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My OS X is filled with beginning through intermediate tasks, presented in a thorough step-by-step format, that guide you through learning everything you need to know to use the El Capitan release of OS X. The goal is not to teach you how to type or click a mouse but how to configure network settings, customize your desktop, use built-in apps, optimize battery life, set up backup solutions, and much more. In My OS X, you will find: Step-by-step instructions with callouts to OS X photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from OS X. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping OS X working just the way you want. The tasks include: Managing, arranging, and tagging your files Staying informed and productive with Notification Center Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad Accessing network devices and resources Activating and using iCloud services Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps Keeping up-to-date with friends and family via Twitter and Facebook Downloading and enjoying music, movies, books, and more Sharing purchases with your family Challenging your friends to games with Game Center Working seamlessly with iOS Devices with Handoff and AirDrop Protecting and securing your system and data Expanding your system with peripheral devices Troubleshooting common system problems

Table of Contents:
Prologue: Getting Started with the Mac     1 Getting to Know the Mac Hardware     2 Built-In Batteries     3 Special Keyboard Keys     4 What You Need to Know     4 The Menu Bar     5 The Dock     5 The Finder     6 Tags     7 The Launchpad     7 Mission Control     8 Spotlight     9 The App Store (and Security)      9 The Notification Center and Today View     10 System Preferences     11 Window Controls     12 Contextual Menus     13 Gestures     13 Dictation     14 Understanding iCloud and Apple ID     14 Windows Compatibility     15 Boot Camp     16 Virtualization     16 Chapter 1: Managing Your Desktop     19 Organizing in the Dock     20 Adding and Removing Items from the Dock     20 Using Folders and Stacks in the Dock     21 Configuring Folders and Stacks     22 Navigating Files and Folders in Grid Mode     23 Customizing the Dock’s Appearance     24 Customizing Finder Windows      26 Configuring the Sidebar’s System Shortcuts     26 Manually Modifying the Sidebar     27 Modifying the Finder Toolbar     28 Using Finder Window Tabs     29 Opening Tabs with a Click     30 Arranging and Grouping Files     31 Using All My Files     31 Arranging a Finder View     32 Assigning Tags     33 Removing Tags     34 Viewing Tags     34 Managing Tags     35 Previewing Document Contents     37 Viewing a File with Quick Look     38 Adding a Finder Preview Panel     40 Previewing Files Using Finder Icons     41 Finding Information with Spotlight (New!)      41 Searching for Files and Information     42 Customizing Spotlight Searching     44 Saving Searches as Smart Folders in the Finder     45 Managing Your “Today” and Notifications (New!)      47 Receiving Notifications     47 Viewing Notifications in Notification Center     48 Customizing the Notification Display     49 Activating Do Not Disturb Mode     50 Customizing Do Not Disturb Mode     51 Using Notification Center’s Today View     52 Working in the Today View     52 Managing Today View Widgets     53 Using Utilities in the Dashboard     54 Turning on the Dashboard     55 Showing the Dashboard     56 Adding and Removing Dashboard Widgets     56 Configuring Dashboard Widgets     58 Chapter 2: Making the Most of Your Screen Space     61 Swimming the Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control (New!)      62 Opening and Closing Mission Control     62 Navigating Applications and Windows     63 Creating and Populating a New Space     65 Switching Between Spaces     66 Closing a Space     67 Creating Fullscreen Application Spaces     68 Creating Split-Screen Application Spaces     69 Choosing Between Application Windows     70 Showing the Desktop     71 Configuring Mission Control Features and Shortcuts     72 Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad     74 Starting Launchpad     75 Navigating Launchpad     76 Searching Launchpad     76 Rearranging Icons     77 Creating New Folders     78 Deleting Folders     79 Deleting Applications     80 Managing Auto Open and Save Features     81 Toggling Application Auto Open     81 Setting Window Restoration      82 Enabling Manual File Saving     83 Chapter 3: Connecting Your Mac to a Network     85 Connecting to a Wired Network     85 Making an Ethernet (Wired) Connection     86 Connecting to a Wireless Network     87 Finding and Connecting to a Network     88 Manually Choosing a Wireless Connection     .90 Authenticating on a Wireless Network     91 Disabling (and Enabling) Wireless Networking     92 Manually Configuring Network Settings     93 Configuring TCP/IP and Proxy Settings     93 Activating PPPoE for DSL Connections     96 Making Connections with Cellular Data Modems and iOS Devices     