Unleash the power of OS X Mountain Lion!
Maximize the amazing features packed into the latest release of Apple’s cutting-edge desktop operating system. With coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything: Mac OS X Mountain Lion shows you how to set up and customize your machine for peak performance. Find out what’s new, such as Messages, the Notification Center, Reminders, and more. Networking, hardware, security, and troubleshooting are fully explained in this hands-on guide.
Manage system preferences
Interact with your Mac using Multi-Touch gestures
Launch apps and utilities from Launchpad
Manipulate open items with Mission Control
Connect to the Internet and surf with Safari
Video chat with FaceTime
Download content from the App Store
Stay in touch, on schedule, and organized with Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Notes, and Reminders
Use iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
Enjoy multimedia with QuickTime, iPhoto, iTunes, and iMovie
Use iCloud to sync data with your iPod, iPad, and iPhone
Set up a wired or wireless network
Connect external devices via USB and FireWire
Troubleshoot, tune, and back up your Mac