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CHAPTER
1
Getting the Most from the Tips
This topic contains more than 400 tips, and you can jump in anywhere.
They're in no particular order, and you don't have to start at the beginning!
If you're looking for tips on a particular topic or function of OS X, use the
index at the back of the topic.
Mixed in with the tips are sidebars that concisely explain features of OS X
you might have overlooked. The goal is to introduce you to key productivity
features of OS X.
There are also a handful of “supertips” scattered throughout the topic, which
are collections of many smaller tips under a single heading, covering a partic-
ular app or technology. The aim is to provide a one-stop destination for
learning about secret or hidden features.
Whichever path you choose when reading, here are some notes to help you
get the most from the tips.
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Activating Secret Settings via Typed Commands
Some tips involve typing configuration commands within a Terminal window
in order to activate secret or experimental settings. Unfortunately, there's no
way to avoid this, but don't worry—it's not as difficult as it might sound, and
it definitely isn't dangerous.
Using the command line is surprisingly straightforward. Just type what you
see on the page, and then hit
RETURN
. Make sure you type the command
exactly as it appears, and read through a second time to check. Of course, if
you're reading
Mac Kung Fu
as an ebook on your Mac,
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you can simply copy
and paste the command straight in.
