Book description
Mac OS X is so easy a monkey could use it, right? Well, half right. Beneath that glossy surface the fearless user will find lots of powerful features that aren't immediately obvious. Master Your Mac aims to help users cross that divide.
Table of contents
- Master Your Mac
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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I. Back to Basics
- 1. The Best Shortcuts (and How to Make Your Own)
- 2. Starting Applications Automatically at Login
- 3. Finding Files and Folders Fast
- 4. Organizing Windows
- 5. Cleaning House
- 6. Adjusting Energy and Display Settings
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II. Boosting Productivity
- 7. Launching Applications Fast
- 8. Customizing Trackpad and Mouse Gestures
- 9. Connecting Multiple Displays to Your Mac
- 10. Talking to Your Mac
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III. Automation
- 11. Automating Tasks with Macros
- 12. Automating Tasks with AppleScript
- 13. Creating a Bluetooth Proximity Monitor
- 14. Automating File and Folder Actions
- 15. Triggering Location-Based Actions
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IV. Managing Your Life
- 16. Managing Your Email
- 17. Killing Spam
- 18. Creating Quick and Easy Alerts
- 19. Managing Your Music
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V. Internet and Networks
- 20. Creating Your Own Safari Extension
- 21. Turning Websites into Applications
- 22. Storing Files in the Cloud
- 23. Accessing Your Mac Remotely
- 24. Turning Your Mac into a Web and FTP Server
- 25. Wirelessly Sharing a Printer and Hard Drive
- 26. Synchronizing Files Between Computers
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VI. Serious Security
- 27. Creating Strong Passwords and Storing Them Securely
- 28. Enabling Firmware Password Protection
- 29. Encrypting Your Mac’s Internet Connection
- 30. Enabling Firewalls
- 31. Preserving Your Anonymity Online
- 32. Encrypting Your Hard Disks and Backups
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VII. Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
- 33. System and Process Monitoring
- 34. Repairing Disk Permissions
- 35. Verifying and Repairing the Hard Disk
- 36. Making Better File Backups
- 37. Maintaining a MacBook’s Battery
- 38. Creating an Emergency USB Drive
- Index
- About the Author
- Colophon
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Master Your Mac
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2012
- Publisher(s): No Starch Press
- ISBN: 9781593274061
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