OS X Mavericks on Demand

Table of contents

1. About This eBook
2. Title Page
3. Copyright Page
4. Acknowledgments
   1. Perspection, Inc.
   2. Acknowledgments
   3. About the Author
   4. We Want to Hear from You!
5. Contents
6. Introduction
   1. How This Book Works
   2. What’s New
   3. Keyboard Shortcuts
7. 1. Getting Started with OS X Mavericks
   1. Introduction
   2. Starting OS X
   3. Exploring the Finder and Desktop
   4. Using the Mouse or Multi-Touch Gestures
   5. Working with Menus, Toolbars, and Panes
   6. Using Menus for Quick Results
   7. Choosing Dialog Options
   8. Working with Icons
   9. Viewing Windows
   10. Managing Windows
   11. Using the Tab Bar
   12. Using the Sidebar
   13. Using Toolbars
   14. Displaying and Using the Dock
   15. Displaying and Using Stacks on the Dock
   16. Exposing Windows in Mission Control
   17. Grouping Windows in Mission Control
   18. Switching Users
   19. Sleeping, Restarting, and Shutting Down
8. 2. Managing Files and Folders
   1. Introduction
   2. Opening and Viewing Disks
   3. Viewing and Opening Documents
   4. Changing the Window View
   5. Arranging Files and Folders in Icons View
   6. Working with Files and Folders in List View
   7. Viewing Files with Cover Flow View
   8. Working with Files and Folders in Columns View
   9. Viewing Files Using Quick Look
   10. Going to Common or Recent Places
   11. Organizing Files and Folders by Tags
   12. Creating and Renaming Files and Folders
   13. Copying and Moving Files and Folders
   14. Using Spring-Loaded Folders
   15. Sharing Files Using Online Services
   16. Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders
   17. Getting and Setting File Information
   18. Creating a CD or DVD Using the Finder
   19. Mounting and Ejecting Disks
9. 3. Finding What You Want with Spotlight
   1. Introduction
   2. Finding Information Using Spotlight
   3. Finding Information in the Spotlight Window
   4. Filtering Spotlight Results
   5. Grouping and Sorting Spotlight Results
   6. Working with Spotlight Results
   7. Setting Spotlight Preferences
   8. Searching for Files Using the Find Window
   9. Searching for Hard to Find Information
   10. Working with Find Window Results
   11. Creating and Using Smart Folders
   12. Getting Help While You Work
   13. Getting Help Using Spotlight
10. 4. Customizing the Finder
    1. Introduction
    2. Understanding Finder Preferences
    3. Showing Icons on the Desktop
    4. Customizing the Way Windows Open
    5. Showing or Hiding File Extensions
    6. Customizing Finder Window Views
    7. Customizing the Toolbar
    8. Customizing the Sidebar
    9. Customizing the Dock
    10. Creating Aliases
    11. Customizing Mission Control
    12. Using Simple Finder
11. 5. Setting System Preferences
    1. Introduction
    2. Understanding System Preferences
    3. Adding or Removing Third-Party System Preferences
    4. Viewing System Preferences
    5. Locking and Unlocking Preference Settings
    6. Changing Appearance Options
    7. Setting Up the Desktop
    8. Setting Up Screen Savers
    9. Setting the Date and Time
    10. Changing Language & Region Options
    11. Changing Text Substitution Options
    12. Saving Energy and Managing Power
    13. Selecting a Startup Disk
    14. Changing the Way a CD or DVD Starts
    15. Controlling Sound
    16. Dictating Your Speech
    17. Letting Mac Do the Talking
    18. Setting Accessibility Options
    19. Setting Accessibility Interacting Options
    20. Having VoiceOver Read from the Screen
    21. Getting Started with VoiceOver
    22. Working with VoiceOver
    23. Setting VoiceOver Preferences
    24. Using VoiceOver Commands
    25. Setting Ink Preferences
12. 6. Using OS X Applications
    1. Introduction
    2. Getting Apps at the App Store
