The first ever successful computer with a GUI, ability to allow users to preview a document before printing, and a mouse was the Mac. The following are the reasons why it has remained relevant all these years. Turned Icons into Art Since Mac was the first computer with a GUI, it was the first to have icons. Susan Kare designed those first icons for Mac. Macs Beg to Be Networked Back when the Mac was launched, computer networking was exotic and pricey; but even then, Macs could be easily connected to each other. HyperCard Partly Inspired the Web The HyperCard was created by Bill Atkinson in 1987. Through this app, anyone could create on-screen cards with hyperlinks, images, or texts. The Mac laptop is advanced right out of the box, it comes with many basic tools such as calendar management, email, etc. However, there is another world of powerful software for Apple Mac that will make complicated tasks easier. Although most of them are not free, they only cost a few bucks and they are well worth it. Here are some of the best.

Provides information to quickly improve and customize a Mac computer, enable undocumented Mac OS X features, automate tedious tasks, handle media, and troubleshoot disk issues.

Take your MacBook Air to new heights! Discover how to get more than ever before out of Apple’s incredibly thin and light notebooks with help from this hands-on guide. How to Do Everything: MacBook Air shows you how to harness the power of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system, and use iTunes, iWork, iLife, iCloud, Safari, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Notification Center, Mail, and other powerful apps. Tap into all the computing power built into Apple’s ultra-portable MacBook Air while you’re at home, at work, or on-the-go. Custom configure your MacBook Air and navigate with the Multi-Touch trackpad Get the most out of the new Mac OS X Mountain Lion operating system Transfer data from a PC or another Mac Manage your email accounts with the Mail app Sync all of your data and devices via iCloud Connect peripherals—Bluetooth devices, printers, cameras, and more Use your MacBook Air to connect to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Flickr, Tumblr, LinkedIn, and other services Maximize productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office and the iWork apps Download and play movies, TV shows, and games Manage your iTunes Library Get organized with the new Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders apps Communicate efficiently using the Messages app Video chat with FaceTime or Skype Run Microsoft Windows programs on your MacBook Air Update, back up, troubleshoot, and maintain your MacBook Air

Clear instructions to help visual learners get started with their MacBook Pro Covering all the essential information you need to get up to speed with your MacBook Pro, this new edition provides you with the most up-to-date information on performing everyday tasks quickly and easily. From basics such as powering on or shutting down the MacBook Pro to more advanced tasks such as running Windows applications, this visual guide provides the help and support you need to confidently use your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Empowers you to perform everyday tasks quickly and easily Covers new hardware updates, the latest version of OS X, troubleshooting, iCloud, FaceTime, and more Walks you through working on the Mac desktop with Mission Control and Launchpad Explains how to download applications from the Mac App Store Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook Pro, Second Edition is an ideal, fully illustrated guide for learning how to make the most of all your MacBook Pro has to offer.

Make the most of your Mac with this witty, authoritative guide to macOS Big Sur. Apple updates its Mac operating system every year, adding new features with every revision. But after twenty years of this updating cycle without a printed user guide to help customers, feature bloat and complexity have begun to weigh down the works. For thirty years, the Mac faithful have turned to David Pogue’s Mac books to guide them. With Mac Unlocked, New York Times bestselling author Pogue introduces readers to the most radical Mac software redesign in Apple history, macOS Big Sur. Beginning Mac users and Windows refugees will gain an understanding of the Mac philosophy; Mac veterans will find a concise guide to what’s new in Big Sur, including its stunning visual and sonic redesign, the new Control Center for quick settings changes, and the built-in security auditing features. With a 300 annotated illustrations, sparkling humor, and crystal-clear prose, Mac Unlocked is the new gold-standard guide to the Mac.

Completely revised and updated for Logic Pro X, this Apple-certified guide shows you how to record, produce, and polish music files with Apple’s professional audio software. Veteran music producer David Nahmani’s step-by-step, instructions teach you everything from basic music creation to advanced production techniques using Logic’s software synthesizers, samplers, and digital signal processors. Learn about all of the key features in Logic Pro X including Flex Pitch, Drummer, Drum Kit Designer, Track Stacks, MIDI Effects, and more. Using the book’s online files and Logic Pro X, you’ll begin making music in the first lesson. Whether you’re looking to use your computer as a digital recording studio, create musical compositions, or transfer that song in your head into music you can share, this comprehensive book will show you how. Lesson and media files available online Focused lessons take you step-by-step through professional, real-world projects Accessible writing style puts an expert instructor at your side Ample illustrations and keyboard shortcuts help you master techniques fast Lesson goals and time estimates help you plan your time Chapter review questions summarize what you’ve learned and prepare you for the Apple Certifi ed Pro Exam

