It covers what's new, what's changed, and points out what's stayed the same so that you don't have to spend any time thinking about it. This book will get you up to speed on OS X Mountain Lion in record time. Transition painlessly from any version of Windows®.Hold free real-time videoconferences with other Apple users using FaceTime or anyone using Skype.Use iPhoto’s Faces tool to sort images based on who’s in them, and then edit, print, and share them with ease.Wirelessly simulcast presentations, home videos, and iTunes content to your TV (using Apple TV).Organize your life with Reminders and create detailed To Do lists that sync with all of your computers and Apple mobile devices.Automatically back up your stuff with Time Machine.Discover great shortcuts for apps like Contacts, Calendar, and Mail.

Transcribe voice dictation straight into your apps.

Get Notification Center to show you what you want–and only what you want.

Use Apple’s “Find My Mac” service to find and remotely password-protect your Mac if it’s lost or stolen.

Get access to iCloud’s any time/any where free storage.

Compete against other gamers online from your Mac.

Communicate more efficiently with Messages.

Painlessly sync all your Apple devices (including your Macs, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch).

Share content on Facebook or Twitter instantly, without switching apps.

Make the most of Mountain Lion’s new and revamped iPad-style apps.Whether you’re running a desktop iMac, a MacBook, or MacBook Air notebook computer, this book will make you even happier with your Apple computer than you already are! Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll learn how to do: Discover hundreds of tips, tricks, and shortcuts for doing more, sharing more, and having more fun with your Mac that’s running Mountain Lion! This easy, nontechnical tutorial brings together powerful new ways to use OS X 10.8’s coolest features and hottest new innovations! Perfect for Mac beginners, Windows® refugees, and long-time Mac users upgrading to Mountain Lion, it’s packed with great ideas and solutions you would never discover on your own–all explained simply, step-by-step, with full-color pictures.

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