{"product_id":"macos-troubleshooting-sierra-edition-diane-yee-9781540691064","title":"macOS Troubleshooting, Sierra 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 \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse startup commands, safe mode, and verbose mode to troubleshoot issues that occur before you log in.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDegunk your Mac by resetting non-volatile memory and the system management controller.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse Activity Monitor, Disk Utility, macOS Recovery, and other specialized tools to analyze and fix problems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiagnose and repair network and internet connectivity issues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeed up a slow Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepair file permissions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind and fix deviant system preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelete damaged settings from macOS's Library folders.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn where to find online solutions to esoteric problems.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers Sierra and earlier macOS versions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlenty of tips, tricks, and timesavers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully indexed and cross-referenced.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. Getting Started\u003cbr\u003e 2. Using Startup Commands\u003cbr\u003e 3. Resetting the SMC\u003cbr\u003e 4. Resetting NVRAM\u003cbr\u003e 5. Starting in Safe Mode or Verbose Mode\u003cbr\u003e 6. Using macOS Recovery\u003cbr\u003e 7. Network Settings and Diagnostics\u003cbr\u003e 8. Resetting Network Settings\u003cbr\u003e 9. More Network Tricks\u003cbr\u003e 10. Slow Computers\u003cbr\u003e 11. Permissions Problems\u003cbr\u003e 12. Errant System Preferences\u003cbr\u003e 13. Exploring macOS's Libraries\u003cbr\u003e 14. Finding Solutions on the Web\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Diane Yee is a technical writer in Sunnyvale, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Diane Yee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540691063\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540691064\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/27\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.13d","brand":"Diane Yee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217465716991,"sku":"9781540691064","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fada3055-15d3-4f53-9286-cd3b07dde985.jpg?v=1771997396","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/macos-troubleshooting-sierra-edition-diane-yee-9781540691064","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}