Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

LeVitus, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764576755 ISBN 13: 9780764576751

Publisher: For Dummies, 2005

Synopsis

Mac OS X just keeps getting better! The newest cat in the pack, 10.4 Tiger, has new bells and whistles and terrific updates that make it even easier and more fun to use, which is why you won’t want to miss out on the helpful guidance this book has to offer.

Written by “Dr. Mac” himself, veteran Macintosh expert Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies is perfect whether you’re brand-new to the Mac or you’re a longtime Mac-thusiast. You’ll find sections on

• Basic Mac usage, including keyboard and mouse, menus, windows, the Dock,  saving and backing up files, and getting around OS X
• Internet ins and outs, how to print from your Mac, and the how and why of System Preferences
• How to set up a network, share files, and troubleshoot problems
• Step-by-step installation instructions for OS X, and a lot more

Bob LeVitus reaches over a million readers weekly with his “Dr. Mac” column in the Houston Chronicle, and his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide.  In this one, he helps you

• Find your way around the new Finder, go Web surfing with the cool new Safari browser, and search smarter with Spotlight
• Use Preferences to personalize your system for the way you work
• Handle removable media, including CDs, DVDs, and even classic devices like zip drives
• Manage files, use file sharing, and protect your precious data —painlessly
• Take advantage of Dashboard widgets, navigate nested folders, and make the most of Tiger

With the friendly and expert advice in this book, you’ll tame the Tiger in no time.  Then, when you’re ready to delve deeper into some of the specific applications like digital media, check out other For Dummies guides, including iLife '04 All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies (ISBN 0-7645-7347-0).

About this title

About the Author

Bob LeVitus reaches over a million readers weekly with his "Dr. Mac" column in the Houston Chronicle. This is his 49th computer book in his 19th year as a writer.

From the Back Cover

Back up regularly, share your Mac, and navigate nested folders

Find your way around the Finder, go on a Web surfin' Safari, and dominate your Dock

Hold that Tiger! Whether this is your first meeting with a Mac or you're a longtime Mac-thusiast, here's how to get up to speed quickly with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. From finding the "on" button (it CAN be challenging!) to networking your Mac and backing up your files, it's just what the doctor ordered.

Discover how to

• Work faster with aliases, icons, and stickies
• Search smarter with Spotlight
• Personalize with System Preferences
• Set up file sharing
• Use Dashboard widgets
• Protect your precious data

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764576755
• ISBN 13: 9780764576751
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432