The Complete Beginner to Expert Guide to Maximizing your 2020 MacBook Air.Are you looking for a comprehensive user manual that will help you SETUP and MASTER your MacBook Air? Are you looking for a manual that will expose you to all the amazing features of your device and 2020 MacOS Catalina 10.15? Then get your hands on this book and have an amazing time using your device.Apple updated the MacBook Air in a major way in mid-March 2020. While it may look like the previous version on the surface, dig a little deeper and you'll see it's the most significant upgrade since the 2018 redesign, offering buyers much more interesting customization options.The third iteration of the 'new' MacBook Air design finally nails every area well enough to make this the best MacBook for most people. The keyboard is the star of the show here, Yep, that's right. Apple ditched the disastrous butterfly keyboard for its Magic Keyboard and all I can say is: thank goodness. Even with all these new features, Apple still managed to keep the starting price at a relatively affordable $999. The MacBook Air (2020) comes with all the right improvements without sacrificing the best features of the previous version.Apple didn't reinvent the MacBook Air on the outside. But the 2020 model does have some exciting improvements under the hood. There's a 10th-generation processor, and double the base storage.There is0a lot to love in Apple's latest MacBook Air. This book is written in simple and clear terms, with a step-by-step approach that will help you to master your MacBook Air with 2020 MacOS Catalina 10.15 within the shortest period of time. Here is a preview of the topics in this guide: -Take a tour of your new MacBook Air-How to Get Started-Use MacBook Air with other Devices-Apps included with your Mac-What's in the menu bar on Mac?-How to search with Spotlight on Mac-Customize the Dock-See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac-Use Launchpad to view and open apps on Mac-How to manage windows -Use apps in Split View -Install and uninstall apps from the internet or disc on Mac-Customize your Mac with System Preferences-Use your internet accounts-Use accessibility features on Mac-Set up users, guests, and groups-Create and work with documents-Dictate your messages and documents -Set a different keyboard dictation shortcut-Back up your files with Time Machine -Create an Apple ID on Mac-Sign in to a new device or browser with two-factor authentication-Use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac-Set up Family Sharing on Mac-View and download purchases made by other family members-Use Continuity to work across Apple devices-Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac-Unlock your Mac and approve requests with Apple Watch-Listen to podcasts on Mac-Read books in Books on Mac-Customize your Game Center account-Manage passwords using keychains on Mac-And so much more!Scroll up and click BUY WITH 1-CLICK to add this book to your library.

A comprehensive, best practice guide from Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson, with illustrated step-by-step instructions to explore a Final Cut Pro editing workflow from shoot to delivery Key Features Explore the best ways to use FCP, from importing and editing to finishing and exporting the final cut Unlock the power of editing in the magnetic timeline to make huge changes or subtle adjustments Finish with pro-level color correction, tracking, effects, transitions, audio, titles, and captions Book DescriptionFinal Cut Pro (also known as FCP, previously Final Cut Pro X) is Apple’s efficient and accessible video editing software for everyone, offering powerful features that experienced editors and novices will find useful. FCP is the quickest way to transform your raw clips into a finished piece, so if speed is important, make this a key tool in your editing arsenal. Final Cut Pro Efficient Editing is a comprehensive best practice guide for all editors. You’ll not only learn how to use the features but also find out which ones are the most important and when you should use them. With the help of practical examples, the book will show you how typical footage can be assembled, trimmed, colored, and finessed to produce a finished edit, exploring a variety of techniques. As you progress through the book, you’ll follow a standard editing workflow to get the feel of working on real-world projects and answer self-assessment questions to make sure that you’re on track. By the end of this Final Cut Pro book, you’ll be well versed with the key features of this app and have all the tools you need to create impressive edits.What you will learn Understand the media import process and delve into media management Effectively organize your footage so you can find the right shot quickly Discover how to assemble a rough cut edit Explore trimming and advanced editing techniques to finesse and finalize the edit Enhance an edit with color correction, effects, transitions, titles, captions, and much more Sweeten the audio by controlling volume, using compression, and adding effects Share your final edited video and archive the job Who this book is forThe book is for creative professionals, anyone starting out in video editing, and editors switching to Final Cut Pro from another video editing system. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, you'll find this FCP book useful. All you need to get started is familiarity with macOS.

New York Times bestselling authors and creators of the mega-popular YouTube series Game Master Network Matt and Rebecca Zamolo return with a brand-new adventure about everyone’s favorite mystery-solving team. Rebecca Zamolo has managed to foil the Game Master’s plans before, but this time the Game Master has snake-napped Nacho, her good friend Miguel’s pet. No way is Becca going to let the Game Master get away with this dastardly plan. But when the clues lead Becca and her new friends in the direction of the one house in their entire neighborhood that none of them ever want to go near, they know they have no choice but to screw up their courage and dare to investigate, if they want to rescue Nacho. But the problem is that getting into the superspooky house is way easier than getting out. The Game Master is up to their old tricks, and Becca, Matt, Kylie, Frankie, and Miguel are going to have to face their fears and use all their smarts and strengths to solve the puzzles and games and save the day. Mansion Mystery is another action-packed adventure from New York Times bestselling authors and super-sleuthing team Rebecca and Matt Zamolo, stars of the hugely popular Game Master Network. Read the book and unlock special clues that will open exclusive content online!

"The Alchemy of Herbs - A Beginner's Guide: Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use" is a comprehensive guide for those new to the world of herbalism. Written by experienced herbalist and author, Adidas Wilson, this book covers the basics of herbal medicine and provides detailed information on over 50 different herbs commonly used for healing. With clear and concise language, Author Adidas Wilson introduces readers to the art of herbalism and explains how herbs can be used to promote health and wellbeing. He covers everything from the history of herbal medicine to the different types of herbs and their properties. Readers will learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and prepare herbs for use in teas, tinctures, and other remedies. In addition to the detailed information on each herb, "The Alchemy of Herbs" includes recipes for herbal remedies to help with common ailments such as colds, headaches, and digestive issues. Adidas also provides guidance on how to create custom herbal blends to suit individual needs. Whether you are interested in using herbs for your own health or are considering a career in herbalism, "The Alchemy of Herbs - A Beginner's Guide: Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use" is an essential resource for anyone looking to explore the world of herbal medicine. With its practical advice and wealth of information, this book is sure to become a trusted companion on your herbal journey.