Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite

Take a guided tour of Yosemite to discover just how much your Mac can do

Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite is the perfect introduction to Apple’s operating system. With clear, step-by-step instructions and plenty of rich visuals, this book walks you through the new OS X and demonstrates the essential tasks you need to know. You’ll learn how to manipulate Preferences to customize your experience, make the most of your digital media, and streamline your workflow while having a little fun. You’ll tour the Game Center, Messages, and Notifications, and get acquainted with Mission Control and the App Store. New Mac users will appreciate the straightforward instruction, while veteran users will enjoy getting up to speed on the latest features introduced or upgraded in Yosemite.

Yosemite is the latest incarnation of Apple’s OS X, boasting elegant new visuals, several new features, and more seamless integration of Mac and iOS devices. If you use a Mac, you’re going to want a guided tour that shows you just what Yosemite can do for you. Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite is your guide, from the fundamentals to the neat little tricks that make the Mac experience something far beyond computing.

• Customize your Mac to better suit your workflow
• Discover the newest updates to your favorite tools
• Get to know your way around Mission Control and the App Store
• Accomplish more in less time, and make the most of your Mac

Like any computer, your Mac is a tool. Like any tool, the more you know about it, the more you get out of it. Discover the beauty, simplicity, and sheer functionality that millions already enjoy – master your Mac with Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Learning Basic Program Tasks
Chapter 2: Learning Basic Document Tasks
Chapter 3: Browsing the Web
Chapter 4: Communicating via Email
Chapter 5: Talking via Messages and FaceTime
Chapter 6: Tracking Contacts and Events
Chapter 7: Playing and Organizing Music
Chapter 8: Learning Useful OS X Tasks
Chapter 9: Viewing and Editing Photos
Chapter 10: Playing and Creating Videos
Chapter 11: Securing OS X
Chapter 12: Customizing OS X
Chapter 13: Maintaining OS X
Chapter 14: Working with iCloud
Chapter 15: Networking with OS X