Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius

Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius
Author: Dwight Spivey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118177762

Shortcuts, tips, and tools for making the most of the new Mac OS X Lion Mac OS X Lion is the eagerly anticipated updated desktop operating system installed on every new Apple computer. Packed with the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and techniques for getting the most out of all that Lion has to offer, this handy guide is like having an Apple genius at your fingertips. Inside you'll find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate-level information that covers how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system. Written in an authoritative and no-nonsense, yet approachable, tone, this book can go where you go so you can conveniently find invaluable insight and helpful tips, all aimed at making your Max OS X Lion experience as enjoyable as possible. Serves as an ideal guide for anyone eager to get started enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to the max Shares shortcuts, tips, and tricks about Mac OS X Lion so that you can accomplish whatever task necessary Features a straightforward, no-nonsense writing style that skips the fluff and pares down to only the essentials Explains how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain your Mac, listen to music and podcasts, manipulate images, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync to other devices With this book by your side, you're well on your way to enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to its fullest!

Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Bundle (Two e-Book Set)

Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Bundle (Two e-Book Set)
Author: Dwight Spivey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 670
Release: 2012-03-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118375149

Two e-books, Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition, bundled in one package Books in the Portable Genius series provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible, including plenty of tips and techniques for the most-used features in a product or software. These e-books will show you what you may not find out by just working with your MacBook Pro and OS X Lion. Genius icons present smart or innovative ways to do something, saving time and hassle. Easy-to-find information gives you the essentials plus insightful tips on how to navigate OS X Lion and your MacBook Pro. Covers the iLife suite as well as the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors Contains information on how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system, OS X Lion Offers essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts, offering you total confidence that you can accomplish whatever task is necessary Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Set, MacBook Pro Edition is perfect for novice to intermediate users of Apple hardware and/or software applications, including those who are new to the Apple digital lifestyle.

OS X Mountain Lion Portable Genius

OS X Mountain Lion Portable Genius
Author: Dwight Spivey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2012-08-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118463935

Essential tips and techniques on the Mac OS X features you use most! If you want the kind of hip, friendly help you'd get from friends on how to get the most of out of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, this is the guide you need. Jump right into the coolest new Mac OS X features like Game Center, Messages, and Notification, or get a better handle on the basic tools and shortcuts that will help keep your mountain cat purring. From customizing to using multimedia to syncing your Mac to other devices, this book saves you time and hassle, avoids fluff, and covers what you want to know most. New addition to the hip, savvy Portable Genius series of books that helps you get the very most out of your Apple lifestyle Provides essential facts, tips, techniques, and shortcuts Helps you jump right into cool new Mac OX X features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notification Covers Mac OS X and Mac computer basics, including customizing your computer and workspace, troubleshooting and maintaining your Mac, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and Podcasts, and more Explains how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync a Mac to other devices Enjoy your new Mac OS X Mac to the max with Mac OS X Portable Genius.

Mac OS X Lion Server Portable Genius

Mac OS X Lion Server Portable Genius
Author: Richard Wentk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118233484

A practical guide to helping users get along with the latest Mac OS X Server To tame Apple's newest big cat, server OS (Lion), you need a serious, big-game book, and here it is. This guide explains how to administer, deploy, and update the much-anticipated next generation of Mac's OS X Server. Thoroughly covering both hardware and software, this book shows you how to configure services, set up account authentication, use open directory, manage accounts, use Apple Remote Desktop, and much more. You'll also learn how to navigate apps such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer—and still more! Guides you through Apple's latest OS X Server operating system, Lion Offers pages of detail on installation, configuration, and management Shows you how to set up services and manage accounts, as well as use open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and others Your Mac OS X Lion Server will be purring by the time you get through this book!

OS X Mavericks Portable Genius

OS X Mavericks Portable Genius
Author: Dwight Spivey
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2013-10-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118683358

Plenty of tips, tricks, and shortcuts help you make the most of Apple's newest OS X OS X Mavericks is Apple's newest operating system, with great new ways to enhance your digital lifestyle. This hip, straightforward guide focuses on helping you get everything you want from your Mac. You'll discover how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain OS X, and have fun browsing and manipulating images and multimedia. You'll listen to music and podcasts, discover how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, and much more. OS X Mavericks is the newest version of the Mac operating system, and this guide fills you in on how to use all the cool new features Portable Genius guides are packed with tips and techniques to help you make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle Covers such essentials as getting started and customizing OS X, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, and using Game Center, Messages, and Notifications Shows how to connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, troubleshoot problems, and maintain OS X OS X Mavericks Portable Genius is like having an Apple genius at your side whenever you want one.

