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Chapter 8

Learning Useful macOS Tasks

macOS comes with many tools that help you accomplish everyday tasks. In this chapter, you learn how to integrate your Mac with an iPhone or iPad; create notes and reminders; work with notifications, tags, and maps; install fonts; and access special characters.

Integrate macOS and Your iPhone or iPad

Using Handoff to Switch Between a Device and macOS

Install a Program Using the App Store

Enhance Notes with Attachments

Create a Reminder

Create a New Reminder List

Work with the Notification Center

Organize Files with Tags

Search Files with Tags

Search for a Location

Get Directions to a Location ...

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