Mac Os
mission control
A feature of Mac OS X that enables switching between open applications, windows, and more.
Boot Camp (Mac OS)
A utility that comes with Mac OS X, allowing you to install Windows on your Mac in a separate hard disk partition. This allows you to dual-boot - that is, choose to start either Mac OS X or Windows when you start up your Mac.
force quit (Mac)
Allows you to view applications that are running on your computer and force them to terminate.
iCloud
Enables you to sync mail, calendars, contacts, and other items on iOS
Time Machine
Mac OS X full backup tool that enables you to recover some or all files in the event of a crash; it also enables you to restore deleted files and recover previous versions of files.
Disk Utility
Mac OS X tool that checks for hard drive errors
Terminal (Mac OS)
Macs command line utilitiy
spotlight
mac os feature will allows you to find files, images, apps etc
screen sharing mac os
can be used with virtual networking computing
Spaces (MAC)
can have multiple desktops running
Dock (Mac OS)
contains icons used to run applications, display minimized windows, and access documents
Image Recovery (Mac OS)
creats an apple disk image file dmg
mac os finder
customize what happens on trackpad
Gestures (Mac OS)
customized what happens on the keypad
Antivirus & Antimalware mac
not included in mac os mac is not as vulnerable as windows
Keychain (Mac OS)
password management
remote desk mac os
use an optical drive from another computer
Driver/firmware Updates (Mac OS)
• Almost invisible in Mac OS X - Designed to be that way • System Information utility - Shows a detailed hardware list • View only - No changes to settings by design
System updates / App store
• Centralized updates for both OS and apps • App Store application - choose the "Updates" option • Automatic updates or manual install • Patch management - Install and view previous updates
Scheduled disk maintenance
• Disk Utility - Built-in disk maintenance • Rarely needed - No ongoing maintenance required • Run "Verify disk" - Every few months
Scheduled Backups (Mac OS)
• Time Machine - Included with Mac OS X • Hourly, daily, and weekly backups • Starts deleting oldest information when disk is full
