OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies
Published on 17. November 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
744 pages
978-1-118-99089-6 (ISBN)
Description
Get the most out of the latest version of OS X
This reference combines eight content-rich minibooks in one complete package to give you all-access, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out of the latest OS X release from Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll learn the ins and outs of OS X basics, navigating and running programs, searching with Spotlight, having fun with Photo Booth, keeping in touch with Contacts, using Reminders, writing in Notes, setting up the Notification Center, customizing the OS X desktop, jamming with iTunes, organizing and tweaking photos with iPhoto, making movie magic with iMovie, turning your Mac into a DVD theater, publishing documents with Pages, chatting with Messages and FaceTime, letting your imagination run wild with iBooks, expanding your horizons with iCloud, and so much more.
Combining the power and stability of UNIX with Apple's legendary elegance and style, OS X is the default operating system installed on every desktop and laptop computer sold by Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll get the best-of-the-best content from indispensable For Dummies books: Introducing OS X; Customizing and Sharing; The Digital hub; Using iWork; The Typical Internet Stuff; Networking in OS X; Expanding Your System; and Advanced OS X.
* Goes well beyond the basics of how to use OS X
* Covers the key features and tools essential for all users of OS X
* Shows you how to use OS X to make your work and personal life more organized and fun
If you're a first-time Apple consumer just switching over from a PC, or a beginner-to-intermediate Mac user upgrading to the newest version of OS X, this comprehensive and all-encompassing guide will have you whizzing around OS X like a pro in no time.
This reference combines eight content-rich minibooks in one complete package to give you all-access, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out of the latest OS X release from Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll learn the ins and outs of OS X basics, navigating and running programs, searching with Spotlight, having fun with Photo Booth, keeping in touch with Contacts, using Reminders, writing in Notes, setting up the Notification Center, customizing the OS X desktop, jamming with iTunes, organizing and tweaking photos with iPhoto, making movie magic with iMovie, turning your Mac into a DVD theater, publishing documents with Pages, chatting with Messages and FaceTime, letting your imagination run wild with iBooks, expanding your horizons with iCloud, and so much more.
Combining the power and stability of UNIX with Apple's legendary elegance and style, OS X is the default operating system installed on every desktop and laptop computer sold by Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll get the best-of-the-best content from indispensable For Dummies books: Introducing OS X; Customizing and Sharing; The Digital hub; Using iWork; The Typical Internet Stuff; Networking in OS X; Expanding Your System; and Advanced OS X.
* Goes well beyond the basics of how to use OS X
* Covers the key features and tools essential for all users of OS X
* Shows you how to use OS X to make your work and personal life more organized and fun
If you're a first-time Apple consumer just switching over from a PC, or a beginner-to-intermediate Mac user upgrading to the newest version of OS X, this comprehensive and all-encompassing guide will have you whizzing around OS X like a pro in no time.
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10/2014
Wiley
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Mark L. Chambers has been an author, computer consultant, programmer, and hardware technician for 30 years. From writing software manuals he moved on to authoring computer books, including nine in the For Dummies series.
Content
Introduction 1
Book I: Getting Started with OS X 5
Chapter 1: Shaking Hands with OS X 7
Chapter 2: Navigating and Running Programs 21
Chapter 3: Basic OS X Housekeeping 49
Chapter 4: Searching Everything with Spotlight 79
Chapter 5: Fun with Photo Booth 87
Chapter 6: Using Reminders, Notes, and Notifications 93
Chapter 7: Keeping Track with Contacts and Maps 101
Chapter 8: Marking Time with Calendar 117
Chapter 9: The Joys of Maintenance 127
Chapter 10: Getting Help for the Big X 147
