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For My Friends With Macs

Backup

You have to do it.

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Security

Urgent: read this and use caution!

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Trouble Shooting

What to do when you have trouble.

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Which Mac to Buy

Decide which Mac is best for you.

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Essentials

Hardware and software to get.

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Lesson One

If you're new to the Mac.

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Lesson Two

Install software and start backup.

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Lesson Three

Customizing your Mac.

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Sequoia

MacOS 15.0 Newest.

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Programming

Using a Mac for programming.

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Sonoma

MacOS 14.7

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iCloud

Apple's online service.

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Encrypting Files

Storing your private data safely.

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Photos

The Mac Photo gallery application.

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Initial setup

First time you boot a new Mac.

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Loss Protection

If your computer is lost or stolen.

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Big TV

Pictures and music using a Mac Mini.

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Ventura

MacOS 13.6.5

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Homebrew

Software tools.

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Monterey

MacOS 12.6.4.

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Big Sur

MacOS 11.7.5

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Home Network

Hooking your computers together.

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iPhone Photos

Using iPhone with Mac photos.

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Using Music

How I use the Music app.

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These are the things I want my friends and family to know about their Macs.

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