Mac & macOS The Complete Manual

The independent Apple user manual shows you everything you need to know about your desktop or notebook Mac. If you haven’t yet purchased your Mac, we show you the differences between the various models. We then take you through the setup process, including getting onto the Internet and setting up email, before showing you the basic functions and advanced features of all the Mac’s key bundled apps. We show you how to use the operating system too, with tutorials on Finder, the Dock, Notifications, Siri and more. 100% Unofficial.

The Complete Mac User Manual

The Ten Most Asked Questions We Get About macOS Ventura • What’s Ventura all about? We answer ten of your most-asked questions about the Mac’s latest operating system.

First Steps with macOS Ventura • If you’re new to the Mac, this is a great place to start. We show you how to set up your Mac out of the box, including getting started with your Face ID and Apple ID. We guide you through the process of taking your Mac online, and how to set up your email accounts in the Mail app. We also take you through the Mac’s basics, such as gesture controls, the Mac desktop, using the Finder and more.

Set Up Your Mac For the First Time • If you have a new Mac but have not yet set it up, follow this guide. It’s nothing to be afraid of; follow the guide and the on-screen instructions, and step by step, you get to set your Mac’s language, take it onto the Internet with your Wi-Fi network, sign in with your all-important Apple ID and more.

Using Touch ID On the Latest Macs • Touch ID has long been a stalwart on the iPhone and iPad, but it recently came to the Mac, with the latest notebook and iMac releases; look for a Touch ID sensor on the keyboard. You can use Touch ID to unlock your Mac, input passwords and make purchases, all by using your fingerprint.

Welcome to the Ventura Desktop • The desktop is at the heart of your Mac. Everything you do takes place on the desktop, including opening apps, interacting with files and folders and using the Dock. Here we show you how to use your desktop, app and folder windows, the top bar menu, Trash and more.

Customising the Ventura Desktop • Although macOS Ventura’s default desktop image is very attractive, if you’d prefer something different, you can personalise your experience by customising your Ventura Desktop. You can choose a new wallpaper for the desktop image, and even set up a slideshow of your favourite pictures.

Gesture Controls On Your Trackpad • You can navigate your Mac using gesture controls, just like you do on your iPhone or iPad. These gesture controls can be performed on a Mac notebook’s trackpad or on the Apple Magic Trackpad, which is available for desktop Macs. You can even do a few of them on a Magic Mouse.

Dark Mode And Night Shift • If your screen’s too bright, there’s a couple of great desktop features that help. Dark Mode inverts the Mac’s colour scheme, making it much darker, and Night Shift Mode changes the colour hue, reducing blue light that can keep you awake if you use your Mac before going to bed.

Desktop Stacks For Organisation • If your Mac’s desktop regularly gets cluttered with folders, file icons and other such material that you’re currently working on, there’s a solution at hand in macOS. With a click of your mouse or trackpad, you can organise them into stacks, grouped according to their file type. Here’s how to do it.

Getting Online With Wi-Fi or Ethernet • As is the case with any modern computer, access to the Internet is a vital component for upgrading and getting hold of new apps that will help you get the most from your Mac. Getting online in Ventura is remarkably easy and here’s how to do it both wirelessly and with a cabled connection.

Ventura’s Menus A Key Mac Feature • Whether it’s a pull-down menu accessed by clicking on the top bar...