Alex's Simple Guide to OS X Yosemite
Alex's Simple Guide to OS X Yosemite

Author: Aleksandre Glonti

Publisher: Alex's Guides

Published:

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13:

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Depending on the way of the interpretation you might perceive single topic to be either complicated and difficult, or on the contrary - easy and effortless to learn. The key to providing an advantageous learning is to deliver the information that is simple, yet entirely encompassing the field of study. In Alex’s Simple Guide series, we maintained the point of view where everything complicated is assembled from the individual simple compiling parts. Thus, to pass the knowledge to our clients through this guide we dedicated our efforts to address the simple components first, and only afterwards by going deeper into the details of the corresponding complex issues. This way you will learn quicker and more efficiently. Alex Simple Guide to OS X Yosemite consists of seven chapters of carefully selected information covering various topics of the new operating system developed by Apple. In the first part of the guide we will discuss what is there new in OS X Yosemite and how can you use it to your benefit. Next, you will find Tips & Tricks section where we included information on exquisite hacks that will make your everyday work much easier. Following chapter about keyboard shortcuts will teach you how to speed up accomplishment of your daily tasks. Finally, in the FAQ area you will discover many interesting features of your Mac computers. Every tutorial is supplemented with high resolution illustrations and detailed step by step instructions to help you quickly understand the process. In order to easily memorize the presented information we have attentively complied each sentence of this guide. As a result we are proud to present you with the outcome of our efforts.

OS X Server 5.0 Essentials - Apple Pro Training Series
OS X Server 5.0 Essentials - Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Arek Dreyer

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2016-02-19

Total Pages: 982

ISBN-13: 0134434862

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This is officially-authorized Apple Pro Training Series work is a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to implement, administer, or maintain a network that uses OS X Server on El Capitan. This book provides comprehensive coverage of OS X Server and is part of the Apple Pro Training series—the only Apple-certified books on the market. Designed for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators, this guide teaches you how to install and configure OS X Server on El Capitan to provide network-based services. You’ll also learn to use tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X Server. In addition to learning key concepts and experiencing hands-on, practical exercises throughout. This book provides comprehensive coverage of OS X Server and is part of the Apple Pro Training series—the only Apple-certified books on the market. This guide teaches students how to install and configure OS X Server on El Capitan to provide network-based services. They’ll learn to use tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X Server. You will learn key concepts and experience hands-on, practical exercises. Provides authoritative explanations of OS X Server setup and management on El Capitan Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world exercises Lesson review questions summarize what you learn to prepare you for the Apple certification exam Lesson files available for download

OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual
OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual

Author: David Pogue

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2014-12-19

Total Pages: 1384

ISBN-13: 1491948515

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With Yosemite, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of OS X yet—and once again, David Pogue brings his expertise and humor to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.10 includes more innovations from the iPad and adds a variety of new features throughout the operating system. This updated edition covers it all with something new on practically every page. Get the scoop on Yosemite’s big-ticket changes Learn enhancements to existing applications, such as Safari and Mail Take advantage of shortcuts and undocumented tricks Use power user tips for networking, file sharing, and building your own services

OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies
OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-10-28

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13: 1118990900

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Get the most out of the latest version of OS X This reference combines eight content-rich minibooks in one complete package to give you all-access, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out of the latest OS X release from Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll learn the ins and outs of OS X basics, navigating and running programs, searching with Spotlight, having fun with Photo Booth, keeping in touch with Contacts, using Reminders, writing in Notes, setting up the Notification Center, customizing the OS X desktop, jamming with iTunes, organizing and tweaking photos with iPhoto, making movie magic with iMovie, turning your Mac into a DVD theater, publishing documents with Pages, chatting with Messages and FaceTime, letting your imagination run wild with iBooks, expanding your horizons with iCloud, and so much more. Combining the power and stability of UNIX with Apple's legendary elegance and style, OS X is the default operating system installed on every desktop and laptop computer sold by Apple. In OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies, you'll get the best-of-the-best content from indispensable For Dummies books: Introducing OS X; Customizing and Sharing; The Digital hub; Using iWork; The Typical Internet Stuff; Networking in OS X; Expanding Your System; and Advanced OS X. Goes well beyond the basics of how to use OS X Covers the key features and tools essential for all users of OS X Shows you how to use OS X to make your work and personal life more organized and fun If you're a first-time Apple consumer just switching over from a PC, or a beginner-to-intermediate Mac user upgrading to the newest version of OS X, this comprehensive and all-encompassing guide will have you whizzing around OS X like a pro in no time.

