Synopses & Reviews
Hip help on how to make Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard purr- Full-color, 400 pages, and packed with information, this savvy guide gives readers the essential information they need on Mac OS X Snow Leopard
- Whether novices or serious Mac fans, readers will find that this book answers the questions they have most, without overwhelming them with detail
- Topics include troubleshooting and maintaining Mac OS X, customizing the computer and workspace, automating repetitive tasks, using Unix, manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, connecting peripherals, copying music to an iPod, syncing Macs to other devices, and more
- As with all books in the Portable Genius series, this book is fun but straightforward; it comes in a handy portable size that doesn't skimp on the essentials and is packed with tips, cool tricks, and savvy advice
Synopsis
Mac users are passionate and loyal and these books capture that same feeling in pedagogy and series style. Titles in the Portable Geniusseries are not comprehensive; instead they aim to provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible by giving readers tips and techniques for the most used features in a product or software. Genius icons present smart or innovative ways to do something; in many cases, this will be a way that readers can save time or hassle. A handy smaller trim size makes it easy for readers to carry with them essential information on the hottest tips and tricks for Mac OS X Snow Leopard They’ll find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate information and hip tips that cover how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system.
Synopsis
The Genius is in.You don't have to be a genius to use Mac OS X Snow Leopard. But if you want to get the very most out of it, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to quickly access the most useful features, apps, and utilities? Customize the desktop and make it your own? Install Xcode Developer Tools or learn UNIX tricks? Automate repetitive tasks? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your Mac OS X Snow Leopard to the max.
Portable Genius
Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.
About the Author
Dwight Spivey is a software and support engineer for Konica Minolta, where he specializes in working with Mac operating systems, applications, and hardware. He is the author of Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius, teaches classes on Mac usage, and is a Mac OS X beta tester for Apple.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: How Do I Get Started with Snow Leopard?
Chapter 2: Can I Customize Snow Leopard?
Chapter 3: How Do I Change Snow Leopard's System Preferences?
Chapter 4: How Do I Manage User Accounts?
Chapter 5: What Can I Do with Applications and Utilities?
Chapter 6: How Can I Print with Snow Leopard?
Chapter 7: How Do I Work with PDFs and Images?
Chapter 8: How Do I Organize My Life with iCal and Address Book?
Chapter 9: How Do I Master the Web with Safari?
Chapter 10: How Do I Stay Connected with Mail?
Chapter 11: What Are iTunes' Coolest Features?
Chapter 12: What Can Snow Leopard Do with Digital Photography?
Chapter 13: How Can I Share Files and Other Items?
Chapter 14: How Can I Automate My Mac?
Chapter 15: What Can I Do with UNIX Commands in Terminal?
Chapter 16: Can I Install Windows on My Mac?
Chapter 17: Do You Have Any Troubleshooting Tips?