Packed with concise information, this handy guide helps you quickly get started with OS X Mountain Lion, the latest version of the Mac operating system. Mountain Lion is closer to iOS than its predecessor, with a deeper integration of iCloud and features such as the Notification Center. Once you learn the essentials, you can use this book as a resource for problem-solving on the fly. OS X Mountain Lion Pocket Guide goes right to the heart of this OS, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and many other features - all in an easy-to-read format. Ideal whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user. Learn what's new, including Mountain Lion's iOS-inspired features Get quick tips for configuring and customizing your Mac Solve problems with a quick guide to the fundamentals like the Finder and Dock Use keyboard shortcuts to work more efficiently Take advantage of Mountain Lion's built-in applications and utilities Manage user accounts and passwords

Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user, this handy book is the quickest way to get up to speed on Lion. Packed with concise information in an easy-to-read format, "Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide" covers what you need to know and is an ideal resource for problem-solving on the fly.

This book goes right to the heart of Lion, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll also find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and more.Learn about Lion's new features and changes Get quick tips for setting up and customizing your Mac's configuration Solve problems with the handy reference to the fundamentals of the Finder, Dock, and more Understand how to manage user accounts Work more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts Take advantage of iCloud, Apple's online suite of services and tools

Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user, this handy book is the quickest way to get up to speed on Snow Leopard. Packed with concise information in an easy-to-read format, Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pocket Guide covers what you need to know and is an ideal resource for problem-solving on the fly.
This book goes right to the heart of Snow Leopard, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll also find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and more.
Learn about new features and changes since the original Leopard release Get quick tips for setting up and customizing your Mac's configuration Solve problems with the handy reference to the fundamentals of the Finder, Dock, and more Understand how to manage user accounts Work more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts Take advantage of MobileMe, Apple's online suite of services and tools

Want to take real control of your Mac? The hacks in this book help you dig below the surface to tweak system preferences, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your system that Apple doesn't expect you to do. With a little effort, you can make your Mac and its applications perform exactly the way you want them to. There are more than 50 hacks in this book that show you how to fine-tune the interface, work with multimedia, set up your network, boost security, and perform a few tricks with Unix. Go beyond Preferences: change the way OS X Mountain Lion behaves Customize your experience by taming browsers and making apps full screen Get information delivered right to your desktop, and automate mundane tasks Use the command line and install various Unix apps to unlock your Mac's Unix power Increase security, monitor network traffic, and remain anonymous Play Wii games and host a Minecraft server on your Mac Modify your WiFi, move iTunes, and record TV shows Turn your MacBook into a tablet and give it a custom dye job