    3. Downloading and Installing Other Apps
    4. Using OS X Apps
    5. Launching Apps
    6. Opening Apps and Files
    7. Viewing Full Screen Apps
    8. Switching Between Apps
    9. Quitting Apps
    10. Playing Chess
    11. Playing Games with the Game Center
    12. Creating a Contacts List
    13. Editing a Contacts List
    14. Managing and Sharing a Contacts List
    15. Performing Calculations and Conversions
    16. Getting and Managing iBooks
    17. Reading and Marking Up iBooks
    18. Viewing and Navigating Maps
    19. Capturing Images with a Digital Camera
    20. Capturing Screen Shots with Grab
    21. Previewing Images and PDF’s
    22. Using Apps with Auto Save
    23. Creating Sticky Notes
    24. Managing Fonts with Font Book
    25. Activating, Deactivating, and Customizing Fonts
    26. Working with Dashboard
    27. Adding and Removing Dashboard Widgets
    28. Creating a Web Clip Dashboard Widget
13. 7. Working with Documents
    1. Introduction
    2. Creating and Opening a Document
    3. Editing Text
    4. Recognizing Handwriting Ink
    5. Making Corrections
    6. Making Text Substitutions
    7. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    8. Looking Up Words with Dictionary
    9. Finding and Replacing Text
    10. Formatting Text
    11. Displaying Rulers
    12. Setting Paragraph Tabs
    13. Setting Paragraph Indents
    14. Changing Character Spacing
    15. Changing Line Spacing
    16. Adding Lists and Tables
    17. Applying and Creating a Style
    18. Inserting Special Characters
    19. Adding Pictures, Movies, or Files to a Document
    20. Saving and Closing a Document
    21. Using TextEdit for Web Design
    22. Setting TextEdit Preferences
14. 8. Printing, Scanning and Faxing
    1. Introduction
    2. Understanding Printers
    3. Understanding Printer Drivers
    4. Adding or Removing a Printer
    5. Setting Print Settings
    6. Sharing a Printer
    7. Setting Up Page Options
    8. Setting Basic Print Options
    9. Previewing Documents
    10. Saving Documents as PDF Documents
    11. Managing Print Queues
    12. Creating a Cover Page
    13. Scanning Documents
    14. Sending Fax Documents
    15. Receiving Faxes Automatically
15. 9. Exploring the Internet
    1. Introduction
    2. History of the Internet and the World Wide Web
    3. Connecting to the Internet
    4. Getting Internet Connection Assistance
    5. Creating Multiple Connections
    6. Protecting your Computer from the Internet
    7. Sharing an Internet Connection
    8. Setting Up a Modem Connection
    9. Setting Up an Ethernet Connection
    10. Setting Up a Wireless Connection
    11. Setting Up Multiple Connections
    12. Making an Internet Connection
    13. Understanding Web Sites and Browsers
    14. Viewing and Customizing Safari
    15. Browsing the Web
    16. Browsing the Web Using Tabs
    17. Using the Reader and Reading List
    18. Working with Shared Links
    19. Viewing Top Sites
    20. Viewing a History List
    21. Bookmarking a Web Page
    22. Working with Bookmarks
    23. Filling Out Forms on the Web
    24. Searching the Web
    25. Printing a Web Page
    26. Viewing PDF Files
    27. Saving a Web Page
    28. Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page
    29. Downloading Files Safely from the Web
    30. Setting Safari Preferences
    31. Setting Security Preferences
    32. Blocking Pop-Up Windows
    33. Changing Web Notifications
    34. Selecting a Default Browser and Search
16. 10. Exchanging E-Mail Messages
    1. Introduction
    2. Setting Up Accounts in One Place
    3. Starting Mail
    4. Setting Up an Account
    5. Managing Accounts
    6. Viewing the Mail Window
    7. Composing and Sending an E-Mail
    8. Addressing an E-Mail
    9. Adding Stationery to E-Mail
