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Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Lion Support Essentials

Apple Pro Training Series: OS X Lion Support Essentials

By: Kevin M. White

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 12-OCT-2011

Insert Date: 10-NOV-2011

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The only Apple-certified book on OS X Lion, this revised best-seller will take you deep inside the latest big-cat operating system–covering everything from installation and configuration, customizing the operating system, supporting applications, setting up peripherals, and more. Whether you're a support technician or simply an ardent Mac user, you'll quickly learn and master the new features in OS X Lion. Following the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Support Professional exam, this self-paced book is a perfect guide for Apple’s training and a first-rate primer for computer support...

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Cocoa

Cocoa®

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 12-OCT-2010

Insert Date: 03-NOV-2011

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Develop applications for Mac OS X with this Developer Reference guideMake a clean transition to programming in Apple environments using the elegant and dynamic programming API Cocoa and this practical guide. Written by aseasoned Mac expert, this book shows you how to write programs in Cocoa for the rapidly expanding world of Macintosh users.Part of the Developer Reference series, this book prepares you for a productive programming experience on today's fastest-growing platform.Cocoa is a programming framework for developing in Apple environments, including Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardThis book...

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Using Mac OS® X Lion™, Second Edition

Using Mac OS® X Lion™, Second Edition

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Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 21-OCT-2011

Insert Date: 25-OCT-2011

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Don’t just read about Mac OS X Lion: See it and hear it with step-by-step video tutorials and valuable audio sidebars delivered through the free Web Edition that comes with every USING book. For the price of the book, you get online access anywhere with a web connection—no books to carry, content is updated as Mac OS X Lion changes, and the benefit of video and audio learning. Way more than just a book, this is all the help you’ll ever need where you want, when you want! INCLUDES MORE THAN 3 HOURS OF FREE VIDEO & AUDIO Show Me video walks through tasks you’ve just got to see Tell Me...

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Learn OS X Lion

Learn OS X Lion

By: Scott Meyers; Mike Lee

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 17-OCT-2011

Insert Date: 24-OCT-2011

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You're smart and savvy, but you're also busy. This comprehensive guide to Apple's latest version of OS X, Lion, gives you everything you need to know to live a happy, productive Mac life. Learn OS X Lion will have you up and connected right away. With a minimum of overhead and a maximum of useful information, you'll cover a lot of ground in the time it takes other books to get you plugged in. If this isn't your first experience with OS X, skip right to the "What's New in Lion" sections. You may also find yourself using this book as a quick refresher course or a way to learn new Mac...

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Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual

Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 20-OCT-2011

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With Lion, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of Mac OS X yet—and you'll learn all about it with David Pogue’s meticulous Missing Manual. Mac OS X 10.7 completely transforms the Mac user interface with multi-touch gestures borrowed from the iPhone and iPad, and includes more 250 brand-new features. This book reveals them all with a wealth of insight and jargon-free detail....

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Easy Mac® OS X Lion™

Easy Mac® OS X Lion™

By: Kate Binder

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 19-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 11-OCT-2011

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SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Mac OS X Lion teaches you the fundamentals of working with the Mac operating system as well as how to use many of the applications that come with your Mac. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to master Mac OS X Lion with ease. No need to feel intimidated—we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. • Locate, purchase, and down­load applications using the Mac App Store • Use Spotlight to instantly locate any file • Chat with your friends online using audio and video •...

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Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac

Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac

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Publisher: TidBITS Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 27-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 06-OCT-2011

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Read along as backup guru Joe Kissell helps you pick the best backup strategy for your needs and understand the hows and whys of what you are doing, taking you far beyond the limited security of turning on Time Machine or copying a few files to a flash drive.You'll learn the three key parts of a successful backup strategy, advice for backing up digital photos and massive video projects, and time-tested recommendations for setting up, testing, maintaining, and restoring backups. Whether you're running Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, 10.6 Snow Leopard, or 10.5 Leopard, you'll soon have a reliable,...

