{"product_id":"9781937842352","title":"OS X Troubleshooting (Yosemite Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo computer provides a trouble-free experience. This handy guide walks you through ways to diagnose, fix, and prevent the most common Mac hardware, software, and operating system problems. You'll learn how to handle problems confidently by using a systematic, iterative process and an array of built-in tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse startup commands, safe mode, and verbose mode to troubleshoot issues that occur before you log in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDegunk your Mac by resetting non-volatile memory and the system management controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Activity Monitor, Disk Utility, OS X Recovery, and other specialized tools to analyze and fix problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnose and repair network and internet connectivity issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed up a slow Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepair disk and file permissions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and fix deviant system preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelete damaged settings from OS X's Library folders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn where to find online solutions to esoteric problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers Yosemite and earlier OS X versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully indexed and cross-referenced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Getting Started\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Using Startup Commands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Resetting the SMC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Resetting NVRAM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Starting in Safe Mode or Verbose Mode\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Using OS X Recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Network Settings and Diagnostics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. Resetting Network Settings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. More Network Tricks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10. Slow Computers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11. Permissions Problems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12. Errant System Preferences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13. Exploring OS X's Libraries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14. Finding Solutions on the Web\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiane Yee is a technical writer in Sunnyvale, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Questing Vole Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044208689392,"sku":"9781937842352","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781937842352_p0.jpg?v=1763662079","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781937842352","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}