Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion written by Maria Langer and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 1506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest update of this best-selling Visual QuickStart Guide will have you up and running in no time with OS X Mountain Lion. Respected, best-selling author Maria Langer will take you through all of OS X Mountain Lion's groundbreaking capabilities and new features, including iCloud, Messages, Reminders, Notes, Notification Center, Game Center, AirPlay Mirroring, and Gatekeeper. In addition to beng a great reference to the essentials of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, Maria includes projects that shows readers how to apply the book's instruction in real-world situations.

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies written by Bob LeVitus and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tame your Mountain Lion, the "Dr. Mac" way Author Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is a Mac guru and one of the world's leading authorities on all things Apple, so when he talks OS X Mountain Lion, people listen. Now you can learn how to get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion with the latest edition of this bestselling guide to OS X. Whether you're learning your way around your first Mac or just updating your OS, you'll unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion with this friendly, full-color guide to Apple's new operating system. Covers OS X basics, including working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control; setting up your e-mail; surfing the web with Safari; organizing your files; navigating with multi-touch gestures; managing your contacts and calendars; connecting a printer; and printing documents Walks you through the new-to-OS-X features, such as Messages, Notes, Reminders, Notification Center, Power Nap, Dictation, Twitter and Facebook integration, Game Center, and Gatekeeper Gets you up and running with iTunes and the latest apps from the Mac App Store and shows you how to enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac Provides troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing and maintaining your Mac, and keeping your information safe with Time Machine OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies is the perfect guide to help you reach the peak of this exciting new operating system.

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion Tips and Tricks written by Jason R. Rich and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover hundreds of tips, tricks, and shortcuts for doing more, sharing more, and having more fun with your Mac that’s running Mountain Lion! This easy, nontechnical tutorial brings together powerful new ways to use OS X 10.8’s coolest features and hottest new innovations! Perfect for Mac beginners, Windows® refugees, and long-time Mac users upgrading to Mountain Lion, it’s packed with great ideas and solutions you would never discover on your own–all explained simply, step-by-step, with full-color pictures. Whether you’re running a desktop iMac, a MacBook, or MacBook Air notebook computer, this book will make you even happier with your Apple computer than you already are! Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll learn how to do: • Make the most of Mountain Lion’s new and revamped iPad-style apps • Share content on Facebook or Twitter instantly, without switching apps • Painlessly sync all your Apple devices (including your Macs, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) • Communicate more efficiently with Messages • Compete against other gamers online from your Mac • Get access to iCloud’s any time/any where free storage • Use Apple’s “Find My Mac” service to find and remotely password-protect your Mac if it’s lost or stolen • Get Notification Center to show you what you want–and only what you want • Transcribe voice dictation straight into your apps • Discover great shortcuts for apps like Contacts, Calendar, and Mail • Automatically back up your stuff with Time Machine • Organize your life with Reminders and create detailed To Do lists that sync with all of your computers and Apple mobile devices • Wirelessly simulcast presentations, home videos, and iTunes content to your TV (using Apple TV) • Use iPhoto’s Faces tool to sort images based on who’s in them, and then edit, print, and share them with ease • Hold free real-time videoconferences with other Apple users using FaceTime or anyone using Skype • Transition painlessly from any version of Windows®

Download or read book Mac Kung Fu written by Keir Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Squeeze every drop of juice from OS X with over 400 quick and easy tips, tricks, hints and hacks in Mac Kung Fu: Second Edition . Exploit secret settings and hidden apps, push built-in tools to the limit, radically personalize your Mac experience, and make "it just works" even better. In addition to core OS X technologies, this significantly revised and expanded update to the best-selling first edition dissects new OS X Mountain Lion tools such as iCloud, Notifications, Reminders, and Calendar. Mac Kung Fu: Second Edition will blow your mind with secret hacks never before made public and little-known tricks that will change the way you work forever. From big tasks through everyday jobs, this book will improve your productivity and refine your workflow. You'll customize and manage the OS X interface, boost the power of built-in apps, efficiently handle the filesystem, implement important security tricks, and much more. Working with files in iCloud? We have tips to help. Managing program windows on your desktop? Hacks will make life easier. Creating reminders or notes? Use our tricks to make the process more productive. Emailing, tweeting, browsing, printing, word processing, testing and exploiting hardware, working with photos, movies, and documents... There's no area Mac Kung Fu: Second Edition doesn't touch upon, making it a unique and utterly necessary addition for any Mac lover's bookshelf. Each tip is deliberately short and readable, often detailing things even Mac Geniuses don't know, and you can dip in and out whenever you want. Most tips take less than a minute to complete, yet the results last for a lifetime of better computing. What You Need: A Mac running OS X Mountain Lion and above.

