So you've decided to take the plunge and get started with OS X Mavericks for Mac. Congratulations Longtime Mac users know that Mac just works - the interface you'll come to know and love is intuitive, powerful, and designed to make your life easier. Technology can and should be exciting, and your Mac will offer all of that excitement, without the headaches Whether you're a first time Mac user or a seasoned Mac devotee, OS X Mavericks has something for everyone. For starters, Mavericks introduces Books and Maps for the desktop - two favorites of iOS users. The Safari web browser and Mac Finder are more intuitive than ever - Finder introduces tabbed browsing and tags, making it easier than ever to find, organize and manage your files and folders. You can now store all your Mac-created passwords in iCloud so that you can access them on other devices. And with over 200 new features to explore, you'll be glad to know that Mavericks will help your machine be as fast, efficient, and battery-conservative as possible. With OS X Mavericks, Apple also took a revolutionary approach to OS upgrades by offering it absolutely free of charge, so there's truly no good reason not to upgrade. Let Minute Help show you how to make the most out of Mountain Lion; and if you are making the switch from Windows, we'll help you make it as easy as possible

Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Get the job done and learn as you go. Written in a step-by-step tutorial style, this book shows you in simple steps how to get the most from your iBooks experience. This book is for literary geeks who want to explore the Apple iBooks universe. From buying books from the Apple iBookstore to organizing books and PDFs, this book goes forward by explaining how to write an interactive book with iBooks Author.

Welcome to the world of the Apple iPad Air The slim, elegant device in your hands has revolutionized personal computing and introduced entirely new ways of seeking, consuming and sharing content. iPad is also incredibly intuitive - with a handful of buttons and a few gestures, you'll gain access to a world of information, music, video, games, connectivity, productivity and more. In other words, you're in for a tasty technological treat. If you're new to iDevices (iPhone, iPod, iPad), or if you're new to mobile computing altogether, this guide will help you get the most out of your new iPad Air and iOS 7. Even if you've used older versions of iPad or iOS, you'll find plenty of new ways to learn, work, play and share with your new iPad running iOS 7. We'll show you how to set up and customize your iPad, use all of the preinstalled apps like an expert, keep your iPad healthy and happy, and discover some of the best free and nearly free third party apps available in the Apple App Store. Along the way, we'll give you plenty of easy-to-follow instructions, screenshots, tips and tricks that will have you tapping, swiping, syncing and sharing like a pro in no time This book contains the same content as our iOS 7 guide, but also includes additional content on how to use your iPad as a workstation and the best paid and free business apps.

Filled with practical, step-by-step instructions and clear explanations for the most important and useful tasks. Get the job done and learn as you go. A how-To book with practical recipes accompanied with rich screenshots for easy comprehension. "The New iPad: Using New Features in iOS 6 How-To" is for anyone somewhat familiar with an iPad but wanting to get an overview of its new features. A basic understanding of touch devices is good but not necessary. The recipes walk you through everything you need to know to accomplish each task. Good for the novice and the expert, there's something in here for everyone.

This book is a beginners guide that teaches the topic using a learn by example method. This book is for people who are programming beginners and have a great idea for a Mac OS X app and need to get started.

There are nine complete games with increasing complexity built in this book. The process of game building is well-illustrated with screenshots and explained code. This book is aimed at readers with an understanding of Objective-C and some familiarity with the cocos2d for iPhone 2.0 framework.

Step-by-step, practical recipes to build simple and complex Motion Graphics with Motion 5. "Apple Motion 5 Cookbook" is designed for Final Cut Pro X video editors and Motion 5 users looking to gain more knowledge of how Motion works, and to get more of a 'WOW' factor in projects. It's also aimed at designers and motion designers alike, who are looking to build on their skillsets.

This is a practical, hands-on tutorial based on real-world applications, using real-world 3rd Party APIs, teaching the essential tricks to get started in building location aware apps for Windows Phone. With plenty of images and code wherever necessary, this book will take you just a few days to get up to speed, no long weekend classes, no bible to read, a few chapters and you are off. If you are a developer who wants to develop apps for the Windows Phone 7 platform, but do not know where to begin, then this book is for you. Developers working on the Android and iPhone platform wishing to port their apps on the Windows Phone ecosystem will also find this book useful. The bundled code and apps can also help a non-developer; a smart business or sales person to quickly analyze and build new applications. This book is also aimed at Managers and Architects in the News and Entertainment industry; since two giants of this industry (Eventful.com and Patch.com) are mentioned extensively within the book.

