Author(s): Nick Vandome

Computing

"MacBook in Easy Steps" focuses on this area of mobile computing and contains all of the information you need to use MacBooks for both business and pleasure. "MacBook in Easy Steps" also covers the MacBook operating system, OS X Lion, in detail, including the workhorse areas such as the Dock and the Finder. It also covers the developments to OS X Lion that really announces it as an operating system that has been designed for the fast moving times in which we live. Computer apps are increasingly a part of everyday life and OS X Lion has a Mac App Store for storing and using all of your favorite apps. There is also a handy Launchpad function, where you can manage all of your applications, whether it is the ones on your MacBook, or new ones you have downloaded. Using a MacBook touchpad, OS X Lion also delivers the same Multi-Touch functionality as the iPad in terms of scrolling and zooming. Other new features include a Resume function so you can get back to work quicker, Auto Save, Versions comparison and Air Drop, which enables you to send files to anyone within wireless range.