Mac For Seniors

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Your plain English guide to learning how to use your Apple Mac
Set up your
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What are the advantages and
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What is
for Seniors
macOS Sierra?
In this part, we take a look
at the latest version of the
Mac’s operating system.
Mac for Seniors helps you get more from your Mac. If you’re keen to
understand more about Mac hardware, our opening section on the
current range of Macs is for you. This is followed by a guide to setting Using Your
up your Mac and using the basics of the macOS Sierra operating
system such as the Dock, the desktop, gestures and Finder. We move
Mac’s Apps
on to show you the brilliant apps that come bundled with your Mac, The Mac comes bundled
such as the Safari web browser, the Mail email client and more; and with all sorts of great apps.
finish with a guide to the Mac’s more advanced features such as Learn about them here.
iCloud, Family Sharing and Siri. It’s all in Mac for Seniors!
Your Mac’s
Advanced Features
If you want to go a little
Ian Osborne further with your Mac,
Editor take a look at this section.
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Mac for Seniors
Contents
Mac for Seniors
06 Choosing Your New Mac
06 18 What is macOS Sierra?
18
08 The MacBook (Notebook Mac) 20 Setting Up Your Mac
10 The MacBook Pro (Notebook Mac) 22 Upgrading Your Mac to
12 The MacBook Air (Notebook Mac) macOS Sierra
14 The iMac (Desktop Mac) 24 Using Gesture Controls
16 The Mac mini (Desktop Mac) 26 Get onto the Internet with Your Mac
17 The Mac Pro (Desktop Mac) 28 How to Use the Desktop

30 Customising the macOS
Sierra Desktop
24 Using Gesture
Controls
Whether you’re using a Magic Trackpad, a
32 How to Use Menus
34 Using Sierra’s Finder Feature on
Your Mac
38 Finder’s Key Features
Mac notebook’s built-in trackpad or (to a
40 The Finder’s Tabs
lesser extent) the Magic Mouse, follow this
guide to controlling your computer using 41 The Finder’s Tags
simple, easy-to-learn gestures. 42 How to Use the Dock
44 How to Use the Notification Centre
46 Using Spotlight Search
48 Setting Up Email Accounts on
Your Mac
4 BDM’s: Mac for Seniors

Contents
136 Your Mac’s

Siri Feature
Introduced to the Mac with the release of
macOS Sierra, Siri is your personal digital
assistant. We show you how to interact with
Siri, asking questions, giving instructions
and even sharing the occasional joke. It’s all
in our tutorials.
50 Using Your Mac’s Apps

50 114 Your Mac’s iCloud Services
52 Using the Mac’s Safari App 120 Upgrading iCloud Drive
60 Using the Mac’s Mail App 121 iCloud Desktop Documents & Folders
64 Using the Mac’s Photos App 122 Your Mac’s iCloud Keychain
70 Using the Mac’s iTunes App 123 Your Mac’s Social Network Integration
74 Using the Apple Music Service 124 Your Mac’s Mission Control Feature
76 Using the Mac’s Contacts App 125 Hiding Your Mac’s Desktop Menu Bar
78 Using the Mac’s Calendar App 126 Your Mac’s Sharing
82 Using the Mac’s Messages App 128 Your Mac’s Family Sharing
84 Using the Mac’s iBooks App 130 Your Mac’s Time Machine
88 Using the Mac’s FaceTime App 132 The New MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar
90 Using the Mac’s Notes App 134 Setting Up a New User Account
94 Using the Mac’s Maps App 136 Your Mac’s Siri Feature
98 Using the Mac’s Photo Booth App 138 Your Mac’s AirDrop
100 Using the Mac’s Preview App 139 Your Mac’s Quick Look
102 Using the Mac’s App Store App 140 Your Mac’s App Switcher
141 Your Mac’s Picture in Picture Feature
104 Your Mac’s Advanced Features
104 142 Keyboard Shortcuts
106 Your Mac’s System Preferences 144 Troubleshooting Your Mac
112 Your Mac’s Split View Screens
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Choosing Your New Mac
Choosing
Your New Mac
The Mac is the ideal computer for the senior user. Its logical interface makes it easier to use for
someone who hasn’t grown up using computers; and it comes in a straightforward, uncomplicated
range of models. For those who prefer a notebook computer, there’s the MacBook, the MacBook
Air and the MacBook Pro. If you prefer a desktop computer, there’s the iMac, the Mac mini and for
real power users, the Mac Pro. Here is a guide to the current range of desktop and notebook Macs.

Index
10 The
MacBook Pro
Apple’s premiere Mac notebook goes from
strength to strength. The current range combines
the backlit keyboard, stunning screen and unibody
enclosure found in previous models with a great
new feature, the Touch Bar.
14 The
iMac
It’s Apple’s most popular desktop and there’s a
model to suit most needs. The iMac is an all-in-one
computer, with the monitor and the computer itself
built into the same enclosure; and like most Macs, it
just oozes style.
16 The
Mac mini
This is the cheapest way to own a Mac but there are a
few more things to buy before you can get started.
The Mac mini is sold without a keyboard or a monitor,
so you have to buy these things separately, but it’s
still value for money.
08 The MacBook (Notebook Mac) 14 The iMac (Desktop Mac)

10 The MacBook Pro (Notebook Mac) 16 The Mac mini (Desktop Mac)
12 The MacBook Air (Notebook Mac) 17 The Mac Pro (Desktop Mac)

The MacBook (Notebook Mac)

The future starts here. Technologies built for the Apple MacBook, such as the new battery
technology and switching to the USB-C connector, are already finding their way into the rest of
Apple’s notebook range. The current MacBook is the thinnest, lightest Mac laptop ever.
Current MacBook Models

12-Inch Screens
1.1GHz Processor 256 GB Storage £1,249/$1,299/1,449€
1.2GHz Processor 512 GB Storage £1,549/$1,599/1,799€
Both models are available with a silver, gold or space grey finish.
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1. Retina Screen The new MacBook has a 12-inch 3. Ultra-Thin and Light Weighing just 2.03
(diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology. It pounds (0.92 kg), it’s the lightest Mac notebook ever. In
has a 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch, so fact, it’s even lighter than the 11-inch MacBook Air. It’s
images and text are beautifully rendered. At 0.88mm, also 24% thinner, measuring a mere 13.1 mm at its
it’s also the thinnest ever Retina display on a Mac and thickest point.
suffers very little reflection too.
4. Force Touch Trackpad The new trackpad
2. USB-C Port The MacBook’s sole data port also design is pressure-sensitive. Its sensors can tell how
serves as its charger and video outlet. It’s a new USB-C much pressure you’re applying when you click on it.
port, and features USB 3.1 speeds, Mini DisplayPort, You can thus control your MacBook using subtle
VGA and HDMI video out using adapters (sold changes in the amount of pressure used. For example, a
separately), and, of course, a port for the power supply. word processor could highlight either a word or a
It’s a third of the size of a regular USB port, and is paragraph depending on how hard you press, rather
reversible, so you don’t have to worry about the plug than how many times you click. You can Quick Look a
being the right way up. file or folder by using this heavier click too.

The MacBook
5. New Keyboard The edge-to-edge keyboard has 6. Apple Logo Is this the end of an era? The Apple
been reimagined too. The traditional scissor mechanism logo on the lid of the new MacBook doesn’t light up when
has been abandoned in favour of an Apple-designed the notebook is switched on, abandoning a long tradition
butterfly mechanism, which allows for a thinner keyboard in Mac laptops. We presume this is because the screen
and keeps the keys more stable if you press them near section is too thin to accommodate the LED needed to
their edges. There’s an individual LED under each key too, light the logo. Perhaps this is the way the entire notebook
for sharp, consistent backlighting in low-light conditions. range will go in the future.
Three Colours Unusually for a MacBook, the new Storage Unsurprisingly given its size and
model comes in three colours: Gold, Silver and Space thickness, the MacBook uses PCIe-based solid state
Grey. These match the similar colours offered for the storage. The cheaper of the two MacBooks offers
new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. It’s the first time Apple has 256GB, with the more expensive model giving 512GB. If
offered MacBooks in a variety of colours since 2008, you need more, you could always plug a portable drive
when the black polycarbonate MacBook was replaced into its USB-C port.
with the new MacBook Pro range.
Processing Power
Both available MacBook models
use dual-core Intel Core M
processors. The cheaper version,
costing £1,049, uses a 1.1GHz
processor which can Turbo Boost
up to 2.4GHz at times of high Memory Both models of MacBook have 8GB of
needs. The more expensive model 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory. As it’s soldered
costs £1,299, and has a 1.2GHz CPU, onto the logic board, if you want more, you must opt for
which can Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz. Some might an online custom order option. You can’t add more
consider these notebooks underpowered considering memory yourself after purchase.
the price.
Wireless Connectivity Like all recent Mac
Graphics The Intel Core M notebooks, the new MacBook has 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and
processors feature integrated Intel HD Bluetooth 4.0. With a compatible router, Wi-Fi ac is up to
Graphics 5300 graphics chipsets. This three times as fast as its
is true for both the entry-level and predecessor, Wi-Fi n, and
high-end MacBook models. Bluetooth 4.0’s
high-speed, low-energy
connectivity is great for
Fanless Design The new MacBook has been Yosemite features, such as
designed from the ground up to be power and heat Continuity and Handoff.
efficient; so much so that its logic board needs no fan.
With no moving parts or vents, it’s completely silent in Battery Life Apple has developed a new battery
operation. It’s the first ever fanless Mac. technology for the MacBook, terracing the cells so
much more of
the internal
space can be
used for
batteries. As a
result, the new
MacBook can last
an entire day on a
single charge. It’s
good for nine hours of wireless web browsing, or ten
hours of iTunes movie playback.

The MacBook Pro

(Notebook Mac)
The latest MacBook Pro range introduces a great new feature on all but the cheapest model. The
Touch Bar replaces the function keys and offers differing input options depending on what you’re
doing on your notebook Mac at the time. It’s a clever and innovative idea.
Current MacBook Pro Models

13-inch Screens
2.0GHz Processor 256GB Storage £1,449, $1,499, €1.699
2.9GHz Processor + Touch Bar 256GB Storage £1,749, $1,799, €1.999
15-inch Screens
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1. FaceTime Camera All current MacBook Pros 3. Up to Four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Ports
feature a built-in 720p FaceTime HD webcam. Its powerful You charge your new MacBook Pro through one of these
sensor gives you accurate colours and reduced noise, even ports and can also plug in a DisplayPort connector with no
when the light is poor. Automatic face detection adjusts adapters required. Each Thunderbolt 3 port can shift data
the exposure to match your flesh tones too, so it’s great for at up to 40 Gbps; connect a USB 3.1 gadget and they can
FaceTime video calls. transfer at up to 10 Gbps. With an adapter, you can connect
HDMI, USB and other peripherals too. It’s fast and versatile.
2. Retina Screens The MacBook Pros’ Retina
displays are such a high resolution it’s impossible to 4. OLED Touch Bar All but the cheapest of the new
distinguish between individual pixels at regular viewing MacBook Pros have an OLED Touch Bar instead of function
distances. This means everything you look at is incredibly keys. This Multi-Touch enabled strip of glass gives you
smooth and natural. The 13-inch models offer a resolution access to tools and services offered by the software
of 2560x1600 pixels, that’s better than full HD, and the you’re currently using. It also gives you Touch ID on your
15-inch notebooks give an incredible 2880x1800 pixels. Mac, so you can unlock it without typing passwords.

The MacBookPro
5. Headphone Socket One thing that hasn’t 6. Thinnest Body Ever The new MacBook Pro is
disappeared is the headphone socket. If you prefer not to thinner and lighter than ever before. The 13-inch
use Bluetooth headphones, you can still plug in a regular wwmodel weighs just three pounds and is 14.9 mm thick.
pair and listen to your music or movies without disturbing The 15-inch MacBook Pro is four pounds in weight and
those around you. 15.5 mm thick.
Speedy Graphics Wireless Connectivity The MacBook’s 802.11ac

The amazing Radeon wireless connectivity is the very latest Wi-Fi technology.
Pro discrete graphics It’s up to three times faster than its predecessor Wireless
chip, in every 15-inch n but is fully backwards compatible with older
MacBook Pro model, protocols which may still be used with some of your
delivers a graphical older Wi-Fi gadgets. The new MacBooks also offer
performance that’s up Bluetooth 4.2, for low power connections with your
to 130 per cent faster Bluetooth peripherals.
than its predecessor.
The 13-inch model’s integrated graphics are 103 per
cent quicker too, thanks to 64GB of embedded DRAM.
Intel Processors Off the shelf, the latest MacBook

Pros use powerful dual core Intel Core i5 processors for
the 13-inch models and quad core Intel Core i7 chips in
the 15-inch models. A Turbo Boost feature lets them
perform above their clock speed at times of high need.
They also have integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540 or 550
(13-inch) or Intel HD Graphics 530 (15-inch) for even
more power.
Battery Life The latest Apple MacBook Pros have a
Stereo Speakers Notebooks aren’t known for great battery life, good for ten hours of wireless web
their audio power, but the stereo speakers used in the surfing. You can use your MacBook all day before
MacBook Pro are surprisingly good. Although not as recharging and also get up to 30 days standby time. Just
deep as a decent set of external speakers, they give a close the lid and the next time you use your MacBook
pretty good amount of detail and clarity. Just the thing Pro, it’s instantly on and in the exact same state you left
for your tunes and movies. it. It’s great if you need to use your notebook for a long
time between charges.
Keyboard and Trackpad All MacBook Pro

models have a backlit keyboard that makes it easy to
type in the dark. You can adjust the light level, switch it
off entirely and set it to come on automatically when
the light is poor. MacBook Pros also have a Force Touch
trackpad with gesture controls and pressure sensitivity,
so you can swipe through web pages, scroll through
documents and zoom in and out of photos.
macOS, iLife and iWork All new Macs come with

macOS 10.12 Sierra preinstalled. This latest version of
Apple’s operating system includes all sorts of useful
apps like Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Safari and Mail. Also
bundled are Apple’s respected iLife and iWork suites,
which give a range of lifestyle and productivity apps.

The MacBook Air

(Notebook Mac)
The MacBook Air is ideal for seniors. It’s light and portable, so you can carry it around with ease, and
it has an extremely long battery life. Although not as powerful as the MacBook Pro, it packs enough
power for most users and its high resolution screen and great keyboard makes it a joy to use.
Current MacBook Air Models

13-inch Screens
1.6GHz Processor 128 GB Storage £949/$999/1,099€
1.6GHz Processor 256 GB Storage £1099/$1199/1,349€
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1. FaceTime Camera All models in the current music to your portable media player. It’s conveniently
MacBook Air range have a built-in 720p FaceTime HD placed on the right-hand side of your MacBook Air and is
webcam, in the bezel above the screen. Perfect for great for photographers or those users that need a little
FaceTime video calls and Skype chat, it boasts an more storage.
improved sensor that performs well in low light
conditions, and has an automatic face detection feature to 4. Amazing Screens Although the MacBook Air’s
match the colours to your flesh tones. screen isn’t Retina like the MacBook Pro’s, it’s still a very
high resolution. The 13-inch MacBook Air has a pixel
2. Ultra-Slim Body The latest MacBook Air has an resolution of 1440x900, making everything really clear
incredibly thin chassis. At the tapered end (the front of the and well defined. Colour reproduction is excellent, as are
laptop), it measures just 0.3cm when closed and 1.7cm at the viewing angles. You can look at a MacBook Air’s screen
the thicker, rear end. You can carry it anywhere. from almost side-on and the colours won’t shift or distort.
3. SDXC Card Reader There’s no need for you to 5. USB 3.0 Ports All current MacBook Airs have a
take a separate memory card reader out and about with high-speed USB 3.0 port on each side. They’re backwards-
you if you own the latest MacBook Air. It has a built-in slot compatible, so you can still use your notebook with slower,
for high capacity SD cards. Just the thing for transferring USB 2.0 peripherals. Just the thing for connecting external
photos and videos from your camera or copying your storage drives, a printer, charging cables and more.

The MacBook Air
6. MagSafe 2 Connector A common problem with can also daisy-chain Thunderbolt peripherals, with up to
notebooks is people or pets tripping over the power lead, six devices sharing the MacBook Air’s single Thunderbolt
pulling the computer off a desk and potentially damaging it 2 port.
in the fall. Not so with most Apple notebooks. All MacBook
Airs use MagSafe power connectors. These are they come 8. Headphone Socket and Dual Mics
free easily, without tugging your laptop onto the floor. The MacBook Airs offer a standard headphone socket, so
you can watch a movie or listen to music without
7. Thunderbolt 2 Port The MacBook Air has a single disturbing the rest of the room. Just the thing for on a train
versatile, high-speed Thunderbolt 2 port. Thunderbolt 2 and it also offers dual mics, shaping the sound and
provides up to 20 Gbps of bandwidth and you can plug a reducing background noise. They’re perfect for FaceTime
Mini DisplayPort monitor straight in, with no adapters. You calls and also for Dictation.
Intel Processors The latest MacBook Airs use macOS, iLife and iWork macOS 10.12 Sierra is the
powerful Intel Core i5 processors. They run at 1.6 GHz in latest version of Apple’s respected Mac operating
the off-the-shelf versions, but if you buy from the Apple system and it’s preinstalled on all new Macs, including
Online Store, you can order MacBook Airs with a 2.2GHz the latest MacBook Airs. It’s packed with useful
Core i7chip instead. The processors’ Turbo Boost feature applications such as Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Safari
lets them perform above their clock speed at times of and Mail. Apple’s iLife and iWork suites are also bundled,
high needs. The off-the-shelf 1.6GHz CPU can reach giving a range of lifestyle and productivity apps.
2.7GHz when factors like power and temperature allow.
Wireless Connectivity The MacBook Air offers
Flash Storage The MacBook Air’s solid state drives the very latest in wireless connectivity. Its 802.11ac is up
(SSDs) are faster and more reliable than traditional hard to three times faster than the older Wi-Fi n protocol, but
drives. They use less power too. Boot-up times are is backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n. Bluetooth
extremely fast – press the power button, and you’re up 4.0 gives you low-powered connections with your
and running in just a few seconds. Apps launch very Bluetooth devices, and is ideal for macOS features such
quickly too. as Handoff and Continuity.
Battery Life The MacBook Air’s battery lasts for up Stereo Speakers Most notebooks have weak
to 12 hours on a single charge. You can use it all day internal speakers. Not so with the MacBook Air.
without having to recharge it; also it’s good for up to 30 Although they can’t hope to match the quality of a
days standby time. Just close the lid to put the Air into decent set of external speakers, they’re surprisingly
Standby Mode and when you open it again, it’s instantly detailed and have a reasonable level of bass. They’re
on with all your apps and documents open. It’s a really great for enjoying your iTunes movies and music.
convenient way to use a Mac
Light and Portable Other than the newly
Keyboard and Trackpad The MacBook Air’s released MacBook, the MacBook Air is the lightest and
backlit keyboard means you can type even in poor light. most portable computer in Apple’s MacBook range.
You can set the level of brightness, and also set it to come Omitting an optical drive and replacing the hard drive
on automatically when the light is dim. The multi-touch with solid state storage reduces their weight
trackpad offers gesture controls, so you can swipe considerably, as does the strong but light unibody
through web pages, scroll up and down documents and chassis. The MacBook Air weighs just 2.96 pounds (1.35
zoom in and out of photos. It soon becomes so natural kg), so it won’t weigh you down if you carry it around a
you’ll wonder how you ever did without it. lot. It’s the most portable Mac notebook ever.

The iMac (Desktop Mac)

The iMac is the machine that returned Apple to the big time. When it was first released in 1998, this
exciting all-in-one was a revelation in computers for the home. And naturally, it’s come on a very
long way since then, but what makes today’s iMac such a great desktop machine?
1. 21-inch or 27-inch Screen The iMac’s screens 3. Sturdy Stand The iMac rests on a sturdy, rugged
come in two sizes; a generous 21-inch display, or an even stand. You can tilt the screen vertically, adjusting it to suit
larger 27-inch screen. Full lamination eliminates the gap your sitting position, but unfortunately there’s no way of
between the LCD panel and the glass that covers it, and raising or lowering it. The hole in the back of the stand
plasma deposition coats the glass with an anti-reflective makes an excellent cable tidy, with all your power and
coating without compromising colour reproduction. connectivity leads passing through it.
Massively reduced reflections make images really leap out
at you. 4. Power Button Press this button to switch on your
iMac. In the event of a system crash, you can press and
2. Stylishly Thin Bodywork The current hold the power button to automatically reboot
generation iMac is amazingly thin. At its edges, it’s just your Mac too. It’s a useful trick for
5mm thick. Naturally, there’s a bulge in the middle where when things go wrong.
the computer and storage components are housed, but
the bodywork is so well contoured you hardly notice it.
It’s very strong too, and the joins in the bodywork are
barely visible.
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Current iMac Models

21.5-inch Screens
1.6GHz Processor 1TB Storage £1,049, $1,099, €1.249
27-inch Retina Screens

2 3.3GHz Processor 2TB Storage £2,249, $2,299, €2.599

The iMac
5. Headphone Socket This is a standard 3.5mm compatible peripherals. They’re backwards-compatible

plug for you to fit a pair of headphones or earbuds, so you too, so you can still use your older USB devices with
can use your computer without disturbing everyone else your iMac.
in the room. You could plug an external speaker in there
instead, but as the iMac has surprisingly good built-in 8. Two Thunderbolt Ports Intel’s Thunderbolt is
audio anyway, it’s not necessary. the fastest data transfer storage protocol currently
available. Thunderbolt gives you two 10 Gbps data
6. SDXC Card Reader The SDXC card reader lets you channels per port, making it up to twice as fast as USB 3.0
transfer data to and from your SD cards. SDXC stands for and 12 times as fast as FireWire 800. You can connect a
Secure Digital Extended Capacity. The SD card is the most second monitor to your iMac’s Thunderbolt port too.
popular memory card format for cameras, MP3 players
and other such devices, and with SDXC, you can use 9. Gigabit Ethernet Port These days, most home
higher-capacity cards. computer owners connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi. But
if you prefer the extra reliability offered by an Ethernet
7. Four USB 3.0 Ports All four of the iMac’s USB network, the iMac has a built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T
ports use the latest, high-speed USB 3.0 protocol, which Gigabit Ethernet port. A cabled Internet connection can
can transfer data at speeds of up to 5 Gbps with prove more reliable, especially if your walls are thick.
5 6 7 8 9 3 4
Wireless Connectivity All current iMacs have Screen Resolution The regular 21.5-inch iMacs
top-of-the-range wireless connectivity. For Wi-Fi, are full HD, at 1920 x 1080 pixels, while the 21.5-inch
there’s three-stream 802.11ac technology, and also Retina model has a 4096 x 2304 resolution. That’s
Bluetooth 4.0. It’s perfect for Sierra’s exciting features almost 9.5 million pixels. The 27-inch iMacs all have
such as Handoff and Continuity, which let your Mac Retina 5K displays, with 14 million pixels and a 5120 x
and your iOS device work hand in hand. 2880 resolution. All are IPS screens with low reflection,
great contrast and support for millions of colours.
Graphics Processors The entire 21.5-inch iMac
range uses the Intel HD Graphics 6000 chipset for Intel Core i5 Processors Off the shelf, all iMac
graphical power. Switch to a 27-inch iMac and you models use Intel Core i5 processors. The entry-level
get an AMD Radeon R9 M380 in the cheapest model, 21-inch iMac has a dual core chip, with the rest of the
a Radeon R9 M390 in the mid-range and a Radeon range boasting more powerful quad-core CPUs. All
R9 M395 in the top model, all with 2GB of memory. processors used in the iMacs have a Turbo Boost
feature, whereby they can perform faster than their
Substantial Memory The iMac has 8GB of RAM stated clock speed for short periods.
built in. You can buy RAM for your 27-inch iMac and
install it yourself, but the RAM in 21-inch models is not Stereo Speakers Built-in speakers aren’t generally
user-replaceable, so if you want more than 8GB, you known for their quality but the iMac’s are surprisingly
should use the online custom option when buying. good. You can add external speakers if you wish.

