Table of Contents
Prologue: Getting Started with the iMac
Getting to Know the iMac Hardware
The Notification Center and Today View
Understanding iCloud and Apple ID
Adding and Removing Items from the Dock
Using Folders and Stacks in the Dock
Customizing the Dock’s Appearance
Configuring the Sidebar’s System Shortcuts
Manually Modifying the Sidebar
Previewing Document Contents with Quick Look (New!)
Viewing a File with Quick Look
Previewing Files Using Finder Icons
Finding Information with Spotlight (New!)
Searching for Files and Information
Customizing Spotlight Searching
Saving Searches as Smart Folders in the Finder
Managing Your “Today” and Notifications (New!)
Viewing Notifications in Notification Center
Customizing the Notification Display
Activating Do Not Disturb Mode
Customizing Do Not Disturb Mode
Using Notification Center’s Today View (New!)
Using Utilities in the Dashboard
Adding and Removing Dashboard Widgets
2 Making the Most of Your Screen Space
Swimming in a Sea of Application Windows with Mission Control
Opening and Closing Mission Control
Navigating Applications and Windows
Creating and Populating a New Space
Creating Full-Screen Application Spaces
Choosing Between Application Windows
Configuring Mission Control Features and Shortcuts
Managing and Launching Applications with Launchpad
Managing Auto Open and Save Features
Toggling Application Auto Open
3 Connecting Your Mac to a Network
Making an Ethernet (Wired) Connection
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Authenticating on a Wireless Network
Disabling (and Enabling) Wireless Networking
Manually Configuring Network Settings
Configuring TCP/IP and Proxy Settings
Activating PPPoE for DSL Connections
Creating Virtual Private Network Connections
Managing Multiple Connections with Locations and Configurations
Seeking Automated Network Assistance
4 Setting Up iCloud and Internet Accounts
Configuring iCloud for the First Time
Exploring Unique iCloud Services
Accessing iCloud Applications Online
Things You Need Before Setting Up an Email Connection
Configuring Advanced Account Settings
Managing Your Bookmarks, Bookmarks Menu, Favorites, Top Sites, and Reading List (Whew!) (New!)
Advanced Browsing Features (New!)
Adding Web Content to the Dashboard
Extending Safari’s Capabilities with Extensions
6 Sharing Files, Devices, and Services
Using AirDrop to Wirelessly Share Files and Folders
Configuring Traditional File and Folder Sharing
Sharing Files via the Share Menu
Uploading Files to an Online Service
Enabling Network Printer Sharing
Setting Printer Sharing Permissions
Accessing a Shared Optical Drive
Setting Screen Sharing Permissions
Accessing the Screen of a Local Mac
Accessing Remote Computers and Non-Macs
Sharing Your Internet Connection
7 Being Social with Messages, FaceTime, Twitter, and Facebook
Instant Messaging with Messages
Logging into (and out of) Your IM Account
Communicating with IM and iMessage
Using Voice or Video for Chatting (New!)
Sharing Your Files and Screen (New!)
Updating Account Information FaceTime Preferences
Using the Yosemite Twitter and Facebook Posting Support
Posting Tweets and Facebook Updates
8 Managing Who, Where, When, and What
Using iCloud and Server-Based Contacts
Sharing Contacts via Email, Messages, and AirDrop (New!)
Working with Points of Interest
Working with Schedules in Calendar
Connecting to iCloud and Server-Based Calendars
Setting Reminder Attributes, Including Location
Using iCloud and Server-Based Reminders
Searching and Displaying Notes
Sharing Notes via Email and Messages
Using iCloud and Server-Based Notes
9 Entertainment on the (Big) Little Screen
Creating a Media Library in iTunes
Running iTunes for the First Time
Finding Your Way Around iTunes (New!)
Keeping an iCloud Library with iTunes Match
Starting iBooks and Authorizing Your Mac
Viewing and Arranging Your Library
Getting Your Game on with Game Center (New!)
Managing Friends and Friend Requests
10 Installing and Managing Applications and Extensions on Your Mac
Reinstalling Software and Installing Purchases on Other Macs
Hiding Apps You No Longer Want (New!)
Installing Non–App Store Applications
Sharing Purchases with Family Sharing (New!)
Setting Up Family Sharing (Organizer)
Keeping Your Applications and Operating System Up-To-Date
Configuring Software Updates and Auto Downloads (New!)
Manually Applying Software Updates
Finding and Managing Extensions (New!)
11 Making the Most of Your Mac Hardware
Configuring Display, Computer, and Hard Disk Sleep
Creating a Sleep/Wake Schedule
Updating Keyboard and Dictation Settings
Changing Trackpad and Mouse Options
Configuring the Magic Mouse Speed
Configuring Magic Mouse Gestures
Controlling Display Brightness
Setting Sound Input and Output
Choosing and Adjusting an Output Device
Picking and Calibrating an Input Device
Recording with the FaceTime HD Video Camera
12 Using Yosemite with Your iDevices (New!)
Enabling Yosemite and iOS Communication
Verifying Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Settings
Sending Files to iOS via AirDrop
Sending Files to Yosemite via AirDrop
Using Handoff to Move Between Devices
Handing Off from Yosemite to iOS
Handing Off from iOS to Yosemite
Using Your iPhone to Cell-Enable Your Mac
Enabling Yosemite Cellular Calls
Using Your iOS Device as an Instant Hotspot
13 Connecting Peripherals to Your Mac
Pairing a Bluetooth Mouse or Trackpad
Connecting a Bluetooth Headset
Adding and Using the Bluetooth Status Menu
Using External Displays and Projectors
Extending Your Desktop to Another Monitor
Adding the Display Mirroring Menu to Your Menu Bar
Connecting to an Apple TV (or Other Device) with AirPlay
Mirroring Your Display to an Apple TV
Setting the AirPlay Apple TV Resolution
Extending Your Desktop to an Apple TV
Sharing Multimedia to an Apple TV
Sending System Audio to an Apple TV
Connecting and Using a Printer
Connecting and Using a Scanner
14 Securing and Protecting Your Mac
Configuring General Account Security
Assigning File Permissions for Users and Groups
Tracking Passwords with Keychain Access
Limiting Application Execution
Adding Network Security with the Built-In Firewall
Activating the Yosemite Firewall
Hiding Location Information and Application Data
Backing Up Important Information
Customizing the Time Machine Backups
Adding a Time Machine Menu Item
Restoring a Machine from Scratch