Introduction

If you’re like most Mac users, you already know the ins and outs of OS X. You’re familiar with the Finder, and you know how to use the most popular apps. But there are lesser known ways to make your Mac even better—ways to customize it and make it yours. That’s what this book is all about: mastering your Mac.

The first time you used a Mac, your first thought was probably, “Wow, cool!” And then after you used it for a while, you probably wondered: “What can I use this for?” Slowly you discovered the apps. You surfed the Web with Safari, created movies with iMovies, and cued up playlists with iTunes. But that left you wanting more. Now you’re thinking, “How do I change this computer and customize it for my needs?”

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