The Mac mini (Desktop Mac)

The Mac mini is the cheapest way of owning a new Mac, but you need to supply your own
monitor, keyboard and mouse, as none of these accessories are bundled with the computer. First
introduced in 2005, the Mac mini boasts the smallest footprint of any Mac and is very versatile too.
Current Mac mini Models

1.4GHz Processor 500GB Storage £479, $499, €569
2.6GHz Processor 1TB Storage £679, $699, €819
2.8GHz Processor 1TB Fusion Drive Storage £949, $999, €1.129
8
3 4
2 5 6 7 9
1. Unibody Casing The Mac mini’s unibody casing is 6. Two Thunderbolt 2 Ports The Mac mini’s
milled from a single block of aluminium, making it very Thunderbolt 2 ports are amazingly fast. With dual 20Gbps
strong but also very light. It’s attractive too. channels, they’re up to four times faster than USB 3.0. You
can daisy-chain Thunderbolt peripherals, allowing each of
2. Small Footprint The latest release of the Mac the two ports to support up to six devices at once, and
mini is just 19.7cm square, 3.6cm tall, and weighs around monitors that connect using Mini DisplayPort can be
1.2kg. This makes it ideal as an under-the-TV media Mac, plugged directly into a Thunderbolt port, with no
perhaps running a third-party media centre application adapters necessary.
such as Plex or XBMC, streaming your movies and music
across your home network to enjoy on your living room TV. 7. Four USB 3.0 Ports USB 3.0 is up to ten times as
fast as the older, USB 2.0 protocol. But they’re backwards
3. Power Socket The Mac mini now houses its compatible, so if you have USB 2.0 hard drives, flash drives
transformer inside the casing, so the power lead is a or other such peripherals, you can still use them with your
cheap, figure-of-eight cable. Just the thing if you want to Mac mini.
carry your Mac mini between your home and the office,
using the same computer in each. Just set up a monitor, 8. SDXC Card Reader Like the Mac notebooks and
keyboard, mouse and power lead in both locations. iMacs, the Mac mini has a built-in reader for SD memory
cards. It can read the higher-capacity SDXC cards, and
4. Gigabit Ethernet If you prefer a cabled network (with an adapter) MicroSD cards, but it’s a little
connection to the more common Wi-Fi, the Mac mini has a inconveniently located at the back of the Mac.
Gigabit Ethernet port.
9. Audio Ports The Mac mini also has audio in and
5. HDMI Port If you want to use your Mac mini as a headphone sockets, so you can connect an audio device
living room media centre, the HDMI port is ideal for such as an MP3 player and listen to your sounds through
connecting it to your high-definition TV. You can also whatever sound system you’ve connected to the Mac
connect the HDMI port to a DVI monitor, using a HDMI to mini, or plug in a pair of headphones or earbuds so you
DVI adapter (sold separately). don’t disturb the rest of the room.

The Mac mini and Mac Pro
The Mac Pro (Desktop Mac)

The Mac Pro is Apple’s most powerful Mac. The original Mac Pro, introduced in 2006, was housed
in a brushed aluminium tower case. Apple then took a radical new look at its high-end computer
for the 2013 relaunch. It’s now much smaller, and delivered in a drum-shaped black casing.
2 Current Mac Pro Models

3.7GHz Quad Core Processor 256GB Flash Storage £2,999, $2,999, €3.399
3.5GHz Six-Core Processor 256GB Flash Storage £3,899, $3,999, €4.599
1 1. All-New Design The Mac Pro 6. Six Thunderbolt 2 Ports

is just 25.1 cm (9.9 inches) tall, 16.7 cm Expansion is achieved through six
8 (6.6 inches) in diameter and weighs 5 high-speed Thunderbolt 2 ports, all
kg (11 pounds). It’s around a quarter of which are capable of transfer
of the weight and an eighth of the speeds of up to 20Gbps. You can plug
3 7 volume of the old-style Mac Pro. It a Mini DisplayPort monitor directly
has a small footprint and can swivel into a Thunderbolt port, with no
on its base for easy access to the adapters needed, and as you can
6 expansion ports. daisy-chain up to six devices into
each port, you can connect as many
2. Unified Thermal Core as 36 Thunderbolt peripherals.
4 The Mac Pro is built around a unified
thermal core. This simplifies the 7. Four USB 3.0 Ports
airflow required for cooling, so it only For USB connectivity, the Mac Pro
needs one fan to draw air up through has four high-speed USB 3.0 ports.
5 the body of the computer and out They’re backwards compatible, so
through the top. As a result, it’s as you can still use your older, USB 2.0
quiet as a Mac mini, despite its much devices. If you need more than four
greater power. USB ports, you can always buy a hub.
A USB 3.0 hub gives the faster speeds,
3. Case Lock Snap this back and of course.
you can remove the drum-shaped
outer casing and get at the inside of 8. Audio Sockets For audio,
the Mac Pro. When you’re done, just the Mac Pro offers a combined
9 slide it back on and lock it into place
again. It’s easy.
optical digital audio output/analog
line-out mini-jack, and a headphone
socket with headset support, so
4. HDMI Port If you want to you can listen to your music or
connect your Mac Pro to a HDMI video soundtrack without disturbing
television, monitor or projector, you the room.
use this port. It’s a HDMI 1.4 port, and it
supports multichannel audio output. 9. User Serviceable
Although the Apple website only
5. Twin Ethernet Ports lists the memory as user-serviceable,
For cabled networking, the new almost everything inside it can
Mac Pro has dual Gigabit Ethernet be slotted out and replaced. The
ports. You can connect your Mac Pro graphics cards shown here, for
to two Ethernet networks at once, and instance, can be removed by the
use the one that’s most appropriate. end user.

What is macOS Sierra?
What is
macOS Sierra?
A computer’s operating system is the software that makes it work. When you switch on your
computer, it loads the operating system, allowing you to open apps, access your files and more.
The Mac’s operating system is called macOS, and the current version of macOS is known as Sierra.
In this section, we show you how to set your Mac up with macOS Sierra, how to use its key functions
like the Desktop, the Dock and menus and how to set up your email accounts.

Index
20 Setting Up
Your Mac
Are you new to the Mac? Have you just bought your
first Apple computer, whether you got it brand new
from the Apple store or second hand from someone
who upgraded? Whatever the case, our set up guide
gets you up and running.
26 Get onto the Internet

with Your Mac
Getting onto the Internet is one of the most
important things you need to do with your new Mac.
Going online is your gateway to surfing the web,
sending and receiving email and more. We show you
how to get started.
48 Setting Up Email
Accounts on Your Mac
You can use your Mac to send and receive emails from
your Apple iCloud email account; also the email
address given to you by your ISP and other online
accounts such as Gmail and Yahoo Mail. We show you
how to do it.
20 Setting Up Your Mac 38 Finder’s Key Features

22 Upgrading Your Mac to macOS Sierra 40 The Finder’s Tabs
24 Using Gesture Controls 41 The Finder’s Tags
26 Get onto the Internet with Your Mac 42 How to Use the Dock
28 How to Use the Desktop 44 How to Use the Notification Centre
30 Customising the macOS 46 Using Spotlight Search
Sierra Desktop 48 Setting Up Email Accounts on
32 How to Use Menus Your Mac
34 Using Sierra’s Finder Feature on
Your Mac

Setting Up Your Mac

When you get your new Mac home, take it out of the box and switch it on for the first time, you’re
entering a fantastic new world. Here we give you a guide to the set up process, from switching on
your new computer and logging in with your Apple ID, to having it ready to use.
Switch it On! Before you can get started with your Terms and Conditions Next comes the notorious
new Mac, you have to switch it on. The power button is in Terms and Conditions page. It’s not very interesting but
the top right corner of the keyboard on a notebook Mac or we recommend you read through it, since it is a legal
on the back of a desktop Mac. Press it and you’ll hear the document. You can’t use your new Apple Mac unless you
tone that indicates your Mac is starting up. agree to the terms, so click that Agree button.
Are You Sure? You’re again asked to confirm your

Sign In If you already have an Apple ID, enter your acceptance to the Terms and Conditions. A pop-up
email address or username, and then your password to window appears inviting you to Agree or Disagree to
sign in. If you’ve forgotten it, click the “Forgot?” link and a these terms. Click Agree with your mouse pointer or tap
reminder is emailed to you. If you don’t have an Apple ID, the Enter key to press the button highlighted in blue. In
see the boxout over the page to see how to create one. this case it’s ‘Agree’.

Setting Up Your Mac
iCloud Keychain With the iCloud Keychain Check for Updates We recommend you now check
feature, you can share your passwords and credit card for any software updates. Even a brand new computer
information between your Apple devices and have may have been sitting on a warehouse shelf for a few
them ready for you whenever you need them, instead of weeks and there may have been important updates
typing them in afresh. Opt for Set up iCloud Keychain released during that time. Click on the Apple menu, then
and press Continue to move on. select App Store.
Enabling Siri Siri, Apple’s personal digital assistant Apply any Updates When the App Store opens
for iOS, is now available on the Mac. If you wish to use it on you may have to log into it using your Apple ID. When
your computer, check the Enable Siri on this Mac box and you’re in, click on the Updates button in the top bar.
then press Continue on this screen. We show you what Checking for updates may take a minute or so. Apply any
Siri can do later in this book. updates that appear.
Creating an Apple ID
If you don’t already have an Apple ID, when offered Choose a password you
the sign-in window, click on Create Apple ID (you can can remember; it must be
also do this through System Preferences > iCloud). Add a minimum of eight
your details using the pull-down menus and text fields, characters, and have at
clicking Next when each screen is completed to move least one uppercase letter
onto the next one. and one number. Take
care with the security
questions too, which will
be used if you ever forget
your password. When
you’re done, agree to the
Terms and Conditions, and
you have an Apple ID.

Upgrading Your Mac

to macOS Sierra
If your Mac is running an older version of the Mac operating system, you’re probably keen to
upgrade to macOS Sierra. Fortunately, Apple has made this very easy to do. As long as your Mac
meets the minimum system requirements, you can upgrade via the Internet.
Minimum Requirements Upgrading Your Mac to Sierra
Before you start, make sure your Mac is powerful It’s time to upgrade. Make sure your Mac is mains
enough to run the macOS Sierra operating system. powered during the installation.
The system requirements for Sierra aren’t much tighter Step 1 First of all, open the App Store and find the
than those for its predecessor, El Capitan. To upgrade to Sierra operating system. Do a search if it’s not immediately
Sierra, your Mac must have at least 2GB of memory, 8GB of visible on the front page. Click on macOS Sierra to get to
free storage space and be running OS X 10.7 Lion or later. It the download page.
must also be one of the following models. To check, go to
the Apple menu and select About This Mac.
iMac - Late 2009 or newer
MacBook - Late 2009 or newer
MacBook Pro - Mid 2010 or newer
MacBook Air - Mid 2011 or newer
Mac mini - Mid 2011 or newer
Mac Pro - Mid 2010 or newer
Make a Backup
It’s always a good idea to keep a backup of your

important files, so make sure yours is up to date. Step 2 When you get to the Sierra download page,
you can read all about the new OS. When you’re ready,
Upgrading the operating system is a big step, so click on Download. It may take some time if you have a
as always, before making any major change to your slow Internet connection.
computer, it’s a good idea to make a backup of
your data. The upgrade is a very safe process and
won’t damage your files by itself but there’s always
the unexpected
risk of a drive
failure or power
cut during the
installation
process, which
could leave your
Mac crippled.
Better safe
than sorry!

Upgrading to macOS Sierra
Step 3 When the installer is fully downloaded, it Step 6 After entering your admin password, Sierra
automatically launches with this screen. Click Continue if begins the first stage of its installation. All you can do now
you’re ready to install and if not, quit it and install from the is wait. Make sure you don’t turn off or unplug your Mac
Applications folder later. during the process.
Step 4 Next step is terms and conditions. You have Step 7 When the installation is complete, you’ll see a
to click on Agree to continue. If you don’t have time to window asking you to close all other apps. Click on this
read them, there’s a copy available in About This Mac option and your Mac will restart, continuing the
after the installation. installation of macOS Sierra.
Step 5 Next choose the hard drive you want to install Step 8 It takes a while but eventually your Mac
Sierra on. It will probably be your Mac’s own hard drive or reboots into macOS Sierra. You might have to sign into
solid state drive but you can install it on an external drive if iCloud and accept more terms and conditions but after
you wish. Click Install to continue. that, you’re up and running.

Using Gesture Controls

The most striking feature of using a Mac for the first time is how fluidly you can control your
experience. Unlike the standard mouse or trackpad control of a PC, you can navigate your Mac
using a series of clicks and gestures. For this feature we will be looking at these gesture controls.
One of the things that makes the Mac such a pleasure to use is its large and responsive MacBook multi-touch
trackpad or the desktop Mac’s Magic Trackpad. You can use the trackpad in much the same way as you would
use the touchscreen of an iPhone or iPad: to quickly and easily
access menus, sort through stacks of pictures or documents, scroll
through documents and to zoom in and out of displayed images.
Once you get used to it, you’ll find that it’s a very easy and intuitive
way of controlling your Mac and that it can do far more than just
scrolling up and down your documents or websites.
Secondary Clicking Some people like to use a Single Click

two-button mouse with their Mac, and this can be Unlike most other
handy for quick access to shortcut menus by trackpads, the
secondary clicking or right-clicking. To set up entire MacBook
two-finger secondary clicking using the trackpad, trackpad works the
select Secondary Click in the Point & Click pane of same as the mouse
Trackpad preferences. To set up a one finger button; and you
secondary click zone in the bottom left or right corner can click anywhere
of the trackpad or mouse, select Secondary Click in the on the track pad to
Point & Click pane of Trackpad preferences, and choose activate apps and
an option from the pop-up menu. select icons.
Multi-touch Gestures The MacBook’s advanced

trackpad supports the Multi-touch gestures Scroll Vertically Place two fingers together
introduced with OS X Lion and which have featured in on the trackpad, then move them up or down.
every OS since. These might seem a bit complicated at This will scroll vertically up or down the document
first, but once you get used to them and have a bit of or web page you’re currently viewing.
time to practise they will quickly become second
nature; and before long you’ll wonder how you ever
managed without them. The trick to using the
trackpad properly is to practise using more than one
finger at once. Some gestures use two fingers, while
others use three. You need to apply light but firm
pressure and move your fingers smoothly and evenly,
all at the same time. Like we said, it takes a little
practice; but you’ll quickly become proficient at it.
To enable Multitouch gestures, view instructional
videos of the gestures, and set other trackpad
options, choose Apple > System Preferences, and
then click Trackpad.

Using Gesture Controls
Zoom In and Out Two-finger pinching lets you Rotating Images You can rotate images by placing
zoom in or out on PDFs, images, photos, and other large two fingers on the trackpad and then turning your hand
visual documents or web pages. Place two fingers on the so that your fingers both move in a curve. It can be a little
trackpad, then move them apart to zoom in, or together to awkward on the wrist at first but you’ll soon get used to
zoom out. The quicker you move your fingers, the more it. With practice, you’ll wonder how you ever did without
you’ll zoom. such a useful gesture.
Access Mission Control You can access the Mission Switching Between Full-Screen Apps If you’ve
Control at any time, even if you’ve got a full-screen app got several apps open full screen at once, you can quickly
open. Simply place three fingers at the bottom of the flip between them using a gesture. Place three fingers on
trackpad and move them quickly upwards. the trackpad and quickly slide them to the left or right. This
will scoot the current app aside, revealing the next in line.
Force Click The very latest Apple notebooks Turn Off Force Click If you dislike the Force Click
feature Force Touch trackpads, which can tell a soft tap gesture, and find it gets in the way of your workflow, it’s
from a hard tap. A hard tap, or Force Click, can be used to easy to turn it off. Open System Preferences (you can
preview a file, drop a pin in Maps, preview a Safari link, find it under the Apple menu in the top left corner), and
rename a file or folder and more. go to the Trackpad pane. Under the first tab, Point &
Click, you see a checkbox labelled ‘Force Click and
haptic feedback’. Uncheck it to turn off this feature.

Get onto the Internet

with Your Mac
Taking your Mac online opens up a whole new world. You have two options to get online: using a
cable connection or via Wi-Fi. The former simply requires you to connect a suitable cable from your
router to your Mac, but the latter is a little more complex. Here’s how to do it.
Getting Connected via Wi-Fi Step 3 Make sure Remember this Network is checked,
so you don’t have to enter your Wi-Fi password every time
This short guide will teach you how to connect your you want to go on the Internet. Your Mac logs on to the
Mac to the Internet using a new Wi-Fi connection. network, and the Wi-Fi icon shows it’s made a connection.
If the icon is only partly darkened, your signal strength
Step 1 Make sure your Mac is within range of your isn’t very good; you might wish to move your Mac nearer
wireless router. Click on the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar the router.
as shown, and look at the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
If Wi-Fi is currently turned off, switch it on using this
same icon.
Using Public Wi-Fi Some high street locations

Step 2 Find the name of your own Wi-Fi network. If such as bars and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi to their
you don’t know it, check your router’s instruction manual, customers. There are many different ways you can
or maybe look for a sticker on the router itself. Choose that access public Wi-Fi. Some locations may have an
network, and if prompted, enter the password. This too unsecured connection, some require you to ask for
should be in the router manual or on the router. their Wi-Fi password, and for others you have to
register via their pop-up website; just open Safari
while in such a Wi-Fi zone and then follow the
on-screen instructions.

Get onto the Internet with Your Mac
Troubleshoot Your Internet Connection Step 4 If you have two or more computers sharing
your Internet connection via a wireless router, be sure that
Having trouble getting online? Network Setup your wireless network is set up properly. You need to
Assistant is here to help you. Here’s how it’s used. know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it
provides multiple IP addresses, one for each computer.
Step 1 Open System Preferences. You can find it
under the Apple menu in the top bar, as shown here. Step 5 If only one IP address is provided, you must
have a router capable of sharing the connection, also
known as “Network address translation” (NAT) or “IP
masquerading.” For setup information, check the
documentation provided with your router or ask the
person who set up your network.
Step 2 Click Network. Click the Assist Me button to

open Network Setup Assistant. Choose Apple > System
Preferences. Click Network and then click Assist Me.
Select Diagnostics to open the Network Diagnostics
options screen.
Step 6 You can use an AirPort base station to share

one IP address among multiple computers. If you cannot
resolve the issue using these steps, it’s time to put in a call
to your ISP or network administrator and have their
technical support team talk you through their solutions.
Step 3 If Network Diagnostics can’t resolve the

problem, there may be an issue elsewhere: either with the
ISP you are trying to connect to; with an external device
you are using to connect to your ISP, or with the server you
are trying to access.

How to Use the Desktop

The desktop is the heart of your Mac. Think
of it as the workbench of your computer,
where you can store, organise and keep
the files that you’re currently working on
in an easy-to-see location. Let’s have a
look at the components that make up the
desktop in macOS Sierra.
1. Menulet A Menulet is simply a shortcut or

link to the application or file. That way you don’t
have to navigate to it every time it’s needed.
2. Utilities Easy access to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

settings, volume level, time and date preferences,
some login options and a handy search utility.
3. Apple Menu From the Apple menu you

can log out, shut down, restart or put the computer
into sleep mode, get comprehensive information 3
on the computer’s hardware and software, access
the system and dock preferences, and open any
recent items.
4. 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 it to change regularly.
5. Folder Icon Whenever you create a new

folder, an icon will be placed on the desktop. You
can then choose to hide the icon in the Documents
folder if you wish. 4
6. Finder Window The Finder utility is the
central point for navigation and file manipulation.
Browse and navigate applications, documents, 5
external drives and even access other computers,
as long as they’re connected to the same network.
7. Dock The Dock offers quick and easy access

to your favourite applications, documents, folders
and even the trash can. It’s easily edited and
customised to make the most of the way you work.

How to Use the Desktop
8. Open Application Window Application 9. The Trash To delete a file, folder or application,
windows come in all shapes, sizes and designs and are all drag it into here, then right-click on it and choose ‘Empty
accessible from the Launchpad, the Dock, or the Finder. Trash’ from the menu.
1 2

Customising the macOS

Sierra Desktop
As a Mac owner you might want to personalise your experience by customising the
appearance of your desktop. You can choose your own wallpaper and even set up a slideshow
of your favourite pictures. So let’s get started with personalising your Mac.
Choose New Wallpaper Use an Image from Your Pictures Folder
Here’s how you can change your desktop image, Use one of your own photos as your desktop
completely changing the screen’s appearance. image, to make it really personal.
Step 1 To open the Desktop preferences window, Step 1 Open the desktop preferences: Apple
click the Apple menu, select System Preferences, and menu> System Preferences> Desktop & Screen Saver.
select the Desktop & Screen Saver option. Select the Folders item in the directory list, click the
small arrow icon to open it, then select the Pictures
folder to display any images found.
Step 2 Select the genre of picture required from the

left column, then click on the image you want to use for
your wallpaper, giving your desktop a fresh new look. The
desktop is updated immediately. If you’re happy with the Step 2 Click on the required image to set it as your
selection, close the window. If not, choose another. wallpaper. Again, it’s updated immediately.

Customising the macOS Sierra Desktop
Add Your Own Folder to the Folders List Automatically Change the Wallpaper
You’re not restricted to using images from your You can set your Mac to regularly change the
Photos app. You can add your own source. desktop image for something new too.
Step 1 Display the desktop preferences: Apple menu> Step 1 Display the desktop preferences: Apple
System Preferences> Desktop & Screen Saver. menu> System Preferences> Desktop & Screen
Saver. Toggle the Change Picture option to show a
tick. This will enable the choice menu to the right.
Step 2 Click the ‘+’ icon below the directory list to

display a Finder window, navigate to the required folder,
select it and then just press Choose. Step 2 The wallpaper can be set to change from
every five seconds to once a day. It can even be set
to change when you log in, or when waking the
computer from sleep mode, so you should be able to
find something suitable.
Step 3 The required folder should now be visible

in the Folders section of the directory list. Select Step 3 Once you’ve selected a time option,
your favourite image from the thumbnails, then close you can opt to display the images randomly or
the window. simply work through sequentially by toggling the
Random Order option. Close the window and enjoy
the slide show.

How to Use Menus

Menus are essential for interacting with your Mac. There are three basic types of menu: the Apple
menu, application menus and contextual menus. Here we show you how to access and use the
menus on your Mac and macOS Sierra and what they do for your computing experience.
The Apple Menu About this Mac This opens a window

displaying information such as the software
The Apple menu is version, hardware configuration, startup disk
located at the top left of and a software update option.
the desktop. To use it
click on the Apple icon
once, then choose an
option. To close it, click
on the Apple icon
again. It is always
available and always
contains the same set
of options:
Force Quit If an application is not

responding, this option forces it to quit,
regardless of what is still running and whether
or not the file has been saved. It’s only to be
used as a last resort but it’s useful when things
go wrong.
Software Update Use this option to

check for any updates to the operating system
or applications.

How to Use Menus
App Store This menu option gives Application Menus Each Enabling Secondary
you another easy way to access the Apple application has its own unique set of (Right) Click
Online Store. menus located next to the Apple menu.
They will change when an application is Step 1 Open the
active and will revert back to the Finder Apple menu and choose
menu when no apps are active. Each is System Preferences. In the
clearly labelled to make it easier. We’ll add System Preferences
specific details for application menus window, click on the
when we look into the applications Mouse or Trackpad icon,
themselves later in the guide. second row, depending
on which you’re using.
System Preferences Central point

for all the various system settings and
configuration options. You can modify Step 2 Make sure the
most things using this utility. Point & Click tab is
selected at the top of the
window. Now click on the
box next to the Secondary
Click option, as shown
here, to activate the
right-click.
Contextual Menu When you need

to interact with a specific file or folder it is
sometimes easier to use the Contextual
Menu for that item. There are two ways of
doing this: the first is to hold the ‘CMD’ key
down and then click on the item; the Recent Items Quick and easy access Step 3 With
second necessitates having a two button to your recently used applications, Secondary Click activated,
mouse and enabling the right-click option documents, and servers. clicking on the right side
in the preferences. If that’s the case you of a Magic Mouse or
can simply right-click on the item to with two fingers on a
display its menu. Magic Trackpad is the
equivalent of
right-clicking on a two
button mouse.