Managing Apple Devices
Managing Apple Devices

Author: Arek Dreyer

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2015-05-05

Total Pages: 872

ISBN-13: 0134032012

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Managing Apple Devices, Second Edition will enable you to create an effective plan for deploying and maintaining groups of Apple devices using iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite in your organization. This all-in-one resource teaches a wide variety of Apple management technologies; explains the theory behind the tools; and provides practical, hand-on exercises to get you up and running with the tools. You will be introduced to Apple management technologies including Mobile Device Management, the Volume Purchase Program, and the Device Enrollment Program. For example, not only will you learn how to use Profile Manager–A pple’s implementation of Mobile Device Management–but you will also learn about the ideas behind profile management and how to make configuration easier for both administrators and users while maintaining a highly secure environment. The exercises contained within this guide are designed to let you explore and learn the tools provided by Apple for deploying and managing iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite systems. They start with verification of access to necessary services, move on to the configuration of those services, and finally test the results of those services on client devices. Each lesson builds on previous topics and is designed to give technical coordinators and system administrators the skills, tools, and knowledge to deploy and maintain Apple devices by: • Providing knowledge of how Apple deployment technologies work • Showing how to use specific deployment tools • Explaining deployment procedures and best practices • Offering practical exercises step-by-step solutions available

Apple Pro Training Series
Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Arek Dreyer

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2015-01-29

Total Pages: 863

ISBN-13: 0134034090

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This is the official curriculum of the Apple Yosemite 201: OS X Server Essentials 10.10 course and preparation for Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) 10.10 certification—as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to implement, administer, or maintain a network that uses OS X Server on Yosemite. This book provides comprehensive coverage of OS X Server and is part of the Apple Pro Training series—the only Apple-certified books on the market. Designed for help desk specialists, technical coordinators, and entry-level system administrators, this guide teaches you how to install and configure OS X Server on Yosemite to provide network-based services. You’ll also learn to use tools for efficiently managing and deploying OS X Server. In addition to learning key concepts and experiencing hands-on, practical exercises throughout, the book also covers the learning objectives to help you prepare for the industry-standard ACTC certification. Provides authoritative explanations of OS X Server setup and management on Yosemite. Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world exercises. Lesson review questions summarize what you learn to prepare you for the Apple certification exam. Lesson files available for download—including lesson

OS X Support Essentials 10.10
OS X Support Essentials 10.10

Author: Kevin M. White

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 1033

ISBN-13: 0134014715

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This is the official curriculum of the Apple Yosemite 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.10 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.10 certification-as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Yosemite. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Yosemite and is part of the Apple Pro Training series-the only Apple-certified books the market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users, this guide takes you deep inside the Yosemite operating system. Readers will find in-depth, step-by-step instruction on everything from installing and configuring Yosemite to managing networks and system administration. Whether you run a computer lab or an IT department, you'll learn to set up users, configure system preferences, manage security and permissions, use diagnostic and repair tools, troubleshoot peripheral devices, and more-all on your way to preparing for the industry-standard ACSP certification. Covers updated system utilities and new features of OS X Yosemite. Features authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more. Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks. Lesson files and bonus material available for download-including lesson review questions summarizing what you've learned to prepare you for the Apple certification exam.