    10. Formatting Message Text
    11. Adding an E-Mail Signature
    12. Customizing the Mail Window
    13. Receiving and Reading E-Mail
    14. Responding to E-Mail
    15. Sending and Retrieving a File
    16. Managing E-Mail
    17. Deleting E-Mail
    18. Saving E-Mail
    19. Searching E-Mail for Text
    20. Blocking and Flagging E-Mail
    21. Diverting Incoming E-Mail to Mailboxes
    22. Creating a Smart Mailbox
    23. Creating a VIP List
17. 11. Sending Instant Messages
    1. Introduction
    2. Starting Messages
    3. Viewing Messages
    4. Creating a Messages Account
    5. Chatting on a Local Network
    6. Changing My Status
    7. Using the Messages Status Menu
    8. Adding a Buddy
    9. Changing a Buddy Picture
    10. Creating and Managing Buddy Groups
    11. Sending and Receiving Messages
    12. Sending a File During a Message
    13. Working with Messages
    14. Having an Audio and Video Chat
    15. Enhancing a Video Chat
    16. Changing Chat Message Options
    17. Changing the Chat Message Appearance
    18. Getting Chat Message Alerts
    19. Blocking a Buddy
    20. Getting Started with FaceTime
    21. Making a Video Call with FaceTime
18. 12. Working with Music and Media
    1. Introduction
    2. Starting and Setting Up iTunes
    3. Viewing the iTunes Window
    4. Setting Up iTunes to Automatically Play CDs
    5. Getting and Playing Music
    6. Getting Media from the iTunes Store
    7. Creating and Using Playlists
    8. Adding Media to a Playlist
    9. Work with Media
    10. Sharing Media at Home
    11. Listening to iTunes Radio
    12. Listening to Internet Radio
    13. Subscribing and Playing Podcasts
    14. Using iPod, iPhone, or iPad with iTunes
    15. Exporting to MP3 Players
    16. Setting iTunes Preferences
    17. Streaming a Mac to Apple TV
    18. Capturing Photos in Photo Booth
    19. Recording Movies in Photo Booth
    20. Adding Photo Booth Effects
    21. Playing and Browsing DVD Movies
    22. Customizing the DVD Player
    23. Playing QuickTime Movies
    24. Creating QuickTime Movies
    25. Exploring iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto
19. 13. Sharing Information in the Cloud
    1. Introduction
    2. Joining the iCloud Community
    3. Setting iCloud Preferences
    4. Sharing with Back to My Mac
    5. Finding Your Mac
    6. Using iCloud on the Web
    7. Using iCloud on the Mac
    8. Using iCloud Enabled Apps
    9. Managing iCloud Files on the Mac
20. 14. Tracking and Managing Information
    1. Introduction
    2. Viewing the Calendar Window
    3. Changing Calendar Views
    4. Creating and Working with Calendars
    5. Adding and Editing Calendar Events
    6. Inviting Attendees to Calendar Events
    7. Printing Calendars
    8. Publishing and Subscribing to a Calendar
    9. Sharing an iCloud Calendar
    10. Creating Reminder Lists
    11. Working with Reminder Lists
    12. Adding Notifications to Reminders
    13. Using Accounts for Reminders and Notes
    14. Creating and Managing Notes
    15. Setting Notification Preferences
    16. Using the Notification Center
    17. Posting to Social Media
21. 15. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security
    1. Introduction
    2. Understanding User Accounts
    3. Activating the Login Window
    4. Adding a User Account
    5. Deleting a User Account
    6. Setting File Access Permissions
    7. Setting Account Access Privileges
    8. Setting Account Parental Controls
    9. Specifying Log In and Start Up Items
    10. Setting Fast User Switching
    11. Setting Security Preferences
    12. Setting Privacy Preferences
    13. Protecting Your Computer with FileVault
    14. Restoring Password Access
    15. Adding Keychains and Passwords
    16. Working with Keychains and Passwords
