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* The Top 100 Simplified series helps visual learners work smarter by teaching them tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time* Provides users with new insights into using the latest version of Apple's operating system-Panther* Packed with time-saving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks, this book takes a reader's knowledge of Mac OS X Panther beyond the basics* Presents a task-oriented approach in a highly visual format consisting of two-page tutorials with step-by-step screen shots in full color on every page

1. Customizing Your Desktop.

Task # 1: Add Your Own Desktop Background.

Task # 2: Change Desktops Automatically.

Task # 3: Change Menu Colors.

Task # 4: Switch Video Resolutions.

Task # 5: Use Font Smoothing.

Task # 6: Configure the Clock.

Task # 7: Select an Alert Sound.

Task # 8: Customize Your Mouse.

Task # 9: Display or hide Desktop Icons.

Task # 10: Configure Visual and Audio Aids.

Task # 11: Customize the Finder.

2. Managing Files and Folders.

Task # 12: Accelerate File Access with Panther’s New Places Sidebar.

Task # 13: Use Spring-Loaded Folders to Reduce Clutter.

Task # 14: Access Contexual Menu Commands.

Task # 15: Leverage Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed up Work.

Task # 16: Find Files in a Flash.

Task # 17: Use Color Labels.

Task # 18: Access File Information with Get Info.

Task # 19: Open a File without Using the Default Application.

Task # 20: Copy Files Four Different Ways.

Task # 21: Create an Alias.

Task # 22: Customize Icons of Files and Folders.

Task # 23: Navigate Panther’s New Open and Save Dialog Boxes.

Task # 24: Protect Files from Prying Eyes.

3. Using Panther More Efficiently.

Task # 25: Add and Delete Dock Icons.

Task # 26: Add Web Sites to the Dock.

Task # 27: Customize the Finder Toolbar.

Task # 28: Relocate and Resize the Dock.

Task # 29: Configure Exposé.

Task # 30: Launch Recent Items.

Task # 31: Put Your Mac to Sleep.

Task # 32: Switch Between Users.

Task # 33: Start or Shut Down Your Mac Automatically.

Task # 34: Hide and Display the Finder Toolbar.

Task # 35: Use the Go Menu.

Task # 36: Save Time with Keyboard Shortcuts.

Task # 37: Work Automatically with CD and DVD Discs.

Task # 38: Use Mac OS X Services.

Task # 39: View Files with Preview.

4. Expanding Your Mac’s Horizons.

Task # 40: Connect to Other Devices with iSync.

Task # 41: Use Stickies on Your Desktop.

Task # 42: Access UNIX With Terminal.

Task # 43: Delete Your Trash Securely.

Task # 44: Protect Your Privacy with FileVault.

Task # 45: Start Applications Automatically When You Log In.

Task # 46: Activate Voice Commands.

Task # 47: Save Documents as PDF Files.

Task # 48: Run Multiple Versions of Mac OS.

Task # 49: Configure Your Personal Address Book Card.

Task # 50: Add a New Font.

Task # 51: Take Screenshots with Grab.

Task # 52: Add a New Event in iCal.

Task # 53: Editing Text Files with TextEdit.

5. Working with Multimedia and the Digital Hub.

Task # 54: Get Photos, Movies, and Music onto Your Mac.

Task # 55: Convert Audio with iTunes.

Task # 56: Burn DVDs with iDVD.

Task # 57: Burn CDs and DVDs with iTunes.

Task # 58: Use iTunes Audio in iMovie.

Task # 59: Use iPhoto Images in iMovie.

Task # 60: Fade iMovie Audio In and Out.

Task # 61: Add or Remove the Ken Burns Effect.

Task # 62: Export iMovies for Use in the Hub.

Task # 63: Export iPhoto Images.

Task # 64: Use iTunes to Crop and Split Files.

6. Troubleshooting Problems and Seeking Help.

Task # 65: Force a Program to Quit.

Task # 66: Use Mac OS X Help.

Task # 67: Fix Hard Drive Problems with the Disk Utility.

Task # 68: Find out Hardware and Software Information with the System Profiler.

Task # 69: Monitor Your Mac’s Performance.

Task # 70: Search the AppleCare Knowledge Base.

Task # 71: Update Mac OS X.

Task # 72: Boot from a CD-ROM.

Task # 73: Uninstall Applications the Correct Way.

Task # 74: Fix Problems with User Accounts.

Task # 75: Rebuild the Classic Mode Desktop.

7. Taking Advantage of the Internet.

Task # 76: Organize Your Web Surfing with Tabs.

Task # 77: View and Bookmark Documents In Safari.

Task # 78: Save Web Pages on Your Hard Drive.

Task # 79: Stop Pop-Up Ads from Appearing in Your Browser.

Task # 80: Eliminate Spam with Mail.

Task # 81: Manage Threaded E-Mail.

Task # 82: Set Up a Web Server.

Task # 83: Visit Web Sites of People in Your Address Book.

Task # 84: Use Rendezvous to Surf Local Web Sites.

Task # 85: Save Internet Content for Later Use.

Task # 86: Use Sherlock to Find Information and Perform Tasks.

Task # 87: Channel the Power of the Address Book in Mail.

8. Making the Most of Your Network Connection.

Task # 88: Share Music over Your Network with iTunes.

Task # 89: Audio and Video Conferencing with iChat.

Task # 90: Share Music on a Network Drive.

Task # 91: Download Files with FTP.

Task # 92: Remotely Control Other Computers on Your Network.

Task # 93: Protect Your Computer with a Firewall.

Task # 94: Share Files with Windows Computers.

Task # 95: Share Printers with Other Computers.

Task # 96: Unfreeze a Frozen Mac over the Network.

Task # 97: Share Files with iChat.

Task # 98: Use iChat Keyboard Shortcuts.

Task # 99: Fax Files from Any Application.

Task # 100: Share an iPod on a Network.

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