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MacOS Catalina for Seniors: A Ridiculously Simple Guide to Using MacOS 10.15 Paperback – October 19, 2019

by Scott La Counte (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
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There’s a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer—of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn’t complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book will help you.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the OS. For that reason, it’s not as comprehensive as other guides. It covers the most popular features, but not how to do configurations you probably have never heard of and will never want to do.I purposely have done my best to make this handbook a little more casual and fun than what you expect from most MacOS manuals. MacOS is a fun operating system, and any guide you read should be an equally fun read. Each chapter starts with bullet points on what will be covered, so if it’s something you already know, you can skip right ahead; if you only need to know how to use new features, the book is also formatted in a way that these stand out.Are you ready to start enjoying the new MacOS? Then let’s get started!
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  5. ISBN-10
    1701185504
  6. ISBN-13
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Scott La Counte is a librarian and tech writer. He has written dozens of bestselling tech books on topics ranging from Mac and iOS to app programming and Android OS.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 203 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1701185504
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1701185500
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.51 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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Scott La Counte also writes under the pen name Scott Douglas.

His first book, "Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian" (Da Capo 2008) was the editor’s choice for the Chicago Tribune and a Discovery title for the Los Angeles Times; in 2011, he published the YA book "The N00b Warriors," which became a #1 Amazon bestseller; his most recent book is "#OrganicJesus: Finding Your Way to an Unprocessed, GMO-Free Christianity"(Kregel 2016).

He has written dozens of best-selling how-to guides on tech products.

He has been a writing instructor for the Gotham Writers Workshop since 2007 and also teaches UX Design for UC Berkeley.

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Customers find the book easy to read and follow, with one mentioning that it is well-illustrated and simple to understand.

"...I decided to buy a new computer, and I am impressed with how easy the book is to follow. Thank you Scott for writing this book for us." Read more

"The way the book is written and illustrated is easy to understand. We purchasers the book because we had just bought a new iMac computer." Read more

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"...If you don't know Windows (which Mom doesn't) the book is useless. :-..." Read more

"...Good concept but I would not recommend until the author puts in an index!" Read more

"...Complete waste of time and money. I also own David Pogue's macOS Catalina, which is excellent but mammoth...." Read more

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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars MacOS Catalina for Seniors: I am a senior who gets it finally.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2020
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    I just bought a brand new macOS Catalina desktop because I am teaching online and I need to have fast access to problems I run into with my computer. This book really is simple to follow. I found this book about a week before I decided to buy a new computer, and I am impressed with how easy the book is to follow. Thank you Scott for writing this book for us.
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  • beautyfrooti
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good information but because no index, it is hard to find the info.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2021
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    I am a senior who really wanted to know specific things about this program, but had a difficult time finding what I needed. Good concept but I would not recommend until the author puts in an index!
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  • Anon
    1.0 out of 5 stars This book is for people who know Windows
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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    We got this for my elderly mother who never owned a computer before we recently got her a Macbook Air. The book is written for someone transitioning from Windows to MacOS Catalina. If you don't know Windows (which Mom doesn't) the book is useless. :-( The title should be "MacOS for Seniors who are familiar with Windows". And calling it "A Ridiculously Simple Guide" is demeaning and demonstrates the author is out of touch with those seniors who are baffled by and frustrated with computers. IMO tech writers who can't empathize with their readers aren't good tech writers.
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  • Gary Johnson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book will be used lots.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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    The way the book is written and illustrated is easy to understand. We purchasers the book because we had just bought a new iMac computer.
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  • Mo Tate
    5.0 out of 5 stars A. Good product
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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    A good book to have. It was downloaded once the product was paid for. Says much for the service.
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  • M. A. Nava
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good simple to read book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
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    It will inform easy to follow and read book
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  • Stefani S. Lake
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good, for Some ,But
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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    The majority of the information is helpful if you are transitioning from Windows product. The book assumes that you are proficient: taking photos, messaging and using Cloud. It could use
    an index. Very disappointing. What is the author assuming when "for seniors" is part of the title since it's aimed at a fairly sophisticated reader of any age.
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  • espritouvert
    1.0 out of 5 stars Almost useless
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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    Spends much time describing how PC user can adapt to iPad. The format is very unprofessional. Hard to see the diagrams. Bc they are faint. Arial font, which is not good for print materials, is used. It appears to be self-published. I am a long-time iPad user. I was looking for something that would acquaint me with Catalina.

    Complete waste of time and money. I also own David Pogue's macOS Catalina, which is excellent but mammoth. I was hoping to find something a bit simpler for the causal iPad user.
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  • Robert A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Catalonia for Seniors
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2024
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    Useful as have Catalonia on my PC
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  • G.J.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Useful book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2020
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    Simple, basic explanation of Catalina features.
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