OS X Mavericks on Demand

by Johnson, Steve

• ISBN13: 9780789752185
• ISBN10: 0789752182
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-10-30
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

Need answers quickly? OS X Mavericks on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

 

Inside the Book

• Find and preview everything you need with Spotlight
• Master the OS X Mavericks user interface and file management
• Use the App Store and full-screen apps for maximum efficiency
• Explore the Internet with Safari and send e-mail with Mail
• Manage and play digital music with iTunes and iPhone, iPad, or iPod
• Chat online instantly with Messages and FaceTime
• Manage and share your schedule with Calendar
• Send files wirelessly to anyone around you with AirDrop
• Keep your files synced to iCloud and backed up with Time Machine
• Automatically save document changes as you work with Auto Save
• Use multi-touch gestures and keyboard shortcuts to save time
• Post content straight to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, or Vimeo
• Use Microsoft Windows along with Mavericks

Numbered Steps guide you through each task

See Also points you to related information in the book

Did You Know? alerts you to tips and techniques

Illustrations with matching steps

Tasks are presented on one or two pages

 

Bonus Online Content

Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:

• Workshops and related files
• Keyboard shortcuts

Visit the author site: perspection.com

 

Author Biography

Steve Johnson has written more than 80 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Adobe Edge Animate, Adobe Flash Professional CS5, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft SharePoint 2013, Microsoft Office 2013 and 2010, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple OS X Mountain Lion. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys coaching baseball, playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. Steve and his family live in Northern California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.

Table of Contents

Ch1: Getting Started with Mac OS X
Ch2: Managing Files and Folders
Ch3: Finding What You Want with Spotlight
Ch4: Customizing the Finder
Ch5: Setting System Preferences
Ch6: Using Mac OS X Applications
Ch7: Working with Documents
Ch8: Printing and Faxing
Ch9: Exploring the Internet
Ch10: Exchanging Messages Using Mail
Ch11: Communicating Online
Ch12: Working with Music and Media
Ch13: Sharing Information in the Cloud
Ch14: Managing Calendars, Reminders, and Notes
Ch15: Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
Ch16: Managing Files Using a Network
Ch17: Maintaining Your Computer
Ch18: Managing Hardware
Ch19: Working with Mac OS X Along with Windows
Ch20: Backing Up Everything with Time Machine
Ch21: Automating Your Work
Appendix A: Installing Mac OS X