"Mac OS X “ Version X” Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks provides adventurous users with 100 useful and surprising techniques that can be performed in the latest version of Apple’ s operating system. Organized into 10 chapters, with 10 tasks per chapter, "Mac OS X “ Version X” Top 100 Simplified Tips and Tricks provides the timesaving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks to help take a reader’ s knowledge of Mac OS X Panther beyond the basics. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to save time and boost productivity.
* The task-oriented approach helps visual learners work smarter by teaching them tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time
1. Customizing Your Desktop.#1 Add Your Own Desktop Background.
#2 Configure Your Desktop Clock.
#3 Select an Alert Sound.
#4 Configure Visual and Audio Aids.
#5 Customize the Finder’s Appearance.
#6 Switch Display Resolutions.
#7 Display or Hide Desktop and Sidebar Icons.
#8 Customize Your Mouse and Keyboard.
#9 Change Menu Colors.
#10 Change Desktops Automatically.
2. Managing Files and Folders.
#11 Accelerate File Access with Tiger’s Finder Sidebar.
#12 Leverage Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Work.
#13 Copy Files Four Different Ways.
#14 Create an Alias.
#15 Protect Files from Prying Eyes.
#16 Find Files and Information in a Flash.
#17 Access File Information with Get Info.
#18 Use Color Labels to Prioritize Your Files.
#19 Open a File with an Alternate Application.
#20 Customize Icons for Files and Folders.
3. Using Your Desktop More Efficiently.
#21 Add and Delete Dock Icons.
#22 Customize the Finder Toolbar.
#23 Relocate and Resize the Dock.
#24 Customize Exposé for Keyboard or Mouse Operation.
#25 Put Your Mac to Sleep to Save Energy.
#26 Switch Between Users Without Logging Off.
#27 Start or Shut Down Your Mac Automatically.
#28 Add Web Sites to the Dock.
#29 Save Time with Keyboard Shortcuts.
#30 Utilize Dashboard to Handle Simple Tasks.
4. Expanding Your Mac’s Horizons.
#31 Connect to Other Devices with iSync.
#32 Use Stickies on Your Desktop for Quick Reminders.
#33 Access UNIX with Terminal.
#34 Delete Your Trash Securely.
#35 Protect Your Privacy with FileVault.
#36 Start Applications Automatically When You Log In.
#37 Activate Voice Commands to Speak to Your Mac.
#38 Save Documents as PDF Files.
#39 Configure Your Personal Address Book Card.
#40 Add a New Font to Spice Up Your Documents.
5. Working with Multimedia and the Digital Hub.
#41 Get Photos onto Your Mac.
#42 Burn CDS and DVDs with iTunes.
#43 Use iTunes Audio in iMovie HD.
#44 Use iPhoto Images in iMovie HD.
#45 Fade iMovie HD Audio In and Out.
#46 Add or Remove the Ken Burns Effect.
#47 Export iMovies for Use in the Hub.
#48 Export iPhoto Images into iMovie HD.
#49 Use iTunes to Crop and Split Files.
#50 Convert Audio Formats with iTunes.
6. Troubleshooting Problems and Seeking Help.
#51 Force Quit a Program.
#52 Use Mac OS X Help.
#53 Fix Hard Drive Problems with the Disk Utility.
#54 Monitor Your Mac’s Performance.
#55 Search the AppleCare Knowledge Base.
#56 Update Mac OS X.
#57 Boot from a CD-ROM.
#58 Uninstall Applications the Correct Way.
#59 Fix Problems with User Accounts.
#60 Rebuild the Classic Mode Desktop.
7. Taking Advantage of the Internet.
#61 Organize Your Web Surfing with Tabs.
#62 Save Images and Movies for Later Use.
#63 Use Sherlock to Find Information and Perform Tasks.
#64 Channel the Power of the Address Book in Mail.
#65 View and Bookmark Documents in Safari.
#66 Save Web Pages on Your Hard Drive.
#67 Set Up a Web Server.
#68 Visit Web Sites of People in Your Address Book.
#69 Eliminate Spam with Mail.
#70 Stop Bombarding Pop-Up Ads and JavaScript Applets.
8. Making the Most of Your Network Connection.
#71 Share Music over Your Network with iTunes.
#72 Audio and Video Conferencing with iChat.
#73 Share Music on a Network Drive.
#74 Remotely Control Computers on Your Network.
#75 Share Files with Windows Computers.
#76 Share Printers with Other Computers.
#77 Unfreeze a Frozen Mac over the Network.
#78 Share Files with iChat.
#79 Use iChat Keyboard Shortcuts.
#80 Share an iPod on a Network.
9. Using Tiger’s Advanced Features.
#81 Protect Your Computer with a Firewall.
#82 Transfer Files with FTP.
#83 Fax Files from Any Application.
#84 Display Hardware and Software Information with the System Profiler.
#85 Use Mac OS X Services.
#86 Work Automatically with CD and DVD Discs.
#87 Run Multiple Versions of Mac OS X.
#88 Use Bonjour to Surf Local Web and Intranet Sites.
#89 Tracking Internet Information with Network Utility.
#90 Manage Threaded E-Mail.
10. Putting Tiger’s Applications to Work.
#91 Take Screenshots with Grab.
#92 Add a New Event in iCal.
#93 Publish a Shared iCal Calendar.
#94 Create an Application with Automator.
#95 Fix Color Problems with ColorSync.
#96 Watch a DVD Movie with DVD Player.
#97 Convert Currency with Calculator.
#98 Edit Text Files with TextEdit.
#99 Control Your Print Jobs with Printer Setup Utility.
#100 Update Contact Information with Address Book.