OS X is a lot more than just a pretty face.
Sure, the basics are easy, but beneath that gorgeous
surface lie countless powerful features.
If you want
to go beyond the basics,
Master Your Mac will
take you there. With tips on everything from organizing
your workspace to strengthening your computer's
security, author Matt Cone will show you how to tweak,
customize, and control your Mac. And since many of the
best tools for unlocking your Mac's potential don't come
with OS X, you'll discover the best apps to fix those
everyday Apple annoyances and make your computer do
things your way.
In
Master Your Mac, you'll
find out how to change hidden defaults and enable
undocumented features; repair disk permissions to
improve performance and keep things humming along;
monitor your system; and even create a bootable USB
drive for emergencies. You'll also learn how to:
- Automate day-to-day tasks with AppleScript,
triggers, and Automator macros
- Handle massive amounts of email and media with
synced accounts and spam filters
- Turn your Mac into a file or web server
- Improve your web experience by creating Safari
extensions and using site-specific browsers
- Secure your Mac with firmware passwords,
firewalls, and FileVault full-disk encryption
Master Your Mac is packed with tips
and addons to make everything you do with your Mac
faster, easier, and better. Make OS X your
own.
Covers OS X Mountain Lion.
