Connected Apple family
Subtitle: discover the rich Apple ecosystem of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV
By: Jeff Carlson, Dan Moren
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: [Berkeley, Calif.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9780134036243
Subjects: IPod (Digital music player); Inc Apple Computer; Macintosh (Computer); Tablet computers; ICloud; Mac OS; IOS (Electronic resource)
Description: "Most of us know how to use an iPhone for some activities and a Mac for others, but the experience is much richer when our Apple products work together. Bypass the frustration of wrangling separate devices and tap into Apple's hardware and software ecosystem. From streaming movies across devices to sharing music, apps, and calendars between friends and family members, Apple's products are designed to work together, t your and your family's benefit. Jeff and Dan show you how to: Set p Family Sharing and designate a Family Organizer ; Share msic, movies, and apps among family members ; Manage passwords and stay safe, including tips on creating good passwordsand using Touch ID ; Share essential information, including calendars, contacts, reminders, maps, and files ; Control a family member's screen remedy for easier long-distance troubleshooting ; Back up your irreplacable data, whether it's on IOS devices (iCloud and iTunes) or you Mac (Time Machine) ; Be smart (and safe!) and create a bootable Mac backup ; Welcome the newest member of the Apple family, the Apple Watch, and learn how it will extend your current devices. Packed with full-color images and step-by-step instructions, this invaluable guide will quickly help you get Apple devices and apps working to their full potential for your family"--Page [4] of cover.
Notes: Includes index.