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Books : Mac OS X Tiger: Missing Manual


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by: David Pogue

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.4465
EAN: 9780596009410
Format: Illustrated
ISBN: 0596009410
Label: Pogue Press
Manufacturer: Pogue Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 864
Publication Date: 2005-07
Publisher: Pogue Press
Sales Rank: 8058
Studio: Pogue Press



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Product Description:
You can set your watch to it: As soon 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. There are many reasons why this is the most popular computer book of all time.

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.





Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - MAC BOOK PRO LIFESAVER
WITHOUT THIS BOOK I WOULD BE LOST. I'M INEXPERIENCED, BUT THIS BOOK HAS ALLOWED ME TO COMMUNICATE, AND MAKE ME LESS IGNORANT.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great Service!
My order arrived ahead of schedule, and the book was just as it was described.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Must Have !
If you own a Mac with tiger, you need this book. This should come with every mac. Easy to read and follow.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Invaluable for experienced PC users
Reviewer: Chuck Thomas, Bowling Green Area Microcomputer Users Group

Having recently switched from PC-only to being a Mac and PC user, I was anxious to see if this 514-page book would ease my transition and continue to be helpful for some time. It far exceeded my expectations and has proven to be invaluable.

The introduction begins with a clear list of the advantages of switching to Mac: `What the Mac OS Gives You' and "What it Takes Away." (The latter section actually ... Read More



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - DW
Being a novice Mac owner, this book was a great tool for me to learn why I chose my iMac over a new PC. There is a wide range of audiences that will love this manual as well, from novice to expert. It answers all the questions you may have and provides explanations when necessary. I recommend David Pogue's work for any Mac manual purchases.




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