Get the most out of the latest version of OS X Updated and revised for the latest OS X release from Apple, OS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out OS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizing your workspace; working with the Dock; finding files with Spotlight; working with Mission Control and Launchpad; organizing your life with Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Notifications; browsing the web with Safari; setting up, sending, and receiving e-mail; communicating through Messages; enjoying music, movies, and digital photos; writing documents with TextEdit; getting where you're going with Maps; and much more. Combining the power and stability of UNIX with Apple's legendary elegance and style, OS X is the default operating system installed on every desktop and laptop computer sold by Apple. OS X Yosemite For Dummies clearly explains the ins and outs of Apple's operating system in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the For Dummies series for more than twenty years. Richly illustrated in full color and updated to reflect the latest version of OS X Covers the key features and tools readers need to start using OS X Shows you how to use OS X to make your work and personal life more organized and fun If you're a first-time Apple consumer just switching over from a PC, or a beginner-to-intermediate Mac user upgrading to the newest version of OS X, this comprehensive and all-encompassing guide will have you whizzing around OS X like a pro in no time.

Get the most out of the latest version of OS XUpdated and revised for the latest OS X release from AppleOS X Yosemite For Dummies gives you fun, easy-to-understandcoverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most outOS X. Inside, you'll get up and running on OS X basics; customizingyour workspace; working with the Dock; finding files withSpotlight; working with Mission Control and Launchpad; organizingyour life with Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Notifications;browsing the web with Safari; setting up, sending, and receivinge-mail; communicating through Messages; enjoying music, movies, anddigital photos; writing documents with TextEdit; getting whereyou're going with Maps; and much more.Combining the power and stability of UNIX with Apple's legendaryelegance and style, OS X is the default operating system installedon every desktop and laptop computer sold by Apple. OS XYosemite For Dummies clearly explains the ins and outs ofApple's operating system in the straightforward but fun languagethat has defined the For Dummies series for more than twentyyears.* Richly illustrated in full color and updated to reflect thelatest version of OS X* Covers the key features and tools readers need to start usingOS X* Shows you how to use OS X to make your work and personal lifemore organized and funIf you're a first-time Apple consumer just switching over from aPC, or a beginner-to-intermediate Mac user upgrading to the newestversion of OS X, this comprehensive and all-encompassing guide willhave you whizzing around OS X like a pro in no time.

Introduction 1Part I: Introducing OS X Yosemite: The Basics 7Chapter 1: OS X Yosemite 101 (Prerequisites: None) 9Chapter 2: The Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My!) 23Chapter 3: What's Up, Dock? 47Chapter 4: Delving Deeper into the Finder and Its Desk top 69Part II: Inside Yosemite(Or How Stuff Works) 105Chapter 5: Have It Your Way 107Chapter 6: The Care and Feeding of Files and Folders 131Chapter 7: Four Terrific Timesaving Tools 175Chapter 8: Dealing with Disks 197Part III: Getting Things Done in Yosemite 201Chapter 9: Organizing Your Life 203Chapter 10: (Inter)Networking 219Chapter 11: Finding People and Places 237Chapter 12: Communicate with Mail and Messages 255Chapter 13: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It 277Part IV: Getting Creative in Yosemite 313Chapter 14: The Musical Mac 315Chapter 15: The Multimedia Mac 333Chapter 16: Words and Letters 349Chapter 17: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide to Printing 361Part V: The Care and Feeding of Yosemite 377Chapter 18: Features for the Way You Work 379Chapter 19: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues 401Chapter 20: Utility Chest 417Chapter 21: Troubleshooting OS X 429Part VI: The Part of Tens 439Chapter 22: Almost Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience 441Chapter 23: Ten (or So) Great Websites for Mac Freaks 451Index 459