Using Sierra’s Finder

Feature on Your Mac
The Finder can accomplish a huge number of tasks from one central point. You can browse files,
folders, documents, or external devices. It’s also the hub for file manipulation-deleting, moving,
editing, customising, and even adding scripts to manage folder contents.
Components of the Finder
1. Window Control Options 2. Navigation controls 3. View options

Use the gumdrops to close or The chevron buttons found These four buttons let you set-up
minimise the window or open it in under the gumdrops in the top left how you view the files and folders in
full-screen mode. See the tutorial corner of the window take you the Finder window; whether
over the page for more details on forwards or back through your as icons, a list, in columns or as a
how to do this. navigation history. cover flow.
1 3 4 5 7
2 6

Using Sierra’s Finder Feature on Your Mac
Displaying a Finder Window Shortcut Keys Click a clear space on the desktop
once, then press the CMD key and the N key together.
There are several ways of opening a new Finder Again, a window appears.
window. Let’s take a look at each in turn.
Using the Dock If it isn’t already displayed, move
Using Menus your mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to
Click a clear space on the open the Dock. Click the Finder Window to create a
desktop once, open the new window.
File menu, and select New
Finder Window. A window
then appears. Window Controls Options
The coloured buttons in the top-left corner are used

Relaunch the Finder to resize or minimise the window.
If the Finder crashes you can Close Click once on the

relaunch it like you would a red button containing a
crashed app. The easiest way to cross. This will work with
do this is to click on the desktop to the majority of windows
make sure you’re in Finder, hold down the Shift key and applications.
and click on the Apple menu. The Force Quit option
has become Force Quit Finder. Incidentally you can Minimise Click the
use this method to quit any running app. Just click on orange button containing a
one of its windows to bring it to the fore, hold Shift ‘-‘ sign. Again this will work
and click on the Apple menu. with almost all windows
and apps.
4. Item arrangement list Click on the button Full Screen Click the
marked ‘Arrange’ for a window offering ways the contents green button containing a
of the window should be ordered; according to date, ‘+’ sign. Will full screen
alphabetically and more. most windows.
5. Share button The Share button is found in many

places throughout macOS. Here you can highlight a file or
folder and click the button to send it by email, AirDrop etc. Navigation Controls
6. Tags button You can tag a file or folder to make it These simple controls allow you to retrace your
easier to spot, group it with other documents and folders steps backwards and forwards.
and more. An item can have more than one tag.
Navigate to a Previous Page
7. Search If you’re looking for a specific item, type its Click the left hand arrow. To
name or contents into the Search field and press Enter. You continue stepping backwards,
can then revise your search if it’s still not found. repeat step one as many times
as necessary.
8. Sidebar There are various options on the
Finder window’s sidebar. You can open specific folders
like Documents or Downloads, access external drives Using the Forward Control
and more. If you’ve moved to a previous
page, this button offers
9. File/Folder view This is quite simply, a list of files step-by-step navigation to your
and folders that are contained in the currently open folder. original starting point. Simply
They are shown in the format chosen in View Options click the right-hand arrow as
(see item number three). many times as needed.

View Options View Window Contents as Cover Flow

The fourth and last view option is Cover Flow. This is a
This section is mostly about becoming familiar with visually impressive viewing mode that lets you scroll
the layout and visual aspects of a window. through thumbnails of the files in that directory, especially
when used with a Magic Trackpad.
View Window Contents as Icons To display your
files and folders as a collection of icons, first open a Finder
window then click the first button on the toolbar, showing
a group of four squares.
Change the Way Items are Arranged Not only

can you change the way the items are visually displayed,
but you can also change the way they are arranged
within the file and folder view area. Let’s have a look at the
options:
Name Alphabetical. Displays numbers first, then A-Z.
Kind This groups each type of item together;

View Window Contents as Lists With an open documents, folders, spreadsheets, images, and so forth.
Finder window, click the second button on the toolbar to
use a simple but effective list display. Application Groups together items according
to the application in which they were created or
are opened.
Date Last Opened Selecting this option groups

items according to the last time and date on which they
were opened.
Date Added This will display the items in order of

when they were added to the system.
Date Modified This option displays the items in

order of when they were last modified or edited in
some way.
View Window Contents as Columns Click the
third button on the toolbar to view your files as a series Date Created This option groups and displays the
of columns. It’s great for quick navigation and easy visual items according to when the individual documents
identification using a handy image preview column. were created.
Label Selecting this will group your items by label. If

no label is found, then they will be grouped as ‘No Label’.
None If you have no preference for how items are

arranged then you can choose this option.

Using Sierra’s Finder Feature on Your Mac
File Sharing Using

the Finder
Step 1 Open a Finder

Window and navigate to the
file you wish to share. Once
you have
selected it, click
on the Share
icon at the top
of this window.
Step 2 By clicking on
this icon you will bring up a
drop-down menu. From
here you will be able to
select the method of file
sharing, which will open
the appropriate program to
do so.
Perform Tasks Within the Finder
Step 1 By tapping the cog-shaped icon you bring up a Step 2 You can also clean up the entire Finder
new drop-down menu. Here you can carry out a range of Window, automatically tidying up and or reorganising the
operations, from opening a file in a specific application to order of the files according to various criteria such as their
simply checking the file size via the Get Info option. name (alphabetical), date, size and more.

Finder’s Key Features

The Finder has come on in leaps and bounds since the early days of the Mac operating system. The
latest version, as found in macOS Sierra, is now more versatile than ever before, with new ways of
displaying your files and folders to make them easier to sort and locate.
Full-Screen Mode Step 3 To exit from full-screen mode back to the usual
window view, bring up the Menu bar and then simply click
The Mac’s Enlarge button takes you to a true on the green button again. The window shrinks to its
full-screen view. Here’s how to use it. previous size and no longer takes up the entire desktop.
Step 1 You can view a Finder window, and indeed, an

application window, in full-screen mode. Click on the
green Enlarge button in the upper left corner of the
window and it will expand to fill the entire screen.
Alternatively, use the View pull-down menu or press
CTRL-CMD-F.
Step 4 You can also take a window out of full screen

mode using the View pull-down menu at the top of the
screen or by pressing CTRL-CMD-F. You can still close a
full-screen window with the red button in the top left,
though you can’t minimise it with the yellow one.
Step 2 In full-screen mode, the menus usually found
at the top of the Mac desktop are still there, but they’re
hidden away until you need them. To see them, move the
mouse cursor to the top of the screen and the menu bar
slides into view. You can then use it as normal.

Finder’s Key Features
Changing the Finder Window’s Background Accessing the iCloud Drive
When using the Finder Window’s Icon View, you iCloud Drive can store and share files across Mac or
don’t have to set them on a white background. iOS devices logged into the same iCloud account.
Step 1 When using the Finder’s Icon View, you can Step 1 Click on iCloud Drive in the Finder window’s
replace the white background with a black one or even a sidebar. You see the iCloud Drive folder is organised
picture. To begin, with the Finder window open, select according to apps. You can create your own folders
Show View Options from the View menu or press CMD-J. here too.
Step 2 Files and folders found here are synced

using iCloud Drive, so they’re available online at www.
Step 2 The window’s Info window opens. Towards the icloud.com and also on other devices linked to the same
bottom, you can see options listed under the header iCloud account.
‘Background’. Select ‘Color’ and click on the white square.
You can now use the various options to change the
background colour.
Step 3 Here we’ve opened the Pages iOS app on

an iPad. As you can see, the documents in the Mac’s
Step 3 Select ‘Picture’ and then drag an image into Pages iCloud Drive folder are also available to open and
the box to the right of the background options to get a edit here.
pictorial background. Alternatively, click on the box
and then navigate to the picture you want to use through
the Finder.

The Finder’s Tabs

Finder Tabs help you clean up your desktop by consolidating multiple Finder windows into
one. Using macOS Sierra you can open a new tab for your Downloads, Documents, AirDrop and
anything else you need, all in a single Finder window. Here’s how it’s done.
Using Finder Tabs Explained Step 3 To switch between finder tabs, simply point
the cursor on to the tab you wish to view and click it.
By making the most of Sierra’s Finder tabs, you can The tab now opens within the Finder window. To close a
put everything you need at your fingertips. tab, run the cursor over the tab and click on the ‘X’ icon
that appears.
Step 1 Open a new Finder window, either from
Finder’s File menu or by pressing CMD-N. A window
opens, displaying your current files. On the left sidebar are
quick links to your files and file storage locations. Click on
them to access them.
Step 4 To copy files between Finder tabs, click and

hold the mouse button on the file(s) you wish to move,
and then drag and drop them on the tab to switch to
Step 2 To open a new tab in the Finder window, click the selected tab. Now place them into the main window
on any folder in the left sidebar, or from any location on to move.
your Mac, while holding the CMD key on the keyboard. A
new tab automatically opens.

The Finder’s Tabs and Tags
The Finder’s Tags

Searching for files and folders on your Mac is a very simple task. By assigning Tags, you can group
files according to their theme or project; and find them quickly and easily with a click of the
mouse. Everything with the same tag can be shown in a single window.
Colour Coding Files Using Tags Step 3 To view all of the files you have added to
your selection of colour coding, click on the colour you
Using Tags, you can organise files into a single chose from the Tags menu on the left sidebar of the
collection, using colour coding options. Finder Window.
Step 1 Open a new Finder window and select the file

you want to colour code by clicking it once to highlight it.
With the file selected, click on the Tag icon in the middle of
the Finder window to open a drop-down menu with a
selection of colours you can use.
Saving Files with Tags
You can also add Tags to your files when they are
being saved to your Mac from their app of origin.
For this example we have used a Numbers file.
When you save the file you can add the Tag using
the colour coding process, as detailed left, directly
by clicking one of the options from the drop-down
Step 2 Now tap the colour you wish to use and hit menu shown here.
Return. An icon appears beside your chosen file. You can
also create your own coding using a unique reference
entered in the Tag window.
To create a new tag, in the Finder pull-down menu

choose Finder Preferences. Then click on the Tags
tab and add or delete tags with the + and - buttons.

How to Use the Dock

The Dock is a great way of getting quick and easy access to all of your most used applications,
documents and folders. It is completely customisable and also gives users easy access to several of
macOS Sierra’s key features and functionality. Here’s how to get the most from it.
Accessing Your Applications from the Dock Move an Application To move an item to a new
location in the Dock, click and drag to the required
Applications can be added, moved, or deleted so position. As you move the item the adjacent applications
you can configure the Dock exactly how you want it. moves aside to indicate the final position.
Add an Application To add an application to the

Dock, first click the spaceship icon at the left-hand side of
the Dock to bring up the Launchpad window, then click
and drag the item you want onto the Dock.
Open an Application To open an application that’s

in your Dock, simply drag the mouse pointer onto the
Dock and click on its icon. The icon bounces as the
Remove an Application To remove an application opens.
application from the Dock, simply click and drag the
item onto the desktop.

How to Use the Dock
Adding and Removing Stacks You can add, The Trash

remove and move folders in your Dock, in the same way
you do with apps. These sit to the right of the Dock’s The Trash icon is located at the far right of the Dock
divider, and are called Stacks. and works just like a real rubbish bin.
Step 1 You can delete a file, folder or app by dragging

it into Trash on the right-hand side of the Dock.
Alternatively, right-click or Ctrl-click on it, and select Move
to Trash from the contextual menu that appears.
Accessing Stacks To access the files and folders

within a Stack, click on it to display the contents. Clicking
on a document or image opens it with an appropriate Step 2 To retrieve a file from Trash, click on the Trash
application, and clicking on a folder opens it in Finder. icon in the Dock to open it in Finder, then drag the file out
of the Trash window. To empty Trash, right-click on it and
choose ‘Empty Trash’, or in the Trash window, click on the
Empty button (top right).
Viewing Options Right-click or CMD-click on a Stack Customising the Dock

and a pop-up menu gives a range of options. You can opt
to show your files as a Stack; that is a pile of files, or as a You can customise your Dock by opening System
folder. You can also choose how the files are displayed Preferences from the Apple menu, and selecting Dock.
when you click on the Stack. From here, you can place the Dock on the right, left or
bottom of the screen, opt to show and hide it, change
its size and magnification and more.

How to Use the

Notification Centre
The Mac’s Notification Centre gathers together all your important updates, notifications and
everything else you need to know, into one place. It also provides on-screen reminders, alarms
and alerts so you’ll never miss a thing. This is how to access and use this handy feature.
Accessing Notification Centre Responding to Notifications
There are two ways of accessing Notification Centre. Having read them, here’s what you can do with
A mouse click or a trackpad gesture. macOS Sierra’s Notification Centre notifications.
Step 1 Click the icon showing three horizontal lines Step 1 Clicking on any notification in Notification
preceded by bullet points, which is found on the far Centre takes you to its app. Iffor example the notification
right-hand side of the Apple menu bar at the top of the is a new message, you will be taken to Messages where
screen. Click on the Notifications tab at the top to see you can type your response. To get rid of an app’s
your notifications. notifications, click the cross to its right that appears when
you hover over it.
Step 2 Alternatively, use a two fingered right-to-left Step 2 To turn off all on-screen alerts, go to the
swipe on a trackpad. This works with a Magic Trackpad or Notifications panel, scroll down to see the Do Not Disturb
a Mac notebook’s built-in trackpad (shown here), but you switch which mutes notifications for the rest of the day.
must swipe at the extreme right side of the trackpad. Alternatively hold Alt and click on the Notifications icon in
the menu bar. When muted this icon is greyed.

Notification Centre
Notification Centre Settings Step 4 Alert Style controls how notifications appear
on the screen. If you select Banners, notifications will
Notification Centre is very flexible and can be set up appear briefly on-screen and then disappear. Choose
to work exactly the way you want it to. Alerts and the notification remains on the screen until it’s
actioned or manually dismissed. Choosing None turns off
Step 1 To open the Notification Centre the app’s pop-up notifications.
Settings pane, open the Apple menu and select
System Preferences. You’ll find Notifications in the
top-right corner.
Step 5 All notifications appear in the Notification

Step 2 Alternatively, open the Notification Centre, Centre sidebar pane regardless of the option you choose
and click on the cog icon in the bottom-right corner. The here. You can select different Alert Style settings for
preference pane for Notification Centre is opened. different apps, so some are shown as banners, some as
alerts and some not at all.
Step 3 In the Notification Centre Settings pane you’ll Step 6 Using the pull-down menu, you can change
see a list of all your apps. You can select which ones you the order in which Notification Centre displays its
want to appear in Notification Centre here. Click on one notifications. Order them manually by app and then you
of these apps to show its options. can drag the apps in the left-hand window into a
preferred order.

Using Spotlight Search

Spotlight Search is Apple’s unique and ultra-powerful search system. It has a whole collection of
great features, making it really powerful and integrating it into the apps that you use every day. You
can also use Spotlight Search for ordinary queries too. Here’s how to get the most from this feature.
Using Spotlight’s New Features Step 3 Spotlight can do instant unit conversions for
you. Just type in the number and a type of unit, such as
Spotlight used to be hidden away in the top corner kilograms, and Spotlight instantly converts into other
of the screen, but now it’s front and centre. commonly-used units.
Step 1 To start using Spotlight, simply hold CMD and

then press the space bar; the Spotlight Search window
appears, ready for you to enter your search terms.
Step 2 Start typing your search query into Spotlight, Step 4 Similarly with distances and lengths,
and immediately answers will start to appear, with Spotlight will instantly convert any measurement unit
suggestions based on the contents of your computer into more commonly-used units, such as light-years into
as well as other sources. This may mean that you only parsecs, kilometres and miles.
have to type a few letters of your search term, although
usually you’ll have to type the whole thing to get the
answer you need.

Using Spotlight Search
Step 5 Spotlight can also do some currency Step 8 It’s also possible to find people with Spotlight.
conversions. Type in a number and a currency unit, such as If you start typing in the name of someone you know,
dollars or pounds and Spotlight gives you the value in Spotlight quickly finds that person in your Contacts list,
several other currencies at the current exchange rate. It and display their contact details in the results window.
doesn’t work for every currency but it’s fine for US dollars, Also listed will be things like chat threads, Facebook
pound sterling, Euros and more. comments and emails from or mentioning that person.
Step 6 For more conventional searches, Spotlight will Step 9 Spotlight is also closely integrated into the
pull its information from a wide range of sources, primarily core macOS apps, such as iPhoto. Start typing in your
Wikipedia and documents that it finds on the hard drive of search term, such as the title of a particular picture, and
your computer. Search results are listed by category down Spotlight quickly locates it and take you straight to it.
the left side of the search window, with the top result
displayed on the left in more detail.
Step 7 If you’re looking for local businesses or sites of Step 10 Spotlight can also help you to find music,
interest, simply type the name into Spotlight and you’ll by searching through your iTunes collection to find
quickly find what you’re looking for, complete with a link albums, tracks and artists. Type in a band name, a track
to the Maps app and the option of travel directions from name or even the name of a band member, and Spotlight
your current location. can find it.

Setting Up Email
Accounts on Your Mac
For many people, the ability to send and receive emails is their primary reason for having a
computer and an Internet connection. Here we take a look at what email is, how you can get
yourself an email address and how you can send and receive email on your Mac.
Setting Up Your iCloud Email
If you signed in with your Apple ID when you set up your Mac, your iCloud email account is probably already
set up and running. If it isn’t or you simply want to add another iCloud account, follow these instructions.
Step 1 When you first set up your iCloud account, Step 3 Now enter your Apple ID. These are the details
you’re given access and storage for your own iCloud-based you used when you initially set up your Mac, and when
email client. You can use this client on all your macOS and you have confirmed your details you can then click on the
iOS devices, and share email between them. Sign In button.
Step 2 Open the Mail application from the Dock, and Step 4 On the next screen, click on Add Account and
then under the Mail drop-down list click on the Add your iCloud account is added to the Mail app, for you to use
Account... link. From this pop-up menu select the iCloud as your sole email account or alongside others.
link and then click on the Continue button.

Setting Up Email Accounts on Your Mac
Setting Up Email Step 4 You’re now asked to enter your full name (this
appears in your own, and other people’s, contact lists),
Setting up an email account on your Mac is quite your email address and your password (both supplied by
easy, but it does require several steps. your email service provider). Make sure you type them in
correctly. Click Continue when you’re done.
Step 1 Before you start you need to set up an email
account with your Internet service provider or one of the
free web-based email services such as Gmail or Hotmail.
Once you’ve done this, you should have the information
you need to configure your Mac and access your email.
You’ll need your email address and password to access
your email account and POP or IMAP (incoming) and SMTP
(outgoing) server addresses. You should be able to get all
of these from your email service provider.
Step 5 Next you’re asked for the incoming mail server

address. Most domestic email services are POP, and you
should have been given a POP address when you signed
up for your account (if you’re using IMAP or Microsoft
Exchange you should talk to your network administrator).
Type it in the box marked Incoming Mail Server. You can
add a description if you want. When you’ve got it all
correct, click on Continue.
Step 2 macOS Sierra includes a sophisticated email

program called Mail. You can find it in the Dock and the
icon looks like a postage stamp.
Step 6 Finally, you’re asked for the SMTP or outgoing

mail server address. Type it where it says Outgoing Mail
Server. Check the box marked Use Only This Server, and if
Step 3 When you first open Mail you’re prompted your email service requires it, also check the Use
to set up your first email account. If you’ve previously Authentication box, and type in your username and
used Mail or set up another account, you can add further password again. Once you’re done, click Continue.
new accounts by going to the File menu and selecting
Add Account.

Using Your Mac’s Apps
Using Your
Mac’s Apps
Now that you’ve set up your Mac and familiarised yourself with its operating system, it’s time
to look at the software applications, or ‘apps’, that come bundled with macOS Sierra. The Mac
operating system includes a wide range of apps for productivity and entertainment, including:
Contacts, a digital address book; Calendar, a digital calendar app; iTunes, a music player; Safari, a
web browser; and more. In this section, we show you how to use them.

Index
52 Using the Mac’s

Safari App
There’s more to Safari than surfing the web. With our
help you can switch to a private browser that doesn’t
store information on where you’ve been, save websites
for later review with the Safari Reading List, bookmark
sites, open more than one site in tabs and more.
74 Using the Apple

Music Service
With the Music app, you can listen to albums and songs
bought from the iTunes store or ripped from your CD
collection. With the Apple Music service, you can
stream music over the Internet for a monthly fee, with
an incredible 30 million songs to choose from.
90 Using the Mac’s

Notes App
Notes has come a long way in recent years. It’s still
great for scribbling notes to yourself and syncing them
with your other Apple devices but now you can share
notes with others, add attachments, passcode-protect
notes and more.
52 Using the Mac’s Safari App 84 Using the Mac’s iBooks App
60 Using the Mac’s Mail App 88 Using the Mac’s FaceTime App
64 Using the Mac’s Photos App 90 Using the Mac’s Notes App
70 Using the Mac’s iTunes App 94 Using the Mac’s Maps App
74 Using the Apple Music Service 98 Using the Mac’s Photo Booth App
76 Using the Mac’s Contacts App 100 Using the Mac’s Preview App
78 Using the Mac’s Calendar App 102 Using the Mac’s App Store App
82 Using the Mac’s Messages App

Using the Mac’s

Safari App
The Mac’s Safari browser is your gateway to the Internet, so it’s important you familiarise yourself
with its interface before you begin your online adventure. Here we take a look at its various
features, controls and options, as well as showing you how to customise the browser.
1. Navigation Controls These two

arrow control buttons enable you to move
back and forth between current and
1 2 3
previously viewed web pages.
2. Toolbar Buttons These buttons

give you access to various Safari features.
You can add or remove buttons by
right-clicking or CTRL-clicking on the
toolbar and selecting Customize Toolbar.
See the section on Customising the Sierra 7
Finder for more information. 10 11 12
3. URL Bar Enter the website address
of your choice or a search term that you
wish to look up into this bar, then tap the
Return key.
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4. Reload Page Sometimes, if a web
page fails to load properly, you can fix the
problem by clicking on this button and
reloading the page.
5. Share Button Click on this button

to see your options for sharing the page
you’re viewing using email or social media
networks, including adding the page to
your reading list.
6. Show Open Pages Click on this

button to view all web pages you
currently have open in the Safari browser,
on both your Mac and other devices 13
signed into your iCloud.