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Mac OS X Lion Made Simple

Mac OS X Lion Made Simple

By: Axely Congress

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 26-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 05-OCT-2011

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So you have your brand new Mac, or perhaps you've upgraded to Lion on an existing desktop or laptop. Now what? OS X Lion Made Simple will guide you through all of the new features of Lion, as well as provide a thorough tour of the features and applications that are OS X standards. You'll discover how to make the most of features like Spotlight, Stacks, and Air Drop, and you'll see how to get the newest version of Mail working exactly the way you want it to. Inside this book, you will find all of the new features of OS X Lion explained, exposed, and uncovered. It's filled with clear and...

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Take Control of Spotlight for Finding Anything on Your Mac

Take Control of Spotlight for Finding Anything on Your Mac

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Publisher: TidBITS Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 15-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 24-SEP-2011

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Join Sharon Zardetto as she explores the hidden depths of Spotlight searching, one of Mac OS X's most powerful yet least explained features. No matter how carefully you organize files and folders on your Mac, it's easy to lose important items. With Sharon's help, you can aim Apple's Spotlight quickly and precisely, and stop rummaging around in the darkness of your hard disk.After Sharon explains how Spotlight indexes your data and the "grammar" behind Spotlight searches, you'll discover the many ways you can start Spotlight searches: the magnifying glass in the menu bar, the search field in...

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Taking Your OS X Lion to the Max

Taking Your OS X Lion to the Max

By: Michael Grothaus; Steve Sande; Dave Caolo

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 12-SEP-2011

Insert Date: 23-SEP-2011

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The Mac has come a long way, and OS X Lion is the best version yet of Apple's desktop and laptop operating system. Stable, powerful, and versatile, the Mac allows you to do everyday tasks with ease. Taking Your OS X Lion to the Max walks you through the awesome features and apps standard on the Mac and the new OS X 10.7 Lion to help you become a true power user. You'll discover keyboard shortcuts and gestures to help save time--whether you're on a iMac, Mac mini, Macbook Pro, Air, or other Mac computer Beginning with the core of OS X - the Finder - Taking Your OS X Lion to the Max...

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The Mac OS X Lion Project Book: Stuff you can do with your Mac

The Mac OS X Lion Project Book: Stuff you can do with your Mac

By: Scott McNulty

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 11-AUG-2011

Insert Date: 09-SEP-2011

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Packed with practical knowledge, this book walks readers through how to manage their most common projects, from the simple (setting up a calendar event) to the complex (building a spreadsheet) and everything in between. FacTime and editing HD Video are covered in depth as well as migrating from Windows. Readers will learn to use the OS X Lion's tools and applications by using them to create practical real-world projects and to master everyday tasks....

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Advanced Mac OS X Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

Advanced Mac OS X Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide

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Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Publication Date: 18-AUG-2011

Insert Date: 27-AUG-2011

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While there are several books on programming for Mac OS X, Advanced Mac OS X Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide is the only one that contains explanations of how to leverage the powerful underlying technologies. This book gets down to the real nitty-gritty. The third edition is updated for Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 and covers new technologies like DTrace, Instruments, Grand Central Dispatch, blocks, and NSOperation....

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Mac OS® X Lion™ in Depth, Second Edition

Mac OS® X Lion™ in Depth, Second Edition

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Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 31-OCT-2011

Insert Date: 12-AUG-2011

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Beyond the Basics…Beneath the Surface…In Depth Mac OS X Lion  in Depth Do more with Mac OS X Lion–in less time! Mac OS X Lion In Depth is a comprehensive guide to Mac OS X Lion, grounded in real-world advice and experience. The author, Robyn Ness, is a long-time Mac user and provides practical instruction on how to get up and running with Lion, and then move on to more advanced features and options. •   Streamline your workflow with Mission Control and Spaces •   Organize your apps with Launchpad •   Get the most from Lion’s multitouch gestures  •   Set up your desktop and apps...

