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