Using the Mac’s Safari App
7. Safari Tabs When you’re 8. Add a New Tab Clicking this 9. Sidebar This optional display
browsing the Internet and you want button will open a new blank tab, area is opened and closed by clicking
to have several pages open at once, which is then accessible by clicking on the sidebar button in the toolbar,
you can view each of them in their on the tab and entering a search next to the Navigation Controls.
own separate tabs. parameter or a URL web address in It’s updated in real time and shows
the URL bar. your bookmarks, reading list and
shared links.
10. Bookmarks Click on this

4 5 6 button in the sidebar to see your
bookmarks list, with your favourite
web pages and sites, which can be
visited by clicking the link.
11. Reading List From here you

can view all the pages you have
8 added while browsing, using the
Add to the Reading List button.
12. Shared Links This list is a

collection of links that have been
uploaded by Twitter users that you
are following. Simply tap the link to
then open it in the main window.
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13. Edit Bookmarks Previous
versions of Safari had an Edit button
here. This has now been removed
but you can still go to the Bookmarks
menu and select Edit Bookmarks.
14. Main Window This is

where the web page you’re viewing
is displayed. You can scroll up and
down by using the scroll function on
your mouse.
15. Links Click on a web link to

be taken to another page. Web links
can be text, which is usually
underlined, or a picture as seen here.
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Using Links
You navigate the worldwide web in Safari by using hyperlinks or simply ‘links’. These can be pieces of
text, a picture or an on-screen button. Here’s how to identify them and what they do.
Step 1 A link in Safari can Step 2 If you don’t want to

be a piece of underlined text, navigate away from the page
a picture or a button, or that you’re currently on,
simply an area of the screen. right-click or Ctrl-click on the link
Drag your mouse pointer and from the pop-up menu,
across Safari. When it’s over a choose Open in New Tab or
link, it turns into a hand. Click Open in New Window. This way
there to open the new page you can look at the new page
in your browser. without closing the old one.
Set New Home Page Display Status Bar

A new Safari window or tab opens on your home The status bar can let you see where a text or
page. You can change this to a different site. image link is going before you click on it.
Step 1 Open a new Safari window and navigate to the Step 1 Ensure a Safari window is open and active (that
web page that you want Safari to load each time it starts. is, the window controls in the upper-left are not coloured
Click the Safari menu, then select Preferences to display grey). Click the View menu and select Show Status Bar.
Safari’s preferences dialog box.
Step 2 Ensure the General tab is selected and press

the Set to Current Page button. A small window may pop
up requiring confirmation; press Change Homepage to Step 2 You should now see a grey strip along the
continue. The required page address now appears in the lower part of the window. If you hover the mouse over a
text box above, and from now on Safari opens the new link, the status bar tells you exactly where the link is headed.
page every time it’s started.

Display Tab Bar Add Tools to the Toolbar
If you prefer to use tabbed browsing, you can set the There are a variety of alternative tools that can
Tab bar to be visible all the time. be added to the toolbar. It’s a simple process.
Step 1 Like the Status bar, the Tab bar can be toggled Step 1 Open Safari. Right-click or CMD-click on
on and off from the standard menus. First of all, open a the toolbar and select Customize Toolbar.
Safari window and ensure it’s active. Alternatively, click the View menu and select the
option from there. A dialog window slides down
showing a selection of available tools, and an option
to set it back to its defaults if need be.
Step 2 Click the View menu in the menu bar at the top
of the screen, and select Show Tab Bar. Alternatively, press Step 2 Let’s add a home page button to the
CMD-Shift-T instead of using the menus. toolbar as an example. First click on the Home tool,
then while holding the mouse button down, drag
the icon to the required position on the toolbar. The
other tools shift around to make room. When you’re
happy, release the mouse button.
Step 3 Your current page should now have a tab

marker just below the bookmarks bar. To add a new tab,
click the ‘+’ sign at the right of the Tab bar. Step 3 Repeat this
with as many tools as
you need. When you’re
finished, click Done. To
remove a tool from the
toolbar, hold the CMD
key and drag it off; it
disappears in a puff
of smoke.

Safari’s Top Sites Pinned Sites
Top Sites is a window full of useful shortcuts to Recent versions of Safari have a great trick up their
your most frequently visited websites. sleeve. Let’s take a look at how to pin sites.
Step 1 Click on the URL field at the top of the browser Step 1 For the sites you visit often, there’s a new way
to access a window showing a grid view of website to make them easy to access. With multiple tabs open
thumbnails you’ve marked as favourites, and also those and the site in question open, click on its tab and from
you’ve visited most recently. Click on any of the the pop-up menu, select Pin Tab.
thumbnails to go straight to that site.
Step 2 To add a site to your Top Sites, click on the URL Step 2 The site gets a small tab in the left-hand side
field at the top of the browser to open the Top Sites of the tabs bar. This is always in place, ready for you to
window. You can now drag the URL from the URL field into click on it and open the site. You can pin multiple sites in
this window, placing it wherever you like. It’s then this way, as we’ve done here.
available whenever you open the Top Sites window.
Step 3 To remove a site from Top Sites, open the Top Step 3 To remove a site’s pinned tab, right-click or
Sites window, and drag the site you want to remove off Ctrl-click on it, and from the pop-up menu, select Unpin
the window. It disappears in a puff of smoke. You can Tab; it then becomes a regular tab. You can reorder the
also drag the site icons around within the window to pinned tabs by dragging them within the tabs bar.
rearrange their order.

The Safari Reading List Step 4 To remove a site from your reading list,
right-click or CTRL-click on the site you want to delete
If you don’t have the time to read something that and from the contextual menu that appears, select
you have just found, add it to the Reading List. Remove Item.
Step 1 Open Safari and browse to a web page as

normal. If you want to save the page and read it later, click
on the Share button in the right side of the toolbar and
select Add to Reading List from the menu options.
The Tabs Audio Indicator
If a website plays uninvited audio, it is really

Step 2 To view your Reading List, open the sidebar annoying but with Safari, help is at hand.
and click on the middle button, with the symbol of a pair
of spectacles. You see the title, a thumbnail and a brief Step 1 It is annoying if your browser suddenly
summary of the page that you saved. plays audio when you’ve lots of tabs open. In Safari
you can tell which one is making the sound. Just
look for the tab with the speaker icon shown on
its right.
Step 3 To revisit any of the pages in your list, click on Step 2 You can mute this sound by simply
the list entry to go straight to it. If you’ve saved a lot of clicking on the speaker icon. If more than one tab is
pages, you can search your reading list by typing in the producing audio, right-click on it for more options.
search bar at the top of the list, and view any unread links You can see which tabs are making a sound, mute
by clicking on the Unread button. that particular tab or mute all the others.

Using Bookmarks Show All Tabs The Show All Tabs view, available via
the View menu, lets you view thumbnails of all the tabs
If you find a site that you like and want to come back you currently have open, and lets you add new tabs by
to it in the future, you can add a Safari bookmark. clicking on the large + symbol. You can also view stacks of
tabs created by opening new tabs from a single site,
Step 1 You can add a bookmark for a site by clicking which is a great way to organise your browsing if you’re
on the Sharing icon and selecting Add Bookmark, as looking through multiple pages from the same site.
shown. You can also use the Add Bookmark option from
the Bookmarks pull-down menu, or press CMD-D.
Step 2 You can access your bookmarks by using the

Bookmarks pull-down menu. Click on one of the listed
sites to open it in the current window. Bookmarks can be
arranged into folders, grouping similar sites. Privacy Mode Another useful feature is Privacy
Mode, which lets you browse the Internet without adding
tracking cookies that could compromise your privacy, and
means that pages viewed in this mode won’t show up in
your browser history. There are many reasons why you
might want to use this mode, such as planning a surprise
anniversary dinner, keeping business secrets safe or
simply keeping prying eyes from knowing your business.
You can activate Privacy Mode by selecting New Private
Window in the File menu.
Step 3 Click on Bookmarks and select Edit Bookmarks.

From here, you can edit the names of bookmarks by
right-clicking, arrange them into folders (see the New
Folder button) and delete them by dragging into Trash.

Clear Your Browsing History Integrated Spotlight Search Spotlight search is a

closely integrated feature of macOS, so it comes as no
If you don’t want others to see which sites you’ve surprise to find this powerful tool embedded into Safari
visited, you need to clear your history. too. From the search bar you can find links to web pages,
bookmarks, browsing history and documents on your
Step 1 In the History menu, the bottom option clears hard drive, simply by typing a search term.
your browsing history (that is, what sites you’ve visited)
and website data. Hold Alt while you select it, and it
deletes your browsing history, but keeps the website data.
Step 2 If you want to clear your history more Change Your Search Engine If you want to
selectively, in the Safari menu select Clear History. A change the search engine that Safari uses by default, from
window appears. Using the pull-down you can clear the the Safari menu, select Preferences. Click on the Search
last hour’s browsing, all history from today, from today tab, and from the pull-down select the search engine you
and yesterday or everything. want to use.
Import Bookmarks If you want to import Safari Extensions You can add extensions to Safari
bookmarks from another browser, first open your second to expand its functionality. Open Safari’s Preferences
browser and find out how to export them. It’s different for window (Safari > Preferences), and select Extensions. Click
every browser. Then, in Safari, under the File menu choose on the Get Extensions button to access a web page from
Import Bookmarks and navigate to the exported file. You where they can be installed.
can also export your Safari bookmarks for use in other
browsers from the File menu.

Using the Mac’s Mail App

Millions of people use email every day for their personal and business correspondence, because
it is quick, easy and convenient. Sierra has a great bundled email application, so sending and
receiving emails is as easy as typing a message and clicking a button. Here’s how to do it.
Sending a New Email Step 3 You can send an email without a subject, but if
you do that the recipient won’t know what the email is
Sending an email is easy. This is how to write a about and may ignore or delete it. It is always a good idea
message and send it to a given email address. to put something in the subject line, even if it’s just ‘Hello!’
Type the body of your message in the large space below.
Step 1 To send a new email, simply click on the button An email can be as long as you like, and you can use
in the upper left corner of the screen, with a picture on it different fonts, colours and sizes if you really feel the need,
that looks like a pen writing on paper. but a plain text format is easier to read on mobile devices.
Step 2 To send someone an email, you need to know

their email address. Type the email address into the box
marked To:. If you want to send a copy of the email to
anyone else, you can add their email address in the Cc: Step 4 Once you’ve finished typing your letter,
box. You can add multiple email addresses in either box, click the Send button in the top-left corner of the email
separated by commas, if you need to send the same panel to send it on its way. Email is usually sent very
message to a lot of people. quickly, and your addressee should receive it within a
couple of minutes.

Receiving Email
When you receive an email message, this is

how you open and read it in the Mail app.
Step 1 Once you’ve set up your email account,

you can send and receive email. As soon as you
launch Mail, it connects to your email service and
collect any email that is waiting for you. These
messages are shown as a list in your Inbox. Click on Replying to and Forwarding Email If someone
one and it’s displayed on the right. you know sends you an email, you’ll probably want to
reply to them. Simply click on the email so you are viewing
the text of it, then at the top of the screen you’ll find a row
of three buttons. The leftmost one has a single
left-pointing arrow on it. This is the Reply button.
If you click on this you’ll see a window pop up that looks a
lot like the window for a new email, but it will have the
responder’s email address already in the To: box.
Next to the Reply button is a similar button with two left

arrows on it. This is the Reply All button; use this with
Step 2 While Mail is running, it periodically extreme care. If you have been sent an email that has also
checks the server for new messages. You can also been sent to a number of other recipients, hitting Reply All
prompt Mail to look at the server immediately by will send your reply to everyone who received the original
clicking the button in the top-right of the screen mail. Obviously if your reply was meant to be private this is
that looks like an envelope. a very bad idea, and has got many people into trouble.
The rightmost button of these three is the Forward

button, which is used to send an email you’ve received to
another recipient. Forwarding emails is another thing that
requires care; make sure that you don’t accidentally send
private information to someone who was not meant to
receive it.
Adding Attachments Step 2 In Mail, pictures that you’ve included as

attachments are shown in the body of the email for
Almost any type of file can be attached and sent more convenient viewing. This means you can turn
over the Internet along with your email. your email into a mini-illustrated article if you want.
Step 1 To add an attachment to an email, first start

an email (or reply to one you have received) and then
click on the button bearing the picture of a paperclip, at
the top right of the email panel. This opens a Finder
window, allowing you to navigate to the file or files that
you want to send. Select the ones you want, then click
Choose File to attach them to your email.

Show Only Unread Messages If you’ve got a Flagging an Email To mark an email with a
lot of unread messages scattered throughout your flag, highlighting it for later reference, click on the
inbox, you can hide emails that you’ve already read Flag pull-down and choose a colour. You can add
by clicking this icon. Now only unread messages are more than one flag to a single email. Choose Clear
shown. Click it again to show all your emails once Flag to remove flags you’ve already added. The
more. It’s great for finding emails you received a Flagged option in the side bar shows emails that
while ago but haven’t seen. you’ve marked with a flag.
Markup Step 3 Click on the attached image and then click on

the small arrow that’s found in the upper right corner to
Markup lets you add notes to pictures attached to show the drop-down menu. Select Markup.
email, and draw directly onto the image.
Step 1 To begin using Markup, start writing a new

email as normal, then open the photo browser by clicking
on the button in the upper right corner.
Step 4 You can now use the interface that appears to

add text, drawings or a range of shapes and symbols
Step 2 Drag the image you want to attach from the directly onto the photo, right there in the email
photo browser to the body of the email. You’ll see a environment. When you’re finished, click the Done
ghosted out version of the image appear below any text button, and either mark up more pictures or send your
you’ve entered. email as normal.

Mail Drop Improved Search
If you need to send large attachments by email, Mail Searching in Mail is powerful and simple. It’s easy to
does it for you automatically via Mail Drop. find the exact email you’re looking for.
Step 1 To use Mail Drop, start writing an email in the Step 1 Type your search term into the search field in
usual way. If you need to add a very large file as an the top-right of the Mail window. As you type, options are
attachment, such as an uncompressed high-resolution offered. These include people, email subjects,
photo, drag it into the body of the message. attachments and more.
Step 2 If you recognise the email you’re looking for

from that list, click on it to go straight to it. Alternatively,
Step 2 If the attachment is too large for a regular choose an option and look through the search results to
email, it’s stored on Apple’s server and offered as a find it.
download instead. If the recipient is using Mail, it appears
like this; there’s a download link for the large file.
Step 3 The download link is good for a month from Step 3 You can adjust your search by clicking the first
the date it was sent. You can use Mail Drop even if the word in the field and choosing a new option, as shown
person you’re sending it to uses a different email client or here, or even adding a second search term for more
even a PC. The person here used Thunderbird on advanced searches.
Windows, but it’s the same in any client.

Using the Mac’s

Photos App
The Photos app got a significant boost with the release of macOS Sierra. Its face recognition
feature has been improved and it can now group similar pictures according to location, objects
and people too. There’s even an easy way of making a slideshow.
1. Arrow Buttons Move

forward and backward through 1 2
your option selections in your photo
library. If going forwards isn’t an
option, the forward chevron is
missing, as seen here.
7
2. Size Slider This slider
sets the size of the thumbnails
in this management window. If
it’s missing, you can’t change 9
the thumbnail size on that 8
particular screen.
10
3. Slideshow Options Press
this button to choose the style
and background tune of the
Memories slideshow; and to start a
slideshow of the photographs 11
currently on display.
12
4. New Item Click on the ‘+’
icon to add the photos that are
visible now to a new album or
project. This is where you start if
you want to lay out a print book,
cards or calendar.
5. Share Button Click on a

photo to select it and then here to
share. Hold CMD and click on
several photos to share more than
one at a time. You can also set it as a
desktop picture.

Using the Mac’s Photos App
6. Search Field You can search your

photos according to keywords and
descriptions that you’ve added yourself
(select a photo and press CMD-I) or
according to what’s in them.
7. Photos Option Click on this option

3 4 5 6 in the sidebar to see your photos displayed
as Moments, grouped according to when
they were taken. Hover over a Moment for
further options.
8. Memories Click for Memories

options, which you can apply before
playing the slideshow (see ‘3’). Choose to
show all the photos from the current
selection or just a summary.
9. Shared Albums Here you can

choose to view your shared albums,
such as those shared with family (see
Family Sharing) or iCloud (see iCloud
Photo Library).
10. Albums Here you can access

albums that you created yourself, as well
as those automatically grouping pictures
showing the same person, taken in the
same place and more.
11. Videos Click on this option to find

the videos you’ve taken and stored in
Photos. Very useful if you’re looking for
something to use in iMovie, and can’t
remember when it was filmed.
12. Selfies & Screenshots These

smart albums round up all selfie pictures
and screenshots you’ve taken and stored
in Photos. They still appear in your Photos
section, as well as here.

The Editing Tools Step 4 The second editing control is Rotate. It turns
your photograph 90 degrees anticlockwise. You can click
Photos helps you get more from your pictures with on it again to turn another 90 degrees or, by holding down
powerful editing tools. This is how to use them. the Alt button before you click, turn it clockwise instead
of anticlockwise.
Step 1 Click this to get to the editing tools. There are
two buttons in the top right. Click the heart to mark the
picture as a favourite or Done to leave the editing screen.
A Revert to Original button undoes changes.
Step 5 Click on Crop for a range of tools. The dial that

appears on the right of the photo lets you rotate the
picture without being restricted to 90-degree rotations.
Step 2 Tap the button here to open and close a Just click and drag it, as if it were a wheel. It’s great for
bottom bar, showing your other photos. Use this to straightening pics.
switch between them. The slider lets you zoom in
and out of a picture, focusing on details or on the
entire photograph.
Step 3 The first option in the list of editing tools on Step 6 The next control is Filters. Press it and you’re
the right of the photo is called Enhance. Click on it to shown a range of filters. Click on one to apply that change
automatically make enhancements to your photographs. to the photograph. Click on another filter to replace the
If you don’t like them, you can always click on Revert to current one with a different filter or the option marked
Original at the top. ‘None’ to remove it.

Step 7 The Adjustments option lets you change the

photo’s lighting, exposure, colour saturation and more. Album Options
You can use more than one slider at once on your photo,
and if you hover over a slider, an Auto button appears to You can make your own albums but the Photos
make adjustments automatically. app has several prepopulated options.
Favourites Hover over a photo and click the

heart icon in the bottom left corner that appears
to identify it as a favourite of yours. Click on the
Favourites option in the sidebar and all your
favourite photos are grouped together for you
to enjoy.
Step 8 The Retouch tool is great if there are spots or

blemishes on your picture, or if there’s simply something
there you want to airbrush out, like this shadow in the
background. Simply click and drag your pointer over the
blemish to remove it.
People Here is where you identify the faces
in photographs. Click on Add Name to name
the person in question, drag them to the bar at
the top of the window to identify them as a
favourite and click Add Person to find new faces
in your collection.
Step 9 The Red-Eye tool gets rid of the red-eye effect

caused by a camera flash. Set your brush to the same size
as the red mark using the slider, then click on it. Here we
did the left eye but not the right one. There’s an Auto Places Click on Places and you see your photos
option in the bottom right. arranged on a map, according to where they were
taken. This is, of course, only possible if your camera
or smartphone is location aware. Click on a photo
stack to look at the pictures.

Mastering Projects Step 4 For prints or cards, you once again pick
your style and size. They’re priced individually and you
You can use Photos to create exciting print projects can order as many or as few as you wish. Editing options
like a calendar, a book or a slideshow. This is how. are available if you want to stylise your prints or cards in
some way.
Step 1 To start a new project, select the pictures you
want to use (hold CMD and click on them), then click on
the ‘+’ icon in the top bar. From the pop-up menu, select
the type of project you want to create: Book, Calendar,
Card, Slideshow or Prints. You can add more photos later.
Step 5 When you’ve finished your print project, you

Step 2 Choose Book and you can select a page count can order a printed copy using the button in the top right
and book style. You can move the photos around to suit corner. It’s very simple. Just follow the on-screen
your needs, add text if applicable and add pages or further instructions and it’s purchased using your Apple ID and
photos using the tools in the top right corner. Drag a chosen payment method, and delivered to your home.
photo onto an existing one to replace it.
Step 3 Creating a calendar is very similar. Choose the Step 6 As well as paid-for printed projects, you can
month you wish it to start with, pick a style and edit to suit. also make a slideshow and export it as a video file.
A new tool button in the top right lets you add details from Choose themes, background music and various settings
Sierra’s Calendar app to your printed calendar. Just the using the tools on the right and reorder the photos by
thing for remembering birthdays. clicking and dragging them in the timeline at the bottom
of the window.

The Memories Slideshow Step 2 Choose a theme that sets the way the pictures
in your slideshow transition from one to another. Then
A great new addition for the macOS Sierra release of click Music and pick a tune, preset or from iTunes. Then
Photos is the Memories slideshow. press the Play Slideshow button to watch your memories.
Step 1 Select the pictures you want to show in a

slideshow and press the Play button in the toolbar.
Alternatively, in the Moments view, hover over a Moment
until the three buttons appear on the right and press the
Play button there.
Sharing Photos and Projects Step 3 Choose Messages or Mail, and you can share
your photos using a picture message or an email. Or you
As well as managing and editing your photos, the can choose AirDrop, and send it wirelessly to a nearby
new Photos app also lets you share them. device. This is probably the easiest way, as long as the
recipient also has AirDrop on their Mac or iOS device.
Step 1 To share a photo,
or a group of photos, click on
the Sharing button. You can
use the Sharing button on the
top bar, or hover over a
Moment for one to appear
that shares that group of
photos all at once.
Step 2 To share photos using iCloud Photo qLibrary,

choose that option from the pop-up menu. You can
then add the pictures to an existing shared album, or
start a new one. You can invite people to look at the Step 4 Finally, if you’ve integrated your social media
album by typing their email address in the invites field. accounts with macOS, you can send pictures directly to
Facebook, Twitter or Flickr. If you haven’t, open System
Preferences (under the Apple menu), click on Internet
Accounts and then add the one you wish to use.

Using the Mac’s

iTunes App
Sierra includes the latest version of iTunes, Apple’s versatile and powerful application for buying
and organising media, and managing your mobile devices. It’s more than just a music player. You
can make purchases through the application and also import your own music.
Finding Your Way Around the iTunes Interface
The latest version of iTunes contains

many amazing features, including
sharing across networks or
connected devices and connecting
with friends.
1 2 3
1. File Type This is where you 4
select what kind of media you want to
look at. Click on Music, Movies, TV
Shows or Radio to see a list of the
available media in your library. Click on 11
an album to be shown its track listing.
2. Main Controls These are the

basic controls such as Play, Pause and
Skip Track. You can also change the play
order of your current album or Playlist
by hitting the Shuffle option to the far
right of the timer bar, or Repeat the
current track by tapping the repeat
option to the far left. The small icon by
the album name opens up a second
options menu.
3. AirPlay If you have an AirPlay

compatible device, such as an Apple TV
or a speaker, click here to stream your
music to it, instead of using your Mac’s
own speakers.
4. Apple Music These categories

are used to find, select, play and
download songs and albums using the
new Apple Music service. We will show
you how to set up and use Apple Music,
through iTunes for Mac, later.

Using the Mac’s iTunes App
5. Store The iTunes store is 6. History & Lyrics Press this 7. Browsing Your Collection
where you go to buy new music, button to see what’s coming up Here you can browse your entire
videos and apps. Clicking on the next, view your listening history and music collection. Your music or video
iTunes Store will take you to an even review a song’s lyrics. Just play collection is instantly accessible
online shopping interface where you a song, press this button and select within a few clicks. To browse
can browse or search for whatever the lyrics tab, and if they’re available through, simply scroll up or down to
you’re looking for. for that particular song, they’re find the artist you are looking for.
shown right here.
8. Searching Your Collection
For those moments when you are
struggling to place a certain track or
name the artist behind it, the search
bar comes into its own. Simply enter
the name of the artist, track or video
etc, and iTunes will bring up all
6 8 relevant/matching items, which can
5 7 be accessed with a simple click.
9. Favourites Click the heart

icon that appears here when you
hover your pointer over a track to
identify your favourite songs and
albums. Apple Music can use this
information to refine and improve
the suggestions it offers you for
music you might also like..
10. Current Track Listings

This area of the display lists all the
music tracks and videos linked to the
album you have currently
highlighted, complete with
information on the running time,
artist name, album title and a quick
9 link to their back catalogue on the
iTunes store.
11. Display & Other Options

From here you can select how you
view your iTunes collection. You can
10 view by Songs, Albums (as shown
here), Artists, Composers or Genres.
You can also reorder how your library
is displayed within these categories
using the pull-downs offered when
you click.