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting the X 153
Book II: Customizing and Sharing 163
Chapter 1: Building the Finder of Your Dreams 165
Chapter 2: Giving Your Desktop the Personal Touch 187
Chapter 3: Delving under the Hood with System Preferences 203
Chapter 4: You Mean Others Can Use My Mac, Too? 247
Chapter 5: Setting Up Multiuser Accounts 255
Chapter 6: Sharing Documents for Fun and Profit 269
Book III: The Digital Hub 277
Chapter 1: The World According to Apple 279
Chapter 2: Browsing Your Library with iTunes and iBooks 287
Chapter 3: Focusing on iPhoto 317
Chapter 4: Making Magic with iMovie 341
Chapter 5: Becoming a Superstar with GarageBand 361
Chapter 6: No, It's Not Called iQuickTime 379
Chapter 7: Turning Your Mac into a DVD Theater 385
Book IV: Using iWork 393
Chapter 1: Desktop Publishing with Pages 395
Chapter 2: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers 407
Chapter 3: Building Presentations with Keynote 421
Book V: Typical Internet Stuff 433
Chapter 1: Getting on the Internet 435
Chapter 2: Using Apple Mail 441
Chapter 3: Staying in Touch with Messages and FaceTime 467
Chapter 4: Expanding Your Horizons with iCloud 487
Chapter 5: Going Places with Safari 493
Chapter 6: Staying Secure Online 511
Book VI: Networking in OS X 521
Chapter 1: Setting Up a Small Network 523
Chapter 2: Using Your Network 539
Chapter 3: Going Wireless 553
Chapter 4: Sharing That Precious Internet Thing 565
Book VII: Expanding Your System 577
Chapter 1: Hardware That Will Make You Giddy 579
Chapter 2: Add RAM, Hard Drive Space, and Stir 591
Chapter 3: Port-o-Rama: Using Thunderbolt, USB, and FireWire 603
Chapter 4: I'm Okay, You're a Printer 609
Chapter 5: Applications That You've (Probably) Gotta Have 617
Chapter 6: Putting Bluetooth to Work 631
Book VIII: Advanced OS X 637
Chapter 1: Running Windows on Your Mac with Boot Camp 639
Chapter 2: And Unix Lurks Beneath 647
Chapter 3: AppleScript Just Plain Rocks 669
Chapter 4: Talking with and Writing to Your Macintosh 683
Index 695
Book I: Getting Started with OS X 5
Chapter 1: Shaking Hands with OS X 7
Chapter 2: Navigating and Running Programs 21
Chapter 3: Basic OS X Housekeeping 49
Chapter 4: Searching Everything with Spotlight 79
Chapter 5: Fun with Photo Booth 87
Chapter 6: Using Reminders, Notes, and Notifications 93
Chapter 7: Keeping Track with Contacts and Maps 101
Chapter 8: Marking Time with Calendar 117
Chapter 9: The Joys of Maintenance 127
Chapter 10: Getting Help for the Big X 147
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting the X 153
Book II: Customizing and Sharing 163
Chapter 1: Building the Finder of Your Dreams 165
Chapter 2: Giving Your Desktop the Personal Touch 187
Chapter 3: Delving under the Hood with System Preferences 203
Chapter 4: You Mean Others Can Use My Mac, Too? 247
Chapter 5: Setting Up Multiuser Accounts 255
Chapter 6: Sharing Documents for Fun and Profit 269
Book III: The Digital Hub 277
Chapter 1: The World According to Apple 279
Chapter 2: Browsing Your Library with iTunes and iBooks 287
Chapter 3: Focusing on iPhoto 317
Chapter 4: Making Magic with iMovie 341
Chapter 5: Becoming a Superstar with GarageBand 361
Chapter 6: No, It's Not Called iQuickTime 379
Chapter 7: Turning Your Mac into a DVD Theater 385
Book IV: Using iWork 393
Chapter 1: Desktop Publishing with Pages 395
Chapter 2: Creating Spreadsheets with Numbers 407
Chapter 3: Building Presentations with Keynote 421
Book V: Typical Internet Stuff 433
Chapter 1: Getting on the Internet 435
Chapter 2: Using Apple Mail 441
Chapter 3: Staying in Touch with Messages and FaceTime 467
Chapter 4: Expanding Your Horizons with iCloud 487
Chapter 5: Going Places with Safari 493
Chapter 6: Staying Secure Online 511
Book VI: Networking in OS X 521
Chapter 1: Setting Up a Small Network 523
Chapter 2: Using Your Network 539
Chapter 3: Going Wireless 553
Chapter 4: Sharing That Precious Internet Thing 565
Book VII: Expanding Your System 577
Chapter 1: Hardware That Will Make You Giddy 579
Chapter 2: Add RAM, Hard Drive Space, and Stir 591
Chapter 3: Port-o-Rama: Using Thunderbolt, USB, and FireWire 603
Chapter 4: I'm Okay, You're a Printer 609
Chapter 5: Applications That You've (Probably) Gotta Have 617
Chapter 6: Putting Bluetooth to Work 631
Book VIII: Advanced OS X 637
Chapter 1: Running Windows on Your Mac with Boot Camp 639
Chapter 2: And Unix Lurks Beneath 647
Chapter 3: AppleScript Just Plain Rocks 669
Chapter 4: Talking with and Writing to Your Macintosh 683
Index 695