My MacBook (Mountain Lion Edition)

Prologue 1 Getting to Know the MacBook Hardware 1 What You Need to Know 4 Understanding iCloud and Apple ID 12 Windows Compatibility 13 Chapter 1 Managing Your MacBook Desktop 19 Organizing in the Dock 20 Customizing Finder Windows 24 Arranging and Grouping Files 26 Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look 28 Using Instant-Access Utilities in the Dashboard 31 Finding Information with Spotlight 34 Keeping Track of Application Events with Notifications 38 Chapter 2 Making the Most of Your MacBook's Screen Space 43 Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control 44 Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad 53 Managing Auto Open and Save Features 61 Chapter 3 Connecting Your MacBook to a Network 65 Connecting to a Wired Network 66 Connecting to a Wireless Network 67 Manually Configuring Network Settings 72 Making Mobile Connections with the iPhone and Cellular Data Cards 78 Creating Virtual Private Network Connections 85 Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations 88 Seeking Automated Network Assistance 91 Chapter 4 Accessing iCloud, Email, and the Web 95 Setting Up iCloud 96 Exploring Unique iCloud Services 100 Getting Started with Accounts 108 Using Mail 110 Web Browsing in Safari 136 Chapter 5 Being Social with Messages, FaceTime, Twitter, Facebook, and Game Center 157 Instant Messaging with Messages 158 Video Calls with FaceTime 176 Using the Mountain Lion Twitter and Facebook Posting Support 182 Getting Your Game on with Game Center 186 Chapter 6 Keeping Contacts, Appointments, Reminders, and Notes 197 Managing Contacts in Contacts 198 Working with Schedules in Calendar 212 Remembering with Reminders 226 Keeping Track with Notes 232 Chapter 7 Sharing Devices, Files, and Services on a Network 243 File Sharing on Your MacBook 244 Sharing Files via Share Sheets 256 Sharing Printers 261 Sharing a Scanner 264 Sharing an Optical Drive 266 Sharing Your MacBook Screen 268 Sharing Your Internet Connection 274 Chapter 8

John Ray is a life-long fan of Apple's 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 14 years, John has written books on OS X, iOS and OS X development, Linux, web development, networking, and computer security. He currently manages the application development team in the Office of Sponsored Programs at The Ohio State University. He lives with his long-time girlfriend, their dogs, a collection of vintage arcade games, and an assortment of tech toys.