MAC OS X Snow Leopard in Depth

by McFedries, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780789742292
• ISBN10: 0789742292
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-22
• Publisher: Que Publishing

Summary

The ultimate user's manual for Mac OS X Snow Leopard and its apps: everything experienced users will want to know--Covers everything from customizing the Mac desktop to networking, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security.-Includes extensive coverage of Mac OS X's built-in apps, including iTunes, iChat, iCal, Address Book, Mail, Mobile Me, Expos_, Spaces, and more-Attractive, efficient new In Depth design replaces 'Special Edition' series-By respected Mac author Paul McFedries. Mac OS X In Depth is the comprehensive guide to Mac OS X for everyone who's no longer a beginner: business, small office/home office, personal, and creative users alike. Mac OS X expert Paul McFedries has packed this book with intensely useful intermediate-to-advanced level information -- including expert, thorough guidance on... ' Taking full advantage of the Mac OS X desktop, Dock, and Finder ' Making the most of iTunes and Mac OS X's other powerful media tools ' Connecting Macs to the Internet, and building both wired and wireless networks ' Running iChat, iCal, Address Book, Mail, MobileMe, and other built-in software ' Managing desktops with Expos_, Spaces, and other tools ' Automating Mac tasks with the Automator ' Using notebook-specific Mac OS X features ' Working with Mac hardware, including mice, displays, printers, and data storage ' Maintaining, protecting, securing, and repairing Macs ' And more... Important notes: Our new In Depth series replaces our classic Special Edition Using series. In Depth books combine new features and a new, more efficient design with the most popular features from our older SE Using books... and integrates them all into a gorgeous new package. Mac OS X In Depth is for any experienced Mac user seeking to deepen their understanding and master the features of the new Snow Leopard version of Mac OS X. In contrast, Mac OS X Unleashed is a more programmer-focused book with deeper coverage of the UNIX command line.

Author Biography

Paul McFedries is a Mac expert with more than 20 years experience with all flavors of Macs. Paul is a full-time technical writer and has been authoring computer books since 1991. He has more than 60 books to his credit, including a number of titles covering Macs, Mac OS X, and the iPhone. Paul has written many books for Que, including Tweak It and Freak It: A Killer Guide to Making Windows Run Your Way; Build It. Fix It. Own It: A Beginner’s Guide to Building and Upgrading a PC; Tricks of the Microsoft Office 2007 Gurus; Formulas and Functions with Microsoft Excel 2007; VBA for the 2007 Microsoft Office System; and Microsoft Office Access 2007 Forms, Reports, and Queries. Paul’s Mac titles include Macs Portable Genius, Switching to a Mac Portable Genius, iPhone 3G S Portable Genius, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Paul’s books have sold more than three million copies worldwide.

 

However, all geek and no play makes Jack (and Paul) a dull boy. Paul’s other interests include solving and writing cryptic crosswords, word play of all forms, reading, running, baking bread, and taking naps. Paul lives in Toronto with Karen, the love of his life, and Gypsy the kissing dog. They have no cats.

 

Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy, a website devoted to recently coined words and phrases. Word Spy generates over a million page views each month, has won numerous awards, and has been mentioned or featured in such august publications as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.  

Table of Contents

        Introduction 

Welcome to Mac OS X 

Welcome to Mac OS X Snow Leopard In Depth 

How This Book Is Organized 

Special Features 

Conventions 

Who Should Use This Book 

     I  Exploring Mac OS X

    1  Working on the Mac OS X Desktop 

    2  Getting to Know the Dock 

    3  Getting to Know Mac OS X Finder Windows 

    4  Managing Files and Folders 

    5  Searching Your Mac 

    6  Setting System Preferences 

    7  Installing and Using Mac OS X Applications 

     II  Getting Things Done with Leopard’s Applications

    8  Playing and Managing Music with iTunes 

    9  Playing and Managing Movies and Digital Video 

  10  Managing Your Contacts 

  11  Managing Your Schedule 

  12  Working with Text and Graphics 

    III  Living in a Connected World

  13  Connecting Your Mac to the Internet 

  14  Surfing the Web 

  15  Managing Your Email 

  16  Chatting in Text, Audio, and Video 

  17  Wired Networking with Mac OS X 

  18  Wireless Networking with Mac OS X 

  19  Sharing an Internet Connection 

  20  Using MobileMe to Integrate a Mac onto the Internet 

   IV  Delving Deeper Into Mac OS X

  21  Working with User Accounts 

  22  Managing Your Desktop with Exposé and Spaces 

  23  Managing and Using Fonts 

  24  Making Your Mac Accessible to Everyone 

  25  Making Your Mac Do the Work for You with Automator 

  26  Working with the Mac OS X Command Line 

  27  Using the Mac OS X Notebook Features 

  28  Working with Dashboard and Widgets 

  29  Running Windows and Windows Applications 

  30  Working with Mice, Keyboards, and Other Input Devices 

  31  Working with Your Mac’s Display 

  32  Working with Your Mac’s Sound 

  33  Installing, Configuring, and Using Printers 

  34  Using Data Storage Devices 

   VI  Maintaining, Protecting, and Repairing Your Mac

  35  Maintaining Your Mac 

  36  Backing Up Your Mac 

  37  Securing Your Mac 

  38  Solving Mac Problems