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion Pocket Guide written by Chris Seibold and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the concise information you need to start using OS X Mountain Lion, the latest version of the Mac operating system. This handy guide goes right to the heart of the OS, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, utilities, and other features. Once you’re familiar with the fundamentals, use this book as a resource for problem-solving on the fly. You get configuration tips, lots of step-by-step instructions, guides for troubleshooting, and other advice—all in an easy-to-read format. Learn what’s new, including improved iCloud integration and other iPad-inspired features Discover how working with multiple devices is easier and more streamlined with Mountain Lion Get a guide to the Finder, Dock, user accounts, and other essentials Use Mountain Lion’s system preferences to customize your Mac Take advantage of OS X applications, such as FaceTime and Time Machine Manage passwords and secure your data Work more efficiently with a complete list of keyboard shortcuts

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion Absolute Beginner s Guide written by Yvonne Johnson and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the most of your new OS X® Mountain Lion notebook or desktop computer—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, explore the Web, enjoy music and video, and have way more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Mac before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. OS X Mountain Lion has never been this simple! Who knew how simple OS X Mountain Lion could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your new OS X Mountain Lion desktop or notebook computer: simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you learn: • Master Mountain Lion’s new iPad®/iPhone®-like features • Learn Mac essentials, from bootup to the Dock • Sync your data on iCloud, and use it anywhere • Personalize your Mac to match your style and make you more productive • Use iTunes® to enjoy music, Internet radio, TV, movies, podcasts, and even college courses • Stay organized with Contacts, Calendar, Notes, and Reminders • Connect with people via Mail, Messages, and FaceTime® video calls • Get instant access to weather, stock, and flight information • Compete against gamers running Macs, iPads, or iPhones • Explore the Web with Apple’s speedy Safari browser • Use Photo Booth® to capture, edit, and share photos and video • Automatically back up your Mac with Time Machine® • Protect your Mac (and yourself) against online threats Category: Computers Covers: Macintosh Operating System User Level: Beginning

Download or read book The OS X Mountain Lion Pocket Guide written by Jeff Carlson and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This low-priced, handy guide is packed with practical guidance for people who want to jump in and start using the OS X Mountain Lion. Written by Jeff Carlson, this essential companion features snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and a clean design to help readers get the most out of OS X Mountain Lion. Jeff guides readers through Apple's OS X Mountain Lion, showing you how to: Download, set up, and starting using Mountain Lion. Manage files with iCloud. Swipe, pinch, and scroll: Master Mountain Lion's Mult-Touch gestures. Install applications from the Mac App Store, and stay safe with Gatekeeper. Stay in touch: Enjoy video calls with family and friends with FaceTime and chat them up with Messages. Don't miss another email, calendar alert, or friend request with Notification Center. Show off your gaming skills through Game Center. In addition, Jeff offers plenty of tips and tricks for getting the most from Mountain Lion.

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Download or read book iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks Covers iOS 6 on iPad iPad mini and iPhone written by Jason R. Rich and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-27 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easily Unlock the Power of Your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn to use your iOS 6 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPad or iPhone, you will learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available, plus discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them in your personal and professional life. Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for beginners and more experienced iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 6 operating system with iCloud, and the latest versions of popular apps. If you’re an iPad 2, iPad 3rd or 4th generation, iPad mini, iPhone 4S, or iPhone 5 user, this book is an indispensible tool. Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish: Discover how to take full advantage of powerful iOS 6 features, like Notification Center. Learn secrets for using preinstalled apps, such as Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Maps, Notes, Safari, Mail, and Music. Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps and content for your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone. Synchronize files, documents, data, photos, and content with iCloud, your computer, or other iOS mobile devices. Learn how to interact with your tablet or phone using your voice in conjunction with Siri and the Dictation feature. Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iOS 6 device. Discover how to take visually impressive photos using the cameras built into your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone, and then share them using iCloud Shared Photo Streams, Facebook, Twitter, email, or other methods. Use your iOS mobile device as an eBook reader, portable gaming machine, and feature-packed music and video player.

Download or read book IPad and IPhone Tips and Tricks written by Jason Rich and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covers iPad Air, iPad 3rd/4th generation, iPad2, iPad mini, iPhone 5S, 5/5C and 4/4S running iOS 7"--Cover.

Download or read book iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks written by Jason R. Rich and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: iPad® and iPhone® Tips and Tricks Covers iPad Air, iPad 3rd/4th generation, iPad 2, iPad mini, iPhone 5S, 5/5C and 4/4S running iOS 7 Easily Unlock the Power of Your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn to use your iOS 7 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPad or iPhone, you will learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available, plus discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them in your personal and professional life. Using an easy-to-understand, nontechnical approach, this book is ideal for beginners and more experienced iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone users who want to discover how to use the iOS 7 operating system with iCloud, and the latest versions of popular apps. If you’re using an iPad running iOS 7, this book is an indispensable tool! Here’s just a sampling of what the tips, tricks, and strategies offered in this book will help you accomplish: • Discover how to take full advantage of powerful iOS 7 features, such as Control Center and AirDrop. • Create and maintain a reliable backup of your iOS 7 device. • Learn secrets for using preinstalled apps, such as Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Maps, Notes, Safari, Mail, and Music. • Find, download, and install the most powerful and versatile apps and content for your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone. • Synchronize files, documents, data, photos, and content with iCloud, your computer, or other iOS mobile devices. • Learn how to interact with your tablet or phone using your voice with Siri and the Dictation feature. • Discover how to take visually impressive photos using the cameras built in to your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone, and then share them using iCloud Shared Photo Streams, Facebook, Twitter, email, or other methods. • Use your iOS mobile device as an eBook reader, portable gaming machine, and feature-packed music and video player.

