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Take Control of iCloud
by Joe KissellApple’s iCloud service is highly useful, but it can also create headaches for the average user. In "Take Control of iCloud, Sixth Edition," newly updated for Mojave and iOS 12, Mac expert Joe Kissell explains how to avoid frustrations and make iCloud work for you.
Take Control of iCloud
by Joe KissellApple’s iCloud service is highly useful, but it can also create headaches for the average user. In "Take Control of iCloud, Seventh Edition," updated for Catalina, Big Sur, and iOS 14/iPadOS 14, Mac expert Joe Kissell explains how to avoid frustrations and make iCloud work for you.
Take Control of iCloud (6.0)
by Joe KisselliCloud is Apple’s suite of internet services. This book helps you make sense of iCloud, configure it for your needs, and choose the best ways of using each feature.
Take Control of iOS 11
by Josh CentersDiscover what's new in iOS 11!Take a spin through the newest features of iOS 11 with Take Control of iOS 11 by TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers. Whether you use an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, you'll find lots to explore in this book, from major changes to Control Center, to new Instant Markup features, to the Files app, which offers access to files stored in iCloud and on your device. Learn how iOS 11 is a game-changer for the iPad, with new multi-tasking capabilities that take it one step closer to being a peer to the Mac.Other aspects of iOS that have seen changes in this new version are: the Lock Screen, Control Center, the Home Screen, Files, Siri, Keyboard, HomeKit, the App Store, the Camera, Maps, Messages, Photos, Notes, and Settings. As you dive into the details, Josh also shows you how to customize iOS 11 to fit your needs, helping you decide which settings and apps would be most useful to you.If you need a refresher on everything that iOS can do, you'll also find that in this book. Josh provides extensive guidance about the ins and outs of using iOS, including how to:Manage the Lock Screen, Home Screen, and Control CenterSearch with SpotlightSwitch between apps and use Handoff to transfer your work Use Siri effectivelyMaster Keyboard tasks (typing, dictation, emojis, autofill)Use Share SheetsMake use of iCloud servicesOptimize the App StoreTurn on Family SharingMake the most of special iPad features like drag and dropTake photos and organize themManage MessagesMake calls and use FaceTime and VoicemailSearch in SafariUse Maps, Find My iPhone, and Find My FriendsOrganize your Wallet and use Apple PayControl your home with HomeKit and SiriLearn about privacy settingsManage data usage and battery life
Take Control of iOS 12
by Josh CentersLearn how to make the most of iOS 12!Although iOS 12 focuses largely on performance and usability improvements, it also contains dozens of useful new features. In Take Control of iOS 12, TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers takes you through all the new stuff--including some powerful but obscure capabilities you may never notice on your own. You'll learn about Screen Time (to help you monitor and address screen addiction); updated notifications; improvements to Siri, Camera, Messages, and Photos; new password management tools; and a long list of other changes--as well as the new Shortcuts app, which provides new and improved automation features to iOS. Anyone with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will benefit from Josh's in-depth explanations.But the book also goes far beyond the new features, providing an extensive guide to getting the most out of iOS 12. For example, you'll learn how to:Make sense of the Lock screen, Home screen, and Control Center--and customize them to meet your needsSearch with SpotlightSwitch between apps and use Handoff to transfer your work Use Siri effectively, and even create your own custom Siri shortcutsBecome a whiz at using the various keyboards and editing controls built into iOS 12Use Share Sheets (for more than just sharing)Make the most of special iPad features like Instant Note, multitasking, and drag & dropNavigate the App StoreUnderstand the ins and outs of Family SharingManage your data--both locally on your device and in the cloudUse Screen Time to make better choices about when and how you use your deviceTake photos and videos, apply camera effects, and organize your mediaSend and receive messages in any of numerous ways with the Messages appMake calls and use FaceTime and VoicemailSurf the web with SafariUse Maps, Find My iPhone, and Find My FriendsOrganize your Wallet and use Apple PayInstall, delete, create, and use shortcuts in the Shortcuts appProtect your privacyMake the most of numerous iOS accessibility featuresImprove your battery life
Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
