Introduction to the Mac (Part 1) - A Guided Tour (Ventura Edition): Getting Started Guide to the Mac - Easy-to-read and full of great information

This 58-page easy-to-read guide will help get you started on your Mac computer, so that you are able to find your way around, understand what all the major areas and functions are, and learn about how to customise your Mac to suit your preferences. This edition has been updated to reflect all the latest functionality provided under macOS Ventura. Here are the main topics that we cover: What are you running on your mac? Your mac and its 'user accounts'; Let's start with the 'Apple' menu; What are your preferences - the new System Settings; Turning your Mac on and off; Sleep and password settings; Does your mac allow you to 'right-click'? Let's talk about files and folders; The Desktop; The Dock; Menus and the menu bar; Connecting to Wi-Fi; The App Store on your Mac; Mission Control; Let's talk gestures - scrolling, swiping and more; Launchpad; The bin (or trash can); Some common keyboard shortcuts.