March 2013
Intermediate to advanced
330 pages
9h 44m
English
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Preface
Ostensibly, you buy a computer to get something done. The something might be as simple as listening to MP3s you’ve ripped from your CD collection or as challenging as editing a full-length feature film. Apple is happy to sell you products to meet your needs. The trouble is, your needs aren’t exactly the same needs as the next guy, and that’s where hacking comes in. With a little (or a lot) of effort, you can make your Mac and software perform in the manner you wish them to. Macs that do things exactly the way you want makes the Apple experience that much better.
There are over 50 hacks in this book, and a passel of quick tips and tricks. Some are simple enough—you’ve probably already pulled them off—while others are a bit more challenging. All, to the right person, can be fun and useful.
So what can you expect? There is a wide range of hacks here. Get your iMac to hover with a VESA mount, swap in an SSD for that tired hard drive, hear a different sound when you start your Mac, and a lot more. Tired of the look of OS X? Discover ways to tweak interface elements. Worried about your Mac’s security? You’re covered.
How to Use This Book
This is a book about hacking, so deciding how to use this book is completely up to you. You could, if the inclination hits you, use the pages for interesting origami projects. If you want to use the book in a more traditional manner, just start reading—it doesn’t matter where. Each hack is as self-contained as possible (and points to other hacks when ...
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