Apple's new operating system, known as Mac OS X Lion, was released this summer, and it's received favorable reviews for its new user-friendly features. Most consumers like to buy Apple computers for security purposes, and Lion continues to offer the strong safety features that can minimize consumers' need for Virginia Mac repair. However, Apple has unveiled a few other tools and tricks users may want to brush up on before trying out the new operating system.

Multi-Touch

Apple continues to embrace the multi-touch technology that has made its iPod and iTouch devices a hit with techies. This time, the company has incorporated that technology into its operating system, enabling users to access menus and perform tasks through scrolling motions on their trackpad. Though it may seem foreign at first try, reviewers say consumers who own iPods will find the experience familiar, since Apple has duplicated its multiple desktop, dashboard and swiping features.

Mission Control

This is a new feature designed to easily allow users to view all of the programs they have opened at a particular time. Reviewers liken Mission Control to the experience of using several different monitors for one computer, and say it's a handy way to manage applications and programs.

Launchpad

Launchpad is another way to organize a computer using Lion. iPod users will recognize the grid-like interface as being similar to what they would see when viewing apps on their mobile device. Reviewers say Launchpad will encourage consumers to download apps for their desktop in the same way they might for their mobile phone.

Resume

Another much talked about Lion feature is Resume, which allows users to pick up where they left off after restarting their computer or specific applications by re-opening all the pages they had accessed prior to shutting off their computer. Additionally, Lion automatically saves versions of each file, allowing users to revert to a previous version if they wish. It could be a handy Mac repair trick if their computer suffers an unexpected crash or shutdown.