98 Configuring a WWAN Modem for Use with Your Mac     98 Managing Your WWAN Connection     99 Using Your iOS Instant Hotspot     100 Creating Virtual Private Network Connections     101 Creating a VPN Connection     101 Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations     103 Creating Configurations     104 Adding and Using Locations     105 Seeking Automated Network Assistance     107 Launching Diagnostics     107 Launching the Setup Assistant     108 Chapter 4: Setting Up iCloud and Internet Accounts     113 Setting Up iCloud     113 Configuring iCloud for the First Time     114 Browsing iCloud Services     116 Activating iCloud Services     117 Exploring Unique iCloud Services (New!)      118 Accessing iCloud Applications Online     118 Using Find My Mac     119 Using iCloud Drive     121 Using Photo Sharing     126 Getting Started with Accounts     130 Adding an Account     131 Chapter 5: Accessing Email and the Web     135 Getting Started with Mail (New!)      136 Things You Need Before Setting Up an Email Connection     136 Adding an Email Account     137 Configuring Advanced Account Settings     139 Finding Your Way Around Mail     142 Reading Email     143 Composing Email     150 Managing Your Email with Mailboxes      156 Creating Mailboxes     157 Deleting and Renaming Mailboxes     158 Filing Messages in Mailboxes     159 Automatic Email Organization with Smart Mailboxes     160 Keeping Track of Your Very Important People with VIP Mailboxes     161 Searching for Messages     162 Writing Email Rules     164 Web Browsing in Safari (New!)      165 Managing Your Bookmarks, Bookmarks Menu, Favorites, Top Sites, and Reading List (Whew!)      165 Advanced Browsing Features      171 Silencing Tabs     173 Pinning Tabs     173 Adding Web Content to the Dashboard     181 Extending Safari’s Capabilities with Extensions     183 Chapter 6: Sharing Files, Devices, and Services     187 File Sharing on Your Mac     188 Configuring AirDrop     189 Sending Files with AirDrop     190 Receiving Files with AirDrop     191 Using the Share Menu to Send via AirDrop     192 Configuring Traditional File and Folder Sharing     193 Enabling File Sharing      194 Choosing File Sharing Protocols     195 Selecting Folders and Permissions     197 Setting Folder Access Permissions     198 Browsing and Connecting to Network Shares     200 Connecting to Remote Shares     202 Sharing Files via the Share Menu     203 Sharing Files via Messages     203 Uploading Files to an Online Service     204 Sharing Printers     205 Enabling Network Printer Sharing     205 Setting Printer Sharing Permissions     206 Accessing a Network Printer     207 Sharing an Optical Drive     209 Enabling DVD Sharing     209 Accessing a Shared Optical Drive     210 Sharing Your Mac Screen (New!)      211 Enabling Screen Sharing     211 Setting Screen Sharing Permissions     212 Accessing the Screen of a Local Mac     214 Accessing Remote Computers and Non-Macs     216 Sharing Your Internet Connection     218 Sharing Your Connection     218 Chapter 7: Being Social with Messages, FaceTime, Twitter, and Facebook     221 Instant Messaging with Messages (New!)      222 Adding Accounts to Messages     222 Configuring Your Account During Startup     223 Editing Your iMessage Account Settings     224 Adding a Traditional IM Account to Messages     225 Logging into (and out of) Your IM Account     226 Configuring Your IM Identity     227 Setting the Messages Picture     227 Configuring Custom Status Messages     229 Managing Your IM Buddy List     230 Adding Buddies     230 Adding Groups     231 Communicating with IM and iMessage     233 Responding to an Incoming Chat via Notification Center     234 Responding to an Incoming Chat in Messages     234 Starting a Chat in Messages     235 Starting a Chat via Notification Center     237 Using Voice or Video for Chatting     238 Starting a Voice or Video Chat     238 Sharing Your Files and Screen     239 Transferring Files over Messages     240 Starting a Screen-Sharing Session     241 Video Calls with FaceTime     242 Setting Up FaceTime     242 Placing Calls from the Contacts List     244 Receiving a FaceTime Call     245 Accessing Your Call List     246 Disabling FaceTime     247 Updating Account Information FaceTime Preferences     247 Using the El Capitan Twitter and Facebook Posting Support     249 Enabling Twitter     249 Enabling Facebook     251 Posting from the Finder and Other Apps     253 Posting via Notification Center     254 Chapter 8: Managing Who, Where, When, and What     257 Managing Contacts     258 Adding Groups     259 Creating a Group     259 Creating a Smart Group     260 Adding Contacts     261 Creating a New Contact     262 Setting a Contact Image     263 Auto Information Gathering     264 Creating “My” Card     264 Editing the Contact Template     265 Searching Contacts     266 Detecting and Merging Duplicates     267 Using iCloud and Server-Based Contacts     267 Connecting to iCloud Contacts Syncing     268 Connecting to Other Contact Servers     268 Sharing Contacts via