Importing Your CDs into iTunes Step 4 You will see the track listing of the album
appear. The progress bar at the top shows you each track
iTunes can automatically copy CDs onto your hard being copied, while a green tick next to each track tells
drive in a format that can be played by your Mac. you which ones have already been copied successfully.
Step 1 Before copying your CDs, set the import

quality. Click on the iTunes menu at the top of the screen
and select Preferences. Click on the General tab, then
Import Settings. If you plan to listen to your music on a
non-Apple music player, set Import Using: to MP3 Encoder.
The higher the import quality, the better the sound, but
the bigger the files.
Step 5 Once you’ve successfully imported your

album, don’t forget to click on the Eject button on the left
side-bar. Your CD pops back out so you can store it safely
away. You’ll never need to use it again!
Step 2 To begin copying your CDs onto your Mac, pop
the CD into the disc slot, if it has one. If it doesn’t, you need
to use an external optical drive like Apple’s USB
SuperDrive, as shown here.
Copyright Remember that all recorded music,

whether it was bought on CD or downloaded from
Step 3 A message pops up asking you if you want to iTunes Store, is protected by copyright laws. If you
import the album into your iTunes library. If you’re copy a CD into iTunes it’s OK to play it back for your
copying a lot of albums in one go, it’s quicker to tick ‘Do own use on your home music system, listen to it on
not ask me again’ before clicking Yes. your iPod or on your car stereo, but you mustn’t give
(or sell!) copies of it to anyone else. This includes
uploading it to the Internet or making it available on
file-sharing sites. If you get caught doing this you will
face a hefty fine.
Disclaimer - Ripping CDs you own for use in iTunes is

a legal grey area in some countries, so make sure
you’re within the law. Copying music you don’t own is
definitely illegal.

Using the Mac’s iTunes App
The iTunes Store Deleting Tracks & Albums To delete a song or

album, Right-Click, CTRL-Click or Two-Finger Click on it to
Use the iTunes Store to buy new music and TV get the contextual menu, and then select Delete. If you
shows, and also buy or rent top movies. bought the tracks from iTunes, you can download them
again at a later date, at no cost.
Step 1 To access the iTunes Store, click on the link at
the top of the iTunes window. You’re taken to the front
page of the store, where you can decide what you want to
buy, and go to the appropriate section.
Album Art If some of your albums lack the cover art

associated with the CD, go to the File menu and select
Library > Get Album Artwork. It’s added for as many of
the albums as iTunes can find. You need to be signed into
the iTunes Store and have an Internet connection for this
to work.
Step 2 Buying
things on the iTunes
store is safe, secure and
simple. You just need to
click on Sign In in the
iTunes window’s toolbar,
and then input your
Apple ID and password.
If you don’t have one yet,
go to https://appleid.
apple.com, and set
one up.
Step 3 You’re now free to shop. You can buy movies, The Visualizer While your music is playing, go to
music and TV shows, switching between them using the View > Show Visualizer or tap CMD-T for a light show.
icons in the top-left. If you hover your pointer over a music In the View menu, under Visualizer, you can select from
track and click on the Play icon that appears, you can get a number of options. Obviously, it works best if you view
to hear a preview. it full screen. Tap Escape to get back to the regular
iTunes window.

Using the Apple

Music Service
Apple Music is a new way to download and enjoy your favourite sounds. For a set monthly fee, you
can listen to tracks from a library of over 30 million songs. It also has a live global radio station and
a social platform for recording artists to connect with their fans. Here’s how to set up and use it.
Setting Up Apple Music Step 3 On this screen, if you’ve already set up Apple
Music on another device, click ‘Sign in’ in the top right
You have to set Apple Music up, before you can start corner of the screen. If not, click the white button to get an
using it. This is how to get up and running. account and start your three month trial.
Step 1 To use Apple Music on your Mac, you must

have a recent version of iTunes. If you haven’t, open the
App Store and click the update. To use Apple Music, you
must be running OS X 10.9.5 or later.
Step 4 Choose between an individual or family

membership. Family memberships use Apple’s Family
Step 2 Click on the For You section at the top of the Sharing and can cover up to six people. You might then be
screen, as shown here. You don’t yet have an Apple Music asked to sign into your iTunes account.
account and so you’re invited to join, and get three
months free. Click on the blue banner at the top.

Using the Apple Music Service
Step 5 After deciding whether you require a Step 2 To identify an album that you love, click on the
password after 15 minutes or every time you make a three dots icon and select Love from the menu. To love a
purchase, you will see this screen, where you can identify track, hover the mouse pointer over its name and click on
musical genres you like. When you’re finished, click Next the three dots icon that appears. This improves future
and then choose artists as instructed, then click on Done. suggestions offered by Apple Music.
Step 6 Apple Music makes some suggestions wbased Step 3 Click on an artist’s name to get to their page,
on your choices earlier. You’re now ready to wuse Apple then on the three dots icon. In the pop-up menu, click
Music. To register a unique nickname, wclick on the Follow to follow that artist. When you’re following, you
silhouette and then again in the pop up window. Choose a can see what they’re posting. Clicking on the Radio tab
nickname. This is used in several Apple Music features. gives you iTunes’ new, improved radio service, including
the global Apple Music station, Beats 1.
Using Apple Music
Now you’ve registered your account, it’s time to Step 4 To cancel your recurring subscription, click on
enjoy some music, streamed directly to your Mac. the Account menu and select View My Account. Scroll
down to Settings and look for Subscriptions. Click on
Step 1 Under the For You tab shown here, you can Manage and switch off automatic renewal. Music you’ve
search for artists and songs available through Apple downloaded from Apple Music cannot be played if you
Music. Click on the Search Bar, then on the Apple Music close your subscription, so take care.
tab. Make your search, and your results are presented
as shown.

Using the Mac’s

Contacts App
macOS includes an address book that keeps all your important contact details organised and
easily accessible. Keeping track of friends, family, work colleagues and clients has never been
simpler. Here’s a quick run tdown of the key features of the Contacts app and how to use them.
Managing and Maintaining Contacts Step 3 To add a photo, which is displayed against
messages, incoming calls and emails from that contact,
Here’s how to add new contacts to your Contacts drag a picture onto the grey circle then crop and resize it.
app, edit existing ones and share them with others. You can also click on this circle or the Picture tab and
navigate to a photo or default image, or even take a
Step 1 To create a new contact card, click on the plus new one.
button in the bottom left of the current card. Select New
Contact from the window that pops up and you’re given a
blank card to fill in, as you can see here.
Step 4 If you need a piece of information in a

Step 2 To add details, click on the field and then type contact card that doesn’t have a blank field, again click on
in the information. After entering a phone number or the Plus button at the foot of the screen. This time, select
address, another blank is offered, in case you want to add one of the new fields on offer, such as: Maiden Name,
a second one. Click on the name of the detail (in blue) for a Nickname or Twitter name. This is then added to the card.
pop-up window that lets you change it. When you’re
finished, click Done. To change or add information to a
card you’ve completed, click Edit.

Using the Mac’s Contacts App
Step 5 You can organise your contact cards into Step 7 To set up a card from a company rather than an
groups. To show and hide the Groups panel, click on the individual, or display a contact according to the person’s
View menu and select Show/Hide Groups. To add a employer instead of his or her name, check the box
contact to a group, simply drag it from the middle panel marked Company at the top of the card. This reverses the
onto the group in question. A card can be in more than name and company details of the contact, and indexes
one group. them according to the company name.
Step 6 Smart Groups are groups with a set of rules. Step 8 If you get an email, a message or other
They automatically include every card that satisfies these communication from many macOS apps with contact
rules. Go to File > New Smart Group to open one. Here details in them, you can automatically add them to
we’re making a Smart Group for every contact that says Contacts. Just click on the address, phone number or
‘Xmas card’ in the notes. Great for sending out greetings other such information; then click on the down pointing
cards at Christmas! chevron. A pop-up window invites you to add them to an
existing contact or create a new one.
Sharing Contacts Contacts has a built-in Share Using Contacts on iCloud You can also access
button (the box with an up pointing arrow). To share a your contacts using a web browser on any computer,
contact card with someone else, click this button and tablet or smartphone that’s connected to the internet.
choose a sharing option. You can send the contact as a Just go to www.icloud.com, enter your details and then
v-card by AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more. The person click on Contacts. Only cards stored under iCloud in
receiving it double-clicks the v-card to add it to their your Contacts app appear here, so bear this in mind
own address book. when adding cards.

Using the Mac’s

Calendar App
The ever useful Calendar app comes bundled with macOS Sierra. You can use it to organise your
life, adding events and reminders and syncing your calendars with your iOS device. It’s great for
storing birthdays and other annual events too; just set a calendar entry that recurs each year.
Changing the View Step 3 You can also jump to a specific day by clicking
on the day number in the calendar box in the upper-right
There are several ways to view your calendars, and of the Day view window.
moving between them is simple. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1 Move between Day, Week, Month and Year

views using the corresponding buttons that appear in the
top bar of the calendar.
Step 4 Click the Today button in the top-right corner

to get to today’s calendar. The arrows either side take you
forward or back one year, month, week or day, depending
on the view you’re using.
Step 2 In the Year view, clicking on the title bar for any
month takes you to the Month view for that month.
Double-click on a specific day in either Year, Week or Creating a Backup
Month view to go to that day too.
You can manually create a complete backup of
all your calendars. Here’s how to do it.
Open the File menu, choose Export and select

Calendar Archive. You can rename the file and
select a location to save it to. To load it again, use
the Import option.

Using the Mac’s Calendar App
Creating an Event Searching Calendar
You can create a brand new Calendar event in any If you need to find events quickly and easily, Calendar
view other than the Year view. Here’s how it’s done. has a very simple but powerful search function.
Step 1 In Day and Week views you can start to add an Step 1 Make your events more easily searchable by
event by clicking the appropriate time slot. The hours are labelling them clearly and adding details in the notes
divided into quarters. Alternatively, for all-day events, just section. The search function scans both event names and
click the top bar. notes for keywords, so the more details you put in, the
easier they are to find.
Step 2 In Month view, double-click on the day of the Step 2 Type any keywords into the search field to the
event and enter a name and details in the pop-up window right of the top bar of the Calendar window. All results
that appears. These can include start and end time and appear instantly in a pane at the bottom of the main
date, location and more. window. The more keywords you type in, the more
unwanted results are filtered out.
Step 3 Clicking the ‘+’ button in the toolbar lets you

create a quick event. Type in a title or brief description, day New Features for Sierra macOS Sierra brings
and/or time and Calendar intelligently enters it at the two new features to the Calendar app. If you have (for
appropriate place. example) made a restaurant reservation or booked a
flight using a third-party app, these can now show up
in your Calendar. The app can also sync with Maps to
look up travel conditions and public transport times,
sending you an alert when it’s time to start a journey.

Adding and Viewing Additional Calendars Step 3 To select which calendars you want to appear
active in the main view, check or uncheck the boxes as
Calendar lets you add as many different calendars as appropriate. Each calendar is colour-coded and events
you want, and use them for different things. appear in the main view in the colour of the calendar to
which they belong.
Step 1 To add a new calendar, open the File menu and
select New Calendar. A box will appear prompting you to
enter a name for your new calendar.
Step 4 To change the calendar to which an event

belongs, double-click the event to edit it then select a
Step 2 To see a complete list of all your calendars click different calendar from the drop-down menu.
the Calendars button on the left side of the top bar of the
Calendar window.
Calendar Preferences Step 2 Under the Accounts tab, you can disable
calendars you don’t wish to be active on the Mac in
You can change the way the Calendar app question, and also choose how each calendar account
functions using its preferences options. refreshes. The Alerts tab lets you set default alert
settings, and under ‘Advanced’ you can make a few
Step 1 To open the Calendar Preferences, use the more customisations.
Calendar menu as shown. Under the General tab, you
can change the way the app presents itself, set when a
day starts and ends, change the default calendar and
even switch to an alternative Chinese, Hebrew or
Islamic calendar.

Using the Mac’s Calendar App
Sending Invitations via Calendar iCloud Calendar
You can invite contacts to events you’ve added to Keeping your Calendar in sync across your Apple
your calendar and see who’s replied. devices is simple using your iCloud account.
Step 1 Double-click an event you’ve created. In the Step 1 First of all, open System Preferences from the
pop-up window that appears, click Add Invitees and Apple menu as shown. Click on the iCloud preference
begin typing the name of a person in your Contacts pane, and in the next window, make sure the Calendar
whom you’d like to invite. checkbox is ticked.
Step 2 Select them from the list that appears, and Step 2 To activate iCloud syncing on an iOS device,
then press the Return key. Repeat this for as many people open Settings, and in the left-hand column, tap iCloud.
as you’d like to invite, then press Send. Your event details Make sure the Calendar switch is on. If it isn’t, switch it on
will be emailed to your contacts, along with an RSVP link. to sync your calendars.
Step 3 Now, when you return to your Calendar app, all

Step 3 Your calendar entry shows who you’ve invited, the entries you made on your iOS devices are also shown
and whether they’ve replied. If your invitee has an iCloud on your Mac, and vice versa. It’s a great way of keeping
email, the event is automatically added to their Calendar your computer and your tablet or smartphone calendars
app, and updated whenever you make edits. in sync.

Using the Mac’s

Messages App
Messages makes it easy to communicate with other Mac and iOS users (iPod touch, iPad mini,
iPhone or iPad), as well as share files and participate in group chats; all for free and all from your
Mac. Keeping in touch means learning how to use the Messages app on the Mac, so let’s take a look.
Setting Up Messages Step 3 Click on the General button to select the text
size and other settings you’d like to use for Messages. The
When you load up Messages for the first time, you options are self-explanatory, so you can customise the
must sign in with your Apple ID. This is how. app to suit your needs and wishes.
Step 1 Open Messages and select Preferences from

the Messages menu in the top bar. Alternatively, press
CMD-Comma on your keyboard. Either way, the
Preferences window appears.
Step 4 If you want to send Messages directly from the

Notifications panel, open System Preferences and select
Extensions. Select Today in the left-hand column, and
make sure Social is checked. Now, when you open your
Step 2 Click the Accounts button and ensure that the Notifications panel, you can post to LinkedIn, Twitter,
email address associated with your Apple ID is enabled. If Facebook and Messages, as shown here.
it isn’t, click the Plus icon at the foot of the left-hand
column and set it up.

Using the Mac’s Messages App
Start a Conversation Step 3 To add pictures, videos and other files, drag
and drop them into the main conversation window. You
Once you’ve entered your Apple ID and signed into can switch between conversations by clicking on the
Messages, you’re ready to start chatting. recipient’s name in the left-hand panel.
Step 1 To start a new message click on the pencil

and paper icon at the top of the left-hand panel. Type
the email address, phone number, or name (if they’re in
your Contacts) of the person you want to message in the
To field.
Step 4 You can initiate a group chat by adding more

Step 2 Type your message into the text field at the than one name to the To field in a new message. Name a
bottom of the main window. If you click on the smiling group chat by clicking on the Details link in the top right
face on the right-hand side of the text field, you can add and adding a title. From here, you can also silence the chat
an emoticon to your message. Messages to other iOS by checking Do Not Disturb or leave it using the Leave This
users are shown in blue. If you’re messaging someone Conversation link.
who doesn’t use an Apple device, your messages are
shown in green.
New for Sierra Step 2 When you’re sent a URL, it’s automatically
turned into a rich link. Instead of a URL, you see the
The Messages app got a minor revamp with the website’s title and a picture. This is only true if the URL
introduction of macOS Sierra. is sent on its own, though. A URL within a text message
is still received as a hyperlink, as you can see here.
Step 1 Send an emoticon on its own and it will be
three times the size it was previously. Human
emoticons offer skin tones and if you click and hold a
message, you can reply with an instant heart,
thumb-up and more.

Using the Mac’s

iBooks App
The ebook revolution is going strong, and you can now read your iBooks on your Mac as well as
your iPad, iPhone or eReader. Here’s a guide to how to buy, sample and read electronic books on
your trusty computer, as well as organising your ebook library , using the bundled iBooks app.
Setting Up iBooks Step 3 By clicking on the iCloud icon in the top-right

corner of a book, you download it to your Mac where it can
Before you grab your reading glasses, you need to be read. Once you’ve downloaded your picks, you can
get to grips with how iBooks for Mac works. change how you view them based on the five options at
the top of this pane.
Step 1 Launch iBooks and click on Get Started. You’re
asked to sign in with your Apple ID, so do so. If you need to
sign in with another account later, use the Sign In/Out
option in the Store drop-down menu in the top bar.
Step 4 The Authors and Category views organise your

iBooks by genre and writer. The List option shows all
titles as text only. Collections lets you view your iBooks by
format including PDFs, and All Books shows your
complete collection, whatever their format or origin.
Step 2 If you’re already an iBooks user on your iPad or
iPhone, you can access your books by clicking the Library
link in the top-right of this pane. From this link you’re taken
to your complete iBooks library located on iCloud.

Using the Mac’s iBooks App
Making Purchases Using iBooks Step 4 Once your purchase has downloaded,
the purchase options are replaced with a Read button.
If you are a new user, this guide takes you through Click this to begin reading your iBook. To make
the process of purchasing ebooks on your Mac. another purchase or browse the iBooks Store, click the
left-pointing arrow in the top-left corner or click one of
Step 1 Click on the iBooks Store link, in the top-left the search options.
corner of the main pane. You have four search options.
The standard landing page is the Featured option, which
shows the latest releases by genre.
Adding PDFs to iBooks

Step 2 The Top Charts link offers you the best-selling
paid and free iBooks currently available. Alternatively, You can quickly and easily copy PDF
enter a title or author into the search bar on the top-right. documents onto your Mac and into iBooks.
Lastly, you can view all currently available titles from the
complete A-Z listings of authors on the left. Step 1 Open up iBooks on your Mac and select
Add to Library from the File menu. From here, open
the folder containing the PDF files you wish to add
to iBooks.
Step 3 When you’ve made your selection, click on the

cover to be taken to the publication’s home page. Here
you can download the full title or a short free sample. If
you opt for the free sample it automatically downloads,
but the full purchase requires you to log in with your Step 2 Select
Apple ID. Books from your
iBooks Library and
you now see these
PDF files that you
just added to your
collection, which
can be viewed
as normal.

Viewing Titles in iBooks Step 4 These notes are stored within the iBook itself,
and can be viewed in a pop-up column by clicking on the
Now it’s time to take a look at how to read and third icon on the top-left of the pane. A second click
navigate within the books you’ve downloaded. returns you to the standard reading format.
Step 1 To open an iBook, go to your Library and click

on the cover of the title you wish to read. It zooms out and
automatically opens at the start.
Step 5 Returning to the highlight options pop-up

menu, click More for a second page of options. From here
you can look up the word using the dictionary, find other
Step 2 Using the mouse, the trackpad or the left and examples of its use in the book, search the web for it or
right cursor keys, you can navigate through the pages as share it.
you read. You can also skip back to the title’s table of
contents by clicking the middle icon on the top-left.
Return to the iBooks store by clicking the icon on the
far left.
Step 6 Another option from the pop-up menu linked

to highlighted text is the ability to have any highlighted
Step 3 Using the mouse, click and hold the cursor and text spoken to you via the Mac’s own speech software.
drag it over the text, or double-click on a word to select it. Simply highlight the section you want to hear and click on
This brings up an options window where you can add a the Start Speaking link.
note, highlight the text or underline it in red.

Using the Mac’s iBooks App
Step 7 By clicking on the first icon on the top-left, Step 10 Some iBooks have integrated content such
with the two sizes of ‘A’ character on it, you bring up as images and videos. These are viewed by following the
a menu containing various options to change the title’s specific instructions, such as pressing the Play
appearance of the iBook, from font size to button on video clips.
background colour.
Step 8 The next option is Search, represented by the

magnifying glass icon. Using this you can search for all Sharing iBooks and Using the Wishlist
references to a name or word in the entire publication. When you find a title in the iBooks Store that you
The results appear below the search bar and can be wish to share with a friend, or if you are a little short
viewed by scrolling. on funds and want to add the title to your wish list to
remind you at a later date, you can use the following
share feature. When you are on a title’s home page,
notice the small downward-pointing arrow to the
right of the price. Click on this arrow to bring up a
small menu containing links to your sharing options;
email, Facebook etc. You can also use the Add to Wish
List link which will add this title to your buy it later list.
Your Wish List is viewable from the right panel on the
Featured home screen. Remove a title by hovering
the pointer over it, then clicking on the cross icon
that appears in the top-left.
Step 9 The final option is Bookmark. Click it to

place a bookmark on the current page, which can be
accessed by clicking the down-pointing icon, which
shows all of your recent and current bookmarks for
this iBook.

Using the Mac’s

FaceTime App
FaceTime enables video chat between devices, including iPhones, iPads and of course your
Mac. With the FaceTime camera you can use your Mac as a video phone to chat face-to-face with
anyone, no matter where they are as long as you both have an Internet connection.
Using the FaceTime Camera
Notebook Macs and the iMac have built-in front-facing

FaceTime cameras mounted just above the screen, as
you can see on the MacBook Air shown here. It’s
perfect for video chatting. Using FaceTime and your
Mac’s built-in camera for video chat is, as always, very
easy. All you need is your Mac, an active Wi-Fi
connection, an email address and your Apple ID. Of
course you also need the FaceTime app, but that’s
pre-installed on your new Mac, and should already
be on your Dock. It’s the green square icon with a
movie camera on it, badged with a telephone receiver
on a white circle. Click on this icon to open the
FaceTime application.
Step 1 Click on the FaceTime app to launch the Step 2 Next, type in your email address. This is the
program. It should start straight away, and you’ll see your address that people can use through the FaceTime app to
own face on the screen, as well as a panel inviting you to contact you. There’s a brief pause while FaceTime verifies
log in with your Apple ID. Type in your Apple ID password your email address. You only have to do this the first time
and click OK. you use the app, then you’re ready.

Using the Mac’s FaceTime App
Step 3 Before you make a video call, it’s a good idea to Step 5 Accepting a call in FaceTime is simple. When
make sure whoever you’re calling can see you properly. you receive a call, the app will automatically open and you
Using the camera view shown on the screen, make sure will be given four options - Accept, Decline, Remind me
there are no distracting bright lights behind you, and that Later or Reply with Message. If you accept the call you will
your face is well lit. You don’t need to light up like a movie see your camera view in a small inset window.
studio, but turning on a desk light in a dim room would
probably help.
Step 4 Making a FaceTime call is simplicity itself. Just Step 6 While you’re in the call you can mute the
look up the person you want to call in your Contacts list, microphone by hovering your pointer over the picture
scroll down and you’ll find the FaceTime call button. If the and clicking the icon that appears at the bottom. To end
person is using an iPhone you’ll have the option to call the FaceTime call simply click on the middle End button.
their phone number; if not the call will be via the Internet.
Full Screen End Mute

Using the Mac’s

Notes App
Notes is a convenient way to jot down your thoughts and ideas. As the name suggests, it’s a virtual
notepad that’s very simple to use. It’s easily edited and fully searchable, meaning that these notes
are hard to lose and even harder to do without, and you can sync them using iCloud.
Creating, Editing and Sharing Notes Step 3 To search notes, start typing keywords into
the search field at the top of the left-hand frame.
Notes is a useful application. Jot down your thoughts
and memos, and sync them with all iCloud devices.
Step 1 To create a new note, click on the

pen-and-paper symbol in the top left corner of the main
pane in the Notes window. Start typing your note.
Step 2 Your notes are listed in the left-hand pane. To Step 4 To delete a note, open it and use the Delete
select a note to read or edit, just click on it. The contents option in the Edit menu or the dustbin button in the
are shown in the right-hand pane. To change the font, or toolbar. Deleted notes are kept in the Recently Deleted
use bold, underline or italicise, select the text and folder for 30 days. To email a note or share it in Messages,
right-click or CTRL-click for a menu; these options are click on the Share button that appears in the top right of
found under Fonts. Alternatively, use CMD-B (bold), CMD-I the main note panel.
(italics) or CMD-U (underline). To attach an image, simply
drag it onto the note.

