My iMac (covers OS X Mavericks)

John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple products; he has been an avid Mac user since its inception in 1984. He relies on OS X both at work and at home because it is a robust, flexible platform for programming, networking, and design. Over the past 15 years, John has written books on OS X, iOS development, Linux, web development, networking, and computer security. He currently serves as the Director of the Office of Research Information Systems at The Ohio State University. When he isn’t writing, he is either re-creating a marine disaster in his living room, or planning a highly elaborate electronics project that will quadruple his carbon footprint.

Prologue:  Getting Started with the iMac   1
Getting to Know the iMac Hardware   2
   Special Keyboard Keys   4
What You Need to Know   4
   The Menu Bar   5
   The Dock   5
   The Finder   6
   Tags   6
   The Launchpad   8
   Mission Control   8
   The App Store (and Security)   9
   The Notification Center   10
   System Preferences   10
   Window Controls   11
   Contextual Menus   12
   Gestures   12
   Dictation   12
Understanding iCloud and Apple ID   13
Windows Compatibility   14
   Boot Camp   14
   Virtualization   15
Chapter 1  Managing Your Desktop   19
Organizing in the Dock   20
   Adding and Removing Items from the Dock   20
   Using Folders and Stacks in the Dock   21
   Customizing the Dock’s Appearance   24
Customizing Finder Windows   25
   Configuring the Sidebar’s System Shortcuts   26
   Manually Modifying the Sidebar   27
   Modifying the Finder Toolbar   28
   Using Finder Window Tabs   29
   Opening Tabs with a Click    30
Arranging and Grouping Files   31
   Using All My Files   31
   Arranging a Finder View   32
   Assigning Tags   33
   Removing Tags   34
   Viewing Tags   34
   Managing Tags   35
Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look   37
   Viewing a File with Quick Look   38
   Previewing Files Using Finder Icons   40
Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard   40
   Activating the Dashboard   41
   Adding and Removing Dashboard Widgets   42
   Configuring Dashboard Widgets   43
Finding Information with Spotlight   44
   Searching for Files and Information   45
   Customizing Spotlight Searching   46
   Saving Searches as Smart Folders in the Finder   47
Keeping Track of System Events with Notifications   48
   Receiving Notifications   49
   Viewing the Notification Center   49
   Customizing the Notification Display   51
   Activating Do Not Disturb Mode   53
   Customizing Do Not Disturb Mode   54
Chapter 2  Making the Most of Your Screen Space   57
Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control   58
   Opening and Closing Mission Control   58
   Navigating Applications and Windows   59
   Creating and Populating a New Space   60
   Closing a Space   63
   Creating Full-Screen Application Spaces   64
   Choosing Between Application Windows   65
   Showing the Desktop   66
   Configuring Mission Control Features and Shortcuts   67
Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad   69
   Starting Launchpad   69
   Navigating Launchpad   70
   Searching Launchpad   71
   Rearranging Icons   72
   Creating New Folders   73
   Deleting Folders   74
   Deleting Applications   75
Managing Auto Open and Save Features   76
   Toggling Application Auto Open   76
   Setting Window Restoration   77
   Enabling Manual File Saving   78
Chapter 3  Connecting Your Mac to a Network   81
Connecting to a Wired Network   82
   Making an Ethernet (Wired) Connection   82
Connecting to a Wireless Network    84
   Making a Wireless Connection   84
   Authenticating on a Wireless Network   87
   Disabling (and Enabling) Wireless Networking   88
Manually Configuring Network Settings   89
   Configuring TCP/IP and Proxy Settings   89
   Activating PPPoE for DSL Connections   92
Creating Virtual Private Network Connections   94
   Creating a VPN Connection   94
Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations   96
   Creating Configurations   97
   Adding and Using Locations   98
Seeking Automated Network Assistance   100
   Launching Diagnostics   100
   Launching the Setup Assistant   101
Chapter 4  Setting Up iCloud Services and Internet Accounts   105
Setting Up iCloud   106
   Configuring iCloud for the First Time   106
   Activating iCloud Services   108
Exploring Unique iCloud Services   110
   Accessing iCloud Applications Online   110
   Using Find My Mac   111
   Using Documents and Data   113
