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OS X Mountain Lion

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OS X Mountain Lion is Apple's 2012 operating system for Mac desktops and laptops. Learn about the new features in Mountain Lion, such as the Notification Center, iCloud integration, and the Share button, as well as older features like Finder.

All About OS X Mountain Lion

  • 1

    Exploring OS X Mountain Lion

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    • Exploring OS X Mountain Lion

    • OS X Mountain Lion features

    • Syncing

    • Introduction to apps

Using OS X Mountain Lion

  • 2

    Getting Started with OS X Mountain Lion

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    • Getting started with OS X Mountain Lion

    • Opening files, folders, and apps

    • The menu bar

    • Multi-touch gestures

    • Natural scrolling

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    • Mountain Lion Desktop Basics

      Get to know some of the latest features, and learn your way around the desktop.

      04:265,039 views
  • 3

    Working with Finder

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    • Working with Finder

    • Changing the view, arrangement, and sort options

    • Working with files and folders

    • Creating a shortcut to a folder

    • Deleting files and folders

    • Ejecting drives

    lesson videos
    • Getting to Know Finder

      Find out how to view and manage files that you have saved to your computer.

      03:194,952 views
    • Working with Files and Folders

      Tips for organizing files and folders, including how to create shortcuts and eject drives.

      03:069,110 views
  • 4

    The Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control

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    • The Dock and Launchpad

    • Launchpad

    • Mission Control and desktop spaces

    • Working with desktop spaces

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    • Exploring the Dock and Launchpad

      A closer look at the Dock and Launchpad and the ways that they can be personalized.

      03:257,639 views
    • Mission Control and Desktop Spaces

      Learn how to increase productivity using Mission Control and your own Desktop Spaces.

      03:1238,644 views
  • 5

    Changing Your Computer's Settings

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    • Changing your computer's settings

    • Creating additional accounts

    • Changing your Notifications settings

  • 6

    Syncing with iCloud

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    • Syncing

    • iCloud features

    • Hardware and software requirements

    • Setting up iCloud

    • Enabling automatic downloads

    • Enabling iCloud Photo Sharing

    • Using iCloud

Apple Apps

  • 7

    Communication

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    • Communication apps

    • Contacts

    • Getting to know Contacts

    • Mail

    • Getting to know Mail

    • Messages

    • Getting to know Messages

    • More communication apps

  • 8

    Everyday Tasks

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    • Apps for everyday tasks

    • Safari

    • Getting to know Safari

    • Calendar

    • Getting to know Calendar

    • Reminders

    • Getting to know Reminders

    • More apps for everyday tasks

  • 9

    Camera and Photos

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    • Camera and Photos

    • Camera

    • Getting to know Camera

    • Photos

    • Getting to know Photos

    • More camera and photo apps

  • 10

    iTunes and Entertainment

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    • iTunes and entertainment

    • iTunes

    • Getting to know iTunes

    • Importing music

    • Importing videos

    • Creating playlists

    • More apps for media and entertainment

    • AirPlay and Apple TV

Extras

  • Creating an Apple ID

  • Setting Up iCloud with Your Windows PC

  • Quiz

Using OS X Mountain Lion

  • Mountain Lion Desktop Basics

    04:265,039 views

    Get to know some of the latest features, and learn your way around the desktop.

  • Getting to Know Finder

    03:194,952 views

    Find out how to view and manage files that you have saved to your computer.

  • Working with Files and Folders

    03:069,110 views

    Tips for organizing files and folders, including how to create shortcuts and eject drives.

  • Exploring the Dock and Launchpad

    03:257,639 views

    A closer look at the Dock and Launchpad and the ways that they can be personalized.

  • Mission Control and Desktop Spaces

    03:1238,644 views

    Learn how to increase productivity using Mission Control and your own Desktop Spaces.

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