Download or read book MacBook For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get more out of your MacBook with the help of this savvy and easy Dummies guide Lighter, faster, and way cooler, the new MacBooks put the power of a desktop into your hands anywhere. Mac expert Mark Chambers shows you how to personalize your Desktop, stay connected while on the road, make movies with iMovie, create and share photos and videos, compose your own music with GarageBand, build a website with iWeb, and much more. Packed with coverage of the latest MacBook hardware including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro plus OS X Mountain Lion, iCloud, iLife, and iWork, this new edition is completely revised and updated to let you in on all the secrets of the magnificent MacBook. Features updated coverage of the latest MacBook devices, OS X Mountain Lion, iCloud, iLife, and iWork Shows how to navigate with Mission Control and LaunchPad, sync everything with iCloud, and add some apps to your desktop experience Explains how to customize the dock and desktop; connect from the road; take your music mobile; use iWeb, iMovie, iPhoto, and GarageBand; and get to work the Mac way with the iWork productivity suite Gets readers acquainted with Multi-Touch gestures, Mail, and the Mac App Store MacBook For Dummies, 4th Edition helps you make friends with your MacBook the fun and easy way!

Download or read book Mountain Lion Installation Guide Macworld Superguides written by and published by Macworld. This book was released on with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountain Lion (aka OS X 10.8) is now available, and thanks to the Mac App Store, the process of purchasing, obtaining, and installing Mac OS X is faster and easier than ever. Like Lion, getting this version of the OS no longer involves driving to the nearest Apple Store or retailer, or waiting for the FedEx truck to arrive. But the better shape your Mac is in before you install Mountain Lion, the better experience you'll have during and after the upgrade. Allow us to introduce the Mountain Lion Installation Guide. In this book, we cover the requirements for running Apple's newest OS; the things you should do to get your Mac ready; and the purchase and download processes. We walk you through the actual installation; recommend some post-install tasks; discuss some upgrade challenges; and help you decide if a "clean install" is for you. We've also got instructions for creating a bootable Mountain Lion installer disc or drive, as well as for installing Mountain Lion over Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6).

Download or read book How to Do Everything Mac OS X Mountain Lion written by Dwight Spivey and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion! Maximize the amazing features packed into the latest release of Apple’s cutting-edge desktop operating system. With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything: Mac OS X Mountain Lion shows you how to set up and customize your machine for peak performance. Find out what’s new, such as Messages, the Notification Center, Reminders, and more. Networking, hardware, security, and troubleshooting are fully explained in this hands-on guide. Manage system preferences Interact with your Mac using Multi-Touch gestures Launch apps and utilities from Launchpad Manipulate open items with Mission Control Connect to the Internet and surf with Safari Video chat with FaceTime Download content from the App Store Stay in touch, on schedule, and organized with Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Notes, and Reminders Use iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations Enjoy multimedia with QuickTime, iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovie Use iCloud to sync data with your iPod, iPad, and iPhone Set up a wired or wireless network Connect external devices via USB and FireWire Troubleshoot, tune, and back up your Mac

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion The Missing Manual written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 890 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Mountain Lion, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of Mac OS X yet, and once again, David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to the number one bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.8 brings more innovations from the iPad and makes syncing across devices smarter and easier with higher iCloud integration throughout the operating system. Learn how use key new features such as Messages, Reminders, Notification Center, Gatekeeper, AirPlay Mirroring, Share Sheets, and more.

Download or read book The Hacker s Guide to OS X written by Alijohn Ghassemlouei and published by Newnes. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two experienced penetration testers the material presented discusses the basics of the OS X environment and its vulnerabilities. Including but limited to; application porting, virtualization utilization and offensive tactics at the kernel, OS and wireless level. This book provides a comprehensive in-depth guide to exploiting and compromising the OS X platform while offering the necessary defense and countermeasure techniques that can be used to stop hackers As a resource to the reader, the companion website will provide links from the authors, commentary and updates. - Provides relevant information including some of the latest OS X threats - Easily accessible to those without any prior OS X experience - Useful tips and strategies for exploiting and compromising OS X systems - Includes discussion of defensive and countermeasure applications and how to use them - Covers mobile IOS vulnerabilities

Download or read book Introducing OS X Mountain Lion written by Yvonne Johnson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will get you up to speed on OS X Mountain Lion in record time. It covers what's new, what's changed, and points out what's stayed the same so that you don't have to spend any time thinking about it. Learn how to use the new features, such as Notification Center, Game Center, Dictation, Gatekeeper, and Sharing as well as how to use the enhancements to existing applications, such as the new omnibar in Safari. See how Mountain Lion makes Contacts, Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and Messages on the Mac just like their counterparts on the iDevices. Apple advertises that Mountain Lion has a little over 200 changes, but that's counting absolutely everything, such as the fact that the kernel ASLR now randomly arranges kernel components at boot time. This book doesn't cover those kinds of changes - just the changes that have the most impact on a user's day-to-day experience.