Chapter 11. Advanced Mac

One of the beautiful things about Mac OS X is just how simple it is to use and learn. But scratch under the surface, and there’s lots of power, too. At the risk of invoking a hokey simile, it’s like a beautiful lake: You can skim along the placid surface and appreciate the view, or dive deep and explore the wonders underneath.

Whew. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way . . .

In the previous chapter, I walked you through the basics of the Mac. Now we’re going to look at ways you can make your Mac, well, your Mac. This chapter shows you how manage applications, tweak system settings, add your Mac to your Windows network, back up your system, and get started with core Mac features, including the Dashboard, Spotlight, and ...

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