November 2012
Intermediate to advanced
424 pages
11h 59m
English
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Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments |
| Preface |
| How to Read This Book |
| For All Macs—No Add-Ons Required! |
| Sharing |
| Online Resources |
| 1. | Getting the Most from the Tips |
| Activating Secret Settings via Typed Commands |
| Using the Apple and Application Menus |
| Making a Time Machine Backup |
| Using the Mouse or Trackpad |
| Having an Admin Account |
| Logging Out and Back In |
| Using Program Windows |
| Using the Mac Keyboard and Shortcuts |
| 2. | The Tips |
| Tip 1. Make Launchpad Bigger (or Smaller) |
| Tip 2. Turn Off Irritating “Rubber-Band” Scrolling |
| Tip 3. Stop Scrollbars from Disappearing |
| Tip 4. Make Your Mac Speak with Siri’s Voice |
| Tip 5. Supertip: Dictate Like a Pro |
| Tip 6. Get Rid of Files—Securely |
| Tip 7. Auto-answer FaceTime Calls |
| Tip 8. Instantly Add Movies and Music to iTunes |
| Tip 9. Be a Messages ... |
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