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Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Mac OS X Lion: Peachpit Learning Series

Book Description

The latest update of Robin Williams bestselling guide will have you working miracles in no time with Lion. With this book, you can learn in your own way, whether it’s working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Mac. And with the gentle, yet expert, hand of Robin Williams guiding you along the way, you will learn to take full advantage of all that OS X Lion has to offer. If you are new to , you’ll learn to use your Mac with help from a world-renowned teacher. From there, you can move on to customize it to suit the way you work. And if you’ve been using already, you’ll learn to use all of the new features in OS X Lion including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the , Mail, and much more.

Table of Contents
Mac OS X Basics for New Mac Users
Lesson 1 Introduction to the Mac OS X Desktop
Lesson 2 A Bit Beyond the Basics

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Mastering Xcode 4: Develop and Design

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Mastering Xcode 4: Develop and Design

Book Description

4 has a brand new user interface, built upon proven technologies that itself uses to build and , and that have produced over a quarter million and iOS apps.

This project-based book introduces readers to Apple’s development environment. The book is aimed at new Mac OS X and iOS developers and assumes the reader is familiar with programming and object-oriented concepts. The book starts at the basics–how to download, install, and start using Xcode–and moves to a detailed look at building and running applications. The last part of the book covers more advanced topics, such as testing, debugging, and source-code management. With the book’s approach, readers will be able to take the projects they build during the book and adapt them for use in their own projects.

Table of Contents
Part I: The Basics: Getting Started with Xcode 4
1. Discovering Xcode Tools
2. Starting a Project
3. Navigating a Project
4. Getting Help

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The Little Mac Book, Lion Edition

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Little Mac Book, Lion Edition

Book Description

Adopting a back-to-the-basics approach, this bestselling little Mac classic has been revised and overhauled to introduce users to OS X Lion. In the gentle, friendly, funny style that generations of computer users have come to know and love, author Robin Williams shows readers how to dive in and start working with the Mac and OS X Lion. This full-color little book walks readers through all of the key new features including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the , Mail, and much more. Using straightforward, jargon-free explanations delivered in logical, easy-to-follow sections, Robin is a new user’s personal guide, coaching and encouraging readers as they learn their way around the magic of the Mac and OS X Lion.

Table of Contents

  1. A Map of Your Mac
  2. The Mouse or Trackpad
  3. The Dock
  4. Finder Windows
  5. Menus & Shortcuts
  6. Use an Application
  7. Save & Print
  8. Close, Quit & Trash
  9. Get Connected
  10. Surf the Web
  11. Let’s do Email
  12. Other Useful Features

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The Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Mac OS X Lion Pocket Guide

Book Description

The Lion Pocket Guide is an indispensable quick reference guide that is packed with bite-sized chunks of practical information for people who want to jump in and start working and playing with OS X Lion. The attractive price and accessible content make this the perfect learning companion and reference guide. Written by Mac expert Jeff Carlson, this essential guide features snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and an elegant design that walks readers through the most common OS X Lion tasks. The Lion Pocket Guide covers all of the key new features of  OS X Lion including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the , Mail, and much more.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Meet Lion
Chapter 2. Set Up Lion
Chapter 3. Apps, the Dock, and Mission Control
Chapter 4. Master Your Files
Chapter 5. Manage Important Information
Chapter 6. Stay in Touch
Chapter 7. Enjoy Media
Chapter 8. Disks and Networking
Chapter 9. Back Up Your Data
Chapter 10. Keep Your Mac Secure
Chapter 11. Troubleshooting

 

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iOS Wow Factor: UX Design Techniques for iPhone and iPad

November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

iOS Wow Factor: UX Design Techniques for iPhone and iPad

Book Description

With the millions of apps in the crowded iTunes , it can be difficult to get your apps noticed. How can you make your app stand out from the crowd and get it the reviews it deserves?

Wow Factor shows you how to get noticed! It explains how to go beyond the basics and where to “break the rules” to give your users a “wow” experience! You’ll learn to use standard controls, as well as to create non-standard controls and high-impact custom interactions to realize truly compelling app designs.

Get grounded in Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) so that you can appreciate all its wisdom. From that excellent foundation, move beyond the HIG and learn how to ensure that all your apps have that “wow” factor. Learn all about user experience (UX) design techniques, with and beyond Apple’s HIG, and how to move your apps out of mundane design and into innovative user experiences. Examine the characteristics and constraints of the iOS platform and how to leverage its strengths to maximum effect in your apps.

iOS Wow Factor explains what makes a successful mobile app design, and how to apply those principles of success to your own apps. Once you get the iOS Wow Factor into your apps, you can watch your app adoption rate increase and gain the traction it needs to succeed and earn a profit in the Apple iTunes App Store.

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