Take Control of iCloud

Understand the features, get set up, and enjoy iCloud!(Updated March 26, 2013)iCloud may seem simple, but complexity lurks below the surface. In this essential title from best-selling author Joe Kissell, you'll learn how to set up… (More) Understand the features, get set up, and enjoy iCloud!(Updated March 26, 2013)iCloud may seem simple, but complexity lurks below the surface. In this essential title from best-selling author Joe Kissell, you'll learn how to set up and use iCloud successfully on Macs (running 10.7 Lion or 10.8 Mountain Lion), iOS devices, second- and third-generation Apple TVs, and Windows-based PCs. You'll also find advice on handling Apple IDs and solving problems with shared Apple IDs, non-email Apple IDs, multiple Apple IDs, and more.With setup completed, Joe explains the key aspects--and hidden gotchas--of iCloud's core features: iTunes in the Cloud (including iTunes Match), iCloud Backup, Photo Stream, Documents in the Cloud, Find My iPhone, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Notes, Reminders, and Back to My Mac.You'll learn how to handle many aspects of iCloud, including:iCloud Web site: The iCloud Web site is your go-to spot for configuring certain iCloud settings. And, in some cases, the Web apps available there--Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Reminders, Find My iPhone, and iWork--have different or expanded features from what you'll find in their counterparts elsewhere. Joe provides all the necessary directions for making the most of your time on the iCloud site. Features of special note that are covered include shared calendars, shared reminder lists, Mail rules, and Mail VIP lists.App integration: All the iCloud Web apps listed in the above bullet item have counterparts in iOS and on the Mac. Joe describes how these apps are the same and different on different devices, and tells you how to turn on app-related services--such as synchronized calendars and contacts--on your devices. He also explains interactions within Reminders and Notes on various devices.iTunes in the Cloud: Learn how to turn on automatic downloads so nearly anything you buy from Apple--music, apps, and ebooks, though not TV shows or movies--appears on all your devices. You'll also learn how to re-download previously purchased items, and you'll read about Apple's optional, $25-per-year iTunes Match music service.iCloud Backup: Find out what data on your iOS device backs up, how to handle your backup, and--most importantly--how to restore after a problem!Photo Stream: Having all your recent photos appear on all your devices sounds great, but there are gotchas. Joe explains the 1,000-photo and 30-day limits, shared photos streams, and how to delete a photo from a stream.Documents in the Cloud: Start changing your habits as your documents begin living in the cloud and within apps instead of on a local disk. But beware, since Documents in the Cloud isn't always seamless!Back to My Mac: With Back to My Mac, you can connect to your Mac at home or the office over the Internet and use both file sharing and screen sharing just as though you were on the same network. Joe explains the basics.You'll find answers to questions such as:How do I set up iCloud-based calendar and contact syncing on my iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch?How do I share calendars with people who are not using iCloud?How quickly should I expect iCloud to sync my data?How do I configure my email software to use my iCloud email address?How do I add files to my Photo Stream from Windows?How can I configure my AirPort Extreme to work with Back to My Mac?What should I expect iTunes to do immediately after I turn on iTunes Match?How can I use Find My iPhone, to locate not only my iPhone but also any (recent) iOS device or even a missing Macintosh? (Less)

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Basics
What’s New in Version 1.4
What Was New in Version 1.3
Introduction
iCloud Quick Start
Get to Know iCloud
What Is iCloud?
Major iCloud Features
About iCloud System Requirements
About Your Apple ID
Two-Step Verification
About iCloud Storage
Set Up and Explore iCloud
Migrate from MobileMe
Make a Backup
Upgrade Your Software
Set Up iCloud on a Mac
Set Up iCloud under Windows
Set Up iCloud on an iOS Device
Beware Sync Loops
Using Multiple iCloud Accounts
Set Up iCloud on an Apple TV
Navigate the iCloud Web Site
Work with Safari Bookmarks, Tabs, and Reading List
iCloud Downloads
Understand Automatic Downloads
Understand Re-downloads
Activate Automatic Downloads
Re-download Previous Purchases
Use iTunes Match
iCloud Backup
Understand How iCloud Backup Works
Activate and Configure iCloud Backup
Restore an iOS Device from a Backup
Photo Stream
Understand How Photo Stream Works
Shared Photo Streams
From Camera to iCloud with Eye-Fi
Use Photo Stream with an iOS Device
Use Photo Stream with a Mac or PC
Stream Photos to an Apple TV
Delete Photos from Your Photo Stream
Documents in the Cloud
Understand How Documents in the Cloud Works
Use Documents in the Cloud
Use Documents in the Cloud in iOS
Use Documents in the Cloud on a Mac
Contacts
View Contacts
Platform-Specific Contacts Differences
Search for Contacts
Edit, Add, and Delete Contacts
Work with Contact Groups
Perform More Contact-Related Tasks
Set Contact Preferences
Calendar
View Events
Use the Notification Box
Platform-Specific Calendar Differences
Edit, Add, and Delete Events
Manage Your Calendars
Share Calendars
Set Calendar Preferences
Advanced Preferences
Reminders
Mail
Understand iCloud Mail Benefits
Access iCloud Mail on the Web
VIPs in Mail
Configure iCloud Mail Preferences
Access iCloud Mail with Other Email Clients
Notes
Find Your Notes
Make Notes
Find My Nouns
Understand What Find My Device Can and Can’t Do
Activate Find My Device
Find Your Device with a Browser
Find Your Device with an App
Find Your Friends
Back to My Mac
Understand What Back to My Mac Can Do
Configure Your Devices
Configure Your Router
Get Back to Your Mac
Manage Your Account
Change iCloud Web Site Settings
Change Payment Settings
Manage Your Storage
Upgrade Your Storage
Troubleshoot iCloud Problems
Fix (Some) Sync Problems
Prevent Data from Disappearing after Restoration
Find Additional Help
Ebook Extras
About the Author
Author’s Acknowledgements
Shameless Plug
About the Publisher
Copyright and Fine Print
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