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