you have plenty of time to let your investments compound and grow. Likewise, you have time to recover from setbacks. So with your long-term money, focus on investments that have appreciation potential, such as stocks, real estate, and your own business. When you invest in bonds or bank accounts, you’re simply lending your money to others and will earn a return that probably won’t keep you ahead of inflation and taxes. Avoid making emotionally based financial decisions Successful investors keep their composure when the going gets tough. You need the ability and wisdom to look beyond the current environment, understanding that it will change in the months and years ahead. You don’t want to panic and sell your stock holdings after a major market correction, for example. In fact, you should consider such an event to be a buying opportunity for stocks. Be especially careful about making important financial decisions after a major life change, such as marriage, the birth of a child, a divorce, job loss, or a death in your family. Make investing decisions based on your plans and needs Your investment decisions should come out of your planning and your overall needs, goals, and desires. This requires looking at your overall financial situation first and then coming up with a comprehensive plan. Don’t be swayed and influenced by the predictive advice offered by various investment pundits or the latest news headlines and concerns. Trust that you know yourself and your financial situation better than anyone else does. Tap information sources with high-quality standards You need to pare down the sources you use to keep up with investing news and the financial markets. Give priority to those that aren’t afraid to take a stand and recommend what’s in your best interests. The public clearly has an appetite for opinion shows; on the political left, you have programs on CNN and MSNBC. On the political right, FOX has some popular conservative opinion shows. Political partisans distort the news rather than report the news, and they prevent you from better understanding what’s really going on so you can make informed decisions. Political partisans overstate the impact that the president and others can have over our economy and financial markets. Stay away from outlets that cater to advertisers or are driven by an ideological agenda. Trust yourself first Look in the mirror. You’ll see the best financial person you can hire and trust. What may be missing is enough education and confidence to make more and better decisions on your own, which this book can assist you with doing. If you need help making a major decision, hire conflict-free advisors who charge a fee for their time. Work in partnership with advisors. Never turn over or abdicate control. Invest in yourself and others Don’t get so wrapped up in making, saving, and investing money that you lose sight of what matters most to you. Invest in your education, your health, and your relationships with family members and friends. Having a lot of money isn’t worth much if you don’t have your health and people with whom to share your life. Give your time and money to causes that better our society and our world.

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General Macs Macs All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-28-2022

Macs come in all shapes and sizes, but you turn all of them on and off, and do things with the keyboard and mouse or trackpad the same way. This Cheat Sheet of timesaving keyboard shortcuts, mouse and trackpad actions, Mac-related websites, and definitions can help you get the most from your Mac right away.

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General Macs Macs For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-25-2022

As an older adult entering the world of Mac computers, you can use a few basic things: a guide to prices and uses for various types of Macs and helpful keyboard shortcuts that get you quickly where you want to go. And you can never be too safe, so it pays to know how to avoid potential predators on the internet.

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MacBooks MacBook All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 02-15-2022

MacBook owners have a number of tools that come in very handy for using their laptops efficiently and for maintaining the operating system to keep it running in top shape. These MacBook keyboard shortcuts for the Finder, a maintenance checklist, and a "translation" of the modifier keys will speed you on your way to becoming a MacBook power user.

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General Macs How to Start Up and Shut Down Your Mac

