Synopses & Reviews
For users confident with the basics of their Mac but who are keen to find out more about what it can do and how to use it in a quicker and more efficient way.
Mac Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in easy steps is packed with useful tips that will teach all those clever tricks and shortcuts in the familiar In Easy Steps style.
Mac Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts in easy steps provides a comprehensive compendium of hints and tips to get Mac users set-up and running exactly the way they want. From keyboard shortcuts to Unix commands the book shows how to personalize a Mac, keep it running smoothly, troubleshoot problems, back-up files, maintain files and folders and get the most out of the commonly used apps. Suitable for those new to the Mac as well as the more advanced user.
Covers OS X Mountain Lion.
About the Author
Drew Provan is currently a senior lecturer at Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry in London.
Drew enjoys writing, editing and typesetting and has been involved with the production of a number of medical books. He also writes for GP Magazine and has written pieces for other publications including Financial Times, Tesco Healthy Living, Reader's Digest, and patient support group publications. Drew uses technology extensively at home and at work, for creating music, reading, writing, databases and giving presentations.
Table of Contents
Finder tips
Essential keyboard shortcuts
Browsing
Networking tricks
Printing tricks
Font management
Personalizing your Mac
Keeping your Mac running smoothly
Installing and uninstalling apps cleanly
Running Windows or Linux on your Mac
Cool command line hacks
Tips and Tricks for commonly used apps
Keeping your Mac secure
Troubleshooting the Mac
Miscellaneous tips