Written for those who want to master the basics, the Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Mountain Lion Edition covers finding your way around on a Mac, using the Dock, configuring your Mac, printing, searching, security, troubleshooting, and more. You'll find getting-started tips on using all of Apple's bundled apps, including Safari, Mail, Messages, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Notes, Preview, QuickTime Player, and Image Capture, among others, and you'll learn how to install and update software, both from the Mac App Store and developers' Web sites.
Read this ebook to learn the answers to questions such as: • How do I add and remove items from the Dock? • What gestures does OS X support on a trackpad? • How do I change the Desktop picture and screensaver? • Is there any way to prevent children from having full access to the Mac? • What are the best places to save files? • Where can I buy additional software for my Mac? • What should I do if an application crashes? • What should I do about viruses and other security problems?
Table of Contents
Get Started with OS X • Set Up Your Mac • Meet Your Mac • Transfer Other Files • Get to Know Your Desktop • Gestures, Gestures, Gestures • Welcome to the Finder • The Dock, Launchpad, and Dashboard • Mission Control • Notification Center
Customize Your Mac • System Preferences Basics • Change Your Personal Settings • Change Your Hardware Settings • Change Your Internet & Wireless Settings • Change Your System Settings • Add Third-Party Utilities
Work with Apps • Application Basics • OS X’s Built-in Apps • Explore the Mac App Store • Venture beyond the Mac App Store • Connect Your Mac • Print Documents • Share Your Files (and Your Screen) • Work with Accessories
Secure Your Mac • Lock Up Your Mac • Protect Your Computer from Wayward Apps • What Are Sandboxed Apps? • Back Up Your Mac
Troubleshooting Tips • Your Mac’s Troubleshooting Tools • Recover from Crashes • Treat Kernel Panic Attacks • Cure Startup Woes • How to Make OS X Less Like iOS • Seek Outside Help
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