14. Mac OS X Applications

Mac OS Applications

Mac OS X includes a variety of software applications that you can use to perform tasks on your computer.

This chapter provides instructions for getting started with the following Apple programs in the Applications folder (Figure 1):

Calculator, which enables you to perform calculations and conversions.

Chess, which is a computerized version of the game of chess.

Dictionary, which provides word definitions and synonyms and access to other reference materials.

Image Capture, which enables you to download image files from a digital camera or import images from a scanner and save them on disk.

Photo Booth, which enables you to use your computer’s built-in camera to take photos and apply special ...

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