by Josh CentersLearn how to make the most of Apple's mobile operating systems!The latest annual update to iOS features the usual selection of new features, improved user interface, and security enhancements. It also marks the split of Apple's mobile operating system into iOS (for iPhone and iPod touch) and iPadOS (for iPad only). This is more than just a name change; with iPadOS 13, the iPad gets huge improvements that bring it much closer to the computing power and flexibility we expect from conventional computers. TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers is back to guide you through all the major capabilities of both operating systems in this new book.Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 goes far beyond the new features, providing an extensive guide to getting the most out of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. Among other things, you'll learn how to:New! Discover all the major changes in iOS and iPadOSNew! Use activity views (which replace Share sheets and are for more than just sharing)New! Enable Dark Mode on your mobile deviceUpdated! Use the new Find My appNew! Make the most of improved text editing toolsUpdated! Use Siri and Shortcuts to do even more than before, thanks to significantly expanded capabilitiesNew! Use accessibility improvements, including voice control and mouse supportUpdated! Discover the new (and existing) capabilities of Apple's upgraded apps--including Files, Mail, Maps, Messages, Notes, and RemindersUpdated! Use Screen Time to make better choices about when and how you use your deviceNew! Work with the updated iPad Home screen, Dock, and onscreen keyboardNew! Learn about the new iPad multitasking capabilities, including more ways to split the screen, use multiple windows, and drag & drop between appsNew! Browse the web with ease using the desktop-class Safari for iPadOSNew! Use the significantly updated Camera and Photos apps to take photos and videos, apply camera effects, and organize your mediaMake sense of the Lock screen, Home screen, and Control Center--and customize them to meet your needsSearch with SpotlightSwitch between apps and use Handoff to transfer your work Navigate the App StoreUnderstand the ins and outs of Family SharingManage your data--both locally on your device and in the cloudMake calls and use FaceTime and VoicemailOrganize your Wallet and use Apple PayProtect your privacyImprove your battery life…and much more!Anyone with a compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch will benefit from Josh's in-depth explanations.
Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
by Josh CentersWhether you use an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, you'll find lots to explore in "Take Control of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13" by TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers. Learn about what's new in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13—and how to customize them to fit your needs.
Take Control of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
by Josh CentersiOS 14 brings new features to your iPhone or iPod touch, while iPadOS 14 updates your iPad with the latest goodies. In "Take Control of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14" by TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers, you'll discover all the new features in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and how to make the best use of them.
Take Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
by Josh CentersYour iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad gain all new features and interface changes with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. In Take Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 by TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers, you'll learn what's new, what's coming soon, and how to get more out of your Apple mobile devices with these operating systems.
Take Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
by Josh CentersYour iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad gain all new features and interface changes with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. In Take Control of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 by TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers, you'll learn what's new and how to get more out of your Apple mobile devices with these operating systems.
Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
by Josh CentersiOS 16 and iPadOS 16 introduce new features and customization options for your iPhone or iPad. Once gain, TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers is here to help you learn what's new in "Take Control of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16." This book also serves as a general guide to the basics of using iOS and iPadOS, including getting started with common apps such as Siri, Messages, and Camera.
Take Control of iPhone Photography
by Jeff CarlsonWould you like to unlock the powerful features of your iPhone's cameras and create better photos and videos? This book is the friendly, step-by-step guide to capturing great photos using the iPhone, the camera that’s always with you, taught by an author and professional photographer who has been taking mobile photos on iPhones since the first model.
Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ
by Kirk McelhearnQuestions answered include: How can I use iTunes Match to share music with my family? How can I create a separate, smaller iTunes library for use with iTunes Match? How can I put an audiobook into my iTunes Match setup? How do I control sound quality when I import (rip) a music CD? What should I consider before I rip an audiobook CD? How do I turn on Genius? Where are good places to shop for digital music besides the iTunes Store? Which tags should I consider adding? How do I add lyrics to my tracks? How can I locate music that I haven't listened to in a while? What special things can I do with smart playlists? What AppleScripts can I use to extend iTunes? How do I share my iTunes library over a network? What can I print with iTunes? What's the best way to deal with my huge music library?
Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ
by Kirk McelhearnJoin iTunes expert Kirk McElhearn as he helps you think like an iTunes power user so you can get the most out of your audio, video, and ebook collections in iTunes 10. You'll also learn the best ways to transfer media to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod.In this question-and-answer format title, Kirk helps you appreciate and understand the process of bringing media into iTunes, tagging it, adding album artwork, and organizing it into playlists. Once you've become an import specialist and tagging genius, you can enjoy your music, movies, audiobooks, and ebooks, and more without hassles when it's time to find a particular item or when you want to do something special like sync a select subset of music to your iPod, create a party playlist, identify music you haven't heard in a while, listen to the chapters in an audiobook in the proper order, or get the most out of iTunes in the Cloud features, including iTunes Match.Coupons in the back of the book help you save $5 off Equinux's SongGenie tool for adding missing metadata and $3 off Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil wireless audio streaming software.Questions answered include:How can I use iTunes Match to share music with my family?How can I create a separate, smaller iTunes library for use with iTunes Match?How can I put an audiobook into my iTunes Match setup?How do I control sound quality when I import (rip) a music CD?What should I consider before I rip an audiobook CD?How do I turn on Genius?Where are good places to shop for digital music besides the iTunes Store?Which tags should I consider adding?How do I add lyrics to my tracks?How can I locate music that I haven't listened to in a while?What special things can I do with smart playlists?What AppleScripts can I use to extend iTunes?How do I share my iTunes library over a network?What can I print with iTunes?What's the best way to deal with my huge music library?
Take Control of iTunes 11: The FAQ
by Kirk McelhearnTake your iTunes know-how to 11!Updated May 17, 2014Let iTunes expert Kirk McElhearn help you become an iTunes power user and get the most out of iTunes 11 whether you want to enjoy your own media or try cloud-based options like podcasts and iTunes Radio. With a question-and-answer approach, Kirk shares his love of music and helps you understand the process of bringing media into iTunes, tagging it, adding album artwork, and organizing it into playlists. You'll also learn the best ways to transfer media to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod.Find answers to questions about how to:Play: This chapter covers how to play audio and video, and how to make quick playlists with Genius and Up Next. It also describes how to bring back the left-hand sidebar. Or, you can learn to love the new Source pop-up menu. Rip: Add content to iTunes with detailed steps for "ripping" music CDs and audiobooks. (If you want to rip--or tag--audiobooks so they play nicely from iTunes, don't miss this chapter!) Also, find general advice for ripping video DVDs and learn which file formats work in iTunes. Buy: Become expert at managing and sharing iTunes Store media (including free podcasts and iTunes U courses), and understand what the iTunes Store does well--and not so well. Plus, discover other online music vendors, whether you want to download or stream content. Tag: Kirk describes himself as "tag obsessed." If that description fits you, or if you just want to take control of your tags, this chapter is for you. Tags are descriptive bits of information--known to geeks as "metadata"-- that describe your media. You can sort and filter based on tags, giving you myriad ways to manipulate your iTunes library. Learn which tags to bother changing, how to tag a file to put it in a particular library, how to add lyrics and album art, and more.View: iTunes has more views than flavors of ice cream at the corner grocery. Get the scoop on how to switch between views, where your album art is (or is not), and so forth. This chapter also discusses plain-as-vanilla contextual menus and Apple's new menu flavor -- the popover.Organize: Make a simple playlist of romantic songs, workout songs, or whatever theme you like. Also, create smart playlists that, for example, comprise only your 5-star faves or tunes you haven't heard recently. You'll also find answers to questions about operational issues like dealing with a huge library, multiple libraries, and where iTunes puts your media files... including ebooks in 10.9 Mavericks.Search: Find media in iTunes, plus learn tricks such as searching based on star rating or locating duplicates.Sync: You've put all your media in iTunes... now, how do you transfer it to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch? This chapter answers questions about manually managing the transfer and has help for people who have too much music. It also notes options for playing media through a second- or third-generation Apple TV.Cloud: Access content you bought from Apple even if you never actively downloaded it, from your computer or an iOS device. Plus, try iTunes Match, a subscription service that uploads your music to the cloud even if you didn't buy it from Apple. Share: Find answers to questions about sharing iTunes library media with others, primarily through Home Sharing on a local network.Burn and Print: Learn how to copy music from iTunes to a CD. Also, get directions for printing a song list, for example, to include in the jewel case of said CD.Back Up: This short chapter has tips and inspiration for backing up your (potentially irreplaceable) iTunes media.Extend with AppleScript: Mac users can make iTunes do more with AppleScript. Learn about key AppleScripts that you can download to make iTunes jump through even more hoops.
