| Description |
xxii, 400 pages. : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
Provides powerful information to quickly improve and customize a Mac computer, enable undocumented Mac OS X features, automate tedious tasks, handle massive amounts of media, troubleshoot disk issues, get serious security and much more. |
| Contents |
The Best Shortcuts (and How to Make Your Own) -- Starting Applications Automatically at Login -- Finding Files and Folders Fast -- Organizing Windows -- Cleaning House -- Adjusting Energy and Display Settings -- Launching Applications Fast -- Customizing Trackpad and Mouse Gestures -- Connecting Multiple Displays to Your Mac -- Talking to Your Mac -- Automating Tasks with Macros -- Automating Tasks with AppleScript -- Creating a Bluetooth Proximity Monitor -- Automating File and Folder Actions -- Triggering Location-Based Actions -- Managing Your Email -- Killing Spam -- Creating Quick and Easy Alerts -- Managing Your Music -- Creating Your Own Safari Extension -- Turning Websites into Applications -- Storing Files in the Cloud -- Accessing Your Mac Remotely -- Turning Your Mac into a Web and FTP Server -- Wirelessly Sharing a Printer and Hard Drive -- Synchronizing Files Between Computers -- Creating Strong Passwords and Storing Them Securely -- Enabling Firmware Password Protection -- Encrypting Your Mac's Internet Connection -- Enabling Firewalls -- Preserving Your Anonymity Online -- Encrypting Your Hard Disks and Backups -- System and Process Monitoring -- Repairing Disk Permissions -- Verifying and Repairing the Hard Disk -- Making Better File Backups -- Maintaining a MacBook's Battery -- Creating an Emergency USB Drive. |
| Subject |
Mac OS.
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Macintosh (Computer) -- Programming.
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Operating systems (Computers)
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Mac OS. (OCoLC)fst01386304
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Macintosh (Computer) -- Programming.
(OCoLC)fst01005135
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Operating systems (Computers) (OCoLC)fst01046280
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| ISBN |
9781593274061 (paperback) |
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1593274068 (paperback) |
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