So you've decided to take the plunge and get started with OS X Mountain Lion for Mac. Congratulations Longtime Mac users know that Mac just works ? the interface you'll come to know and love is intuitive, powerful and designed to make your life easier. Technology can and should be exciting, and your Mac will offer all of that excitement, without the headaches Whether you're a first time Mac user or a seasoned Mac devotee, OS X Mountain Lion has something for everyone. For starters, Mountain Lion provides deeper integration with iOS (Apple's mobile operating system). This means that iPod, iPhone and iPad users can enjoy seamless syncing capabilities and easier, more comprehensive access to their music, photos, notes and games. Additionally, native sharing features will allow you to share your content (photos, videos, documents, etc.) from within the OS itself. Twitter is built right in for quick and easy tweets, and the Safari web browser has been completely revamped. With over 200 new features to explore, your wrists will definitely appreciate the new responsive dictation feature. And that's just the beginning Let Minute Help show you how to make the most out of Mountain Lion; and if you are making the switch from Windows, we?ll help you make it as easy as possible

An indispensable and well-organized reference guide to Apple's newest version of Mac OS X. Summary: Brilliant Mac OS X Mountain Lion offers a unique, task-based approach for power users who want to master the features of Lion. This book covers all the new features of Lion, and gives detailed instructions on customising and maintaining the Mac, dealing with security, networking and much more. All information is to be found in an easy to navigate format so readers will no longer have to wade through paragraph after paragraph of information to find the task they want to achieve. Brilliantguides allow you to find the info you need quickly, easily and without fuss. It guides you through all the tasks using a highly visual, step-by-step approach - providing exactly what you need to know when you need it. Brilliant Mac OS X Lion: Gives readers a task-based reference to quickly locate exactly what they want to do and then walks them through the task. Provides additional tips and tricks in the form of "Did you know" and "Important" elements and offers a pleasing four colour visual layout. Is filled with step-by-step information on using Mac OS X Lion.

The book is written in a cookbook style, presenting examples in the style of recipes, allowing you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain in-depth knowledge. Flash developers or enthusiasts looking to build iOS apps using their existing Flash and ActionScript 3.0 skills.

Each chapter will take you through a new major feature of iOS 5. You will learn how to integrate each feature into your applications. If you ever wanted to learn about the latest features of iOS 5 and learn how to incorporate Twitter, iCloud and Core Image framework effects functionality into your applications, then this book is for you. You should have a good knowledge of programming experience with Objective-C, and have used Xcode 4. iPhone programming experience is not required.

This book is full of fun and engaging recipes with modular libraries that can be plugged into your project. Each recipe consists of explained code accompanied by screenshots for your understanding. If you want to elevate your basic Cocos2d project to the next level, this is the book for you. Some understanding of Objective-C and Cocos2d is recommended. People with some programming experience may also find this book useful.

The iPhone 4S may not look like much of an upgrade on the outside, but open it up and be prepared for one of the most revolutionary phones on the market. It has a camera more powerful than some point and shoots; a voice activated assistant who not only listens to you, but understands you; and processor speeds that are lightening fast But if you are curious about the iPhone 4S or have recently bought one, then chances are you already know this...so why buy this book? Easy--because those are the features you've heard about; what makes the iPhone 4S a game changer are the features you haven't heard about. This book tells you how to use all of popular features, but it also shows you how to use all the hidden gems. In addition, this book has information on all the apps you need to make your phone even more powerful.

