Getting Started With Mac Os X Leopard

Author : Justin Williams
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430205199
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting StartED with Mac OS X Leopard written by Justin Williams and published by Apress. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting StartED with Mac OS X Leopard is a simple to read, fast way to learn about the Macintosh. The book starts with an overview of the major changes in this release of the operating system for those who may have used the Mac before, going through all of the items in the user interface so that users of all backgrounds will be at the same level. Thereafter, the book chapters essentially follow the icons you actually see on the screen, one by one, making it very simple to find what you want. In addition, it includes information on the iLife applications that many Mac users will want to know.

Author : Chad Chelius
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470597615
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mac OS X Snow Leopard Digital Classroom written by Chad Chelius and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete training package for Apple's new operating system Mac OS X is used around the world, and users are eager to get started with Apple's newest operating system: Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Packed with step-by-step instructions, this full-color, all-inclusive training package serves as an invaluable learning tool for Mac users of all levels of experience. Lesson files and video training is like having your own personal instructor guiding through each lesson, while you work at your own pace. The book-and-DVD combo delivers essential topics on Snow Leopard's new features and capabilities. Each tutorial is approximately five minutes long and demonstrates tasks such as customizing settings, working with the Finder, connecting peripherals, listening to music and podcasts, and troubleshooting common problems. Combines a full-color, step-by-step instructional book with lesson files and video training on a companion DVD Included 13 self-paced lessons that allow you to discover essential skills and explore the new features and capabilities of Apple's newest operating system, Snow Leopard Each tutorial is approximately five minutes long and demonstrates and explains the concepts and features covered in the lesson Coverage includes information on what's new in Snow Leopard, getting the most from the new features, customizing settings and working with the Finder, connecting peripherals and listening to music and podcasts, and maintaining and troubleshooting issues Jam-packed with information, this training package takes you from the basics through intermediate-level topics Jam-packed with helpful information, this training package shows you how to get the most out of all that Mac OS X Snow Leopard has to offer.

Author : Chuck Toporek
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 0596553722
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide written by Chuck Toporek and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how much Mac experience you have, Mac OS X Leopard requires that you get reacquainted. This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you do just that. You get all details you need to learn Leopard's new features, configure your system, and get the most out of your Mac. Pronto. Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide offers an easy-to-read format for users of all levels. If you're a Mac newcomer, there's a Survival Guide that explains how to adapt, and a chapter on Mac OS X's key features. Experienced Mac users can go right to the heart of Leopard with chapters on system preferences, applications and utilities, and configuring. In all, plenty of tables, concise descriptions, and step-by-step instructions explain: What's new in Leopard, including the Time Machine How to use Leopard's totally revamped Finder All about Spaces and how to quickly flip between them How to search for and find things with Spotlight How to use Leopard's enhanced Parental Controls Handy keyboard shortcuts to help you be more efficient Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own If you're ready to tame Apple's new cat, this is the guide you want.

Author : Charles Edge
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430227737
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beginning Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server written by Charles Edge and published by Apress. This book was released on 2010-09-19 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is intended for those who need to get things done with Mac OS X Server 10.6. As such, you can use this book two ways. Those new to Mac OS X Server can read straight through the entire book, and by the end should feel competent to administer any Mac server thrown their way. For those with some knowledge of Mac OS X Server, or perhaps a thorough knowledge of other Unix-based servers, the book is arranged by tasks so that you can either start reading at any point, skipping material you already know, or pick and choose the chapters you'll find most helpful to your own work or system needs. This task-oriented approach also makes the book useful as a general reference for all aspects of Mac OS X Server. Throughout the book, special emphasis is given to the new features of the latest release, Mac OS X Server 10.6, a.k.a. Server Snow Leopard. For instance, you'll find out how to integrate an iPhone with Mac OS X Server using the new Mobile Access features, or how to install an SSL certificate in the web service, Apache. Task-oriented approach to server administration makes it easy to find and accomplish what needs to get done Thorough subject coverage including workflows for Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server GUI-level features, command-line features, and alternatives Features introductory material for new administrators, emphasis on new features for upgrading to Snow Leopard Server, and more advanced material for experienced IT and enterprise administrators who want to get the most out of Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server

Author : Brad Miser
Publisher : Pearson Education
ISBN 13 : 0132714558
Total Pages : 1445 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard written by Brad Miser and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2007-12-27 with total page 1445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPECIAL EDITION USING MAC OS X LEOPARD THE ONLY MAC OS X LEOPARD BOOK YOU NEED We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward software proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Mac OS X Leopard, Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard is the only book you need. • Explore the depths of Mac OS X’s core including the desktop, Finder, Finder windows, the Dock, user accounts, the Dashboard and widgets, Spaces, and much more. • Master OS X by installing and using Mac OS X applications, customizing the system, making your Mac accessible to everyone, automating your Mac with the Automator, using Unix commands, and working with mobile Macs. • Run Windows applications on your Mac for those rare occasions when a Mac application isn’t available. • Exploit Mac OS X’s Internet tools to connect to the Net with or without wires, use email, surf the Web, and take advantage of the many features of .Mac. • Explore some of the great applications included with Mac OS X, such as iTunes, QuickTime, DVD Player, iCal, Address Book, iChat, and on it goes. • Expand your system with input devices (such as keyboards and trackballs), output devices (printers, displays, and such), hard drives, and hubs (Ethernet, USB, and FireWire). • Connect to other computers and devices safely and easily using Mac OS X’s advanced networking tools. Learn to configure your own network including Macs and Windows computers and how to share an Internet connection among them. • Use great Mac OS X tools and techniques to keep your system in top condition and to solve problems. “Whether you are already familiar with OS X or are updating from an earlier Mac OS, you will find this volume useful. A clear, comprehensive, well-organized and, above all, usable reference.” –Glenn Lisle, Managing Editor, MONITOR Magazine “A must-read for anyone using Mac OS X for the first time–and for those upgrading to the latest version of the Mac operating system. Brad Miser covers all the important topics in an interesting, easy-to-understand manner that's aided and abetted by well chosen graphics, useful tips and explanatory notes. Leopard’s a great OS–and Brad’s book is a great guide for it. –Dennis Sellers, Publisher, Macsimum News Brad Miser has written extensively about all things Macintosh. In addition to Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone; Sleeping with the Enemy: Running Windows on a Mac (digital Short Cut); Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.4 Tiger; Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes; Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling; Mac OS X and iLife: Using iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD; iDVD 3 Fast & Easy; Special Edition Using Mac OS X v10.2; and Using Mac OS 8.5. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles. He has written numerous articles for MacAddict magazine and has been a featured speaker at Macworld Expo, user group meetings, and other venues. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

