1. Managing Your iMac Desktop

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In this chapter, you learn how to make efficient use of your iMac’s screen space.

→ Organizing files using the Dock

→ Navigating folders within the Dock’s Grid view mode

→ Customizing the Finder sidebar and toolbar

→ Viewing the contents of files with Quick Look

→ Searching for files and information with Spotlight

Keeping track of application events with Notifications

With screens up to 27", the iMac offers a huge amount of desktop real estate for all your applications, widgets, utilities, and games. With modern processors like the i7, the iMac lets you run just about anything you want—all at once. Unfortunately, ...

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