OS X Mountain Lion Bible
- 16h 48m
- Galen Gruman
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2012
The Mac's solid, powerful operating system and the exploding popularity of iOS devices are fueling a strong increase in market share for Apple. Previous editions of this book have sold more than 75,000 copies, and this new edition is fully updated with all the exciting features of OS X Mountain Lion, including Game Center, Messages, and Notifications. Written by industry expert Galen Gruman, it covers all the basics and then delves deep into professional and higher-end topics, making it the one book you need to succeed with Mac OS X.
- Mac sales are booming, and those who are just getting started with a Mac need the detailed coverage in this guide
- Includes tips, tricks, and advanced information for those ready to step up to the next level with their Macs
- With both basic coverage and more in-depth explorations of professional and advanced features, this book is ideal for both Mac newcomers and veterans who want to master all the functionality of the new system
Mac OS X Bible is the comprehensive resource on using the newest version of Mac OS X and taking full advantage of its power.
About the Author
Galen Gruman is principal at The Zango Group, an editorial and thought leadership consulting firm. He is also Executive Editor at InfoWorld and author of more than two dozen books on Mac OS X, iPad, and desktop publishing. He has been editor of Macworld, M-Business, and Upside.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Getting Your Mac Up and Running
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Discovering the Finder
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Using the Finder
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Working with Windows, Folders, and Files
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Searching with Spotlight
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Getting Help within OS X
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Working with Applications
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Working with Documents
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Working with OS X's Own Applications
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Working with OS X's Own Utilities
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Working with the Dashboard Widgets
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Working with Notifications and Other Services
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Enhancing OS X with Utilities
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Using AppleScript and Automator
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Playing Music and Videos
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Using QuickTime Player
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Using Safari to Surf the Web
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Using Apple Mail
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Messaging and Videocalling
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Managing Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, and Notes
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Working with Microsoft Exchange
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Syncing Macs and iOS Devices
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Sharing with Others
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Securing Your Mac
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Managing User Accounts
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Using Parental Controls
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Setting System Preferences
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Managing Fonts
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Using OS X's Accessibility Services for the Disabled
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Printing, Faxing, and Scanning
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Working with Disks
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Backing Up Files
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Setting Up a Network and the Internet
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Using OS X Server
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Integrating with Windows
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Commanding Unix
