May 15th, 2013
For many years the most popular computer operating system (OS) has been Microsoft Windows. But, in the past half decade, Apple, with OS X, has managed to take an increasingly larger share of the market. There are many reasons for this, one being ease of use. The main way users can interact with OS X is through the Finder. Did you know that there are some tweaks you can implement to make it even better?
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While the idea of symbiosis usually pertains to the biological realm, it can also be applied to computers. For example a computer's components are largely useless to us without an operating system (OS), and the OS is nearly unusable without the mouse. While it is an integral component of modern computers, the cursor on your screen may be a bit too small or big for your liking. OS X users don't have to worry however, as there's a way to tinker with the size of your mouse's cursor.
A common requirement of all businesses and systems is the ability to easily share and collaborate on documents and other files. There are numerous ways to do this including email and cloud storage. One often overlooked way to share files is a built in feature to almost all operating systems which allows users to share files with others connected to the same network.
Sit and watch any Apple OS X user for more than a few minutes and you'll notice that their hands don't leave the keyboard anywhere near as much as Windows users. The reason for this is because Apple has built in a number of super useful keyboard shortcuts that help make switching between programs and managing open ones as easy as pressing two keys.
The mobile device has become a mainstay in nearly every business. It just makes sense for business owners, managers and even employees to be able to connect to the office from anywhere. One of the best devices that has enabled this is the tablet, of which there are many. It can be a chore to figure out which is best for your business.
OS X's latest version - 10.8 Mountain Lion - has been roaring for almost 10 months and until recently, there wasn't a 'new' OS to compare it with. Now that Windows 8 is out, businesses have the ability to compare both and businesses are increasingly starting to lean more towards OS X, mainly due to ease of use. There are certainly many other advantages to Apple's platform.
OS X is an operating system that is often touted as user friendly, and as such, the user base has been growing at a steady pace. There are many apps and programs that make OS X user friendly, however, most users only use a small handful of these. This is a shame, as there are a number of great programs out there that can make OS X even easier to use.
Tab, Tab, Shift-Tab. Hotel receptionists and Airline ticket agents know this combination of keys intimately, it’s how they navigate the reservation and property management systems in front of them. Watch them for a few minutes and you will notice they hardly use the mouse at all, mainly because it takes time to lift your hand off the keyboard, grab the mouse and click. If you have a Mac, you can easily navigate without using the mouse.
In the animal kingdom cats all share the same family, Felidae. All cats have similar characteristics and are recognizable as felines. It may be for this reason that Apple has taken to applying code names from the Felidae family to different versions of their popular operating system OS X. Whatever the reason, the latest version is here with some interesting new features.
