OS X Yosemite: The Missing Manual

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

Table of Contents

Part One: The OS X Desktop
Chapter 1: Folders & Windows
Chapter 2: Organizing Your Stuff
Chapter 3: Spotlight
Chapter 4: Dock, Desktop & Toolbars

Part Two: Programs in OS X
Chapter 5: Documents, Programs
Chapter 6: Data: Typing, Dictating, Sharing & Backing Up
Chapter 7: Mac+iPhone: Handoff, AirDrop & Continuity
Chapter 8: Windows on the Mac

Part Three: The Components of OS X
Chapter 9: System Preferences
Chapter 10: Notifications
Chapter 11: The Free Programs of OS X
Chapter 12: Disks, Drives & iTunes

Part Four: The Technologies of OS X
Chapter 13: Accounts, Security
Chapter 14: Networking, File Sharing & AirDrop
Chapter 15: Graphics, Fonts & Printing
Chapter 16: Sound, Movies & Speech

Part Five: OS X Online
Chapter 17: Internet Setup & iCloud
Chapter 18: Mail & Contacts
Chapter 19: Safari
Chapter 20: Messages
Chapter 21: FTP, SSH & VPN

Part Six: Appendixes
Appendix A: Installing OS X Yosemite
Appendix B: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: The Windows-to-Mac
Appendix D: The Master OS X