Computing Books written by David Pogue

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Date: 2007 Mac OS X Leopard Edition The Missing Manual

Mac OS X Leopard Edition The Missing Manual for Apple Macintosh

"The book that should have been in the box"

With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and this Missing Manual. It's just one of reasons this is the most popular computer book of all time.

Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. If you're new to the Mac, this book gives you a crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's web browser.

This Missing Manual is amusing and fun to read, but Pogue doesn't take his subject lightly. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers an objective and straightforward instruction for using:

Leopard's totally revamped Finder
Spaces to group your windows and organize your Mac tasks
Quick Look to view files before you open them
The Time Machine, Leopard's new backup feature
Spotlight to search for and find anything in your Mac
Front Row, a new way to enjoy music, photos, and videos
Enhanced Parental Controls that come with Leopard
Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own

There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is a great new way to tame it.

The Mac OS X Desktop
Folders and Windows
Organizing Your Stuff
Spotlight
Dock, Desktop, and Toolbars
Programs in Mac OS X
Documents, Programs, and Spaces
Time Machine, Syncing, and Moving Data
Automator and AppleScript
Windows on Macintosh
System Preferences
The Free Programs
CDs, DVDs, and iTunes
The Technologies of Mac OS X
Accounts, Parental Controls, and Security
Networking, File Sharing, and Screen Sharing
Printing, Faxing, Fonts, and Graphics
Sound, Movies, and Speech
The Unix Crash Course
Mac OS Online
Internet Setup
Mail and Address Book
Safari
iChat
SSH, FTP, VPN, and Web Sharing
Appendixes
Installing Mac OS X 10.5
Troubleshooting
The Windows-to-Mac Dictionary
Where to Go From Here
The Master Mac OS X Secret Keystroke List

Publisher: OReilly Media
Author: David Pogue
Platform: Apple Macintosh

Date: 2005 Mac OS X Tiger Edition The Missing Manual

Written by the New York Times columnist David Pogue and published by O'Reilly Media in 2005.

As Apple comes out with another version of Mac OS X, David Pogue hits the streets with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover it with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.4, better known as Tiger, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual.

With its hallmark objectivity, the Tiger Edition thoroughly explores the latest features to grace the Mac OS. Which ones work well and which do not? What should you look for? This book tackles Spotlight, an enhanced search feature that helps you find anything on your computer; iChat AV for videoconferencing; Automator for automating repetitive, manual or batch tasks; and the hundreds of smaller tweaks and changes, good and bad, that Apple's marketing never bothers to mention.

Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition is the authoritative book that's ideal for every user, including people coming to the Mac for the first time. Our guide offers an ideal introduction that demystifies the Dock, the unfamiliar Mac OS X folder structure, and the entirely new Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, those much-heralded digital media programs, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's own web browser.

And plenty more: learn to configure Mac OS X using the System Preferences application, keep your Mac secure with FileVault, and learn about Tiger's enhanced Firewall capabilities. If you're so inclined, this Missing Manual also offers an easy introduction to the Terminal application for issuing basic Unix commands.

There's something new on practically every page, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and we have a great new way to tame it.

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