Email, Messages, and AirDrop     270 Printing Addresses     271 Finding Your Way with Maps (New!)      272 Starting and Navigating Maps     273 Using Map Views     274 Choosing a View Mode     274 Viewing Maps with 3D Flyover     275 Finding Places     276 Finding Yourself     277 Finding Contact Entries     277 Searching the Map     279 Working with Points of Interest     279 Seeing Point of Interest Details     279 Making Your Own Point of Interest     281 Sharing a Point of Interest     282 Traveling with Maps     282 Getting Directions     283 Showing Traffic Indicators     284 Working with Schedules in Calendar (New!)      286 Adding Calendars     287 Creating New Calendars     287 Connecting to iCloud and Server-Based Calendars     289 Connecting to iCloud Calendar Syncing     289 Connecting to Other Calendar Servers     290 Subscribing to a Public Shared Calendar     292 Viewing Calendars     293 Working with Events     294 Creating a New Event     295 Using the Quick Event Feature     296 Editing Event Information     297 Sending Event Invitations     298 Accepting Invitations     299 Accepting Invitations through Notification Center     301 Confirming “Found in Mail” Invitations     301 Searching Events     302 Printing Calendars     303 Remembering with Reminders     304 Creating a List     305 Adding a Reminder     306 Setting Reminder Attributes, Including Location     306 Completing Reminders     308 Finding Reminders     308 Viewing Reminders by Date     309 Searching Reminders     310 Using iCloud and Server-Based Reminders     310 Keeping Track with Notes (New!)      311 Adding Folders     312 Adding Notes     313 Prettify Your Most Mundane Notes     313 Adding Notes from Other Applications     315 Moving Notes Between Folders     317 Searching and Displaying Notes     317 Showing Attachments     319 Sharing Notes via Email and Messages     320 Using iCloud and Server-Based Notes     320 Connecting to iCloud Note Syncing     321 Connecting to Other Note Servers     321 Chapter 9: Entertainment on the (Big) Little Screen     325 Creating a Media Library in iTunes (New!)      325 Running iTunes for the First Time     326 Finding Your Way Around iTunes     327 Interacting with Your Library     328 Controlling Playback     329 Building Your Media Library     329 Purchasing Digital Media on the iTunes Store     330 Using Genius Recommendations     332 Downloading Podcasts     334 Quick Searches     336 Setting a Search Filter     337 Using Playlists     337 Creating Playlists      337 Defining Smart Playlists     339 Accessing Playlists     341 Using the Mini Player     342 Using iTunes Radio     344 Listening to iTunes Radio     344 Creating Your Own iTunes Radio Station     345 Fine-Tuning Your iTunes Radio Station     346 Answering the “What Was That Song?” Question     347 Sharing Your Good Taste     347 Using Apple Music     348 Subscribing to Apple Music     348 Adding Songs to Your Library     350 Using Apple Music Recommendations     351 Connecting with Artists     352 Following New Artists     353 Managing Followed Artists     353 Syncing Media Between Devices     354 Syncing Purchases     354 Syncing Your Media with Your iPod, iPad, or iPhone     355 Sharing Media Between Home Computers     357 Keeping an iCloud Library with iTunes Match     359 Activating iTunes Match     359 Accessing Purchases in iCloud     361 Reading Your iBooks     362 Starting iBooks     363 Authorizing Your Mac     364 Purchasing Books     365 Viewing and Arranging Your iBooks Library     366 Browsing the iBooks Library     366 Organizing by Collection     369 Reading iBooks     371 Reading Basics     371 Using Annotations     373 Adding Bookmarks     374 Fine-Tuning Your Display     374 Getting Your Game on with Game Center     375 Signing into Game Center     376 Navigating the Me Screen     377 Managing Friends and Friend Requests     377 Sending a Friend Request     378 Responding to a Friend Request     379 Getting Friend Recommendations     380 Sizing Up Your Friends     381 Browsing by Game     383 Making and Taking a Challenge     385 Chapter 10: Installing and Managing Applications and Extensions on Your Mac     389 Mac App Store     390 Logging into the App Store     390 Browsing for Software     391 Searching for Software     392 Purchasing Software     393 Reinstalling Software and Installing Purchases on Other Macs     395 Hiding Apps You No Longer Want     396 Installing Non–App Store Applications     397 Unarchiving Zip Files     397 Accessing Disk Images     398 Sharing Purchases with Family Sharing     399 Setting Up Family Sharing (Organizer)      400 Adding a Family Member     401 Managing Family Members     404 Keeping Your Applications and Operating System Up-to-Date (New!)      405 Configuring Software Updates and Auto Downloads     406 Manually Applying Software Updates     407 Managing Extensions     408 Managing Installed Extensions     409 Chapter 11: Making the Most of Your Mac Hardware     411 Energy-Saving Settings     412 Monitoring Battery Life and Application Energy Use (MacBook