Article / Updated 11-02-2021

Before you can use your Mac, you obviously have to start it up. And, of course, it's important to know the correct way to shut it down. Starting up your Mac Here’s the simple way to start up your Mac desktop computer — the way you’ll probably do it 99 percent of the time: Press the power button. Newer Macbook laptops start up automatically when you open their lids. Depending on the type of Mac you have, the power button might be in back (Mac Mini and some iMacs), front (Mac Pro and some iMacs), or above the keyboard (on laptop models like the MacBook and MacBook Pro). As soon as you press the power button, your Mac plays a musical chime to let you know that it’s starting up. Your computer displays a big gray Apple logo on the screen to let you know that the computer is working. When you unpack your Mac and turn it on for the very first time, it will ask that you type your name and make up a password to create an account for using your Mac. To guide you through the process of setting up a Mac for the first time, a special program called the Setup Assistant runs, and it asks for information, such as the current time zone, the current date, and whether you want to transfer files and programs from another Mac to your newer one. You also have to go through this procedure if you reinstall your operating system. Normally, you need to run through this initial procedure only once. The most important part of this initial procedure is remembering the password you chose because you’ll need this password to log into your account or install new software. After the operating system loads, you can start using your computer to run other programs so you can write a letter, browse the internet, balance your checkbook, or play a game. How to shut down your Mac You can shut down your Mac if you won’t be using it for a while, or even perform a forced shutdown, which forces all running programs to shut down immediately. You have three ways to shut down your Mac: Choose the Apple key→Shut Down. A dialog box appears, asking whether you’re sure you want to shut down. Click Cancel or Shut Down. (If you don’t click either option, your Mac will shut down automatically after a few minutes.) Press Control+Eject (or press the power button). When a dialog box appears, click the Shut Down button. Press and hold the power button to force your Mac to shut down. You can also force shutdown your Mac by pressing the Control+Option+Command+Eject keystroke combination. Generally, a force shutdown is handy if your entire Mac suddenly freezes or hangs, making it unresponsive. If only a single program is freezing or acting flaky, you’re usually better off to force quit that single program instead of shutting down your entire computer. Avoid using a force shutdown if at all possible. If you do nothing when you see the dialog box that asks, “Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now?” the machine will turn itself off in two minutes. If you want to shut down immediately, click the Shut Down button. If you’ve changed your mind, click Cancel.

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General Macs What to Do When Your Mac Freezes

Article / Updated 10-29-2021

You know that frustrating, annoying, sometimes panicked feeling you get when your Mac isn’t doing what you expect? If an application freezes or your computer is generally misbehaving, try these tips to escape with minimal disruption. Use Force Quit when an application is unresponsive. Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu or press Command+Option+Esc keys. Click the name of the deviant application (it probably has not responding next to its name). You typically won’t have to reboot. Restart. If Force Quit doesn’t bail you out, try rebooting the computer. If a frozen Mac prevents you from clicking the Restart command on the Apple menu, hold down the power button for several seconds or press the Control+Command keys and then press the power button. If all else fails, pull the plug, but remember that powering down without logging out should be used only as a last resort. Restart in Safe Mode. Press the power button to turn on your computer, and then press and hold the Shift key the instant you hear the welcome chime. Release Shift when the Apple logo appears. You will see a status bar as the computer boots, after which the words Safe Boot appear in red in the upper right corner of OS X’s login screen. In Safe mode, the Mac unleashes a series of troubleshooting steps designed to return the computer to good health. If Safe Boot resolved the issue, restart the Mac normally the next time.

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General Macs How to Zip and Unzip Files on Your Mac