Using the Mac’s Notes App
Using Folders Step 4 If you’re syncing your notes with iCloud, they
sync with other Macs and iOS devices logged into the
Organise your notes into folders, keeping them in same iCloud account. In System Preferences, found in
set groups so they’re always easy to find. the Apple menu, click on iCloud and then make sure Notes
is ticked.
Step 1 There are several ways to create a new folder,
which is shown in your sidebar. Press CMD-N, use the New
Folder in the File menu or press the New Folder link in the
bottom left corner . Notes created in the iCloud section
are stored on your iCloud and can be synced with other
Apple devices.
The Sidebar Click on this icon to show and

hide the sidebar. Most users will want the sidebar
open, as it gives access to your folders but if your
screen space is tight and you need to review a big
note, you can close it for a while.
Step 2 Highlight a folder by clicking on it to view all

the notes in that folder. Alternatively, click on the All
option at the top of each category to list every note
stored on your Mac or your iCloud account or if applicable,
those created using another compatible service like
Google Drive.
Notes Online You can review your iCloud

notes from any computer or mobile device with
Internet access and a web browser. Just go to
www.icloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID,
then click on the Notes option. All your iCloud
Step 3 Edit the name of an existing folder by clicking on synced notes are there.
it to highlight it, then clicking again to turn it into a text
field as shown. You can then type in your new name.

Advanced Notes Features Step 3 You can attach photographs to your Notes and
for advanced users, there’s a Photo Browser from which to
Notes has some great advanced features, such as text select them. Choose Photo Browser from the Window
formatting, attachments and password protection. menu in the top bar to open it and then drag photos from
the browser into your notes.
Step 1 Just like the Notes app on iPhone and iPad, you
can turn any list into a checklist and tick off items when
completed. First of all, make a list in the usual way, without
attempting to format it and then highlight the text.
Step 4 There’s also an Attachments Browser. Click on

the button with four squares to be taken to this screen,
where you can opt to view attachments by type.
Right-click on an attachment to open it or go to its
Step 2 Now click on the toolbar icon that shows a tick respective note.
in a circle. Your list becomes a checklist, with an empty
circle in front of each listed item. When you’ve completed
a task on your checklist, tap its circle to tick it.
Password Protecting a Note Step 2 You’ll be asked to set up a Notes password,

or type it if you’ve already set one up. That note is now
Step 1 If you make a private note that you don’t locked. A lock icon appears next to its name and it can
want others to read, you can lock it with a password. If only be opened with the password. You can close all
you’re syncing that note using iCloud, it’s locked on locked notes or remove a lock from a note using the
your other devices too. First, open the note in Lock button in the toolbar.
question, click the Lock button and select Lock Note.

Using the Mac’s Notes App
Step 5 Attaching documents, web sites, emails and Step 7 You can review PDFs from within notes too
other such data to Notes is now a lot easier, as the Notes and even where an attached document cannot be utilised
app has been added to the macOS Share button. Now you in the note itself, you can still open the attachment
can click on it in another app and save an attachment directly from the app. They’re much more clearly
directly to a note. displayed in the note.
Step 6 Documents and data that are attached to a

note are more accessible than before. If you attach a video Step 8 To format a piece of text, first highlight it and
or audio track for example, instead of a preview of the file, then press the button showing the two As to get a
you can actually play the media from within the note. formatting pop-up window. From here, you can turn a
piece of text into a proper heading or title, make a
numbered list and more. You can also highlight a word or
phrase and use CMD-I, B or U to make it Italic, Bold or
Underlined respectively.
Collaborative Notes Step 2 Choose the method by which you want to

send it, enter their details and they’re sent an
Step 1 Collaborative Notes is a new feature invitation. When they accept, you can see and edit
introduced with Sierra and iOS 10. To make a note the note. This is only possible if both parties are using
collaborative, i.e. able to be edited by more than one macOS Sierra or iOS 10.
person, open it and click on the button with a head
and a plus sign on it.

Using the Mac’s

Maps App
Maps is the hub for your travel plans. From finding the quickest route to shops by avoiding the
worst traffic, to planning a trip around the world, the uses and depth of features Maps has to offer
is amazing. You can even see major cities in glorious 3D or take a flyover tour.
Finding Places with Maps Step 3 To change the view, click one of the options at
the top of the pane. You can select from Satellite, which
You can use the Maps app to find addresses, displays a photographic map; or Map, which displays a
businesses, landmarks, local amenities and more. simple graphical map.
Step 1 To find your current location, click the arrow

icon left of the search field. To search for a specific
location, type the address, postcode/zip code or road
name into the search field. If there’s more than one match,
you’re shown a list.
Step 2 You can search for a business by entering the Drop a Pin To add a pin to your map, right-click
business name or type, for example ‘pizza delivery’, into and choose Drop Pin. A pin is placed where you
the search field. Pins appear on the map indicating all clicked, giving access to an information box like the
matching businesses in the area. To get more information, one shown here. To remove the pin, right-click on it
click on a pin, then on the ‘i’ button next to the name. and choose Remove Pin.
You can get directions, bookmark the location or assign
it to a contact.

Using the Mac’s Maps App
Route Planning Explained Step 4 If there are alternative routes available, these
will also be displayed as lighter blue lines. You can switch
The route planning element of Maps is one of the between routes by clicking the label marked Route 2,
most useful and well-rounded features of the app. Route 3, etc. Distance and travel time will update for each
route selected.
Step 1 To get directions at any time, click the
Directions button and enter start and finish points. You
can select the mode of transport (by car or on foot) that
you plan to use. Alternatively, click on a pinned location,
then click on the small car icon next to the name. You’re
shown a route.
Traffic Information You can get traffic

information by clicking the Real-Time Traffic
Step 2 Maps calculates the best route, based on the Updates icon at the top of the Maps pane. Click Show
mode of transport you chose. It’s displayed on the map as Traffic and current conditions will be displayed on
a blue line. The total distance and estimated travel time are main roads. You can turn traffic information off at
also offered. If alternative routes are available, these are any time by clicking the Real-Time Traffic Updates
shown as lighter blue lines. Switch between routes by icon a second time. When traffic information is
clicking on a light blue line. turned on, you will also see small workman signs at
various places. This means that there are scheduled
roadworks happening in these locations. Click any of
the workman icons and then click the Information
icon to get more details, including possible length of
delays and how long the works will continue.
Step 3 You can view a written step-by-step

breakdown of the route, which is detailed below the key
locational information. Click any of these points to be
taken to that point on the route.

Viewing Maps in 3D Step 3 Zoom in to the map and you start to see
contours, hills and valleys rendered before your very eyes.
The Maps application’s 3D maps are great to look at The 3D feature can slow things down if you are using a
and offer a unique perspective on your chosen city. slow Wi-Fi connection, but not by much.
Step 1 Before you can properly view the maps in 3D,

you need to switch to Satellite view. In standard view the
maps still look flat. You can show or hide the labels such as
the street names and feature locations using the View
top-bar menu.
Step 4 If you’re viewing a large city that has rendered

3D buildings, you can increase the camera angle to see the
buildings better. When this is available, you see an
Step 2 To now switch to 3D view, click the 3D button amazing 3D rendering of the location.
in the centre of the view controls in the bottom-right
corner of the map screen. The camera angle shifts when
you do this, but if you’re zoomed out, you’ll hardly notice
any difference.
Viewing 3D Locations in Maps The 3D Flyover

feature of the new Maps app really comes alive when
you are viewing a big city such as London or New York.
When you are viewing a city, you can actually see
buildings rising out of the map. You can zoom
aroundBig Ben or fly up the side of the Empire State
Building. It is probably impossible to extend this
amazing feature to every building in the world, but it
would be pretty impressive if you could!

Using the Mac’s Maps App
Personalising the Maps App Adding and Removing Favourites in Maps

To bookmark a location, click on the Share link in the
Now you’re familiar with the basics of Maps, it’s time toolbar and select Add to Favorites. Alternatively, click on
to look at some of its more sophisticated features. a pin, then on the ‘i’ icon and click on the Add to Favorites
button. To remove a favourite, in the window showing the
First Time Start Up Open the Maps app and you will list of currently saved favourites, click on the Edit button
be greeted with the following message, asking you to (bottom-right corner) and click on the ‘X’ icon to delete.
allow the app to use your current location. Proceed as you
wish but several of the options covered here will be
unavailable to you should you select “Don’t Allow”.
Using Maps Favourites To review your favourites,

click in the Search field at the top of the Maps window, and
then select Favorites from the menu that pops up. Your
favourites are listed as pins. You can then drag these pins
into the search field, or the start and end points in the
Directions sidebar.
Changing the View
Switch between these viewing options using the

buttons in the top-right corner of the Maps window.
Map This view is

similar to your standard
hand drawn Ordinance
Survey (OS) map style,
showing streets, rivers,
parks, places of interest
and more.
Sharing Routes Having selected your choice of
Satellite An aerial route, you can share it via social media or email, or send
view, which you can zoom directly to other macOS, OS X or iOS devices. The recipient
in and out, all the way will receive a message with a link which, when accessed,
back into outer space. will open the Maps app and display the route.
An option in the View
menu lets you show or
hide the labels such as
street names.
Transit Public
transport options are
added in this view; this is
not available everywhere
yet but more cities are
being added.

Using the Mac’s Photo

Booth App
Although your Mac is a massively powerful tool, it is also very entertaining, and Apple’s Photo
Booth is a lot of fun for people of all ages to play around with. It’s great for making avatar pictures
for your favourite social media sites like Facebook and Twitter too.
Step 2 Click the red button. There’s a three-second

Standard and Full Screen View countdown before the shutter clicks, to give you time to
strike the perfect pose. You can turn the countdown off in
When you open Photo Booth it defaults to the Photo Booth’s settings if you wish. You can take four
window view, but there’s also a full screen view photos in quick succession by clicking the leftmost button
available. There are two ways to enter full screen view. below the main view.
You can use the View menu or click on the green
button in the top-left corner of the window. To return
to window view, you can either click the green button
again or press the ESC key.
Take a Photo Step 3 Each time you take a picture, its thumbnail
appears in a panel at the bottom of the window. To
Taking a basic snap of yourself in Photo Booth is very view any picture just click on it and it will appear in the
easy. Follow these instructions to see how it’s done. main window.
Step 1 There are three buttons in the bottom-left

corner of the window. Click the middle one to go into
photograph mode. You will see the red button in the
centre shows a camera.

Using the Mac’s Photo Booth App
Make a Video Crazy Effects
As well as still photographs, you can also record One of the best features of Photo Booth is the ability
great selfie videos with Photo Booth. to add a range of crazy effects and backgrounds.
Step 1 To engage the video camera, click on the Step 1 To add an effect click the Effects button to the
rightmost of the three buttons to the left of the window right of the Photo Booth window below the main image.
below the main camera view. Click the red button Use the arrows that appear to the left and right of the
(which now shows a camcorder) to start recording your Effects button to view all the different effects available,
video. When you’re finished, click the red button again to and when you find one you like, simply click on it.
end recording.
Step 2 When you finish recording, your video Step 2 There are lots of different lens distortion
appears in the panel at the bottom of the Photo Booth effects. If you choose one of these, try moving your head
window as a thumbnail. Click on it to play it back. To bring around for all sorts of surprising results! If you choose a
up the control panel during playback, move the mouse background effect you need to make sure the camera is
pointer anywhere within the viewing window. Jump pointing at a blank background, else you may get some
straight to any point in the video by dragging the line in image interference.
the progress bar.
Step 3 To add your own backdrops, go to the last page

Step 3 To adjust the start and end points of your of effects and look for User Backdrops. Drag any image or
video, first select Trim Movie from the Edit menu (or video into a blank user backdrop then select it. To remove
press CMD-T). Drag the ends of the yellow box to the a user backdrop, select it and press Delete. If there’s
points where you want your video to start and finish. interference in the backdrop image, go back into Effects,
You can press Play to view your trimmed video before select Normal then go back in again and reselect the
saving it. Press the Trim button to save or Cancel to discard desired backdrop.
the changes.

Using the Mac’s

Preview App
Preview is more than a file viewer. It can open and organise PDFs, highlight text in PDF documents,
make basic edits to images, export files in other formats and even help you sign a PDF form that
you’ve been sent to fill out. Let’s take a look at this surprisingly versatile application.
Step 1 By default, Preview isn’t found in the Dock but Step 3 You can zoom into or out of a document using
it’s a good idea to put it there, so you can open files in the magnifying glass buttons; or hold CMD and tap the
Preview by dragging them onto its Dock icon as shown. It plus or minus buttons on your keyboard. The View
can open pictures, documents, PDF files and more. pull-down menu gives options like Actual Size and Zoom
to Fit.
Step 2 If you open several documents at once or a

document such as a PDF with multiple pages, you can Highlight Documents If your PDF document
use the sidebar. This can show documents or pages as has selectable text, you can also highlight passages
thumbnails or as a list. Click on the Sidebar button in Preview, as well as underlining and crossing it out.
for options. Just click on the highlighter button, then select the
portion of text you wish to alter. You can change the
colour of the highlighter or opt for underlining or
crossing out using the menu next to the button.

Using the Mac’s Preview App
Editing Images Filling In and Signing Forms
As well as displaying images, Preview is also a With more and more documents being sent
surprisingly powerful editor. Let’s take a look. digitally, it’s great to fill in PDFs from Preview.
Step 1 If your image isn’t the right way up, you can Step 1 First open your tools. Click on the type tool,
rotate it using the Rotate button, the one with the left-hand side of the tools strip, click where you want to
rectangle and an arrow on it. The button next to this, type, and type away. You can edit the size and colour of
showing a toolbox, reveals and conceals your editing your text as explained earlier. Your typing is preserved
tools, that are shown open in the picture below. when you save the PDF, so you can return it by email if
you wish.
Step 2 Two selection tools are available. The one qon Step 2 You can even add your own signature to forms.
the extreme left of the tools lets you select a portion of the First, sign your name on a white piece of paper. Then click
image in a rectangular, elliptical or user-defined shape on the Signature button as shown and qfollow the
(the lasso tool). The wand button lets you auto select a instructions to store your signature as a digital copy. When
background or object. After making a selection, you can it’s shown in the window like this, tap the Done button.
crop the image using the Tools pull-down menu.
Step 3 You can also mark up, write on and annotate Step 3 To add your signature to a form, click on the
your picture using the pencil, text (marked T) and box signature button for a pop-up menu and select it. It
tools. Change the font and size of text by selecting it and appears on your form; move it into place and resize to fit.
using the font button (marked A). Other tools add key You can also use this menu (as shown) to delete existing
lines, change the colour of borders and backgrounds and signatures or add more to your digital collection.
more. Click on the prism icon for colour adjustment tools.

Using the Mac’s App

Store App
The App Store is the best place to download applications for your Mac. It’s quick and secure,
and has an easy-to-use interface so you can find all those obscure apps and utilities you’ve been
wondering about. There’s some great software out there, and it’s all for your Mac.
To open the App Store click

the Apple menu and select Auto App Updates You can update your apps in the background,
App Store, or use the App removing the need to check for app updates manually. To activate this very
Store icon in the Dock. useful addition, open the System Preferences from the Apple menu and
activate the Download Newly Available Updates in the Background option.
2 3 4
6
Install Applications 5
The App Store makes it easy
and painless to install new
software applications. Use the
Categories icon at the top of the
window, or the All Categories
drop-down menu in the Quick
Links box on the right if you
want to browse applications, or
if you know what you want you
can use the search tool in the
upper right. Once you’ve found
an application that you want to
install click on its icon to open
10
the detail page; this will give you
version details, size, developer,
and other useful information.
To install the app simply click
the price button in the upper
left, followed by the Install
button that replaces it, then
input your Apple ID and your
Mac does the rest.

Using the Mac’s App Store App
1. The Featured Icon 3. The Categories Icon 7. Search Bar

Press this button to take a look at Looking for a game, a developer If you know the name of the
featured apps; that is, ones Apple tool, or a utility? Click on this button application you’re looking for,
has highlighted as especially worth to organise the App Store into type it here to go straight to it.
your attention. There are some useful categories, making it easier
really great apps in there, so the to find what you’re looking for. 8. Quick Links
Featured section is always worth a These are mostly administration
look when you’re looking for 4. The Purchases Icon links, account details, support and
something new. This button lets you look at a list so on. It’s here you sign into your
of all the apps you’ve previously account, if you’re not already
2. The Top Charts Icon purchased. If a purchased app signed in. Just click on Sign In and
What apps are popular among isn’t currently installed on your enter your Apple ID and password.
Mac owners? This button takes Mac, you can download and
you to the charts, both paid-for install it from here without paying 9. Application List
and free. As free apps often offer for it again. You must be signed in There’s some great links if you’re
in-app purchases, their download to your App Store account to new to the Mac. Various starter
buttons are now labelled access this page. packs, popular apps, even free
‘Get’ instead of ‘Free’ as they apps are available through these
were before. 5. The Updates Icon links. It also contains a full
Click here to see if there are catalogue of application types via
any updates available for your a drop-down list.
installed apps purchased from the
App Store. Updates can fix bugs 10. New & Popular Items
and bring new features, so it’s New apps appear here first,
worth updating regularly. along with the App Store’s
most popular apps at the
6. Navigation Buttons current time. This is a good place
7 The two chevrons shown here to start if you’re just browsing for
take you forward or backward new software.
through your browsing history,
just like the navigation buttons
found in Safari.
View Installed Applications If you want to review the

items you’ve already downloaded and installed from the App
Store, click the Purchased icon at the top of the window. You can
also uninstall apps from here. When you hover the mouse over
each app an ‘x’ appears at the right side; click it to start the
8 uninstall process.

Your Mac’s Advanced Features
Your Mac’s
Advanced
Features
As well as some amazing apps, your Mac also has a range of advanced features that really help
you get the most from your machine. These are things you don’t have to use but prove a real boon
if you take your time to familiarise yourself with them. Keyboard shortcuts, for example, greatly
speed up your productivity and features like the iCloud service can prove invaluable if you use
more than one device. If things go wrong, don’t miss our amazing troubleshooting guide!

Index
106 Your Mac’s System

Preferences
Are System Preferences a mystery to you? If so, read our
tutorial. We show you what each individual preference
pane can do for you and how you can use them to
customise and get even more from your trusty Mac.
114 Your Mac’s

iCloud Services
iCloud is Apple’s cloud computing service. It can store
documents and data in the cloud and sync them with
your other Apple devices. You can upgrade iCloud if
you need more storage and also sync passwords.
130 Your Mac’s

Time Machine
Backing up your data is extremely important. In this
tutorial, we show you how to use Apple’s own backup
application, Time Machine, to back up your Mac to a
separate hard drive. It could save your data!
106 Your Mac’s System Preferences 130 Your Mac’s Time Machine
112 Your Mac’s Split View Screens 132 The New MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar
114 Your Mac’s iCloud Services 134 Setting Up a New User Account
120 Upgrading iCloud Drive 136 Your Mac’s Siri Feature
121 iCloud Desktop Documents & Folders 138 Your Mac’s AirDrop
122 Your Mac’s iCloud Keychain 139 Your Mac’s Quick Look
123 Your Mac’s Social Network Integration 140 Your Mac’s App Switcher
124 Your Mac’s Mission Control Feature 141 Your Mac’s Picture in Picture Feature
125 Hiding Your Mac’s Desktop Menu Bar 142 Keyboard Shortcuts
126 Your Mac’s Sharing 144 Troubleshooting Your Mac
128 Your Mac’s Family Sharing

Your Mac’s System

Preferences
When using a new Mac on for the first time, it’s easy to begin using it for day-to-day tasks without
configuring it properly or exploring the settings. It’s well worth taking a few minutes to familiarise
yourself with the System Preferences controls and the many options contained therein.
Accessing the System Preferences

As long as you read what you’re adjusting
before making any changes, delving into
System Preferences can make using your Mac
a lot more enjoyable. There are several ways to
open the System Preferences pane. You can
click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of
the screen and select System Preferences...,
click on the Dock icon showing cogs on a silver
square, or open it from the Launchpad or
Applications folder. Opening System
Preferences reveals a window with a grid of
icons split into categories, each representing a
different area of options you can configure.
General General is the first options group, and Language & Region Language & Region lets you
clicking it allows you to customise several different view control the localisation of your, allowing you to select the
options such as the colour of buttons and icons, the colour language you’d like macOS to be in. To change the
of highlighted items in Finder, and how scrollbars appear. language, first add a new one to the list of Preferred
It also allows you to control whether applications should Languages by clicking the ‘+’ icon and selecting the one
open the windows or documents you last viewed when you want. Now drag the language you wish to use to the
you relaunch an application. Each of the options is clearly top of the Preferred Languages list and restart. You can
explained, and changing any of them will not negatively also change the region your Mac is to be used in, the
affect the operation of your computer. By default, menus calendar used, the day on which a new week starts and
and highlights are blue. whether your menu bar clock is 12 or 24-hour.

Your Mac’s System Preferences
Desktop & Screen Saver: Desktop Desktop & Desktop & Screen Saver: Screen Saver
Screen Saver is split into two tabs. The Wallpaper tab The Screen Saver tab allows you to select the source of
allows you to set your wallpaper, or a folder with multiple photographs to be displayed in your screen saver,
wallpapers on your computer. The + and - icons at the including the popular National Geographic, the style in
bottom of the left column allow you to add or remove which they are displayed, and the duration your Mac
folders of pictures to use as desktop wallpapers. This can should be idle before the screen saver starts. If you don’t
be particularly handy when combined with the Change want your screen saver to display photographs, you can
Picture feature, also at the bottom, which cycles through scroll down the left column to select a more traditional
all of the images in the specified wallpaper folder. The screen saver.
Translucent Menu Bar option controls whether the bar
across the top of your screen is a solid grey/silver colour, or
whether your wallpaper is visible through it.
Mission Control The Mission Control options allow

you to control how applications are grouped and
arranged in Mission Control, which is accessed from the
Dock This controls the appearance of the Dock, the Applications folder, LaunchPad, or by pressing the F3 key.
row of icons at the bottom of your screen. You can Mission Control is useful for quickly switching between
customise the position of the dock, the size of the icons, applications or open windows, and seeing what is
and whether the dock should auto-hide and display only currently running on your Mac.
when you hover your mouse over the bottom of the
screen, allowing for more of your screen space to be taken
by programs you’re using.

Security & Privacy Security & Privacy controls the Notifications Notifications controls which
password protection of your user account, as well as when applications can display alerts and notifications on the
macOS should require you to enter your password. It also screen, and the style in which they are displayed. You can
controls encryption of your files, the firewall, and your also customise how many items each notification
privacy settings. Security settings should be changed category displays in the Notification Center, which is
with care, as incorrectly setting them could make your accessed by pressing the icon at the top right of the screen.
Mac susceptible to malicious software. Be sure to read the
labels next to each setting before confirming changes.
Spotlight Spotlight, the powerful little magnifying Displays The Displays options vary depending on the
glass at the top right of your screen, allows you to type of Mac you’re using. Typically you can control the
control which items are indexed and searchable through screen resolution of your Mac, and also the mirroring
Spotlight. You can select or deselect file types, or head settings if any AirPlay devices are available on your
in to the Privacy section to ensure that no files in a network. You can also configure and calibrate the colour
specific location are returned in Spotlight results, profile of your screen(s).
regardless of type.
Extensions Using the Extensions preference pane, Energy Saver Energy Saver is a settings panel
you can activate and deactivate extensions that you’ve available to those using Mac notebooks. Here you can
installed yourself and also Apple extensions. For example, configure when your display is put to sleep, when the
you can change which apps appear in the Share menu. computer is put to sleep, and whether the hard disks are
put to sleep. These settings can be customised for when
your Mac is running on battery power, and when the
power adaptor is connected.

Keyboard Keyboard lets you customise the Printers & Scanners Printers & Scanners controls
functionality of the F-keys. You can also control whether the settings for printers and scanners you have connected
keys repeat when you hold them down, and the backlight to your computer, and also allows you to browse the
settings if you’re using a backlit keyboard. You can also network your Mac is connected to, to add new printers
view the keys required for keyboard shortcuts, and and scanners. You can also select the default printer and
change them to different shortcuts if you’d prefer. The default paper size.
Dictation settings are also here.
Sound With Sound, you can enable, disable, and

Mouse Similarly, Mouse allows you to control the change the default sound effects for different events
tracking, scroll, and click speed of the mouse (if you’re within macOS. You can also select the default input and
using one). You can also find settings for adding and output devices, which is useful if you happen to be using
troubleshooting Bluetooth mice here. external audio interfaces or microphones.
Trackpad Trackpad settings are for those using Mac

notebooks, or those who have a Magic Trackpad iCloud The iCloud settings allow you to control which
connected. Similar to the mouse settings, you can control data is synchronised with your iCloud account. From here
tracking, scroll, and click speeds, as well as enable and you can view your iCloud account, manage the items that
disable gestures. Adding the secondary (right) click to the are currently being synchronised, and increase or
bottom right corner of the trackpad is very handy. decrease the amount of space available on your account.

