- 158 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
iCloud Standard Guide
About this book
In Detail
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple Inc. iCloud is a hub in a multi-devices environment, that allows your iPads, iPhones, iPod Touches, and Macs sync with each other and always have the same content. The service allows users to store data, such as music files, on remote computer servers that can be downloaded to multiple devices such as iOS-based devices, and personal computers running OS X or Microsoft Windows.
This practical guide provides easy, step-by-step guidance to using the numerous features offered by iCloud, for first time users You will be guided through everything that you need to know about using iCloud on multiple platforms, as well as how to use it on a Windows PC.
Learn about what iCloud can offer you with this practical guide, and what makes it better than other cloud services. It will take you through all of the iCloud services available, and help you to manage your contents easily across devices.
You will also learn how to use Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and other iCloud services on Mac, PC, iOS devices or in the web browser. This book will also let you explore more on using iPhone and iTunes with iCloud, sync all contents without any hassle, and even back them up with iCloud. If you want to take full advantage of iCloud, then this is the right book for you.
Approach
An easy-to-use guide, filled with tutorials that will teach you how to set up and use iCloud, and profit from all of its marvellous features.
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone with basic knowledge of computers and mobile operations. Prior knowledge of cloud computing or iCloud is not expected.
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Preface
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Conventions
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1. Hello, iCloud!
2000s – PC as a digital hub
2010s – cloud is the digital hub
What is iCloud?
What can iCloud do for you?
Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
iMessage
Notes and Reminders
Photo Stream
iTunes in the Cloud
iTunes Match
Documents in the Cloud
Find My iPhone
iCloud.com
Back to My Mac
Back up your devices
Collaborating with OS X
Collaborating with Microsoft Windows
iWork for iCloud
iCloud Keychain
How does iCloud differ from other cloud services?
iCloud versus Windows Azure
iCloud versus Dropbox
Summary
2. Getting Started with iCloud
About Apple ID
Signing up for iCloud
System requirements
iOS devices
Mac
Windows PC
Mac
For new Mac
For existing Mac
Windows PC
iOS device
For new iOS devices
For existing iOS devices
Migrating from MobileMe
Managing your iCloud account
Summary
3. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
Mail
Setting up mail on your iOS device
Configuring mail settings on iOS devices
iCloud-specific configuration
Global mail configuration
Fetch or push your message to iOS device
Notify new mail on iOS Notification Center
Setting up mail on your Mac
Configuring iCloud mail settings on Mac
Accounts information
Mailbox behaviors
Advanced
Notify new mail on OS X Notification Center
Working with mail on iCloud.com
Mail aliases on iCloud e-mail
Organize incoming messages with rules
Auto response mail on vacation
Contacts
Add, edit, and search contacts
On your iOS devices
On your Mac
Managing contacts with groups
Contacts on iCloud.com
Calendar
Setting up calendars
On your iOS devices
On your Mac
Sharing your calendar with the public
Calendar on iCloud.com
Summary
4. Collaborate with iMessage, Notes, and Reminders
iMessage
Setting up iMessage on your iOS device
Activating iMessage
iMessage or SMS?
More iMessage settings in iOS
Alerts and notifications for iMessage on iOS
Setting up Messages on your Mac
More iMessage settings for Mac
Alerts and notifications for iMessage on Mac
Sending iMessages
Sending texts
Sending pictures
Sending a location pin
Sending contacts
Notes
Notes on your iOS device
Sharing a note on iOS
Configuring Notes on iOS
Notes on your Mac
Sharing a note on Mac
Configuring Notes on Mac
Notes on iCloud.com
Reminders
Reminders on iOS devices
Reminders on Mac
Reminders on iCloud.com
Summary
5. Using iPhoto and iTunes with iCloud
Photo Stream
Setting up Photo Stream
Photo Stream on iOS
Photo Stream on Mac
Viewing Photo Stream on iPhoto
Photo Sharing
iTunes in the Cloud
Purchased music
Purchased music on Apple TV
Purchased movies
Purchased movies on Apple TV
Purchased apps
iTunes Match
Setting up iTunes Match
Using iTunes Match on iOS
Using iTunes Match on Mac
Using iTunes Match on Apple TV
Summary
6. Syncing Your Contents with iCloud
Documents in the Cloud
Syncing iWork Documents with iCloud
Syncing documents on iOS devices
Syncing documents on Mac
Syncing data from third-party apps
The Safari web browser
Enabling sync for Safari on iOS
Enabling sync for Safari on Mac
Syncing bookmarks
Syncing iCloud Tabs between devices
Syncing Reading List
iBooks
Purchased iBooks
Syncing bookmarks on iBooks
Summary
7. Exploring iCloud Apps
iCloud.com
Change iCloud.com settings
Notifications on iCloud.com
Find My iPhone
Configure Find My iPhone on iOS devices
Configure Find My Mac on Mac
Find your Apple devices
Send a sound alert to devices
Remotely lock your device with Lost Mode
Remotely wipe your device
iWork for iCloud (beta)
Pages for iCloud
Keynote for iCloud
Numbers for iCloud
Find My Friends
Summary
8. Backing Up Devices to iCloud
Understanding iCloud Backup
Using iCloud to back up or restore an iOS device
Turning ON iCloud Backup on iOS devices
Turning ON iCloud Backup from iTunes
Restoring an iOS device from iCloud
iCloud storage plans
Managing iCloud storage on iOS
Managing iCloud storage on Mac
Changing storage plan on iOS
Changing storage plan on Mac
Summary
9. Using iCloud with OS X
iCloud-enabled Mac apps
Preview
TextEdit
iWork for Mac
Back to My Mac
System requirements
Setting up Back to My Mac on your Mac
Configuring your router
Using Back to My Mac
Remote file sharing
Remote screen sharing
Summary
10. Using iCloud with Windows
Configuring the iCloud Control Panel
Syncing bookmarks
Integrating Photo Stream with file explorer
Managing iCloud storage
Managing an iCloud account
iCloud and Microsoft Outlook
Configuring Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders on Outlook
Accessing Mail, Contacts, Calenda...
Table of contents
- iCloud Standard Guide
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