A comprehensive guide to all aspects of Mac's newest operating system, OS X Lion

The latest Mac operating system takes full advantage of the latest multi-touch trackpads, the new App Store for the desktop, and a host of upgrades that incorporate some of the best elements of the iPad experience. This book covers every new feature as well as all the basic Mac information for every level of expertise. Beginners will learn all about Mac OS X Lion and how to use it, while more advanced users can delve into tips, tricks, and higher-end professional information.Looks at Mac OS X Lion, the latest version of the Mac operating system, and its features that bring Mac power together with iPad convenienceOffers comprehensive coverage of all the new features in depth, including multi-touch trackpad gestures, the App Store for Mac, Mission Control, and moreIncludes basic coverage to give beginners a thorough understanding of the Mac OS, plus advanced information for those who want professional tips, tricks, guidance, and much moreWritten by a recognized Apple expert and frequent contributor to Macworld

"Mac OS X Lion Bible" gives beginners a sound foundation in the new Mac operating system and provides experienced users with the information to take their skills to the next level.

Apple's next version of its OS, code-named Leopard, will keep Mac users in the forefront of making the most from their computers. Respected, best-selling author Maria Langer takes readers through Mac OS X's groundbreaking capabilities, including new applications such as Time Machine and Spaces and revamped applications such as Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, and iCal. With plenty of screenshots to clearly illustrate techniques, this reasonably priced guide is a great reference to the essentials of Mac OS X Leopard. * Easy visual approach uses pictures to guide you through Mac OS X and show you what to do. * Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time. * Page for page, the best content and value around. * Companion Web site offers tips, links, updates, and more at www.marialanger.com/category/book-support/macosquickstart/. * Maria Langer has written more than 70 computer books, including best-selling Visual QuickStart Guides on Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, as well as hundreds of articles for magazines and Web sites. A Macintosh user since 1989, Maria never tires of teaching her Macs new tricks. When she's not writing, Maria is working hard to build her helicopter tour and charter business, Flying M Air. Visit Maria on the Web at www.marialanger.com.

Take advantage of the full power of Swift through XPC. Development for macOS differs from iOS and web-based development because of multicomponent applications. Besides the usual GUI-based applications and app extensions, there are a wide range of daemons-processes that run in the background-to worry about. These include system monitoring, event listening, notification agents, and many-many more. First, you'll take a tour around different types of daemons: user agents, privileged helpers, login items, XPC services, and System Extensions. Knowing key specifics of the daemons will open a wide range of possibilities from non-trivial application development to system development. You'll find lots of examples, working code samples, and even ready-to-use utilities. The book will guide you step-by-step through preparation, registration, and management of all kinds of daemons. System Extensions are brand new for macOS and open additional powerful features for developers. You'll explore installation, user flow, and communication with System Extensions, too, with examples, of course. XPC provides an object-oriented way of communication. There's no need for custom byte/text-based protocols. A good macOS developer has to know not only programming interfaces, but also design patterns related to technology. XPC communication has a few patterns of its own, and we'll go through them all, including uni- and bi-directional communication, passing objects by-value and by-proxy, handling connection invalidation, named and anonymous connections, and many more. What You'll Learn Use multiples types of daemons in your applications Deal with System Extensions - the new type of system daemons Get acquainted with Swift bridging patterns for XPC communication Who This Book Is For Software developers and solution architects with at least a working knowledge of macOS and Swift programming. As overview, may be interested for software/solution architects.

Get full coverage of Apples hot new suite of fun, creative tools for making movies, photos, dvds and custom music in one volume! Now you can see how easy it is to make your own customized digital creations using iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, and iTunes with help from this detailed, results-oriented guide.

The only Apple-certified book on Mac OS X, this updated best-seller will take you deep inside the latest big-cat operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to system administration, customizing the operating system, command-line programming, and more. Whether you're a support technician or simply an ardent Mac user, you'll quickly learn and master the 150+ features new to Mac OS X Tiger, including the innovative Spotlight search system, a Dashboard filled with customizable Widget mini-apps, the Automator application for building customized workflows, and more. Following the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification exam, this self-paced book is a perfect supplement to Apple's own training class and a first-rate primer for computer support personnel who need to troubleshoot and optimize Mac OS X as part of their jobs. Chapter review sections and quizzes summarize and reinforce gained knowledge.

Seeking relief from minor mouse mishaps or major memory malfunctions? Find step-by-step instructions along with technical explanations in this handy resource. Get quick solutions for common glitches like printer driver problems, application problems, customization problems, and more.