Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius - Softcover

Spivey, Dwight

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118022394 ISBN 13: 9781118022399

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Shortcuts, tips, and tools for making the most of the new Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion is the eagerly anticipated updated desktop operating system installed on every new Apple computer. Packed with the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and techniques for getting the most out of all that Lion has to offer, this handy guide is like having an Apple genius at your fingertips. Inside you'll find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate-level information that covers how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system.

Written in an authoritative and no-nonsense, yet approachable, tone, this book can go where you go so you can conveniently find invaluable insight and helpful tips, all aimed at making your Max OS X Lion experience as enjoyable as possible.

• Serves as an ideal guide for anyone eager to get started enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to the max
• Shares shortcuts, tips, and tricks about Mac OS X Lion so that you can accomplish whatever task necessary
• Features a straightforward, no-nonsense writing style that skips the fluff and pares down to only the essentials
• Explains how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain your Mac, listen to music and podcasts, manipulate images, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync to other devices

With this book by your side, you're well on your way to enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to its fullest!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Genius is in.

You don't have to be a genius to use OS X Lion. But if you want to get the very most out of this operating system, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and ramp up the pace. Want to send files wirelessly with AirDrop? Make the most of multi-touch gestures? See everything on your Mac with Mission Control? Organize your apps with Launchpad? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools to save you loads of time, and help you enjoy OS X Lion to the max.

Portable GENIUS

Fun, hip, and straightforward, the Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple customers useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.

About the Author:

Dwight Spivey is a software and support engineer at Konica Minolta, where he specializes in working with Mac operating systems, applications, and hardware. He teaches classes on Mac usage and has written several books about Apple software.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118022394
• ISBN 13: 9781118022399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 421