Take Control of iWeb '09
by Steve SandeApple's iWeb aims to help you build an attractive Web site quickly and easily, but not all of iWeb's features are fully explained. For step-by-step instructions and plenty of time-saving tips, turn to Web pro Steve Sande. In this ebook, Steve walks you through all the steps for building an iWeb site and uploading it to MobileMe or to another Web host. You can look over his shoulder as he enhances iWeb's templates with a designer's eye, using tools like masks, reflections, and Instant Alpha. Steve teaches you the best ways to make all types of iWeb pages--including blog, podcast, photo, and movie pages--and he covers topics that go beyond the basics and way beyond the online help. You'll also find coverage of how to import podcasts and videos and even get ideas for working with CafePress and Google Checkout to create an online store. Special projects covered in the ebook include: Creating graphical effects like those in the above images Setting a graphic's background color to match the page color Making an image map--there is a way! Using an iSight camera to record directly into iWeb Adding a podcast episode from GarageBand Submitting your podcast to iTunes Exporting a video file from iMovie to iWeb Integrating with iPhoto and MobileMe Gallery Embedding a YouTube video Including an RSS or Twitter feed Providing directions to readers via an embedded Google map Adding a read-only, dynamic Google calendar to your site Getting information from readers via an embedded Google form Setting up RSS feed for your iWeb blog Generating income from your site by adding Google AdSense ads Creating a simple online store Plus, the ebook helps with uploading your site to the Web, covering questions such as these: How do I divide space on my iDisk between general storage for things like iWeb sites and email-only storage? What if I don't want to publish to MobileMe? How do I set up iWeb 3's new internal FTP client? Why would I want to publish locally, and how do I set that up in iWeb? What if I want to publish to MobileMe, but use my own domain name in the URL? How can I publish to a Dropbox folder?
Take Control of iWeb: iLife '08
by Steve SandeLearn how to make useful, attractive Web sites with iWeb! Apple's iWeb aims to help you build an attractive Web site quickly and easily, but not all of iWeb's features are fully explained. If you want step-by-step instructions and plenty of time-saving tips, Web pro Steve Sande can help. In Take Control of iWeb, Steve walks you through all the steps for building an iWeb site and uploading it to .Mac or to another Web host. You can look over his shoulder as he enhances iWeb's templates with a designer's eye, using tools like masks, reflections, and Instant Alpha. Steve teaches you the best ways to make all types of iWeb pages-including blog, podcast, photo, and movie pages-and he covers topics that go beyond the basics and way beyond the online help. You'll learn how add special elements to your site: iPhoto albums and galleries, YouTube videos, Google AdSense ads, Google maps, and forms that integrate with Google Docs. You'll also find coverage of how to edit graphics so your site loads faster, how to import podcasts and videos, how to make image maps, and even ideas for working with CafePress, Google Checkout, and Zen Cart to create an online store. Read this book to learn the answers to questions such as: How do I create graphical effects like those in the above clickable images? What are smart guidelines for naming sites and Web pages? What's the deal with iWeb Domain files? What URL will my home page end up with? How do I create an RSS feed for my blog? How do I make an image map? (There is a way!) Can I create an entire online store with iWeb? How do I edit a graphic so its background color matches the color of my page? What if I don't want to publish to .Mac? What if I want to publish to .Mac, but with my own domain name in my URL?
