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Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard

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  • The fastest overview of Mac OS X basics available
  • Focused on the details on the topics people want to learn most
  • Thorough coverage of all of Apple's built-in applications including the entire iLife suite
  • Lively discussions of the connected world, with iPhones, iPods, and any number of options for audio and video are covered in depth
  • More advanced subjects like managing web sites and scripting, plus an introduction to Mac OS X development are included.
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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxix
  2. Getting to Know Snow Leopard

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Working in Snow Leopard: The Aqua Interface

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 3-37
    3. The File System

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 39-48
    4. Using Spotlight, Exposé, Spaces, and Dashboard

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 49-64
  3. Customizing and Administering Leopard

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
    2. System Preferences

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 67-125
    3. Printing, Peripherals, and Bluetooth in Snow Leopard

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 127-150
    4. Common Mac OS X Maintenance

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 151-169
    5. Backup, Synchronization, and Recovery of Data

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 171-182
    6. Mac OS X Security

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 183-197
  4. Communications and the Internet

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199
    2. Connecting to the Internet

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 201-217
    3. Browsing the Web with Safari

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 219-246
    4. Mail, Address Book, and iCal

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 247-282
    5. iChat

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 283-301
    6. MobileMe

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 303-311
  5. Working with Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 313-313
    2. Application Basics

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 315-324
    3. Snow Leopard Applications

      • Scott Meyers, Mike Lee
      Pages 325-338

About this book

You're smart and savvy, but also busy. This comprehensive guide to Apple's Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, gives you everything you need to know to live a happy, productive Mac life. Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard will have you up and connected lickity–split. With a minimum of overhead and a maximum of useful information, you'll cover a lot of ground in the time it takes other books to get you plugged in.

If this isn't your first experience with Mac OS X, skip right to the "What's New in Snow Leopard" sections. You may also find yourself using this book as a quick refresher course or a way to learn new Mac skills you've never tried before.

About the authors

Mike Lee, the world's toughest programmer, is the founder and chief executive officer of United Lemur, a philanthropic revolution disguised as a software company. Mike has had a role in creating many popular iPhone applications, including Obama '08, Tap Tap Revenge, Twinkle, and Jott. Prior to iPhone, Mike cut his teeth and won an Apple Design Award at Seattle-based Delicious Monster Software. Mike is a popular blogger and occasional pundit, and has been seen on Twitter as @bmf. Mike and his wife are originally from Honolulu, but live in Silicon Valley, where they are raising two cats. Mike's hobbies include weightlifting, single malts, and fire. Mike can be contacted at mike@unitedlemur.org.

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eBook USD 24.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 34.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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