Chp 18 OS X and Linux Flashcards
OS X default backup app
Time Machine
Crontab
Used to run tasks on a schedule using the cron utility
Disk Utility
command+spacebar
Creates blank disk images
can format non-OS X drives to work with OS X
Restore/Snapshot OS X
You can use Time Machine to restore a file from a snapshot
Shell/Terminal
Command line for both OS X and Linux
Screen Sharing
OS X
Allows one user to remote with another local user or through virtual network computing.
Force Quit
OS X and Linux
shut down an app
command+option+esc
Mission Control
An app for working with multiple displays. Allows you to copy, move, view apps on all displays.
Spotlight
OS X
search tool for files, apps, photos, web results, movie listings, and more.
Same as windows search.
command+spacebar
Icloud Keychain
OS X
Stores safari usernames and passwords, credit card info, and wifi network info.
Pinching close with four or five fingers
OS X
Opens launchpad
Swiping left or right with three or four fingers
OS X
Switch between full screen apps
Swiping up with two fingers
OS X
Open Mission Control
Remote Disc
OS X
Access a CD or DVD on another computer from your computer.
Dock
OS X
display and switch between running apps.
Along the bottom of the display.
