Apple operating systems

Macs have a well-earned reputation for being secure, so you may think that you don't have to lift a finger to keep your Mac protected.

The Apple-Certified Way to LearnThis fully-updated Apple-certified guide presents a real-world workflow from raw media to finished project to demonstrate the features of Final Cut Pro X 10.

Core Data is Apple's data storage framework: it's powerful, built-in, and can integrate with iCloud.

The Cocoa programming environment-Apple's powerful set of clean, object-oriented APIs-is increasingly becoming the basis of almost all contemporary Mac OS X development.

Record, arrange, mix, produce, and polish your audio files with this best-selling, Apple-certified guide to Logic Pro X 10.

Core Data is Apple's data storage framework: it's powerful, built-in, and can integrate with iCloud.

800x600 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iMac images that show you exactly what to do.

Sure, you can simply purchase Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store and click the Upgrade button, but we think it's a much better idea to prepare your system so that after you upgrade, you can get back to work with the least amount of trouble and disruption.

Unlike emulation systems such as Microsoft's Virtual PC, Apple's new Boot Camp takes advantage of the fact that your new Intel-equipped iMac, Mac mini or MacBook Pro uses the same type of Intel processor that normal Windows PCs use, allowing you to now run Windows XP on your Intel-equipped Mac at full speed.

Like travelers in a foreign land, Mac users working in Windows or Windows users working on a Mac often find themselves in unfamiliar territory with no guidebook.

Ready to move to the Mac?

Mac OS X Unwired introduces you to the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing your wireless services on the road.

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If youre getting started with iOS development, or want a firmer grasp of the basics, this practical guide provides a clear view of its fundamental building blocksObjective-C, Xcode, and Cocoa Touch.

The chapters explore the benefits of working with a Mac, the power of the Mac OS X operating system, and the advantages of owning a computer that "e;just works.

Like travelers in a foreign land, Mac users working in Windows or Windows users working on a Mac often find themselves in unfamiliar territory with no guidebook.

Mac OS X Unwired introduces you to the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing your wireless services on the road.