Kategoria BISAC: Computers >> Operating Systems - Mac OS

Get up to speed on OS X Mountain Lion's major new features, including Notification Center, Dictation, Gatekeeper, Game Center, Messages, Notes, Reminders, and AirPlay Mirroring. Step-by-step tasks with graphics and examples. Concisely defined terms and concepts. Plenty of tips, tricks, and workarounds. Fully indexed and cross-referenced. Excerpted from "OS X Mountain Lion (Tech 102)" by Chris Kennedy.

Contents 1. Installing Mountain Lion 2. Notification Center 3. Game Center 4. Dictation 5. Gatekeeper 6. Calendar 7. Contacts 8. Messages 9. Notes 10. Reminders 11. Share Sheets 12....

(The updated edition of this book for OS X El Capitan is also available.)

No computer provides a trouble-free experience. This handy guide walks you through ways to diagnose, fix, and prevent the most common Mac hardware, software, and operating system problems. You'll learn how to handle problems confidently by using a systematic, iterative process and an array of built-in tools. Use startup commands, safe mode, and verbose mode to troubleshoot issues that occur before you log in. Degunk your Mac by resetting non-volatile memory and the system management controller. Use Activity...

Apple designed OS X with advanced technologies that work together to constantly keep your Mac safe. Some of these features are turned on by default, whereas others are turned off or aren't dialed up to full strength. Some features are front-and-center in System Preferences or the Applications folder, whereas others are buried deep in the user interface. This book covers the whole range of OS X's security and privacy tools and explains the best practices for defending your Mac and data. Create user accounts to protect against the biggest security threat: other people in your home or office....

No computer provides a trouble-free experience. This handy guide walks you through ways to diagnose, fix, and prevent the most common Mac hardware, software, and operating system problems. You'll learn how to handle problems confidently by using a systematic, iterative process and an array of built-in tools. Use startup commands, safe mode, and verbose mode to troubleshoot issues that occur before you log in. Degunk your Mac by resetting non-volatile memory and the system management controller. Use Activity Monitor, Disk Utility, OS X Recovery, and other specialized tools to analyze and...

The press has called Tekserve Corporation, the idiosyncratic Macintosh repair store in New York City, "The Epicenter of Mac Culture in NYC," "The leader in Apple triage services" and "warm and eclectic - maybe even a little eccentric."Unfortunately, not everyone can get down to Tekserve's West 23rd St location for the clear, down-to-earth Mac troubleshooting advice that Tekserve's owners dispense. For the rest of us, O'Reilly & Associates has published the Macintosh Troubleshooting Pocket Guide ($12.95) written by David Lerner and Aaron Freimark, of "the world's best Macintosh...

This book provides new Mac users with a quick guide that covers the key concepts required to start using the new system and all its main features. Not only is it a concise guide that a new user can run through in a few hours but it also includes access to a number of videos that cover most of the material in the book. The over 20 videos provided show the user how the different configuration options and features work in practice. The ideal companion for a practical computer guide

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You just bought your new Mac Congratulations But now what?

This book is designed for everyone new to Apple's Mac computers, whether you've been using other systems for years, or you're new to the world of computers in general. Loaded with informational graphics and step-by-step instructions, I Just Got My New Mac What's Next? will take you through all of the basics so that you can use your Mac comfortably and efficiently.

Chapters include:

• The Basic Setup
• The Finder
• Setting Your System Preferences
• Organizing...

(The updated edition of this book for macOS Sierra is also available.)

Perfect for new and longtime Mac users, this no-fluff guide to OS X Yosemite is packed with details on system preferences, the desktop, Finder, applications, and utilities. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for printing, scanning, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, and going online. A Windows glossary makes switching to Mac (mostly) painless, and keyboard mavens will find a complete list of keyboard shortcuts.

New features covered include iCloud Drive, Family Sharing, Continuity, Handoff,...

(The updated edition of this book for macOS Sierra is also available.)

Perfect for new and longtime Mac users, this no-fluff guide to OS X El Capitan is packed with details on system preferences, the desktop, Finder, applications, and utilities. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for printing, scanning, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, and going online. A Windows glossary makes switching to Mac (mostly) painless, and keyboard mavens will find a complete list of keyboard shortcuts.

New features covered include Split View, Photos, Force click, natural-language...

Perfect for new and longtime Mac users, this no-fluff guide to macOS Sierra is packed with details on system preferences, the desktop, Finder, applications, and utilities. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for printing, scanning, networking, sharing, troubleshooting, and going online. A Windows glossary makes switching to Mac (mostly) painless, and keyboard mavens will find a complete list of keyboard shortcuts.

New features covered include Siri, Universal Clipboard, Auto Unlock with Apple Watch, Apple Pay, iCloud Desktop and Documents, Optimized Storage, Picture in...