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OS X Mavericks is available for free today, and although it doesn't introduce a lot of new features this time, it still packs a few useful upgrades. Let’s explore what you need to know to get started.
Tags
Tags are a fantastic way to organize your files, and now, you can easily use them in OS X. You can tag files in Finder with a simple right-click or assign tags as you create new ones. Once you start using tags, you can quickly access your favorites in Finder’s sidebar or search for them through the search menu.
Finder Tabs
Tags are not the only enhancement in Finder—now you can use tabs to avoid opening a whole new window. Simply press Command+T to open a new tab from any Finder window.
Multiple Displays
Mavericks updates how multiple monitors are managed, making it simpler to use. Now, every screen gets its own dock and menu bar, and apps like Spaces let you easily drag and drop apps across monitors. It’s all set up automatically, no additional steps required.
Calendar
Maps
Mavericks introduces Apple Maps to the desktop for the first time. The new Maps app functions almost the same as the iOS version, allowing you to search for the same types of information, including local searches with Yelp reviews and traffic data on your routes. If you find something you like, simply click the share button to send it directly to your iOS device.
iBooks
Mavericks also brings iBooks to the desktop for the first time. Similar to Kindle apps, iBooks focuses on syncing your reading progress and notes across devices. Any books you’ve purchased and annotated on your iPad will automatically sync to iBooks on the desktop, including your highlights and notes.
Notifications
Notifications get a subtle but useful update. You can now reply to instant messages, FaceTime, or email notifications directly from the notification screen without needing to open the corresponding app. Additionally, you can enable notifications from websites in Safari.
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