How to find and download a PDF copy of MacOS 26.1 user manual/guide?

How do I download a PDF of my new Mac Mini and for MacOS 26.1? Apple support used to have a link, but the agent I messaged with today gave me a link to the Support opening page, NOT so I could Download a PDF of the manuals.


thanks in advance.


Howard

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Dec 8, 2025 10:04 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2025 10:09 AM

Mac mini (2024) Manuals and Downloads - Apple Support


https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/mac-mini-2024-info.pdf


There is no longer a downloadable pdf for macOS, as far as I'm aware.

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Dec 8, 2025 10:38 AM in response to NJpsychout

NJpsychout wrote:

How do I download a PDF of my new Mac Mini and for MacOS 26.1? Apple support used to have a link, but the agent I messaged with today gave me a link to the Support opening page, NOT so I could Download a PDF of the manuals.

thanks in advance.

Howard


If you need some hard copy— there are reference books if you need the full enchilada

ex.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=missing+manual+macOS+TAHOE


https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/tahoe/



Mac 101 references—


Change Finder Settings

Change Finder settings on Mac - Apple Support


Get to know the Finder on your Mac

Use the Finder on Mac - Apple Support


See and organize your files in the Finder on Mac - Apple ...

Use the Finder on Mac - Apple Support


Go to a specific Folder

Go directly to a specific folder on Mac - Apple Support


Use the Dock on Mac - Apple Support

Use the Dock on Mac - Apple Support



Get to know the Mac desktop - Apple Support

Get to know the Mac desktop - Apple Support


Use Mission Control

View open windows and spaces in Mission Control on Mac - Apple Support


See Open Windows

View open windows and spaces in Mission Control on Mac - Apple Support


Mac keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support

Mac tips for Windows switchers - Apple Support


Mac tips for Windows switchers - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT20421


Move your data from a Windows PC to your Mac - Apple Support

Transfer from PC to Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support




MacOS Tahoe— see the Table of Contents

What’s new in macOS Tahoe - Apple Support



Mac mini Getting Started Guide— see the Table of Contents

Welcome to Mac mini Getting Started Guide - Apple Support








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