macOS Efficiency Handbook
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Summary
Editor's review
As an editor, I see the book's greatest strength in its problem-driven writing logic. Rather than simply listing features, it unfolds around real office and creative scenarios—how to organize files quickly, how to collaborate across apps, how to reduce repetitive operations—and offers many ready-to-use solutions. The tool combinations and shortcuts it presents can effectively shorten the path from intention to action, and accumulated over time they will noticeably improve the fluency of your digital work environment.
One caveat: the content is based on a specific macOS version, so some interfaces or features may have changed. Yet the mindsets it teaches—automation thinking and efficiency first—have lasting value. For users who want to turn their Mac from a good device into a high-efficiency production engine, this book is an action map worth consulting again and again.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Intermediate users who want to systematically master macOS built-in productivity tools and move beyond inefficient workflows
- Professionals in writing, programming, design, and other creative work who pursue a smooth digital workflow
- Tech enthusiasts who enjoy exploring system features and want to save time through automation
- New users switching from Windows to macOS who want to quickly build efficient habits
Not a good fit for
- Casual users who only use their Mac for basic web browsing and media consumption
- Readers looking for cracked third-party paid software or advanced tutorials
Reading tips
- Read the table of contents first, then choose chapters to study closely based on your most urgent needs (such as file management or automation)
- Be sure to practice on your computer while reading, turning the shortcuts and scripts into muscle memory
- Supplement with the latest articles from the Shaoshupai website or community to catch up on tips added after system updates
About the publisher
The Publishing House of Electronics Industry is a comprehensive publisher distinguished by its focus on electronic information and related fields. Judging from the more than 3,000 titles in its catalogue, its publishing covers programming and design, artificial intelligence, computer science, finance and economics, photography, and social sciences, attending both to cutting-edge technology and to general readers. Representative titles include Factor Investing: Methods and Practice, x86 Assembly Language: From Real Mode to Protected Mode, The RISC-V Reader, Artificial Intelligence: Speech Recognition, Understanding and Practice, Phased Array Radar Technology, Radar Target Characteristics, and 100 Go Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, most of which centre on technical methods and engineering practice. Its authors include Shi Chuan, Li Zhong, Wang Xiaobo, David Patterson, Andrew Waterman, and Yu Zihao, among others from China and abroad. Owing to limited public information, no further publishing features are elaborated here.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 内容简介
- 序言
- 第1章 macOS基础配置
- 1-1 触控板
- 1-2 使用iCloud同步文件
- 1-3 程序坞
- 1-4 菜单栏
- 1-5 多任务
- 1-6 学会鲜为人知的输入技巧，输入快人一步
- 1-7 一劳永逸地配置文本替换，输入常用短语无比迅捷
- 1-8 利用快捷键高效控制macOS
- 1-9 搜索也有大学问
- 1-10 Siri的神奇作用
- 第2章 macOS高效办公
- 2-1 用iCloud云盘分享文件
- 2-2 用iWork与他人协作
- 2-3 Numbers交互式图表
- 2-4 Numbers函数
- 2-5 Numbers静态表格
- 2-6 使用Pages添加目录
- 2-7 Pages的自定义模板
- 2-8 临时隐藏桌面文件
- 2-9 使用样板文件
- 2-10 取色工具
- 2-11 在Windows中查看Pages文档的内容
- 2-12 备忘录
- 2-13 定时倾倒垃圾桶
- 2-14 临时导出Office文件
- 2-15 快速查看
- 2-16 截屏、录屏与编辑
- 2-17 拖曳分享文件
- 2-18 提醒事项
- 2-19 批量重命名
- 2-20 分享日历
- 2-21 添加和查看日程
- 2-22 自动化之批量导出PDF
- 2-23 自动化之批量将Word文件转成TXT文件
- 2-24 自动化之设置日历定时任务
- 2-25 如何为邮件设置自定义签名
- 2-26 设置处理邮件的规则
- 2-27 预览工具的轻量编辑功能
- 2-28 预览工具的幻灯片模式
- 第3章 把macOS打造成学习利器
- 3-1 词典
- 3-2 将网页打印为PDF文件
- 3-3 整理桌面文件
- 3-4 选中在Safari中无法复制的文字
- 3-5 把Wi-Fi共享给移动设备
- 3-6 发音
- 3-7 便笺
- 3-8 避免屏幕休眠
- 3-9 文字转语音
- 3-10 自动化压缩PDF文件
- 3-11 下载网页中的PDF文件
- 第4章 巧用macOS进行娱乐
- 4-1 电脑空间“吃紧”，把照片图库迁移到移动硬盘吧
- 4-2 不需要专业摄影知识也能修出好照片
- 4-3 用QuickTime打造更好的影音播放体验
- 4-4 把iTunes变成自己的私人曲库
- 4-5 如果要剪辑一小段视频，也许QuickTime就够了
- 4-6 谁说macOS没有游戏，看看这几款内置的复古小游戏
- 4-7 误删了iCloud文件？别急，你可以把它们找回来
- 4-8 用家庭共享和你的家人一起听音乐、看大片
- 第5章 macOS的系统维护技巧
- 5-1 文件搜索
- 5-2 自定义文件图标与文件夹背景
- 5-3 进行系统清理，有效利用磁盘空间
- 5-4 找回文件的历史版本
- 5-5 一键清理macOS压缩包中的隐藏文件
- 5-6 一键修复文件名乱码
- 5-7 自动化整理下载文件夹
- 5-8 使用时间机器恢复特定文件
- 5-9 使用时间机器排除特定文件
- 5-10 在时间机器中删除特定的备份
- 5-11 使用时间机器创建分区存储数据
- 5-12 强制退出应用程序
- 5-13 管理密码
- 5-14 管理权限，保护隐私
- 5-15 更换Safari的代理
- 5-16 管理开机启动项
- 5-17 通过局域网共享文件
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About the author
Public information about the specific identity and background of Shaoshupai is limited. It is currently known that three of the author's works are included in the collection, spanning categories such as general computing, programming and design, and motivational growth. Representative works include Efficient Information Management: Building Your Information Management System in 26 Days, The macOS Efficiency Handbook, and The Efficiency Handbook for the Digital Age, with topics focused on the use of digital tools, personal information management, and efficiency improvement. These works show that the author focuses on how to improve daily work and study processes through software and methodologies. The writing tends toward practical guides, emphasizing actionable steps and staged training rather than abstract theory. This content is suitable for readers who wish to organize information systematically and improve efficiency in digital life.
