Mac OS X^® Tiger^TM: Top 100 Simplified^® Tips & Tricks

by Mark L. Chambers (Columbia, Missouri)

• ISBN13: 9780764576997
• ISBN10: 0764576992
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-01
• Publisher: Visual

Summary

* This book provides timesaving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks to help take a reader's knowledge of Mac OS X Tiger beyond the basics * Highly visual format uses easy-to-follow tutorials and full-color screen shots on every page * The task-oriented approach helps visual learners work smarter by teaching them tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time

Table of Contents

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.