Mavericks vs. Mountain Lion: The Basics

Apple’s new Mavericks operating system provides a number of efficiency advantages to

computers, allowing for quicker operating and better use of computing resources. This

allows users to handle large files and programs, letting them work faster. OS X

Mavericks training provided by The Training Farm can help Mavericks users learn to

troubleshoot hiccups with the new operating system that may arise and get the most out

of Mavericks.

Mavericks is the tenth version of the OS X operating system and was released in the

summer of 2013. Mountain Lion was released in 2012, replacing the Lion operating

system. When Mountain Lion hit the market, the new operating system gained important

features such as the Gatekeeper anti-malware system, integration with iCloud and Game

Center, and an upgrade to the Safari web browser. Also, Notes and Reminders became

stand-alone applications, and iChat was replaced with Messages.

Like all new Apple operating systems, Mavericks provides several updates and

improvements. The new operating system uses timer coalescing, which groups low-level

tasks together, allowing the system to create small segments of idle time that will lower

CPU usage and battery drain. The new operating system also slows down inactive apps,

freeing up computing resources. Mavericks also makes more efficient use of your web

browser, slowing down unwanted video and animation content that may be at the margins

of users’ monitors.

One feature of Mavericks that video editors are likely to enjoy is a reduction in problems

with using full-screen apps on multi-monitor setups. In Mountain Lion, putting an app

into full-screen mode on a multi-monitor setup would disable the other monitors. In

Mavericks, apps can be set to full-screen mode without disrupting the other monitors.

Also, Mavericks users can find the Dock and menu bar on all screens.

One quirk of the new operating system that users may not like is that in Mavericks users

will no longer be able to use applications across more than one monitor. Windows can

only be used in one monitor at a time. With the right OS X Mavericks training, users of

the new operating system can learn to exploit all of its new features to make video editing

faster and more convenient.

The Training Farm provides exceptional training facilities for students, including:

- High-definition monitors and projectors

- Quad-core Mac Pros with 24-inch Cinema Displays

- Modern, up-to-date software

- Kitchen, dining and break areas

- 5.1 Surround Sound for audio courses

The Training Farm’s OS X Mavericks training course is designed to help teachers, help

desk support staff and other technical support personnel learn about Mavericks’ features

and functionality, how to troubleshoot the program and prepare for Apple Certified

Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 certification. The course lasts three days and combines

lectures and hands-on activities.

For people using video editing programs, the amount of computing resources consumed

by these applications can be vexing. The new Mavericks operating system helps to

increase efficiency, mitigating these frustrations for users. OS X Mavericks training

provided by The Training Farm can help Mavericks users get the most out of their

machines and this new system.

Company Bio

The Training Farm (https://www.thetrainingfarm.com/), a Manhattan-based media

software training company, provides students interested in media and film careers with

the technical expertise they need to use the latest technology. The Training Farm has top-

class training classrooms and equipment, and instructors with real-world experience in

film editing and other media applications. A member of the Better Business Bureau, The

Training Farm recently implemented eco-friendly policies to become a green training

facility.

Summary

The new Apple Mavericks OS X provides a number of features handy to video editors,

including enhanced multi-screen capabilities. Specialized OS X training can show users

how to get the most from the new operating system.

Sources

1. http://www.macrumors.com/2013/06/17/video-shows-differences-between-

mavericks-and-mountain-lion-multiple-monitor-support/

2. http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/mavericks-adoption-rate-triple-of-

mountain-lion-day-one/#!Ahshd