Article / Updated 10-01-2021

Files you download from the internet are often compressed or zipped so that they take up less space and arrive much faster than files that haven’t been compressed. You can easily identify compressed files by their extensions, such as .zip (a common standard used in OS X and Windows) and .sit. Before you can use these files, you must learn how to unzip files on Mac computers for proper access ― luckily the process isn’t that complicated. How to unzip files on Mac computers Unzipping a file on a Mac computer is user-friendly and intuitive. To unzip files on a Mac, simply follow the steps below: Double click the zipped file. The file will automatically be decompressed by Archive Utility into the same folder the compressed file is in. Access the extracted files by clicking the appropriate icons. Alternatively, if the method above does not work, you can right-click on the .zip package, and select Open With > Archive Utility (default). Apple and third party software Apple used to include a program called StuffIt Expander to decompress zipped files, but doesn’t now that OS X lets you unzip files (but not .sit files). However, StuffIt from SmithMicro Software still comes in handy for opening other types of compressed files, notably the .sit or .sitx compressed types. Go to Stuffit.com to download a free version of the software or to splurge for the Deluxe version. In addition to compressing files, StuffIt Deluxe lets you encrypt and back up files. Meanwhile, you can archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re emailing a number of meaty files to a friend. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) files you want to compress inside Finder and choose Compress Filename. The newly compressed files carry the .zip extension. The archive is created in the same location as the original file and is named originalfilename.zip. You can also choose File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip. By default, compressed files are opened with the Archive Utility. It appears in the Dock (in Leopard) while the files are being unsqueezed, unless you choose to open them with Stuffit Expander or some other program. How to zip files on a Mac On the flip side, you can also archive or create your own .zip files through OS X, which is useful if you’re e-mailing a number of meaty files to a client or friend. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to easily zip files on a Mac: Right-click or Ctrl-click the multiple files you want to compress (whether on the desktop or inside the Finder). Select Compress Filename from the pop-up menu. The files are now compressed in a .zip extension and the archive is created in the same location as the original file name, except with the .zip appended to its name. On some Apple computers, you can also compress a file by simply choosing File→Compress. If you compress a lot of files at once, the archive takes the name Archive.zip.

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iMacs iMac For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-22-2021

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.

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MacBooks Mac OS X Finder Keyboard Shortcuts

Article / Updated 09-16-2021

The Mac OS X Snow Leopard Finder helps you access and organize most of the important Mac functions while you work. Use Finder keyboard shortcuts to display windows, copy and move files, and launch applications. These keyboard shortcuts help you get things done more efficiently. Key Function Command+A Selects all items in the active window (icon view), all items in the column (column view), or all items in the list (cover flow view) Command+C Copies selected items Command+D Duplicates the selected item(s) Command+E Ejects the selected volume Command+F Displays the Find dialog Command+H Hides All Finder windows Command+I Shows info for selected item or items Command+J Shows the view options for the active window Command+K Displays the Connect to Server dialog Command+L Creates an alias for the selected item Command+M Minimizes the active window Command+N Opens a new Finder window Command+O Opens (or launches) the selected item Command+R Shows the original for selected alias Command+T Adds the selected item to the Sidebar Command+V Pastes items from the Clipboard Command+W Closes the active window Command+X Cuts the selected items Command+Z Undoes the last action (if possible) Command+, Displays Finder Preferences Command+1 Shows the active window in icon mode Command+2 Shows the active window in list mode Command+3 Shows the active window in column mode Command+4 Shows the active window in cover flow mode Command+[ Moves back to the previous Finder location Command+] Moves forward to the next Finder location Command+Del Moves selected items to the Trash Command+up-arrow Show enclosing folder Command+` Cycles through windows Command+? Displays the Mac OS X Help Viewer Command+Shift+A Takes you to your Applications folder Command+Shift+C Takes you to the top-level Computer location Command+Shift+G Takes you to a folder that you specify Command+Shift+H Takes you to your Home folder Command+Shift+I Connects you to your iDisk Command+Shift+Q Logs you out Command+Shift+N Creates a new untitled folder in the active window Command+Shift+U Takes you to your Utilities folder Command+Shift+Del Deletes the contents of the Trash Command+Option+H Hides all windows except the Finder's window(s) Command+Option+N Creates a new Smart Folder Command+Option+T Hides the Finder window toolbar Command+Option+Space Opens the Spotlight window Command+Space Opens the Spotlight menu F8 Choose another desktop using Spaces F9 (or F3, depending on your keyboard model) Shows all open windows using Exposé F10 (or Control+F3, depending on your keyboard model) Shows all open windows for the current application using Exposé F11 (or Command+F3, depending on your keyboard model) Hides all windows to display the Desktop using Exposé F12 (or F4, depending on your keyboard model) Displays your Dashboard widgets Space QuickLook

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General Macs Macs For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet / Updated 09-10-2021

Macs and Windows computers have unique operating systems. They see things differently, and most Mac users would argue that Macs do things better. Macs come equipped with helpful keyboard shortcuts and a short list of procedures to follow if your Mac freezes.

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