Teach Yourself VISUALLY OS X Yosemite (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) - Softcover

McFedries

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118991230 ISBN 13: 9781118991237

Publisher: Visual, 2014

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Teach Yourself Visually^™

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 OS X Yosemite tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on OS X Yosemite in no time.

Designed for visual learners

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

You'll learn to:

• Learn basic program tasks
• Talk via Messages and FaceTime^®
• Play and organize music
• View and edit photos
• Work with iCloud

Edition details

• Publisher: Visual
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118991230
• ISBN 13: 9781118991237
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352