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Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

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Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-JUL-2011

Insert Date: 28-JUL-2011

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The latest update of Robin Williams's bestselling guide will have you working miracles in no time with Mac OS X Lion. With this book, you can learn in your own way, whether it's working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Mac. And with the gentle, yet expert, hand of Robin Williams guiding you along the way, you will learn to take full advantage of all that OS X Lion has to offer. If you are new to Mac OS X,...

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Mac OS® X Lion™ on Demand

Mac OS® X Lion™ on Demand

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Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 07-AUG-2011

Insert Date: 23-JUL-2011

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Need answers quickly? Mac OS X Lion on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions. Inside the Book • Find and preview everything you need with Spotlight • Master the Mac OS X Lion user interface and file management • Use the App Store and full-screen apps for maximum efficiency • Explore the Internet with Safari and send e-mail with Mail • Manage and play digital music with iTunes and iPod or iPhone • Chat online instantly with iChat and FaceTime • Manage...

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Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide

Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 25-AUG-2011

Insert Date: 22-JUL-2011

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Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user, this handy book is the quickest way to get up to speed on Lion. Packed with concise information in an easy-to-read format, Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide covers what you need to know and is an ideal resource for problem-solving on the fly. Quickly find details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You also get configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, and lots of step-by-step instructions....

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Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac, 2nd Edition

Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac, 2nd Edition

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Publisher: TidBITS Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 19-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 17-JUN-2011

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We may love our Macs, but they can still suffer from significant problems. In the second edition of this essential guide from best-selling author Joe Kissell, you'll learn 17 basic troubleshooting procedures and how to solve 15 common problems, along with an easy-to-follow way to troubleshoot novel problems. Whether your Mac won't turn on, experiences kernel panics repeatedly, or won't print or connect to the Internet, this book has the calm, friendly advice you need to find a solution.This ebook contains a lot of information for $10. Seriously, I thought it would be much lighter than it was....

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Beginning, Mac OS® X Snow Leopard™ Programming

Beginning, Mac OS® X Snow Leopard™ Programming

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Publisher: Wrox

Publication Date: 26-JAN-2010

Insert Date: 09-MAR-2011

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A solid introduction to programming on the Mac OS X Snow Leopard platform The Mac OS X Snow Leopard system comes with everything you need in its complete set of development tools and resources. However, finding where to begin can be challenging. This book serves as an ideal starting point for programming on the Mac OS X Snow Leopard platform. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the details of each featured example so that you can type them out, run them, and even figure out how to debug them when they don't work right. Taking into account that there is usually more than one way to...

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Beginning Mac OS® X Programming

Beginning Mac OS® X Programming

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Publisher: Wrox

Publication Date: 22-JUL-2005

Insert Date: 19-FEB-2011

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Beginning Mac OS X Programming Every Mac OS X system comes with all the essentials required for programming: free development tools, resources, and utilities. However, finding the place to begin may be challenging, especially if you have no prior development knowledge. This comprehensive guide offers you an ideal starting point to writing programs on Mac OS X, with coverage of the latest release - 1.4 "Tiger." With its hands-on approach, the book examines a particular element and then presents step-by-step instructions that walk you through how to use that element when programming....

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Mac Programming for Absolute Beginners

Mac Programming for Absolute Beginners

By: Wallace Wang

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 21-JAN-2011

Insert Date: 22-JAN-2011

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Want to learn how to program on your Mac? Not sure where to begin? Best-selling author Wallace Wang will explain how to get started with Cocoa, Objective-C, and Xcode. Whether you are an experienced Windows coder moving to the Mac, or you are completely new to programming, you’ll see how the basic design of a Mac OS X program works, how Objective-C differs from other languages you may have used, and how to use the Xcode development environment. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use elements of the Cocoa framework to create windows, store data, and respond to users in your own Mac...