This low-priced, practical guide is packed with handy information for people who want to jump right in and start using OS X Mavericks. Author Jeff Carlson is like your smart techy neighbor, sitting at elbow guiding you through how to get the most out of Mavericks. Jeff will show you how to: Download, set up, and start using MavericksManage files with iCloudSwipe, pinch, and scroll: Master Mavericks' Mult-Touch gesturesInstall applications from the Mac App StoreStay in touch: Enjoy video call w...
Mac OS X Panther in 10 Simple Steps or Less
by Steve Burnett, Wendy Willard, Anne Groves, and Chad Fahs
If you are looking to make the most of the amazing features of the new Mac OS X Panther and you need a quick and easy understanding of the technology in order to do so, then this book is for you - whether you're new to Mac OS X Panther or you need a refresher on everything from maximizing Safari[trademark] as a search engine to using the command line of the Terminal. Open the book and you'll discover clear, easy-to-follow instructions for more than 250 key Mac OS X Panther tasks, each presented...
Interactive Quicktime (QuickTime Developer) (QuickTime Developer S.)
by Matthew Peterson
Interactivity is one of the most captivating topics for today's online community. It is a fast-growing field pushed by the rapid development and dispersion of Java, Shockwave, Flash, and QuickTime. While several good books are available about the interactive capabilities of Java, Shockwave, and Flash, until now there hasn't been a book about QuickTime interactivity. A logical follow-up to QuickTime for the Web, this eagerly awaited book by Matthew Peterson details the power of QuickTime's wired...
Adopting a back-to-the-basics approach, this bestselling little Mac classic has been revised and overhauled to introduce users to Snow Leopard, Apple's newest version of its operating system. In the gentle, friendly, funny style that generations of computer users have come to know and love, author Robin Williams shows readers how to dive in and start working with the Mac and OS X Snow Leopard. This full-color little book walks readers through all of the key new features in Snow Leopard. Using st...
My MacBook (Yosemite Edition) (My...)
by Professor of Egyptology John Ray
Covers MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks include: Managing, arranging, and tagging your files Staying informed and productive w...
Mac OS X just keeps getting better! The newest cat in the pack, 10.4 Tiger, has new bells and whistles and terrific updates that make it even easier and more fun to use, which is why you won’t want to miss out on the helpful guidance this book has to offer. Written by “Dr. Mac” himself, veteran Macintosh expert Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies is perfect whether you’re brand-new to the Mac or you’re a longtime Mac-thusiast. You’ll find sections on Basic Mac usage, including keyboard and...
Step-by-step directions, tips and solutions for getting more out of the Mac are featured in this book. Included are: instructions for installing and using System 8; advice on using new features and tools including Open Transport, OpenDoc, and Cyberdog; guidance on upgrading hardware and software; tips for customizing the Mac and making it easier to use; troubleshooting advice for hardware and software problems, plus an appendix of error codes; and communication and networking advice and tips.
Teach Yourself Visually iPhoto for iPad (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech))
by Richard Wentk
A visual guide to Apple's new photo editing software for the iPad iPhoto for iPad is an exciting program that puts powerful photo editing capabilities right at your fingertips. Taking full advantage of the iPad's magnificent touchscreen, it allows you to manipulate and add to your photos, create photo journals on your iPad, and much more. This visual guide makes it even easier to master all the possibilities of iPhoto for iPad. Learn to use the built-in, multi-touch editing tools, organize your...
Are you looking to get the best out your new Mac, either as a complete novice or as a convert from a Windows PC?Or are you looking to learn about Microsoft Office 2008 or the latest updates of Apple's latest iWork suite and its iLife applications?Make sure you're getting the most out of your machine and understand its full potential. Get Started on your Mac offers a wider, more beginner-friendly scope - an all-in-one reference for those who want to understand the basic concepts rather than the...
My phone, your phone, iPhone—the fully updated guide to the latest models and iOS updates Apple seems to update its iPhone at the speed of light, and Dummies helps you keep up. iPhone For Dummies, 2022 Edition includes the newest features available with iOS 15, released in 2022. This version also covers all iPhone models available in 2022 including the iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE. Whether you have a new iPhone or an older iPhone, you've got this book to walk you through everyt...
MacBook Air (2019) User Guide for Beginners & Seniors
by Aaron Madison
iOS Recipes begins with a tour of UIKit. Noted iOS developer and trainer Matt Drance and expert graphical-systems programmer Paul Warren show you how to write splash screens and embedded web browsers that are easily dropped into any project. You'll explore techniques for building complex table views without losing yourself in a sea of code, and see how to add some unique visual touches to any table--even the ones you've already built. Next you'll explore Quartz and Core Animation, and you'll wal...
Mac OS X, Apple's newest operating system for the Macintosh platform, is profoundly different from its earlier versions because of its similarity to the UNIX operating system. For developers writing software for OS X this means adjusting to two new environments to create applications and to access the enhanced features of the new OS, Cocoa and Carbon. Cocoa is an object-oriented API in which all future OS X programs will be written. Carbon is a transitional technology allowing compatibility of a...
Mac OS X Leopard: Beyond the Manual is written for the sophisticated computer user who would find an introductory manual tedious. Features new to Leopard are emphasized, as are complex features that, though available in earlier versions of OS X, were not readily accessible. The narrative is fast-paced, concise, and respectful of the reader's familiarity with earlier versions of the program.
Mac users are passionate and loyal and these books capture that same feeling in pedagogy and series style. Titles in the Portable Genius series are not comprehensive; instead they aim to provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible by giving readers tips and techniques for the most used features in a product or software. A handy smaller trim size makes it easy for readers to carry with them essential information on the hottest tips and tricks for their Mac. They'll find...
iPhone Made Easy (2019 Edition) (Made Easy)
by Chris Smith and Kieran Alger
The latest versions of the iPhone have enhanced features and this guide will help you to get the most out of them. As one of the most popular smartphones, almost everyone needs to know how to use this fundamental modern tool, so our handy book provides information on all the basic capabilities, for those with the latest iOS 12 as well as older versions. Featuring step-by-step guides and clear, accessible text, beginners and intermediate users alike will learn everything they need to know, and m...