My OS X is filled with beginning through intermediate tasks, presented in a thorough step-by-step format, that guide you through learning everything you need to know to use the El Capitan release of OS X. The goal is not to teach you how to type or click a mouse but how to configure network settings, customize your desktop, use built-in apps, optimize battery life, set up backup solutions, and much more.In My OS X, you will find:Step-by-step instructions with callouts to OS X photos that show you exactly what to do.Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations.Tips and Notes to help you get the most from OS X.Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping OS X working just the way you want. The tasks include:Managing, arranging, and tagging your filesStaying informed and productive with Notification CenterCreating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission ControlOpening and organizing apps with LaunchpadAccessing network devices and resourcesActivating and using iCloud servicesCommunicating online with email, instant messaging, and videoKeeping appointments with Calendar and RemindersPlanning trips and checking traffic with MapsKeeping up-to-date with friends and family via Twitter and FacebookDownloading and enjoying music, movies, books, and moreSharing purchases with your familyChallenging your friends to games with Game CenterWorking seamlessly with iOS Devices with Handoff and AirDropProtecting and securing your system and dataExpanding your system with peripheral devicesTroubleshooting common system problems
Author Biography
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 16 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.