MacBook Air Portable Genius

MacBook Air Portable Genius
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2011-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118218337

Enjoy your MacBook Air to the max with this handy guide by your side! Packed with tips and techniques on everything from getting started with the MacBook Air to taking advantage of all its remote features and accessories, this fun, hip, and portable guide has just what you need to confidently get started with the MacBook Air. In this latest edition, veteran author Paul McFedries covers an assortment of new topics including the new OS X Lion, Intel's latest Sandybridge processor, Thunderbolt, and the backlit keyboard. Offers helpful tips that cover how to maximize the power of the newest MacBook Air Covers all the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to make you a more efficient MacBook Air user Features Genius icons to show you the smartest way to do things Helps save you time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed MacBook Air Portable Genius, Third Edition features savvy advice, tips, tricks, and techniques so you can get started using your MacBook Air today.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Lion

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Lion
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2011-08-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118143299

Visual learners will quickly see how to take full advantage of Mac OS X Lion The latest Mac desktop operating system adds iPad functionality, a desktop App Store, and many more cool features. This guide combines step-by-step instructions with full-color illustrations to show visual learners how to take advantage of everything Lion has to offer. Plenty of screen shots show you just what to expect at every step, so you can get going quickly whether you're new to the Mac or upgrading from an earlier OS. Reviews how Lion incorporates all-new features including a multi-touch trackpad, Mission Control, App Store functionality for the desktop, and more Aims specifically at those who learn best when they see how things are done, with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations showing exactly what each step looks like Shows both new Mac users and those upgrading from an earlier Mac OS how to get going with OS X Lion, use all the iLife digital media applications, customize the desktop, and make the most of the latest features If you learn more quickly when someone shows you how it's done, this is the perfect Mac OS X Lion guide for you.

Mac OS X Lion Simplified

Mac OS X Lion Simplified
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2011-08-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118159454

Simply the easiest way for visual learners to get up and running with Mac OS X Lion OS X Lion is the latest version of the Mac desktop operating system, offering cool new features for more than 25 million Mac OS X users. For visual learners who are switching to a Mac, upgrading from an earlier OS, or just getting started with computers, Mac OS X Lion Simplified provides all the necessary information in the simplest way possible. Task-based spreads provide step-by-step instructions with full color illustrations that show exactly how to accomplish a wide variety of tasks with Mac OS X Lion. Looks at Mac OS X Lion, the latest Mac desktop operating system that features support for the new multi-touch trackpad and other enhancements Offers visual learners the easiest way to get going with Mac OS X Lion, using step-by-step instructions illustrated with full-color screen shots that show exactly what each step looks like Explains how to use the new trackpad, customize the desktop, work with files and folders, and use the latest versions of iPhoto and iMovie For those who learn best when they see exactly how something is done, Mac OS X Lion Simplified is the quickest and easiest way to get up and running on Mac OS X Lion.

Mac OS X Lion Bible

Mac OS X Lion Bible
Author: Galen Gruman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2011-08-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118023765

Covers the features and functions of the Macintosh operating system, with information on such topics as Launchpad, FaceTime, the app store, iCloud, Safari, iChat, and iTunes.

IOS App Development Portable Genius

IOS App Development Portable Genius
Author: Richard Wentk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118329899

The essential skills and technologies needed for iOS development in one handy guide! The unprecedented popularity of iOS devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, has led to a development boom. If you’re eager to become part of the action, then this is the book for you! Packed with must-have information on iOS development, this handy guide covers Objective-C, Xcode, Frameworks, and sound design principles and explains how to upload an app to the app store and integrate apps with the latest advances that Apple offers developers. The featured tips and tricks will get you up and running and sharpen your skills as an iOS developer. Gets savvy beginning developers started with iOS development while also keeping experienced iOS developers up to date on the latest in this field Features easy-to-follow instructions on the strong and stable iOS platform iOS Development Portable Genius covers all the essentials you need to get started with iOS development today.