Mac OS� X TigerTM All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies� - Softcover

Chambers, Mark L.

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9780764576768: Mac OS� X TigerTM All–in–One Desk Reference For Dummies�

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ISBN 10: 0764576763 ISBN 13: 9780764576768

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2005

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Mac OS X Tiger is the sum of its parts, and there are a lot of them. What could be easier than to have a handy minibook covering each one, ready to answer your every question?

If you’re venturing into the Mac world for the first time, you’ve chosen a great time to make the move. And if you’re switching to Tiger from an earlier Mac OS, you’ll be eager to get going as quickly as possible. Either way, you’ll love the convenience of Mac OS X Tiger All–In–One Desk Reference For Dummies. You’ll find sections devoted to

Basic Mac OS X
Customizing and sharing your Mac
Mac’s digital hub—iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, QuickTime, and GarageBand
The Internet (AppleMail, iChat AV, iDisk, and more)
Networking, including Bluetooth, AppleTalk, and Airport Extreme
Expanding your system with cool hardware and software
Some advanced stuff, like hosting a Web site and building custom applications

Each self–contained chapter discusses a specific feature, application, connection, or cool thing about Mac OS X. You can start at the beginning, or dive right into the things you most want to explore. For example, you can

Discover how to find anything, anywhere on your system, with Spotlight
Set up a wireless network
Use iDisk to back up your important files
Edit or create your own DVDs, CDs, and movies
Keep in touch with others through the cool iChat AV application
Get step–by–step instructions that make using OS X Tiger as much fun—and as productive—as it’s meant to be

Because everything’s handy and neatly organized, you’ll find Mac OS X Tiger All–In–One Desk Reference For Dummies is the reference book you’ll want to keep right next to your Mac. You’ll refer to it many times over, and be glad you did!

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From the Back Cover:

7 books in 1 your key to success with Tiger!

Your one–stop guide to customizing Tiger, getting online, networking, and going digital

You can make the Tiger perform at your beck and call! Whether you′re new to the Mac or switching to Tiger from an older version of Mac OS�, you′ll find simple, no–nonsense instructions for everything you want to do in one of these minibooks including all the cool iLife applications, as well as AirPort�, Safari, AppleScript�, UNIX�, and more.

Discover how to

Find anything, anywhere on your computer, with Spotlight
Set up a wireless network
Work wonders with Dashboard widgets
Edit or create your own DVDs, CDs, and movies
Stay in touch using iChat AV

About the Author:

Mark L. Chambers is an author, tech editor, and unabashed Mac OS X fan. He is the author of more than 30 computer books including iMac For Dummies, 4th Edition.

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