Mac OS X For Dummies - Softcover

LeVitus, Bob; Brisbin, Shelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764507060 ISBN 13: 9780764507069

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

Mac OS X includes dozens of new or improved features to make using your Mac easier, as well as dozens more that help you do more work in less time. Now you can use these new features to be more productive, have fewer headaches, reduce your cholesterol level, and fall in love with your Mac all over again.

With Mac OS X For Dummies, you′ll be managing files, storing documents, launching programs, adjusting the way the machine works, and much more in the short time it takes to move through the smoothest reference guide you′ll ever meet (and re–greet every time you need a trusted resource for fast, friendly answers). In this updated volume, you′ll find out what make your Mac a Mac, in addition to discovering

• The new–fangled Finder window
• The big deal on the Dock
• Icon info galore
• A sea of menus and shortcuts
• Straight talk on folder navigation

Navigating the depths of Mac OS X safely and sanely is a breeze with the coverage in this must–have companion to your Apple product. Written by renowned Mac expert and best–selling author Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X For Dummies takes you from basic training to advanced maneuvers, including

• Customizing Finder Windows with Views
• Mastering the Save Sheet and the Open Dialog Box
• Haggling with Removable Media
• Applying yourself to the Applications Folder
• Backing up by using commercial software
• Troubleshooting operating system annoyances
• Tuning into cool programs and preferences that you may use every day

Whether you’re brand–spanking new to the Mac or a grizzled old Mac–vet, Mac OS X For Dummies proves that exploring the ins and outs of Mac OS X can be fun, easy, and totally habit–forming.

About this title

About the Author

Bob LeVitus's Macintosh books, which include Dr. Macintosh, Stupid Mac Tricks, and The Internet For iMacs For Dummies, have sold over a million copies. Shelly Brisbin is the author of Mac Answers! (with Bob) and other Mac books.

From the Back Cover

Get a handle on the new Dock, the revamped Finder, and more

Get up to speed with Mac OS X in no time

The fun and easy way to take Mac OS X to the max Whether you're a longtime Mac user or you just bought your first Mac, let renowned Mac expert Bob LeVitus show you how to polish your Apple. From Desktop basics to more advanced tweaks, you'll soon be zipping along on Apple's powerful new Unix–fueled operating system.

Discover how to: Navigate the OS X desktop Take advantage of new customization features Capitalize on network sharing tools Get connected to the Internet fast Save time with simple tips

The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear–out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764507060
• ISBN 13: 9780764507069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360