Overview

OS X is a lot more than just a pretty face. Sure, the basics are easy, but beneath that gorgeous surface lie countless powerful features. If you want to go beyond the basics, Master Your Mac will take you there. With tips on everything from organizing your workspace to strengthening your computer's security, author Matt Cone will show you how to tweak, customize, and control your Mac. And since many of the best tools for unlocking your Mac's potential don't come with OS X, you'll discover the best apps to fix those everyday Apple annoyances and make your computer do things your way. In Master Your Mac, you'll find out how to change hidden defaults and enable undocumented features; repair disk permissions to improve performance and keep things humming along; monitor your system; and even create a bootable USB drive for emergencies. You'll also learn how to: * Automate day-to-day tasks with AppleScript, triggers, and Automator macros * Handle massive amounts of email and media with synced accounts and spam filters * Turn your Mac into a file or web server * Improve your web experience by creating Safari extensions and using site-specific browsers * Secure your Mac with firmware passwords, firewalls, and FileVault full-disk encryption Master Your Mac is packed with tips and addons to make everything you do with your Mac faster, easier, and better. Make OS X your own. Covers OS X Mountain Lion.

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Author:   Matt Cone
Publisher:   No Starch Press,US
Imprint:   No Starch Press,US
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.800kg
ISBN:  

9781593274061

ISBN 10:   1593274068
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   15 November 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

DedicationAcknowledgmentsIntroductionBack to BasicsChapter 1: The Best Shortcuts (and How to Make Your Own)Chapter 2: Starting Applications Automatically at LoginChapter 3: Finding Files and Folders FastChapter 4: Organizing WindowsChapter 5: Cleaning HouseChapter 6: Adjusting Energy and Display SettingsBoosting ProductivityChapter 7: Launching Applications FastChapter 8: Customizing Trackpad and Mouse GesturesChapter 9: Connecting Multiple Displays to Your MacChapter 10: Talking to Your MacAutomationChapter 11: Automating Tasks with MacrosChapter 12: Automating Tasks with AppleScriptChapter 13: Creating a Bluetooth Proximity MonitorChapter 14: Automating File and Folder ActionsChapter 15: Triggering Location-Based ActionsManaging Your LifeChapter 16: Managing Your EmailChapter 17: Killing SpamChapter 18: Creating Quick and Easy AlertsChapter 19: Managing Your MusicInternet and NetworksChapter 20: Creating Your Own Safari ExtensionChapter 21: Turning Websites into ApplicationsChapter 22: Storing Files in the CloudChapter 23: Accessing Your Mac RemotelyChapter 24: Turning Your Mac into a Web and FTP ServerChapter 25: Wirelessly Sharing a Printer and Hard DriveChapter 26: Synchronizing Files Between ComputersSerious SecurityChapter 27: Creating Strong Passwords and Storing Them SecurelyChapter 28: Enabling Firmware Password ProtectionChapter 29: Encrypting Your Mac's Internet ConnectionChapter 30: Enabling FirewallsChapter 31: Preserving Your Anonymity OnlineChapter 32: Encrypting Your Hard Disks and BackupsMonitoring, Troubleshooting, and MaintenanceChapter 33: System and Process MonitoringChapter 34: Repairing Disk PermissionsChapter 35: Verifying and Repairing the Hard DiskChapter 36: Making Better File BackupsChapter 37: Maintaining a MacBook's BatteryChapter 38: Creating an Emergency USB DriveColophon

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Matt Cone, a freelance writer specializing in Apple hardware and software, has been a Mac user for over 20 years. A former ghost writer for some of Apple's most notable instructors, Cone founded Macinstruct.com in 1999, a site with OS X tutorials that boasts nearly 200,000 unique visitors per month.

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