Apple Pro Training Series
Apple Pro Training Series

Author: Kevin M. White

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Published: 2015-01-12

Total Pages: 1033

ISBN-13: 0134037715

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This is the official curriculum of the Apple Yosemite 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.10 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.10 certification–as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Yosemite. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Yosemite and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only Apple-certified books the market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users, this guide takes you deep inside the Yosemite operating system. Readers will find in-depth, step-by-step instruction on everything from installing and configuring Yosemite to managing networks and system administration. Whether you run a computer lab or an IT department, you’ll learn to set up users, configure system preferences, manage security and permissions, use diagnostic and repair tools, troubleshoot peripheral devices, and more–all on your way to preparing for the industry-standard ACSP certification. Covers updated system utilities and new features of OS X Yosemite. Features authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more. Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks. Lesson files and bonus material available for download–including lesson review questions summarizing what you’ve learned to prepare you for the Apple certification exam.

OS X Server Essentials 10.10
OS X Server Essentials 10.10

Author: Arek Dreyer

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 0134033507

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This is the official curriculum of the Apple Yosemite 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.10 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.10 certification-as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Yosemite. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Yosemite and is part of the Apple Pro Training series-the only Apple-certified books the market. Designed for support technicians, help desk specialists, and ardent Mac users, this guide takes you deep inside the Yosemite operating system. Readers will find in-depth, step-by-step instruction on everything from installing and configuring Yosemite to managing networks and system administration. Whether you run a computer lab or an IT department, you'll learn to set up users, configure system preferences, manage security and permissions, use diagnostic and repair tools, troubleshoot peripheral devices, and more-all on your way to preparing for the industry-standard ACSP certification. * Covers updated system utilities and new features of OS X Yosemite.* Features authoritative explanations of underlying technologies, troubleshooting, system administration, and much more.* Focused lessons take you step by step through practical, real-world tasks.* Lesson files and bonus material available for download-including lesson review questions summarizing what you've learned to prepare you for the Apple certification exam.

Take Control of Automating Your Mac, 5th Edition
Take Control of Automating Your Mac, 5th Edition

Author: Joe Kissell

Publisher: alt concepts

Published: 2024-01-29

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1990783473

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Work faster, increase your efficiency, and have more fun with automation! Version 5.0, updated January 29, 2024 Ever wondered if automation could make your life easier? In Take Control of Automating Your Mac, Fifth Edition, Mac expert Joe Kissell shows you how to save time and aggravation by using numerous built-in macOS tools, as well as helpful third-party apps, to automate routine tasks and procedures.n Looking for ways to work smarter and faster with your Mac? In this updated and expanded fifth edition of his popular guide to Mac automation, Joe Kissell shows how anyone, at any level of experience, can save time and effort, and avoid unnecessary errors, by using automation techniques that range from the simplest keyboard shortcut to the most complicated script. In this book, Joe teaches you how to automate routine tasks in a wide variety of ways. You can begin by making the most of productivity features such as Siri, Spotlight (for launching apps), and text replacement—and then move on to the more sophisticated automation tools built into macOS, such as Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, services, and shell scripts. In addition, Joe gives extensive information about third-party automation apps that can make a huge difference to your work efficiency, such as Keyboard Maestro, TextExpander, OmniGraffle, and many more. As an extra bonus, the book includes coupons for discounts on seven automation apps! Whether you’re new to automation, you just need a refresher, or you’re experienced with automation but want to go deeper, this book can teach you the skills you need to automate with ease. Take back your time, work more efficiently, and have more fun with your Mac, with Take Control of Automating Your Mac, Fifth Edition! With this book, you’ll learn how to: • Get started with the built-in macOS automation tools, including Shortcuts, Automator, AppleScript, and shell scripts • Take full advantage of input devices to save clicks and keystrokes • Customize toolbars and your Touch Bar to put hard-to-find controls at your fingertips • Use your voice to control your Mac with Siri and Voice Control/Dictation Commands • Automate text expansion for faster, more consistent typing • Control the Finder with a launcher and by organizing files with Hazel • Supercharge your clipboard to remember and reformat previous copies • Write macros in Microsoft Office and Nisus Writer Pro • Create rules to file email automatically in Apple Mail and Outlook • Log in to websites faster with a password manager • Automate cloud services with IFTTT and Zapier • Set up automatic backup and syncing • Run tasks automatically with Login Items, Calendar events, or launchd • Use Omni Automation for JavaScript-based automation tasks • Control nearly anything on your Mac with Keyboard Maestro