Publisher: Apress (31 Dec. 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1430266821
ISBN-13: 978-1430266822
Using Mac OS Mavericks is the essential guide to using a computer running Mavericks, providing a complete resource for both the beginner and the enthusiast. Techniques are step-by-step using photography and screen prints throughout, together with concise, easy to follow text from an established expert in the field, provide a comprehensive guide to Apple Macs. Whether you have just bought your first Mac, switched from Windows, or are a keen computer user, this book will provide you with a firm grasp of the underpinning foundations and equip you with the skills needed to use a Mac like a pro. What you'll learn * New features in mavericks * Setting up your Mac, * The interface, docs, finders, * Dashboards and widgets * Mac App Store, iCloud and spotlight * Security considerations * Keeping your data safe * The time machine backup system * Setting up wifi, internet and email * Creating stunning presentations, * Writing beautiful looking documents, * Organising your favourite music into playlists, onto your iPod or burning a CD to play in the car. * Storing, organising and manipulating your photos * Creating photo albums and slideshows * Editing your home movies using iMovie * And more. Who this book is for This book is for those who are new to Mac OS X Mavericks and even to those who may be new to Mac OS altogether. Table of Contents1. Introducing Mavericks 2. The Cloud 3. Mac App Store 4. Time Machine 5. Security 6. Using the Internet 7. Apple E-Mail 8. Calendar 9. Using iTunes 10. iPhoto 11. Using iMovie 12. Pages '09 13. Keynote 14. Giving Presentations
Biography
Kevin Wilson, a practicing computer engineer and tutor, has had a passion for gadgets, cameras, computers and technology for many years.
After graduating with a masters in computer science, software engineering & multimedia systems, he has worked in the computer industry supporting and working with many different types of computer systems. He has also served as an IT Tutor in education running specialist lessons on film making, visual effects and computer literacy for young people, has taught in colleges in South Africa and as a tutor for adult education in England.
The best-selling computer training series was created in the hope it will help people to use their computer with greater joy, understanding, productivity and efficiency. To help students and people in countries like South Africa and India who have never used a computer before. It is his hope that they will get the same benefits from computer technology as we do.
His latest works, the computer fundamentals series aims to carry on from the computer training series and breaks down a lot of computing terms, tasks, operating systems and software into simple easy to follow steps with plenty of visual aids.
It is his hope that these books will help you as much as they've helped us get to grips with the latest technology.
So get yourself a copy today and help us make a difference in someone's life.