   Using Photo Sharing   118
Getting Started with Accounts   122
   Adding an Account   123
Chapter 5  Accessing Email and the Web   127
Using Mail   128
   Things You Need Before Setting Up an Email Connection   128
   Adding an Email Account   129
   Configuring Advanced Account Settings   131
   Finding Your Way Around Mail   134
   Reading Email   135
   Composing Email   142
   Managing Your Email   146
Web Browsing in Safari   155
   Managing Your Bookmarks, Top Sites, and Reading List    156
   Advanced Browsing Features   162
   Adding Web Content to the Dashboard   173
   Extending Safari’s Capabilities with Extensions   175
Chapter 6  Sharing Files, Devices, and Services   179
File Sharing on Your Mac   180
   Using AirDrop to Wirelessly Share Files and Folders 180
   Configuring Traditional File and Folder Sharing 184
Sharing Files via Share Sheets   194
   Sharing Files via Messages   194
   Uploading Files to an Online Service   195
Sharing Printers   197
   Enabling Network Printer Sharing   198
   Setting Printer Sharing Permissions   199
   Accessing a Network Printer   200
Sharing an Optical Drive   202
   Enabling DVD and CD Sharing   202
   Accessing a Shared Optical Drive   203
Sharing Your Mac Screen   204
   Enabling Screen Sharing   204
   Setting Screen Sharing Permissions   205
   Accessing the Screen of a Local Mac   207
   Accessing Remote Computers and Non-Macs   209
Sharing Your Internet Connection   211
   Sharing Your Connection   211
Chapter 7  Being Social with Messages, FaceTime, Twitter, and Facebook   215
Instant Messaging with Messages    216
   Adding Accounts to Messages   216
   Logging into (and out of ) Your IM Account   221
   Configuring Your IM Identity   222
   Managing Your IM Buddy List   225
   Communicating with IM and iMessages   227
   Starting an IM Audio or IM Video Chat   231
   Sharing Your Files and Screen   232
Video Calls with FaceTime   235
   Setting Up FaceTime   236
   Placing FaceTime Calls   237
   Receiving a FaceTime Call   240
   Accessing Your Call List   241
   Disabling FaceTime   241
   Updating Account Information and FaceTime Addresses   242
Using the Mavericks Twitter and Facebook Posting Support   243
   Enabling Twitter   244
   Enabling Facebook   246
   Posting Tweets and Facebook Updates    247
Chapter 8  Managing Who, Where, When, and What   251
Managing Contacts in Contacts   252
   Adding Groups   253
   Using iCloud and Server-Based Contacts   261
   Sharing Contacts via Email and Messages   265
   Printing Addresses   266
Finding Your Way with Maps   267
   Starting and Navigating Maps   267
   Using Map Views   268
   Finding Places   270
   Working with Points of Interest   272
   Traveling with Maps   275
Working with Schedules in Calendar   277
   Adding Calendars   278
   Connecting to iCloud and Server-Based Calendars . . . . 280
   Viewing Calendars   285
   Working with Events   285
   Printing Calendars   293
Remembering with Reminders   294
   Creating a List   295
   Setting Reminder Attributes, Including Location   296
   Completing Reminders   298
   Finding Reminders   298
   Using iCloud and Server-Based Reminders   300
Keeping Track with Notes   301
   Managing Folders   301
   Adding Notes   303
   Moving Notes Between Folders   304
   Searching and Displaying Notes   304
   Sharing Notes via Email and Messages   306
   Using iCloud and Server-Based Notes   307
Chapter 9  Entertainment on the (Big) Little Screen   311
Creating a Media Library in iTunes   311
   Running iTunes for the First Time   312
   Finding Your Way Around iTunes   313
   Building Your Media Library   315
   Searching the Library   324
   Using Playlists   326
   Using the Mini Player   330
   Using iTunes Radio   331
   Syncing Media Between Devices   336
   Keeping an iCloud Library with iTunes Match   341
Reading Your iBooks   345
   Starting iBooks and Authorizing Your Mac   345
   Purchasing Books   347
   Viewing and Arranging Your Library   349
   Reading iBooks   353
Getting Your Game on with Game Center   357
   Signing into Game Center   358
   Navigating the Me Screen   360
   Managing Friends and Friend Requests   361
   Sizing Up Your Friends   364
   Browsing by Game   366
   Making and Taking a Challenge   367
Chapter 10  Installing and Managing Software on Your Mac   371
Mac App Store   372
   Logging into the App Store   372
   Browsing for Apps   373
   Searching for Apps   374
   Purchasing an App   375
   Reinstalling Apps and Installing Purchases on Other Macs   376
   Hiding Apps You No Longer Want   377
