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Learn about the fonts included with OS X Lion.

If you want to switch to a different backup drive, use this article to learn how to transfer your existing Time Machine backups to the new backup drive, and then use it for regular Time Machine backups.

Learn how to create and deploy a recovery key for use with FileVault 2 in order to recover encrypted data after a lost user password, in this advanced article.

In Mac OS X v10.6.8 and OS X Lion v10.7 through 10.7.2, delays may occur when joining to or authenticating users against an Active Directory domain that ends in ".local".

In order for OS X Lion clients to be able to bind to Active Directory when read-only domain controllers are present, you should update the clients to OS X Lion v10.7.3 or later.

Digital camera RAW formats retain more image information than JPEGs and can produce better results when used with imaging applications such as Aperture and iPhoto. OS X Lion provides system-level support for digital camera RAW formats from the following cameras.

The OS X Lion v10.7.3 Update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.

This document describes the security content of OS X Lion v10.7.3 and Security Update 2012-001, which can be downloaded and installed via Software Update preferences, or from Apple Downloads.

The Finder in OS X Lion provides you access to your files and folders. Learn about Finder, how to get around in Finder, and how to find your files and folders using Finder.

Learn how to set up a Mac for surround sound playback using DVD Player or iTunes.

If you use Directory Utility to bind to an Active Directory domain where the Netbios name differs from the hostname, you may not be able to log in. If you make changes to the Active Directory configuration in Directory Utility you may notice that two Active Directory configuration files are created in /Library/Preferences/OpenDirectory/Configurations/ActiveDirectory.

Digital cameras and camcorders allow you to capture memorable events. Learn how to import your photos and videos from your camera or camcorder.

The desktop is the space where you see file, folder, and application windows. Learn about your desktop and how to customize it.

Learn how to use iChat to text chat, audio chat, or video chat over the Internet.

Learn how to change the screen saver--you can even use your own slideshow creation.

Besides changing the look and feel of your Mac, you can also let your Mac know how you prefer to work by using System Preferences. Learn how to change settings in your System Preferences.

Learn how you can migrate your existing Microsoft Windows files or Windows system to your Mac.

Learn how to set up Time Machine to perform backups, how to restore items (or your entire system) from a Time Machine backup, how to migrate existing Time Machine backups to a new Mac, and more.

OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6 provide third-party software for printers or scanners via Software Update. Simply connect your printer or scanner, and if software is needed and available, the software will be automatically downloaded as part of the creation of the printer/scanner queue.

Address Book makes it easy to manage your current address book, personal organizer, or business card collection. Learn how to create contacts and add Smart Groups to your Address Book.