ISBN: 1937842266 9781937842260

Category: Computers / Operating Systems / Macintosh

Page count: 364

<p>Perfect for new and longtime Mac users, this no-fluff guide to OS X Mavericks is packed with details on system preferences, the desktop, built-in 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.</p><p><br>New features covered include Finder tabs, tags, multiple displays, iBooks, Maps, iCloud Keychain, Notification Center improvements, and updates to Calendar, Contacts, Notes, and Preferences.</p><p><br>- See live previews of documents, pictures, and folders.</p><p>- Use Mission Control to juggle all your open windows, desktops, and displays.</p><p>- Dock programs, documents, and folders for one-click access.</p><p>- Tag your files to make them easy to sort and find.</p><p>- Use Finder tabs to declutter your desktop.</p><p>- See all your notifications in one place.</p><p>- Spread your work over multiple displays.</p><p>- Use iCloud to store and access the latest versions of your files and settings online.</p><p>- Sync your documents, mail, contacts, appointments, reminders, notes, and messages wirelessly across your Macs and iOS devices.</p><p>- Get instant search results for documents, pictures, music, mail, programs, and more.</p><p>- Dictate anywhere that you can type.</p><p>- Play games on Game Center, Apple's online multiplayer social gaming network.</p><p>- Post to Facebook and Twitter right from the app you're using.</p><p>- Mirror your Mac's screen to your HDTV wirelessly via AirPlay, or use your HDTV as a full-fledged display, complete with dock and menu bar.</p><p>- Share files and printers on your home network.</p><p>- Connect to wireless networks with a couple of clicks.</p><p>- Set up and manage printers, scanners, and other devices.</p><p>- Download and install OS X, apps, and updates from the Mac App Store.</p><p>- Secure your data from thieves and snoops.</p><p>- Plenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers.</p><p>- Fully cross-referenced, linked, and searchable.</p><p><br><b>Contents</b></p><p>1. OS X Basics</p><p>2. The Desktop</p><p>3. System Preferences</p><p>4. Files, Folders &amp; Drives</p><p>5. Programs &amp; Documents</p><p>6. Printing, Faxing &amp; Fonts</p><p>7. Networks &amp; Sharing</p><p>8. Online Connections</p><p>9. Security &amp; Privacy</p><p>10. Maintenance &amp; Backups</p><p>11. Switching from Windows</p><p>12. Keyboard Shortcuts<br></p><p><br></p>