Internet Accounts Internet Accounts is a hub Sharing Sharing allows you to configure various
for all of the accounts your Mac has set up on it. These methods of sharing on your Mac. You can control whether
accounts are used for sending e-mails, as well as sharing other devices on the network can remotely view and
on social networks on which you have profiles. The control your screen, which of your files are accessible
+ and - icons can be used to add and remove accounts, across the network, whether you’d like to grant access to
and clicking an account allows you to further modify attached printers, scanners and other devices, and so on.
its settings. Each sharing setting can be controlled independently,
and clicking the Help icon at the bottom right corner of
the window after selecting an item provides a clear
explanation of what the setting does.
Network This allows you to configure the network

devices and locations to which your Mac can connect. You
can add new VPNs here, as well as control your DHCP and
DNS settings. Chances are, unless you know what you’re
doing or you’ve been asked to change these settings by a Users & Groups With Users & Groups you can add
network administrator or your Internet Service Provider new user accounts to your Mac, change the password of
(ISP), you won’t need to make any changes here. an existing account, configure which applications run
when you log in, and also set up the Guest User account.
The Guest User account is particularly useful wif you want
to let people use your Mac for a short amount of time
without being able to access your files or saved
passwords. Once they have finished their session and log
out of the Guest User account, all of their data is deleted.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is where you configure the

majority of your wireless peripherals, such as Bluetooth
keyboards and mice, as well as any other Bluetooth
devices you might have. You can also disable Bluetooth
entirely, which can help save battery life if you do not use
any of these devices.
Parental Controls
When used in conjunction
with a second user account,
the Parental Controls options
help you make your Mac
child-friendly by controlling
which content can or can’t be
accessed, and when the Mac
can be used.

Date & Time Date & Time has additional localisation Time Machine Time Machine is a fantastic
controls, allowing you to select whether your time zone is automated backup utility that ensures your files are kept
set automatically based on your current location. You can backed up. Here you can enable and disable Time
also select to have the time and date set automatically, Machine, manage your backups, and configure new
and control whether macOS displays a 12 or 24-hour clock. backup disks.
Accessibility Additional to the Dictation & Speech

App Store App Store controls how available updates settings, Accessibility allows you to control more typical
are handled by default. You can choose whether you accessibility features such as screen contrast, cursor size,
want your Mac to automatically install new updates, check and keyboard settings. You can also configure spoken
for updates but not install them, or not background check commands, which allow a user to launch programs by
at all. speaking. Each of these options has very flexible settings,
and the Help icon at the bottom right provides a lot of
additional information.
Siri This is where you configure the Mac’s new Siri

feature. You can switch it on or off with the checkbox in
the left column and change the language, accent, input
source, keyboard shortcut and more in the right. If you
don’t want to show Siri in the top bar, uncheck the box at Startup Disk Startup Disk is a setting you’re unlikely
the bottom of the pane. to ever change but should you ever attach an additional
hard drive to your Mac from which you would like to be
able to boot or if you’d like to configure your Mac’s hard
drive so you can connect it to another Mac and boot from
it, this is where you do so.

Your Mac’s Split

View Screens
In macOS Sierra you can open two applications in full-screen mode, viewing them both on a single
display using a split screen. Just the thing for doing research in Safari while making notes in Pages
or reading an address from a contacts card and looking it up in the Maps application.
How to Use Sierra’s Split View Screen Step 3 Go back to the desktop and open the second
app you wish to use as a full-screen app in Split View
With your Mac’s new Split View feature, you can mode. Here we’re using Pages, though you can use almost
enjoy two full screen apps at once. This is how. any app on your Mac.
Step 1 To access your Mac’s Split View mode, first

open an app you want to use in this way. Here we’ve
chosen Wikipedia. Just open the app window, there’s no
need to open it as a full screen app at this stage.
Step 4 Drag the window for this second app upwards,

onto the menu bar, as you did with the first app. The strip
appears again. Drop the second app onto the first, which
is represented by an icon on this strip.
Step 2 Drag the app window upwards, onto the menu
bar at the top of the screen. A strip appears, offering the
current desktop image and a receptacle for the app you’re
dragging. Drop it on the plus sign to make it full screen.

Your Mac’s Split View Screens
Step 5 The two apps now offer a combined icon, Step 8 If you’ve already made an app full-screen in the
which you can see here, labelled ‘Pages & Safari’. This is a usual way, that is, by clicking the green gumdrop icon, you
single desktop, in which both those apps are running, in can still drag a second app to the top of the screen and
split view. To open them, click on the icon. dropping it on the full-screen app’s icon, as shown earlier.
Step 9 The split view apps are treated like a desktop

Step 6 In Split View mode, you can make full use of the by macOS, just like a regular full-screen app is. Therefore,
two apps, just as if they were each running singly in you can switch between your desktop and the split view
full-screen mode. If you wish to allocate one app more apps by swiping the trackpad with three fingers or a Magic
space than the other, click and drag the black line that Mouse with two.
divides them.
Step 10 A useful trick with split view apps is to open

Step 7 To take one of the apps back out of full Split two Finder windows, allowing you to manually compare
View mode, move the pointer to the top of the screen until and copy between two folders. To copy an item (instead of
the gumdrops appear; then click on the green icon, just simply moving it) hold ALT while you drag an item from
like you would with a regular full-screen app. one to another.

Your Mac’s
iCloud Services
Keep your important files safe in remote online storage, and have them instantly accessible from
all your Apple devices (your Mac, iPhone and your iPad), with Apple’s revolutionary cloud storage
service iCloud. The files you want to keep safe have never been safer or easier to access.
Storing Your Documents in iCloud Step 3 You can organise your iCloud folder like any
other folder, including creating new folders within it. To
Storing your files in iCloud is as simple as moving move files into a new folder in your iCloud Drive, just drag
them to a folder. They’re then synced with iCloud. and drop them where you want them.
Step 1 Click on your desktop to open Finder, then

open iCloud Drive from the Go menu. You may need to log
into iCloud using your Apple ID. You’ll see a Finder window
showing the contents of your iCloud drive folder, with
folders for some apps that store output in iCloud.
Step 2 To save any files into your iCloud Drive folder, Step 4 To move files out of iCloud storage and back
simply drag them from your desktop and drop them in the to your hard drive, just drag them out of the iCloud
open iCloud window. They are now stored remotely and folder and onto your desktop. You will be asked to confirm
accessible from any connected Apple device. the move.

Your Mac’s iCloud Services
Back to My Mac Mail, Calendars and Contacts in iCloud
You can access your other iCloud enabled Sync all your contacts and email inboxes with other
computers remotely, over an Internet connection. Macs and iOS devices on the same iCloud account.
Step 1 Open the Apple menu, select System Step 1 Open up the Apple menu and select System
Preferences, and then click the iCloud icon. Preferences to bring up the System Preferences window.
Click on Internet Accounts.
Step 2 Scroll down the list of iCloud features until you Step 2 Click on the iCloud option in the left sidebar to
get to Back to My Mac near the bottom. Check the box see which apps will sync via your iCloud account. If any are
next to Back to My Mac to enable it. unchecked, check them.
Step 3 Click on the Details button to turn on file Step 3 Your mail (provided it’s configured), contacts
sharing. Go back to the main System Preferences window, and calendars will now be available for all your other Macs
and select Sharing. From here, choose the services you and any iOS devices you may have with iCloud enabled.
wish to allow to be shared over iCloud. Ensure Back to
My Mac is also enabled on any computer you want to
access remotely.

iCloud Photo Library Step 4 Now do the same on any other Macs you
have. Any duplicates should be resolved by iCloud as you
iCloud Photo Library lets you store all your photos in go. Naturally, you only need a backup of your library on
the cloud and view them on all your devices. one Mac.
Step 1 To enable iCloud Photo Library on your Mac,

first of all, open the Photos app and in the Photos
pull-down menu, select Preferences as shown, to get the
Preferences window.
Step 5 To sync your iOS device’s Photos app with your

iCloud Photo Library, first open the Settings app from the
home screen. It’s the one that looks like a machine cog,
top-right here.
Step 2 In the Preferences window, click on iCloud,

and then check the box labelled iCloud Photo Library.
Your photos are uploaded to your iCloud; this may take
some time.
Step 6 Tap iCloud in the left column, then Photos in

the right. Switch on iCloud Photo Library to enable
syncing, and upload your device’s photos to iCloud.
Step 3 You can choose between ‘Download Originals

to this Mac’, to keep a backup copy of your library on your
Mac, and ‘Optimise Mac Storage’ to leave it all on the cloud.

Step 7 Some things don’t sync, such as books, Find My Mac

cards, calendars, slideshows and keyword shortcuts.
Smart albums, keywords and Faces only sync on Macs, Enabling Find My Mac on iCloud’s preferences lets
not iOS devices. you locate your computer if it’s ever lost or stolen.
Step 1 To enable Find My Mac on your Mac, you must

be signed into your iCloud account. Go into System
Preferences, click on iCloud and make sure the Find My
Mac checkbox is ticked.
Step 8 All your photographs are shown as thumbnails,

and you can select and import them at will. Here
we’re importing photos stored on an iPad onto a Mac
using Photos. Step 2 To locate a stolen Mac from an iPhone or iPad,
open the Find My iPhone app (it also works for Macs), and
click on the Mac from the list offered. Again, you need to
be signed into iCloud.
Step 9 You can also review your photos from any Step 3 You can also find your Mac using the iCloud
computer with a web browser. Just go to www.icloud. website’s Find My iPhone app. Go to www.icloud.com,
com, log into your iCloud account and open the Photos sign into your account and open the web app, which
web application. works like its iOS counterpart.

Safari in iCloud Step 3 Find Safari in the list that appears in the main
window and check the checkbox next to it. You can now
With iCloud, browsing history, bookmarks and access all your bookmarks and your reading list on your
passwords can be synced with just a few clicks. other Apple devices, as long as they’re linked to the same
iCloud account and also have Safari ticked.
Step 1 To let iCloud share all your information from
Safari across your devices, you need to enable Safari in
iCloud preferences. To do this, first go to the Apple menu
and select System Preferences.
Step 4 If you have tabs open in Safari on another Mac

Step 2 Click on the iCloud icon. It’s found in the or iOS device, you can access them from via the cloud.
middle row, left-hand side. First open Safari as normal.

Step 5 Click on the Tabs icon on the top-right of the Step 8 A Private Browsing window has a black URL
Safari window, next to the Share button; this will bring up bar instead of a white one. In this window, Safari tabs
the Tabs view and your shared Safari browsing information. won’t be made available to other computers through
the cloud. The computer also won’t store any browsing
information such as website history, searches and
autofill information.
Step 6 You can now see any websites open on other

devices. If no tabs are open on other devices, you just see a
confirmation window. Click on one of them to open it in a
new tab.
Step 9 To turn off Private Browsing, close this Private

Window and any tabs you have opened when viewing via
this window. To activate Private Browsing again, you need
to re-open a new Private Window.
Step 7 If you want to keep Safari enabled in iCloud Step 10 Remember that Private Browsing is always off
but you don’t want open tabs to be available on other by default when you start Safari, even if it was enabled the
devices, you need to turn on Private Browsing in Safari. To last time you quit. If you want to browse privately you
turn on Private Browsing, in the File menu, select New need to enable Private Browsing manually every time you
Private Window. start Safari.

Upgrading iCloud Drive

A new iCloud account comes with 5GB of free storage but if you use your iCloud Drive a lot, you
may run out of space, especially if you also back up your iOS device to the cloud. Thankfully it’s
easy to buy more space for your iCloud data and the monthly fees are far from expensive.
Step 1 To upgrade the iCloud storage on your Mac, Step 3 Click Change Storage Plan... in the top right.
first go to the Apple menu and open the System On the next screen, you’re shown your current plan and
Preferences. Click on the iCloud option, found in the third options to upgrade for a higher monthly fee. Click on one
row, on the left. to choose, and click Next.
Step 2 In the bottom right corner of this window, Step 4 Click the Downgrade Options if you want a
there’s a button marked Manage.... Click it. From the next smaller, cheaper plan. When asked, input your Apple ID
screen, you can delete documents and data from your and password and you will be immediately switched to
iCloud if you wish. the new iCloud storage plan.

iCloud Drive/ Desktop Documents & Folders
iCloud Desktop
Documents & Folders
With macOS Sierra and iOS 10, you can not only store documents on your iCloud but also files and
folders on your desktop. It’s done automatically, so a file on your Mac’s desktop is accessible from
your iOS devices and other Macs, as long as they’re signed into the same iCloud account.
Step 1 To switch on iCloud Desktop Documents and Step 3 Documents and data that are left on your
Folders on your Mac, open System Preferences and click Mac’s desktop can now be accessed through the iCloud
on iCloud. Click on the Options button next to iCloud Drive folder of any Mac or iOS device signed into the same
Drive and then check the box next to Desktop & iCloud account. All Macs must be running Sierra and all
Documents Folders. It may take time to set up. iPhones, iPads and iPod touches must have iOS 10.
Step 2 On an iOS device install the iCloud Drive app , if Step 4 You can also access your Desktop documents
you don’t have it already, by downloading it from the App and folders using the website. Just point your browser at
Store (it’s free). On your Home screen, open the app. www.icloud.com and sign in. Open the iCloud Drive and
There’s a new folder called Desktop. All files stored on your the Desktop folder is there. You can do this on any
Mac’s desktop are also shown in here. internet-capable device, regardless of operating system.

Your Mac’s
iCloud Keychain
Do you get sick of entering your username and password every time you go on an Internet
forum or shopping site? Help is at hand. With iCloud Keychain, you can store all your password
information on the cloud and sync it between your Apple devices using iCloud.
Setting Up the Keychain

Adding to the Keychain
iCloud Keychain is a great way of storing passwords in the cloud, so you The iCloud Keychain works
don’t have to remember them. Follow this procedure to set it up. on your Apple computers and
mobile devices running
Step 1 Open the System Step 3 You now have to enter Yosemite or later and iOS 7 or
Preferences link from the main Apple the password you set up initially to above. It uses 256-bit AES
menu and select the iCloud option. protect your Apple ID. encryption, so it’s highly
secure. To start adding your
passwords, open any page
that requires you to sign in via
Safari, such as Facebook or
Amazon, and begin the sign-in
process. You’re now asked
whether you want to add this
password to the keychain, if it
is able. The next time you visit
this site, the keychain will
automatically enter your
sign-in details.
Step 2 From this pane select the Step 4 You will now receive a Password Generator Every
Keychain option and enter your code, which will be sent to the time you create a new account
Apple ID password to move on. phone number you added to your while using Safari, you can have
Apple ID. Enter it here and the iCloud Keychain generate a
process is complete. unique, hard-to-guess password,
and also remember it for you.

iCloud Keychain/Social Network Integration
Your Mac’s Social

Network Integration
Social networking is second nature to many people. It is how we organise our time, our social lives
and even how we conduct business. Integrating your favourite social media sites directly with
your Mac makes your social networking life much easier. Here’s how to do it in Sierra.
Integrating Facebook and Twitter
You can integrate a number of your favourite social Step 3 An information sheet will drop down,
networking accounts. explaining what will happen when you sign into
Facebook from your Mac. First, your list of Facebook
Step 1 Launch System Preferences by clicking the friends will be added to your Mac’s Contacts app, and
System Preferences icon in the Dock, or selecting System subsequently kept synchronised.
Preferences from the Apple menu. In the System
Preferences window that opens, select the Internet
Accounts icon.
Step 2 When the Mail, Contacts & Calendars Step 4 Next, you’ll be able to post status updates to
preference pane opens, click the Facebook or Twitter icon Facebook and Twitter from any Mac app that supports this
on the right side of the pane. Enter your Facebook or capability. Mac apps that currently support Facebook
Twitter username and password, and click Next. include Safari, the Notifications Center, Photos, and any app
that includes the Share button or icon.

Your Mac’s Mission

Control Feature
Apple has introduced a few new features to Mission Control, making window management simpler
and more instinctive. It looks very similar to previous versions of Mission Control and is activated in
the same way; but under the surface, it boasts some interesting and powerful features.
Mission Control in a Nutshell Step 3 You can open a document in full screen from
Mission Control simply by dragging its window upwards,
The new look Mission Control will be familiar to onto the strip showing the desktops. You can also create a
those who have used previous versions. new desktop space by clicking the plus sign, whether the
Spaces bar is open or not.
Step 1 To activate Mission Control, swipe upwards
with three fingers on a trackpad or tap the F3 key on your
keyboard. This is unchanged from previous versions of the
Mac’s operating system, unless you’ve modified the
gesture settings yourself.
Step 4 You can still use the Exposé buttons in

Step 2 Unlike previous versions of Mission Control, Sierra. F3 takes you straight to Mission Control. You can
open windows are presented in a single layer instead of clear the Desktop with Fn-F11 too. This combination of
being stacked according to which application produced familiar features and new material makes Mission Control
them. Click on a window to bring its app to the fore. great to use.

Mission Control Feature/Desktop Menu Bar
Hiding Your Mac’s

Desktop Menu Bar
Have you ever wished you could hide the menu bar that runs along the top of the desktop, just like
you can with the Dock? It’s long been possible using a third-party app, but now, with macOS, you
can do it directly from the System Preferences. Here’s how to tidy up your desktop still further.
How to Hide and Reveal the Menu Bar Step 3 Check the box labelled ‘Automatically hide
and show the menu bar’. It’s at the top of the window, the
You can now hide the menu bar. Like a hidden Dock, second checkbox from the top. The menu bar
it pops up when you drag your pointer to it. immediately disappears, leaving the top of your
screen blank.
Step 1 As you know, you can hide the Dock by
going into System Preferences > Dock, and checking
‘Automatically hide and show the Dock’. Thereafter,
the Dock is hidden until you drag your pointer onto
its position.
Step 4 Your menu bar is now hidden, only revealing

Step 2 In Sierra, you can make your menu bar – the itself when you drag your pointer to the top of the screen.
strip along the top of the screen which offers menulets Do this with the Dock too and you can work on a
and pull-down menus – behave in the same way. First, go completely empty desktop, as shown here.
to System Preferences > General.

Your Mac’s Sharing

macOS Sierra offers built-in compatibility with the biggest social networks and file-sharing
websites, as well as the ability to transfer files peer to peer, making it the ultimate operating
system for the modern connected world. This is how to share files using your Mac.
Key Methods of File Sharing on Your Mac Mail
There are numerous options available for sharing If you don’t want to share your images or files
files and data, found using the Share button. via any of the available social networks,
there’s always good old-fashioned email.
Twitter
Photos
Twitter is the social networking
phenomenon that’s taken over the world. You can share photos directly from the
Discuss world events in real time as they Photos app, or you can use the Share
happen or simply share your thoughts. button in another source to save a picture
to Photos.
Facebook
Flickr
Facebook is the number one online social
hub. Whenever you find or do something Flickr is Yahoo’s online photo storage and
cool that you want to share with your friends, sharing service. You can create and share
Facebook is the place to do it. albums, tag pictures and make them
available to the public.
Vimeo
Messages
Vimeo is an alternative video hosting
website to YouTube and is particularly You can attach files and transfer them in
popular with Indie film makers and people Messages through the Share option or open
with an interest in film making. a conversation by sharing a file.
YouTube
Notes
The ultimate video library. There’s
everything on YouTube from high tech You can now share documents and data
software demonstrations to fluffy bunnies such as URLs to the new Notes app too,
being cute. YouTube is the place to share all either adding it to an existing note or
your videos, whatever they may be. creating a new one.
LinkedIn AirDrop
LinkedIn is a social network for professionals This is the quickest and simplest way to
and recruiters. It’s great for linking up with share files between two Wi-Fi-enabled
people in a similar profession, and jobs are Macs in close proximity. With this feature
often advertised on LinkedIn too. Use it for all you can send files instantly to any nearby
your business needs. Mac with a couple of clicks.

Your Mac’s Sharing
The Share Button Step 4 When uploading a file to Facebook you can
add a comment and choose whether to make the file
The Share button is available throughout macOS public or private. You can also add a location if you wish.
Sierra, and allows you to share data or information.
Step 1 Wherever you see the Share button, a box with

an up-pointing arrow, it indicates the currently selected
file, images, URL, video or other such file can be shared in
one or more ways (not all file types are compatible with all
sharing options). Clicking on the button brings up all the
possible sharing options for that particular file.
Step 5 AirDrop enables you to transfer a file directly

between two Wi-Fi-enabled Macs. You will have to ensure
the receiving machine has AirDrop enabled. To do this,
select AirDrop from the Go menu in Finder on the
receiving machine.
Step 2 Selecting Messages brings up a new message

window with the file attached. Type in the email address
or username of the person you want to send the file to.
You can also add a message.
Step 6 If you have more than one email account set up

in Mail, when you share a file via email it will automatically
be sent from the account that appears at the top of your
list of inboxes. To select the account from which you’d like
the email to be sent, drag it to the top of the list in Mail.
Step 3 Tweeting a file is easy. If you want to add a
message just type it into the text field and click Send when
you’re done. You can also add a location if you wish.

Your Mac’s
Family Sharing
Why buy a song, iBook or show for every member of your family, when you can buy it once and
share? With Family Sharing, you can invite up to five family members to join your group, after
which you can all share your digital purchases and also photos, a calendar and reminders.
Setting Up Step 3 Follow the instructions as offered in the

If your computer meets the minimum system window. You’re asked whether you want to be the
requirements, you can use Family Sharing. family organiser, that is, the person who invites family
members to join the group and approves App Store,
Step 1 To use Family Sharing, your Mac must be iBooks and iTunes purchases for the children. Click
running OS X Yosemite or later and at least iTunes 12. You Continue to confirm you’re logged into your personal
can also share on an iOS device running iOS 8 or later, and Apple ID, then again to agree to purchases being made on
a Windows PC running iCloud for Windows 4.0. To find out your credit card.
what OS your iOS device is running, go to Settings >
General > About. It’s listed under Version.
Step 4 You can choose to share your location with

Step 2 To set up Family Sharing, the person who family members if you wish. When you’ve made your
intends to be the family organiser should open System choice and clicked Continue once more, you arrive here;
Preferences (from the Apple menu, top left corner of at a screen with your family group listed. As you’ve only
desktop), and click on iCloud. From here, click on the Set just set it up, you’re currently the sole member, and listed
Up Family button in the left-hand sidebar. as ‘Organizer’.

Your Mac’s Family Sharing
Adding Family Members Step 3 When a family member accepts a family

invitation, you’re sent a notification. You can then open
Now that you’ve set up your account, it’s time to add your Manage Family pane as described previously, and
some family members and share apps and media. choose whether that person can see your location, and/or
approve purchases made by the children. To add more
Step 1 Having set yourself up as the family organiser, family members, press the ‘+’ icon in the left-hand toolbar.
it’s time to invite the rest of your family to join the group. To remove them, highlight the member in question and
Press the Add Family Member button, and you’re asked to press the ‘-‘ icon.
add the name or email address of a family member, or
create a new Apple ID for a child who doesn’t currently
have one. Make your selection and press Continue.
Step 2 You now have to verify that you’re the Step 4 If the invitation is sent to your family member
family organiser by adding the security code from the by email, until it’s accepted, their entry looks like this.
credit card you use to make purchases on your Tap Done and you’re taken back to the iCloud System
Apple ID. It’s a three figure number found on the back of Preference but the Set Up Family button has changed
your card. Enter it, and press Continue. If your family to Manage Family. Press it to change settings for
member is on hand, get them to enter their Apple ID individual family members and to resend an invitation
password to accept your request. If not, click on the option that’s gone astray.
to send an email invitation.
Sharing Purchased Media To download media

purchased by another family member, they must have Other Features Your Calendar and Reminders apps
‘Share my purchases’ ticked in their Family Sharing pane. now have Family categories, for shared to-do lists and
Open iTunes, and click on your name in the top bar. Select events. You can also set up a shared iPhoto album. The
Purchased from the pop-up menu. Now in the top left Find My Friends iOS app can track family members’
corner, click on your name again and select the family locations, and Find My Mac/iPhone/iPad can be used to
member whose purchased media you wish to download. trace their lost or stolen Apple gear. It’s really useful, and
very easy to use once you’ve set it up.