Author : Keith Underdahl
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470462701
Total Pages : 725 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just the Steps For Dummies written by Keith Underdahl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Mac operating system, with extra power and additional cool features. Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just The Steps For Dummies is the quick step-by-step way to get up and running on this new beast. This down-to-basics guide features numbered steps and easy-to-follow screen shots that show you exactly how to accomplish more than 150 tasks with Snow Leopard. You’ll learn to: Modify the look of the desktop and customize keyboard shortcuts Create and manage user accounts Save energy by adjusting power settings Install and use the iWork productivity suite Browse the Internet with Safari or Firefox Design and publish a blog or a Web page with iWeb Configure iChat for use with GoogleTalk Set up iTunes and export songs to your iPod Make movies with iMovie and burn them to DVDs Download photos from your camera and organize them in iPhoto Connect your Mac to a Windows network Encrypt your files, safeguard against viruses, and install a firewall Each task is clearly presented, with step-by-step instructions and corresponding views of what you’ll see on the screen at each step. Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just The Steps For Dummies makes it easy to find what you want to do, and even easier to do it!

Author : Mark L. Chambers
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470552603
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-08-14 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest Mac operating system, with even better performance and more efficient use of hard drive space as well as cool features like MobileMe, the iWork productivity suite, and improved media technology. And Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop reference for all its features. Eight self-contained minibooks cover OS X basics, customizing and sharing your Mac, the digital hub, iWork, Internet features, networking, expanding your system, and advanced Mac OS X (for those with more techie inclinations). You’ll learn to: Determine whether your hardware can handle upgrading to Snow Leopard Navigate Snow Leopard, find things with Spotlight, control your Mac with Front Row, and make backups Explore the digital hub and its applications: iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iTunes, GarageBand, QuickTime, and iWeb Create cool-looking documents with Pages, crunch numbers with Numbers, and build awesome slide presentations with Keynote Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, connect with iChat, sync up with MobileMe, and share large files via iDisk Build a wireless network with AirPort Extreme Keep your Snow Leopard happy with regular maintenance Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies also shows you a little of what’s under the hood, in case you’re interested in doing a little AppleScript programming or learning a bit more about UNIX. Whatever your level of involvement with OS X Snow Leopard, this complete guide covers what you need to know.

Author : Steve Johnson
Publisher : Que Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0132713934
Total Pages : 1332 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mac OS X Leopard On Demand written by Steve Johnson and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-15 with total page 1332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac OS X Leopard On Demand FOR THOSE WHO WOULD RATHER BE SHOWN HOW THAN TOLD HOW SEE HOW TO • Master the Mac OS X Leopard user interface, file management, and applications • Manage and share your schedule with iCal • Use Microsoft Windows along with Leopard using Boot Camp • Manage and play digital music with iTunes and iPod • Chat online instantly with iChat • Explorer the Internet with Safari and send e-mail with Mail • Customize and fine-tune Mac OS X Leopard • Set up multiple users and maintain security • Find and use keyboard shortcuts to save time • Get a Front Row seat to play DVDs and other media • Keep your files up to date and backed up with Time Machine • Find everything you need with Spotlight On the Web This book uses real world examples to give you a context in which to perform a task. This book also includes workshops to help you put together individual tasks into projects. The Mac OS X Leopard example files that you need for project tasks are available at www.perspection.com. Perspection has written and produced books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Flash CS3 and 8, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and CS2, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Office 2007 and 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista and XP, Microsoft Expression Web, and Mac OS X Panther. Perspection was founded in 1991, and is committed to providing information and training to help people use software more effectively. Perspection has written more than 80 computer books, and sold more than 5 million copies.

Author : Lynette Kent
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470345098
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Leopard written by Lynette Kent and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you prefer instructions that show you how instead of telling you why? This book is packed with easy, visual directions and full-color screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 tasks with Mac OS X Leopard, including adding applications to the Dock, color-coding files and folders, viewing windows in Exposé, using the QuickTime player, storing files on your iPod, creating your own Web widgets, and more. Succinct explanations walk you through step by step.

Author : Mike Lee
Publisher : Apress
ISBN 13 : 1430219475
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard written by Mike Lee and published by Apress. This book was released on 2011-07-23 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.