Installing Non–App Store Applications   378
   Unarchiving Zip Files   379
   Accessing Disk Images   380
Keeping Your Applications and Operating System Up-To-Date   382
   Configuring Software Updates and Auto Downloads   383
   Manually Applying Software Updates   384
Chapter 11  Making the Most of Your Mac Hardware   387
Going Green with Energy Saver 388
   Configuring Display, Computer, and Hard Disk Sleep   388
   Creating a Sleep/Wake Schedule   390
Updating Keyboard and Dictation Settings   391
   Setting Keyboard Repeat Rate   391
   Creating Keyboard Shortcuts   392
   Activating Dictation   396
Changing Trackpad and Mouse Options   398
   Setting the Trackpad Speed   398
   Controlling Trackpad Gestures   399
   Configuring the Magic Mouse Speed   401
   Configuring Magic Mouse Gestures   401
Adjusting Your Display   402
   Setting Display Resolution   403
   Controlling Display Brightness   404
   Choosing a Color Profile   405
   Calibrating the Display   406
Setting Sound Input and Output   408
   Setting the Output Volume   408
   Configuring Alert Sounds   409
   Choosing and Adjusting an Output Device   410
   Picking and Calibrating an Input Device   411
Recording Audio and Video   413
   Recording Audio   413
   Recording with the FaceTime HD Video Camera   414
Chapter 12  Connecting Devices to Your Mac   419
Connecting USB Input Devices   419
   Configuring a USB Keyboard   420
   Configuring a USB Mouse   421
Using Bluetooth Devices   422
   Pairing a Bluetooth Mouse or Trackpad   422
   Pairing a Bluetooth Keyboard   424
   Connecting a Bluetooth Headset   425
   Adding and Using the Bluetooth Status Menu   426
Using External Displays and Projectors   427
   Extending Your Desktop to Another Monitor   428
   Setting Monitor Arrangements   428
   Adding the Display Mirroring Menu to Your Menu Bar   430
   Using Mirrored Displays   431
Connecting to an Apple TV (or Other Device) with AirPlay   431
   Mirroring Your Display to an Apple TV 432
   Setting the AirPlay Apple TV Resolution   433
   Extending Your Desktop to an Apple TV   434
   Sharing Multimedia to an Apple TV   435
   Sending System Audio to an Apple TV   435
Connecting and Using a Printer   436
   Adding a Printer   436
   The Printing Process   440
Connecting and Using a Scanner   442
   Adding a Scanner   442
   Scanning in Preview   443
Chapter 13  Securing and Protecting Your Mac   447
Working with Users and Groups   448
   Creating User Accounts   448
   Adding Accounts   449
   Enabling the Guest Account   450
   Applying Parental Controls   450
   Creating Groups   453
   Configuring General Account Security   454
   Assigning File Permissions for Users and Groups   455
Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access   456
   Viewing Keychain Items   457
   Adding Data to the Keychain   458
   Creating a New Keychain   459
   Adding a Keychain Menu Item   460
Encrypting Your Mavericks Disk   460
   Activating FileVault   461
Limiting Application Execution   463
Adding Network Security with the Built-In Firewall   464
   Activating the Mavericks Firewall   464
   Configuring Incoming Services   465
   Hiding Location Information and Application Data   466
Backing Up Important Information   467
   Using Time Machine   467
   Activating Time Machine   468
   Customizing the Time Machine Backups   469
   Adding a Time Machine Menu Item   470
   Recovering Data   471
   Restoring a Machine from Scratch   473
   Using File Versions   474
   Manually Saving a Version   474
   Restoring a File Version   475
Chapter 14  Troubleshooting Your System   479
Dealing with Troublesome Software   480
   Force Quitting Applications    480
   Testing with the Guest Account   481
   Removing Corrupted Application Files   482
Restarting and Correcting a Frozen Machine   484
   Starting in Safe Mode   485
   Changing Login Applications   486
   Removing Startup Applications and Launch Daemons   487
   Disabling Extensions   488
   Removing System Preference Panes   490
Fixing Disk Problems with Disk Utility   490
   Repairing Permission Problems   491
   Verifying and Repairing Common Disk Errors   492
   Verifying Your Disk Has an Error   492
   Repairing Your Disk   493
Gathering Information About Your Mac   495
   Monitoring System Activity 495
   Generating a System Profiler Report   496
   Viewing the System Logs   498
Remember Your Backups!   499
   Viewing System Support Options   499
Chapter 15  Upgrading Your Mac   (Online chapter)
Index…..500

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