Take Control of macOS Media Apps
by Kirk McElhearnGo beyond iTunes with Catalina's new media appsIn macOS 10.15 Catalina, Apple did away with iTunes. In its place are three new apps--Music, TV, and Podcasts--with audiobooks now handled by the Books app and syncing of mobile devices handled by the Finder. The new apps also add more features (while, sadly, removing a few things too). Take Control of macOS Media Apps is your guide to this new, post-iTunes world. Kirk McElhearn, author of earlier books on iTunes 10, 11, and 12, is back with a new book that shows you how to manage your music, videos, podcasts, and audiobooks in Catalina.The book covers how to:Play Music: Learn the basics of playing audio (and even music videos) in the Music app. You'll also find tips on making quick playlists with Genius and Up Next, learn the best ways to search for the music you want to hear, stream music to other devices in your home, and view lyrics while tunes play.Stream Music: Use Apple Music, a paid music subscription service, to listen to any of 50 million tracks. Or listen to live broadcasts from Apple Music Radio (including Beats 1).View Your Music and Other Content: Learn how to use the sidebar, view your music library, and work with contextual menus in the Music app.Store Your Music Library in the Cloud: What are the pros and cons of Apple's Cloud Music Library? How do Music and iTunes Match figure out whether to upload your music when setting up your Cloud Music Library? You'll get answers to these questions and more.Use the iTunes Store: Find tips on shopping in the iTunes Store, and get advice on sharing your purchases with family members and among your various Apple devices.Tag Your Music: Tags are bits of information that can describe your media. Learn which tags to bother changing, the best ways to add lyrics and album art, how to rate songs with stars, loves, or both, and more.Organize Your Music: Make a simple playlist of romantic songs, workout songs, or whatever theme you like. You'll learn how to create smart playlists that, for example, comprise only your 5-star faves or only tunes you haven't heard recently, and how to transfer playlists to the Apple Watch. You'll also find help with operational issues like eliminating duplicates from your music library.Manage and Share Media Files: Whether you want to casually share a playlist from your laptop when visiting a friend or you want to make all your media available on all your home's computers, you'll find out how Media Sharing and Home Sharing make sharing possible. You'll also learn how to manage massive media libraries and store media files on external drives.Listen to Audiobooks: Discover how to download and play audiobooks in the Books app, and how to manage your audiobook library.View Movies and TV Shows: Use the TV app to watch videos, including those purchased or rented from the iTunes Store and those you add yourself.Listen to and Watch Podcasts: Sample and subscribe to podcasts, pick a method of syncing podcast episodes to your iPhone or iPad, and learn about creating your own podcast station.Sync Media: You've put all your media on your Mac…now, how do you transfer it to a mobile Apple device such as an iPhone, an iPad, an old-school iPod, or an Apple Watch? And how do you use an Apple TV to enjoy the media on your Mac?Rip, Burn, and Print: Add content to your media apps with Kirk's detailed steps for "ripping" music CDs and audiobooks. Also learn how to burn music from Music onto a CD, and get directions for printing a song list.Extend with AppleScript: Learn how to make the Music and TV apps do more with AppleScript.
Take Control of macOS Media Apps
by Kirk McElhearnAre you bewildered with the new Catalina apps that replace iTunes? Befuddled by Apple Music? Do you want to customize the Music app sidebar? Wish you could organize your podcasts? Wondering what the difference is between loves and stars? In this book, Kirk McElhearn (author of three previous Take Control titles on iTunes, going back to 2010) explains not only how Apple's new media apps work, but how normal people can make the Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books apps do what they want.
Take Control of macOS Media Apps
by Kirk McElhearnAre you bewildered with the apps that replaced iTunes in Catalina and later? Befuddled by Apple Music? Do you want to customize the Music app sidebar? Wish you could organize your podcasts? Wondering what the difference is between loves and stars? In this book, Kirk McElhearn (author of three previous Take Control titles on iTunes, going back to 2010) explains not only how Apple's current media apps work, but how normal people can make the Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books apps do what they want.
Take Control of macOS Media Apps
by Kirk McElhearnAre you bewildered with the apps that replaced iTunes on your Apple devices? Befuddled by Apple Music? Confused about whether or how to sync your media to the cloud? Wondering how to view movies and TV shows on each of your devices? Wishing for a way to organize your podcasts? In this book, Kirk McElhearn explains not only how Apple's media apps work, but also how normal people can make the Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books apps do just what they want.