Only)      412 Configuring Display, Computer, and Hard Disk Sleep     413 Creating a Sleep/Wake Schedule     415 Updating Keyboard and Dictation Settings     416 Setting Keyboard Repeat Rate     416 Changing Keyboard Illumination (MacBook Only)      417 Creating Keyboard Shortcuts     418 Activating Dictation     421 Changing Trackpad and Mouse Options     423 Setting the Trackpad Speed and Click Pressure     424 Controlling Trackpad Gestures     424 Configuring the Magic Mouse Speed     426 Configuring Magic Mouse Gestures     427 Adjusting Your Display     428 Setting Display Resolution     428 Controlling Display Brightness     429 Choosing a Color Profile     430 Calibrating the Display     431 Setting Sound Input and Output     433 Setting the Output Volume     433 Configuring Alert Sounds     434 Choosing and Adjusting an Output Device     435 Picking and Calibrating an Input Device     436 Recording Audio and Video     438 Recording Audio     438 Recording with the FaceTime HD Video Camera     439 Chapter 12: Using El Capitan with Your iDevices     443 Enabling El Capitan and iOS Communication     443 Verifying Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Settings     444 Using AirDrop     444 Sending Files to iOS via AirDrop     445 Sending Files to El Capitan via AirDrop     446 Using Handoff to Move Between Devices     447 Enabling Handoff     448 Handing Off from El Capitan to iOS     449 Handing Off from iOS to El Capitan     450 Using Your iPhone to Cell-Enable Your Mac     451 Enabling El Capitan Cellular Calls     452 Placing a Phone Call     452 Receiving a Phone Call     453 Text Messaging with El Capitan     454 Using Your iOS Device as an Instant Hotspot     455 Sharing Your iOS Internet Connection     455 Chapter 13: Connecting Peripherals to Your Mac     457 Connecting USB Input Devices     457 Configuring a USB Keyboard     458 Configuring a USB Mouse     459 Using Bluetooth Devices     460 Pairing a Bluetooth Mouse or Trackpad     461 Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard     462 Connecting a Bluetooth Headset     464 Adding and Using the Bluetooth Status Menu     465 Using External Displays and Projectors     466 Extending Your Desktop to Another Monitor     466 Setting Monitor Arrangements     467 Adding the Display Mirroring Menu to Your Menu Bar     468 Using Mirrored Displays     469 Connecting to an Apple TV (or Other Device) with AirPlay (New!)      469 Mirroring Your Display to an Apple TV     470 Setting the AirPlay Apple TV Resolution     471 Extending Your Desktop to an Apple TV     472 Sharing Multimedia to an Apple TV     473 Sending System Audio to an Apple TV     473 Connecting and Using a Printer     474 Setting Up a USB Printer     475 Printing to a Printer     478 Connecting and Using a Scanner     480 Adding a Scanner     480 Scanning in Preview     481 Chapter 14: Securing and Protecting Your Mac     485 Working with Users and Groups     486 Creating User Accounts     486 Adding Accounts     487 Enabling the Guest Account     488 Applying Parental Controls     488 Creating Groups     491 Configuring General Account Security     492 Assigning File Permissions for Users and Groups     493 Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access     495 Viewing Keychain Items     496 Adding Data to the Keychain     497 Creating a New Keychain     498 Adding a Keychain Menu Item     499 Encrypting Your El Capitan Disk     500 Activating FileVault     500 Application Execution Security     501 Setting Application Execution Limits     502 Adding Network Security with the Built-In Firewall     502 Activating the El Capitan Firewall     503 Configuring Incoming Services     503 Hiding Location Information and Application Data     505 Backing Up Important Information     506 Using Time Machine     506 Activating Time Machine     507 Customizing the Time Machine Backups     508 Adding a Time Machine Menu Item     509 Recovering Data     510 Restoring a Machine from Scratch     512 Using File Versions     513 Manually Saving a Version     513 Restoring a File Version     514 Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Your System     Online-only chapter Chapter 16: Upgrading Your Mac     Online-only chapter Index     516

About the Author :
John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 16 years, John has written books on OS X, iOS development, Linux, web development, networking, and computer security. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Research Information Systems at The Ohio State University. When he isn’t writing, he is either re-creating a marine disaster in his living room or planning a highly elaborate electronics project that will quadruple his carbon footprint.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780134389523
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 1 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0134389522
  • Publisher Date: 07 Oct 2015
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Series Title: My...


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