    17. Modifying Keychains and Passwords
    18. Setting Up for iCloud Keychain
    19. Using AutoFill with iCloud Keychain
22. 16. Managing Files Using a Network
    1. Introduction
    2. Using Network Sharing Services
    3. Setting Up File Sharing
    4. Sharing an Internet Connection
    5. Configuring an Internet Firewall
    6. Setting Up a Local Area Network
    7. Setting Up a Network Connection
    8. Setting Up for Different Network Connections
    9. Setting Up a Bluetooth Wireless Network
    10. Moving Items with Bluetooth
    11. Setting Bluetooth Preferences
    12. Browsing the Network with the Finder
    13. Connecting to Another Computer
    14. Sharing Files or Folders with Others
    15. Sharing Files Wirelessly with AirDrop
    16. Controlling a Computer with Screen Sharing
    17. Setting Up Mac and Windows to Share Files
    18. Connecting from a Windows Computer
    19. Connecting to a Network Over the Internet
    20. Exploring Additional Utility Applications
23. 17. Maintaining Your Computer
    1. Introduction
    2. Downloading and Updating Software
    3. Automating Software Updates
    4. Opening Compressed Files
    5. Compressing and Uncompressing Files and Folders
    6. Using Application Services
    7. Understanding Disk File Systems
    8. Formatting and Copying a Disk
    9. Fixing Disk Problems
    10. Fixing Disk Permission Problems
    11. Erasing a CD or DVD Disc
    12. Migrating Information Between Macs
    13. Monitoring System Activities
    14. Viewing System Messages with the Console
    15. Viewing System Information
    16. Forcing a Restart
24. 18. Managing Hardware
    1. Introduction
    2. Installing Hardware Devices
    3. Removing Hardware Devices
    4. Viewing Hardware Settings
    5. Changing Keyboard Settings
    6. Changing Mouse Settings
    7. Changing Trackpad Settings
    8. Changing Monitor Display Settings
    9. Using Multiple Monitor Displays
    10. Measuring Display Colors with the Digital Color Meter
    11. Selecting Colors with the Color Picker
    12. Matching Colors to Devices with ColorSync
    13. Configuring Audio MIDI Devices
    14. Preventing Hardware Problems
25. 19. Working with OS X Along with Windows
    1. Introduction
    2. Preparing a Mac for Windows
    3. Installing Windows on a Mac
    4. Starting Up with OS X or Windows
    5. Using Windows on a Mac
    6. Removing Windows
26. 20. Backing Up Everything with Time Machine
    1. Introduction
    2. Setting Up Time Machine for Backups
    3. Performing a Backup
    4. Excluding Items from a Backup
    5. Working with a Backup
    6. Recovering Backed Up Items
    7. Recovering an Entire Computer System
    8. Creating a Disk Image to Backup Files
    9. Burning a CD or DVD from a Disk Image
    10. Restoring a Disk Image
    11. Backing Up Files onto a CD or DVD
27. 21. Automating Your Work
    1. Introduction
    2. Introducing Automator
    3. Automator Window
    4. More to come
    5. Getting Started with Automator
    6. Opening an Existing Workflow
    7. Working with an Example Workflow
    8. Adding Actions to a Workflow
    9. Adding Variables to an Action
    10. Recording an Action
    11. Working with Workflows
    12. Running and Stopping a Workflow
    13. Saving a Workflow
    14. Using a Workflow as Plug-ins
    15. Understanding AppleScript Basics
    16. Using Ready-Made AppleScripts
    17. Writing and Recording AppleScripts
    18. Using AppleScript with Automator
28. A. Appendix: Installing OS X Mavericks
    1. Introduction
    2. Preparing to Install OS X Mavericks
    3. Determining the Current OS X Version
    4. Getting Mac Information
    5. Getting OS X from the App Store
    6. Installing OS X Mavericks
    7. Reinstalling Mac OS X Mavericks
29. New! Features
    1. OS X Mavericks
30. Index
31. Online Workshop