Take Control of the Cloud
by Joe KissellCut through the hype, understand cloud services, and enhance your privacy and security!What, exactly, is the Cloud? What are cloud services, and how can you make smart decisions about which ones to use and how to set them up? Join award-winning author Joe Kissell as he pins down nebulous cloud concepts, helps you evaluate claims about cloud services, and points out how to enhance your privacy and security in the Cloud.You can read this approachable ebook quickly in your recliner, deck chair, or airplane seat, but you'll want to pull it out again next time you're considering signing up for yet another cloud-based product or service, whether it's data storage, syncing, or sharing; a productivity or entertainment app; or something else. Along with lists of popular, recommended, or interesting cloud-based services, Joe provides advice on desirable (and undesirable) features. And, if you'd like still more control over your data, there's a special chapter about setting up your own personal cloud.Teach This Book! Do you need to give a presentation concerning the Cloud? We'd like to help. This ebook includes links to a free PDF cheat sheet and a PDF-based slide deck that you can show on any computer or mobile device.Here's what you'll find inside Take Control of the Cloud:18 essential FAQs about the CloudWhat's special about modern-day, cloud-based data syncingWhy it's so hard to mingle calendars from different servicesHow using the Cloud can reduce your hardware costsPopular cloud apps and what they can do for youHow to run Windows or Linux in the CloudWhy Adobe Creative Cloud is a lame example of cloud computingWhat a VPS (virtual private server) is, and why you might want oneWho are the big players who want to grab your cloud dataHow to avoid the weak points when it comes to cloud securityWhy you should back up to and from the CloudHow to know if a particular cloud service is right for youBarriers and benefits to running your own personal cloudHow to choose hardware and software for a personal cloudFree download of a cheat sheet and training materials about the Cloud
Take Control of the Cloud
by Joe KissellCut through the hype, understand cloud services, and enhance your privacy and security!To some people, the Cloud is a hard concept to grasp; what does it mean exactly? For others, it's the sheer complexity of the Cloud that is confusing; how to choose among the ever-increasing number of options. And for yet others, it's the security of the Cloud that is a concern; do I need to worry that my data isn't safe?With Take Control of the Cloud, Second Edition, award-winning author Joe Kissell cuts through the confusion and gives his expert advice on how to make the Cloud work best for you, no matter your needs. From a detailed explanation of what the Cloud is, to his top picks for cloud products and services, to how to enhance privacy and security in the Cloud, Joe covers the topics that are crucial to a clear understanding of what the Cloud can (and can't) do for you.Free Webinar As an added bonus, this book includes a free webinar for additional advice and problem-solving! (Although the webinar has already occurred--twice--purchasers can view recordings of the events at their leisure.)Cloud-related topics covered in this book include:Basic concepts, like "cloud computing" and "personal cloud"StorageSyncingBackupsProductivity appsEntertainment appsVirtual private serversComputing enginesPrivacy and securityMobile devicesThe personal cloudChoosing cloud providersThe Internet of ThingsAutomationTeach This Book! Do you need to give a presentation concerning the Cloud? We'd like to help. This ebook includes links to a free PDF cheat sheet and a PDF-based slide deck that you can show on any computer or mobile device.
Take Control of the Cloud
by Joe KissellThe array of tasks you can perform using cloud products and services is almost endless, but what’s the best way to navigate the Cloud? In "Take Control of the Cloud, Second Edition," Joe Kissell gives you the most up-to-date advice and information about choosing, using, and personalizing cloud products and services to take advantage of their potential, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal
by Joe KissellIf you've ever thought you should learn how to use the Unix command line that underlies Mac OS X, or felt at sea when typing commands into Terminal, Joe Kissell is here to help! This ebook will help you become comfortable working on the Mac's command line, starting with the fundamentals and walking you through more advanced topics as your knowledge increases. And if you're uncertain how to put your new-found skills to use, Joe includes numerous real-life "recipes" for tasks that are best done from the command line. The book begins by teaching you these core concepts: The differences between Unix, a command line, a shell, and Terminal Exactly how commands, arguments, and flags work The basics of Terminal's interface and how to customize it Next, it's on to the command line, where you'll learn: How to navigate your Mac's file system Basic file management: creating, copying, moving, renaming, opening, viewing, and deleting files The types of command-line programs How to edit a text file in nano (even if you are not named Mork) What a profile is, why it's cool, and how to customize yours The importance of your PATH and how to change it, if you need to How to get help (Joe goes way beyond telling you to consult the man pages) You'll extend your skills as you discover how to: Create and run scripts to automate repetitive tasks. See which programs are running and what system resources they're consuming. Quit programs that refuse to quit normally. Enable the command line to interact with the Finder. Control another Mac via its command line using ssh. Understand and change an item's permissions, owner, and group. Run commands as the root user using sudo. Questions answered include: Which shell am I using, and how can I change my default shell? How do I quickly figure out the path to an item on my Mac? How can I customize my Terminal window so I can see man pages behind it? How can I make a shortcut to avoid retyping the same long command? Is there a trick for entering a long path quickly? What should I say when someone asks if I know how to use vi? How do I change my prompt to suit my mood or needs? Finally, to help you put it all together, the book showcases 40 real-world "recipes" that combine commands you've learned to perform useful tasks, such as listing users who've logged in recently, figuring out why a disk won't eject, changing filename extensions, copying the source code of a Web page, downloading a file via FTP, determing which programs have open connections to the Internet, learning details about a domain name, and deleting stubborn items from the Trash.