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Move your content to a new Mac
Use Migration Assistant to copy all of your documents, apps, user accounts, and settings to a new Mac from another computer.
Move your content
Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac
Time Machine backs up all of your files to an external hard drive so that you can restore them later or see how they looked in the past.
Learn how to back up
Use two Mac apps side by side in Split View
Split View in OS X El Capitan lets you fill your Mac screen with two apps, without having to manually move and resize windows.
Learn about split view
Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac
Continuity lets you seamlessly move between your iOS devices and your Mac, or use them together.
Move between devices
Set up Family Sharing
Use these steps to set up Family Sharing. You can start a new family group and invite people to join, or you can join someone else's family group.
Learn about Family Sharing
Change or reset the password of an OS X user account
You can change the password that you use to log in to your Mac, or reset the password if you don't remember it.
Forgot login password
If you forgot your Apple ID password
If you're having issues signing in with your Apple ID password, use these steps to reset it and regain access to your account.
Regain access
Get help using iCloud Keychain
Get help with issues you might have using iCloud Keychain.
Reset keychain
Use Wireless Diagnostics to help you resolve Wi-Fi issues on your Mac
Wireless Diagnostics analyzes your Wi-Fi connection and suggests solutions for potential issues. It can also collect detailed logs to use when working with a network specialist.
Get help with Wi-Fi
Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac
With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to a nearby iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.
Learn about AirDrop
Use AirPlay to display video from your Mac on an HDTV
If you have an Apple TV, you can use AirPlay to wirelessly stream video to your HDTV from Safari or QuickTime Player, or use your HDTV as a Mac display.
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Use emoji on your Mac
You can personalize your emails, notes, and documents with emoticons. To reveal the emoji keyboard on your Mac, press Control–Command–Space bar.
Safari Support
Safari lets you browse the web fast, with easy-to-use features that help you quickly access your favorite sites, and control your privacy on the web.
Learn about Safari
Mail Support
Learn more about using Mail to send and receive email. Find out how to configure and troubleshoot.
Find mail solutionsResources
User GuideView information about features in OS X El Capitan including split view, AirDrop, family sharing, and more.
Tech SpecsFind all the technical specifications for OS X El Capitan.
New to MacHere are a few topics to help get you started with your new Mac.
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