Your Mac’s
Time Machine
Time Machine is a backup utility that is a key part of macOS. It creates incremental backups of your
files to a specified location, such as an external hard drive. These files can later be browsed and
restored by running the Time Machine application. It’s great for peace of mind.
Setting Up Time Machine Step 3 If you choose to reformat your disk, all
data currently on the drive is wiped so if there’s something
To begin, let’s look at the initial setup of your on there you want to keep, move it first. You might get
external drive and the Time Machine app itself. a pop-up asking if you would like to use the connected
drive with Time Machine. Click Decide Later so the
Step 1 Connect an external hard drive, via USB, Time Machine settings can be configured to your
FireWire or Thunderbolt, to your Mac. It should be at least requirements first.
the size of your Mac’s hard drive. The larger the drive, the
further back in time you will be able to store backups. Now
open System Preferences and click on Time Machine in the
bottom row.
Step 2 Click the Select Disk... button and you will be Step 4 Once your external drive is connected and
presented with a window listing your currently connected formatted correctly, you can always access Time Machine
drives. Select the drive on which you would like to store by opening System Preferences from Launchpad or the
your Time Machine backups. If your external drive isn’t Applications folder on your Mac. Check the Show Time
already formatted as ‘Mac OS Extended (Journaled)’, Time Machine in Menu Bar box and you can also access it from
Machine invites you to erase and reformat it. the menu bar.

Your Mac’s Time Machine
Backing Up to Time Machine Step 3 By default, Time Machine is configured to back

up all data on your Mac’s drive. If you click the Options
Follow this short guide to backing up using Time button, you can add locations on your hard drive not to
Machine and your external drive. be backed up. To exclude a new item, press the ‘+’ icon
to reveal the file browser. Browse to the file or folder
Step 1 There’s an option to encrypt backups. This you don’t want included in your backups and click the
stops anyone from accessing the data on your drive Exclude button.
without the password you specify. If you choose to
encrypt your backups, simply enter and verify your
password, enter a hint, and then proceed by clicking
Encrypt Disk. You can click Choose Different Disk to return
to the previous screen.
Step 4 To remove an item from the list of excluded

backup items, click the item once to highlight it, and then
click the ‘-’ icon. You can either Cancel or Save your
changes to return to the previous screen.
Step 2 You’re now presented with a window that

shows the status of your currently selected drive to be
used for Time Machine backups.
Step 5 To retrieve a file from Time Machine, Choose

Enter Time Machine in the Time Machine menu and then
navigate to the file you want. You can get hold of an older
version of a current file or one you’ve deleted. When
you’ve found it, highlight it and press Restore.

The New MacBook

Pro’s Touch Bar
With the October 2016 refresh, the MacBook Pro dispensed with the row of function keys that sat
atop the keyboard for many years, and replaced them with a continuous OLED Touch Bar, which
accepts multi-use gestures. Let’s take a look at what it can do for you.
The Touch Bar Explained
What do you see when you look at the keyboard on your new MacBook Pro? You should notice a big change.
Here’s a guide to what’s where on the new MacBook Pro OLED Touch Bar and how to get the most from it.
1. The Touch Bar The Touch Bar

runs along the top of the keyboard,
where the function keys used to be.
What it displays depends on what app
you’re using.
2. Regular Buttons As you can see,

regular buttons like the Escape key and
6
media controls can be replicated on the
Touch Bar and placed where their
function keys were.
2 3 4 2 5
3. App-Specific Buttons Because
the OLED Touch Bar is in itself a mini
screen, it can also display buttons that
are specific to the app that you’re 1
currently using.
4. Slider Bar The versatility of the

Touch Bar means you can use it as a
slider, should the app allow. Here we
can scroll forwards and backwards
through a video.
5. Siri Button Here we see the Siri

button, for activating Apple’s digital
assistant. Should the need arise, this part
of the Touch Bar can also be used for
Touch ID.
6. App-Specific What the Touch

Bar shows depends on the app you’re
currently using. Here it’s used with a
video app but it can be configured for
other software too.

The New MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar
Uses of the Touch Bar Messages Touch Bar Switch to Messages and your
most recently used emoticons will all be within easy reach,
The Touch Bar is a screen in its own right and can right there on the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar.
display pictures. It’s incredibly versatile.
System Functions When in the Finder, the Touch

Bar shows the regular function keys we’re already used to,
such as media controls and keyboard brightness.
Touch ID On the extreme right of the Touch Bar is a

Safari Touch Bar When you open Safari, the Touch fingerprint scanner. This can read your fingerprint to
Bar gives you buttons for your favourite websites. Slide unlock your MacBook Pro, or for Apple Pay.
along it to scroll for even more website buttons.
Website Touch Bar When you’re using a website,

the Touch Bar gives you back buttons, a search
field and more. The perfect tools for the job you’re
currently doing.
On Most MacBook Pros The Touch Bar is present

on all 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros except for the
entry level model, which uses function keys like before.

Setting Up a New
User Account
User accounts are your first line of defence when it comes to protecting your safety and privacy
when using your Mac. By setting up accounts for each user you can control access to the computer
and the Internet. There are different types of accounts, so let’s take a look at how to use them.
Creating a New Account Step 3 Now you have the correct permissions, click on
the ‘+’ symbol just above the padlock to bring up the new
Two people can use your Mac without the need to account details window.
share private files, data and information.
Step 1 To create a new account, first click the Apple

menu in the top-left of the screen and select System
Preferences. Locate and click the Users & Groups icon in
the System section to open the Users & Groups window.
Step 4 Enter the required details to open a new

account on your Mac. Choose what sort of an account you
Step 2 Click the padlock at the bottom-left to wish to create using the pull-down menu; see the next
allow you to make changes. As an extra security measure, page for an explanation of what the differences are
you’re asked to input your admin credentials at this point. between account types.

Setting Up a New User Account
There are four types of user account, but what are Administrator An
they? Let’s take a look at what they do. Administrator account lets the
user make system-wide changes
User Accounts User accounts are designed to let to settings, add, modify and
several people use a single computer. Each account has its delete user accounts, and install
own settings so they can have their own wallpaper, applications for all users. This
aliases, dashboard and secure storage for private type of account should only be
documents. It means more than one person can share a given to someone you trust to
Mac, without giving the others access to personal settings administer your Mac.
and documents.
Managed with Parental Controls This creates an
account whose access to applications can be carefully
controlled and monitored. It’s perfect for a family with
children of different ages.
Standard As the name suggests, this is the account

type that would normally be used. Like the admin
account, it also allows the user to modify settings, install
applications, save documents and so forth, but only for
that specific account.
Sharing Only This is a network-based account for
those who need access to shared files or resources across a
network, but do not need to make changes or physically
log in.
The Guest Account The Guest Account is a Group Setting up a Group allows you to give the
special account that allows a user to use your Mac same folder and file access privileges to multiple users.
without an account, but not to make or save changes. After setting up a group and identifying the people
This is great for visiting friends who just want to check who are members, you can assign specific access
web email or log into Facebook. The guest account privileges for a folder or file to that group, and all its
resets itself when the user logs off, so any items saved members will then enjoy those privileges. It’s a great
on the account are deleted. To enable it, select Guest way of allowing multiple users of the same Mac access
User from the User & Groups window and toggle the to shared data or a collaborative project.
‘Allow users to log in to this computer’ option, so it
shows a tick.

Your Mac’s Siri Feature

It took a long time but at last, with the Sierra update, Siri has come to the Mac. Apple’s digital
personal assistant lets you communicate with your computer by speaking, just like you already do
with the iPad and iPhone. Let’s take a look at what Siri can do for you.
Setting Up Siri Step 3 To launch Siri, click on the icon in the Dock,
click on the menu bar icon if you’ve opted for one or press
Before you get started with Siri, let’s take a look at its the keyboard shortcut, again if you have one set up. A Siri
system preference pane and set up options. window appears in the top right corner of the screen, as
you can see here.
Step 1 You might have activated Siri during the Sierra
set up procedure. If not, under the Apple menu, select
System Preferences. Click on Siri in the bottom row. If it
isn’t already ticked, click on Enable Siri, on the left. If you
want Siri in the menu bar, check that box too.
Step 2 You can change the language that Siri

understands and also speaks in using the pull-down
menu. You can also change the English language voice Step 4 Using Siri requires an Internet connection, so
from a British male to a female voice and a different accent, your Mac can send your voice message to Apple’s servers
and set up a keyboard shortcut for Siri if you wish. to be analysed. If you don’t have an Internet connection,
you cannot use Siri until you go online again.

Your Mac’s Siri Feature
Using Siri Step 3 Siri can get information from a lot of macOS’s
preinstalled apps. For example, you can make calculations
Now that Siri is up and running, let’s take a look at and conversions using Siri, which harnesses the power of
what Siri on the Mac can do and how to use it. the Calculator app. Just ask a question in this vein and Siri
provides the answer.
Step 1 Siri is great for checking your appointments.
You can ask what appointments you have coming up for
the rest of the week or month, what’s coming up between
two dates, and more. Just ask Siri a question in regular
English and it will probably understand you perfectly.
Step 4 Finally, why not have a bit of fun? Try asking

“What is zero divided by zero” for an amusing response.
Tell Siri you’re drunk and it suggests you call a taxi and ask
“How many [anything] does it take to screw in a
Step 2 You can send a message using Siri, instead of lightbulb?” for a take on this famous joke.
looking up the person in Contacts and then typing the
message itself. Just say, “Send a message to X”, and Siri will
find the person and ask what you want to say. Speak your
message and you can then check and send it.
Siri Dictation Commands
Siri also understands dictation as well as words, so if you are dictating an email, for instance, this useful list
of dictation commands that Siri recognises prove very useful.
New line – Move to the Space bar – Prevent a Close bracket – ] Caret – ^
next line hyphen from appearing Open brace – { At sign – @
New paragraph – Start a in a normally Close brace – } Pound sign – #
new paragraph hyphenated word Dash – Greater than sign – >
All caps – Make the next Period – . Hyphen – Less than sign – <
word all uppercase Comma – , Em dash ̶ Forward slash – /
All caps on ... all caps off Apostrophe – ’ Percent sign – % Back slash – \
– Make part of what you Exclamation mark – ! Copyright sign – © Vertical bar – |
say uppercase Question mark – ? Registered sign – ® Smiley – :–)
No caps – Make the next Ampersand – & Section sign – § Frowny face – :–(
word lowercase Asterisk – * Dollar sign – $ Wink – ;–)
No caps on ... no caps off Open parenthesis – ( Cent sign – ¢
– Make sure part of what Close parenthesis – ) Pound Sterling sign – £
you say is all lowercase Open bracket – [ Degree sign – °

Your Mac’s AirDrop

AirDrop is arguably the simplest way to share files between two Macs or a Mac and an iOS device.
It uses a direct connection so the two devices don’t have to be on the same wireless network but
they must be in close proximity and meet some fairly exacting system requirements.
Step 1 To use AirDrop to transfer a file between a Mac Step 3 On your Mac, AirDrop is available from the
and an iOS device, you need a Mac released in 2012 or later. sidebar in Finder windows, from the Share menu (the
The iOS device must be running iOS 7 or later. From the square with the up-pointing arrow) and, in Finder, from
Apple pull-down menu (top left corner of the screen), the Go pull-down menu. On an iOS device, you AirDrop
select About this Mac to see when it was made. If it’s older through the Share menu. On your Mac, you can drag and
than 2012, but still has AirDrop in the Finder window’s drop a file onto a nearby device shown in the AirDrop
sidebar, it can only AirDrop files with other Macs. Wi-Fi window or click on it after selecting AirDrop from a
must be switched on. If it’s off, click on the radar symbol at Share menu.
the top of the screen and switch it on.
Step 4 Unless the devices are signed into the same

iCloud account, the receiver gets the chance to accept or
Step 2 Your iOS device, which must not be older than reject a file sent to them using AirDrop. If it’s accepted, it is
an iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini or iPod touch saved to the Mac’s Downloads folder.
(5th generation), must have both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
active. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to get to
Control Centre and tap the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi icons if
they’re not already on.

Your Mac’s AirDrop/Quicklook
Your Mac’s Quick Look

Quick Look is an incredibly useful and time saving feature that lets you inspect a document or
image without actually opening it. It’s great for picking through a selection of photographs to find
the one you want or checking a text doc before emailing it to a friend or professional contact.
Getting the Most from Quick Look Step 3 Another way to use Quick Look is to highlight
a group of files before pressing Space. The Quick Look
Here’s how to use macOS Sierra’s incredibly useful window gains two extra controls – chevrons to cycle
Quick Look feature to preview files. through the files and a button to look at thumbnails of
them all. It’s a great way to find a specific picture in a
Step 1 To use Quick Look, single-click on a file or folder full of photos.
folder in Finder to highlight it and press the Space Bar. It’s
as simple as that. A window opens previewing that file.
Tap Space again to close this window.
Step 2 After opening a Quick Look window, you Step 4 Press the button with four squares on it, found
can share the file or open it in its native app from the top on the left side of the toolbar next to the chevrons, to see
bar. Just click on one of the buttons in the top right corner. all the selected files as thumbnails - as shown. You can
then click on one of them to view that particular file in
Quick Look. The Sharing and Open buttons only appear
when a single file is viewed.

Your Mac’s
App Switcher
With App Switcher you can toggle between apps that are currently running on your Mac without
taking your hands off the keyboard. It’s a really great feature that significantly speeds your
workflow if you use it on a regular basis. Here’s how to get the most from the App Switcher feature.
Switching Apps with App Switcher Step 3 You can move forwards or backwards through
the list of open apps using the arrow keys at the bottom
When you get into the habit of using App Switcher, right of your keyboard.
you find your productivity is significantly boosted.
Step 1 Using the App Switcher is also very simple.

Hold the CMD key and press Tab. A window showing the
icons of all your open apps is displayed.
Step 4 You can also click on one of the app icons

with your mouse pointer. When you get used to App
Step 2 You can toggle through these apps by Switcher, you’ll wonder how you did without it.
repeatedly pressing the Tab key and releasing CMD when
you’ve highlighted the app you want.

Your Mac’s App Switcher/Picture in Picture Feature
Your Mac’s Picture in

Picture Feature
With Sierra’s Picture in Picture feature, you can float a video window from Safari or iTunes over
your desktop or even a full-screen app. You can carry on working on whatever it is you’re doing,
while watching your video at the same time. Here’s how to get this up and running on your Mac.
Step 1 Picture-in-picture (PiP) won’t work with all web Step 3 It also works with iTunes videos. Once again,
video, but if the website has implemented the feature, hover over the video window to bring up the video
when you watch a video a PiP icon appears in the video controls, and click on the PiP icon for a floating window.
controls when you hover your pointer over the video. You can watch your movies while doing something else.
Step 2 Click on the PiP icon to watch the video in its Step 4 The floating video window always sits on top
own window. You can drag the video window into any of your on-screen windows, even when you’re using an
corner of the screen. Hover over it and click on the ‘X’ icon app in full-screen mode. You can resize the floating video
to close the separate video window again. screen by dragging one of its corners too.

Keyboard Shortcuts
While Apple’s classic pointer-driven interface is great for pretty much everything, you can make
using your Mac even more quick and efficient by memorising a few simple keyboard shortcuts.
Finder Shortcuts Command + Option + N Create new Smart folder

These shortcuts are available when using Finder Command + O Open the selected item
features, including windows and folders.
Common Application Shortcuts
Command + [ Go to the previous folder Not every application supports all shortcuts, but
Command + ] Go to the next folder where they do, they come in very useful.
Command + ↑ Navigate up one level
Command + ↓ Navigate down one level Shift + Command + / Show the Help menu
Option + Double click Open the selected folder Command + , Open App Preference
in a new window and Command + ` Cycle through open
close the current window App windows
Command + Double click Open selected folder in a Command + H Hide the current window
new tab Command + Option + H Hide all open windows
Command + Tab Cycle forward through Command + M Minimise the current
your opened applications window
Command + Shift + Tab Cycle backward through Command + Option + M Minimise all windows
your opened applications Command + W Close the selected window
Space Launch Quick Look Command + Option + W Close all windows
Command + A Select all items in Finder
Command + Option + A Deselect any selected items Desktop Shortcuts
Command + N Open new Finder window With these shortcuts, you can access Mission Control,
Command + Shift + K Open Network window your application windows and hide/show the Dock.
Command + I Get info on an item
Command + J Show view options Function + F3 Launch/Quit Mission Control
Command + Option + Esc Force quit an application Function + F10 See all Application windows
Function + F11 - Show the Desktop
File and Folder Shortcuts Option + Command + D Toggle Dock On/Off
You can interact with your files and folders directly
from the keyboard with these shortcuts. Mission Control Shortcuts
When you’re in Mission Control, these shortcuts help
Command + Delete Move the selected item you navigate your way around your desktop and apps.
to Trash
Command + Shift + Delete Empty Trash Control + ← Move to space on left
Command + drag file/folder Move the selected item to Control + → Move to space on right
another location Control + # Switch to a specific
Option + drag file/folder Copy item to another numbered (#) desktop
location
Command + L Make alias of selected items Screenshots
Command + D Duplicate the selected item There are plenty of reasons why you might want to
Command + C Copy the selected item take a screenshot on your Mac. This is how you do it.
Command + X Cut the selected item
Command + V Paste copied/cut item Snap entire screen Cmd-Shift-3
Command + Z Undo action Snap a window Cmd-Shift-4, press space bar
Command + Shift + N Create new folder and click on the window

Keyboard Shortcuts
Snap selected area Cmd-Shift-4 and drag over an Command + Control + D Highlight a word and this
area while dragging, hold the shortcut shows its definition
space bar to move the selected Command + Shift + : Display the Spelling and
area, hold Shift to change size in Grammar panel
one direction only or Option to Command + ; Spellcheck the document
start selecting from the centre. Option + Delete Delete the word to the left of
the cursor
Display and Accessibility Shortcuts Control + H Delete the character to the left
These shortcuts control your display, and also of the insertion point.
features associated with Apple’s Accessibility options. Or use Delete
Control + D Delete the character to the
F1 Decrease screen brightness right of the cursor
F2 Increase screen brightness Fn + Delete Forward delete on
Command + F5 VoiceOver on/off keyboards without a
Option + Command + F5 Display Accessibility controls Forward Delete key
Command + Option + 8 Zoom On/Off Control + K Delete the text between the
Command + Option + + Zoom in cursor and the end of the line
Command + Option + - Zoom out or paragraph
Fn + Up Arrow Scroll up one page
Fn + Down Arrow Scroll down one page
Document Shortcuts Fn + Left Arrow Move to the beginning of
These shortcuts come in very handy when you’re a document
creating or editing a document. Fn + Right Arrow Move to the end of a
document
Command + B Bold the selected text, or turn Command + Up Arrow Move the cursor to the
bold type on or off beginning of the document
Command + I Italicise the selected text, or Command + Down Arrow Move the cursor to the end of
turn italics on or off the document
Command + U Underline the selected text, Command + Left Arrow Move the cursor to the
or turn underlining on or off beginning of the current line
Command + T Show or hide the Fonts pane Command + Right Arrow Move the cursor to the end
Command + D When saving a document, this of the current line
selects the Desktop folder
Boot, Sleep and Shutdown Shortcuts

These aren’t keyboard shortcuts, but are used when starting or shutting down your Mac.
While Starting Shutting Down

Option (hold) Display bootable volumes Control + ⏏ Show restart/sleep/
Shift (hold) Start in Safe Mode shutdown
Left Shift (hold) Bypass automatic login Command + Option + Quit all of your opened
C (hold) Boot from other media Control + ⏏ applications
T (hold) Start in FireWire target Shift + Control + ⏏ Put displays to sleep
disk mode Command + Shift + Q Log out
N (hold) Start from NetBoot server Command + Shift + Log out (immediately)
X (hold) Force Mac startup Option + Q
Command + R (hold) Start in Recovery Mode
⏏ (hold) Eject discs Power Button (⌽)
Press once Put Mac to sleep
Press again Wake Mac up
Hold Force Mac shutdown
Command + Control + ⌽ Force Mac to restart

Troubleshooting
Your Mac
Macs are well known for their stability and reliability but even so things can occasionally go
wrong. Don’t panic though, because these guides are designed to help. Here we will take you
through the most common issues we have experienced and what how to solve them.
Modern computers like the Mac are amongst the most Step 2 If you’re still having problems, try restarting
complicated machines ever designed. When you consider your Mac. Under the Apple menu, choose Restart. Your
just how complex they are and how many lines of code go open windows will reopen if you check the box in the
to make up the programs that run on them, it’s an amazing pop-up window that appears, so you won’t have to restart
testament to the quality of the Mac hardware and every open application when you’re back on.
software that they’re usually so stable and reliable.
However, no machine, even a really well made one, can
ever be 100 per cent perfect. If something goes wrong
with your Mac: if it stops working, the screen freezes up,
there’s a problem with the battery, the hard disk or the
operating system and apps installed on it, you don’t
always need to call the Genius Bar to get it fixed. There are
a number of things you can try for yourself that might help
and could save you the cost of a service call; so let’s take a
look at some of the things that can go wrong and what
you can do about them.
Clearing a Frozen Screen
If an application freezes and can’t be closed, macOS Step 3 If the problem occurs only when you use a
Sierra provides a way to ‘force quit’ it. particular application, try updating it. Open the App Store
and check for updates or use the option in the app’s menu
Step 1 Press CMD-ALT-Esc or choose Apple menu > on the top bar, found next to the Apple menu. If you still
Force Quit from the menu bar. The Force Quit window have problems with that app, try reinstalling it.
appears. If the app is identified as ‘not responding’, select
it and click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all
other applications open and unaffected.

Troubleshooting Your Mac
If Your Mac Won’t Start Step 3 Again for notebooks, if the charger fails to start
charging or simply stops charging, and you don’t see the
If your Mac fails to start or it won’t finish booting, try indicator light on the power adapter turn on when you
these simple solutions. plug in the power cord, try unplugging and replugging
the power cord to reseat the MagSafe plug.
Step 1 Make sure the power cable or adapter is
plugged into your Mac and a mains power outlet and
make sure your mains electricity is working. This sounds
silly but you’d be surprised how many people call
computer service centres during a power cut.
Step 2 For notebooks, check whether the battery Step 4 If the problem persists and you can find no way
needs to be charged. Plug it into the mains. If the light on of fixing it, book a Genius Bar appointment at your local
the power adapter glows amber, it’s charging. Let it Apple Store. Here Apple’s team of experts can talk you
charge up for about 30 minutes and then try starting it up through the problem and if they can’t solve it, they can
again. You should only use the charger that came with advise as to whether a repair is needed.
your Mac.
Using the Recovery Drive Step 2 When the boot drives appear on the screen,
use the arrow keys to select the Recovery HD and press
If you’re having trouble booting up your Mac, Enter to boot it. Your Mac boots but with limited
help is at hand from the Mac’s Recovery Drive. functionality. When it’s done, use the Apple menu to
restart your Mac again in the normal way and it should
Step 1 If your Mac begins to boot normally.
start up but won’t finish, maybe
stopping on the grey screen or
giving you a folder with a question
mark on it, try rebooting from the
Recovery Drive. Press the power
button to turn off the Mac, then
turn it on again whilst pressing the
Alt button.

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