Note: This book is mostly up to date. This book does not yet cover changes to macOS Ventura in version 13.1, released in December 2022—for example, the release of the Freeform app—and recent privacy changes in both Ventura and iCloud. We hope, but do not promise, to release a small update to cover the recent changes in the first quarter of 2023. The update will be free to everyone who purchases the book now. (Read more about updates).)
macOS 13 Ventura may look a lot like its predecessor, macOS 12 Monterey, but it packs a lot of useful new features (along with some potentially confusing user interface choices). Joe Kissell once again provides a complete guide to the upgrade process, as well as an in-depth look at what’s new.
While Stage Manager provides yet another way to manage your windows, apps like Mail and Messages finally offer solutions to longstanding irritations, Continuity Camera learns some fancy new tricks, and macOS offers even more options to manage your privacy and security. Take Control of Ventura walks you through all these changes.
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This book teaches you things like:
- How to tell whether your Mac is compatible with Ventura
- Steps you should take before upgrading
- How to perform an in-place upgrade—or do a clean install and migrate your old data from a backup
- Adapting to the sometimes-confusing new System Settings app, which replaces System Preferences
- Managing windows and apps with Stage Manager
- New Mail features—undo sending a message, schedule a message, follow up on messages awaiting replies, and more
- Editing or unsending messages in the Messages app
- Using new Safari 16 features, such as shared tab groups and editable suggested passwords
- Understanding passkeys, which promise to replace passwords in many places—eventually
- How to share a Photos library with family and friends
- Using Continuity Camera to turn your iPhone into a webcam
- Small but interesting changes throughout macOS, such as accessibility improvements, new features in Focus and Dictation, and expanded Live Text capabilities
- How to use the brand-new Weather app
- Improvements to bundled apps, including FaceTime, Maps, Notes, Reminders, and more
About Joe Kissell
Take Control publisher Joe Kissell has written more than 60 books about technology, including many popular Take Control books. He formerly wrote for publications such as Macworld, Wirecutter, and TidBITS. He lives in Saskatoon with his wife, his two children, and his cat.
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