Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius [Paperback]

Dwight Spivey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470290501 | ISBN-13: 978-0470290507 | Publication Date: September 22, 2008 | Edition: 1

Mac OS X Portable Genius is always at the ready for you with facts, tips, and secrets to give you the most from your favorite OS. This genius teaches you to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain Mac OS X, and just have fun. Browse and manipulate images and multimedia, listen to music and Podcasts, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, and take control of Leopard to make it work for you.

From the introduction:
"Some of you may be rolling your eyes right now; all computers use the file and folder concept and some sort of colorful user interface, so there couldn’t be that much difference between Mac OS X and its competitors, right? Wrong. I don’t just say this because of some blind devotion to all things Apple; I’ve actually used different flavors of Windows and Linux for more than 13 years, right alongside my trusty Mac, so experience has been my teacher. If I have any devotion to Apple, there are plenty of good reasons why, the subject of this book being the first. Readers of this book who are already Mac users understand exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you moving from other computing platforms, it’s my desire that by the end of this book you will have a whole new perspective on computing and see what it means to really have fun while working with your computer. In Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius you can learn not just the basics, but the subtle nuances and little tips and tricks that make using your Mac that much easier. I’ve covered the gamut, from printing files, surfing the Internet and using e-mail, to partitioning your hard drive, automating repetitive tasks, and using UNIX commands, with just a little bit of geeky humor thrown in for good measure. I hope this book will do justice to Mac OS X Leopard, which isn’t just a computer operating system; it’s an art form."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you know anyone who's getting their first Mac for Christmas, this could be just the book they need." (Mac User, November 21st 2008)

From the Back Cover

The Genius is in.

You don't have to be a genius to use Mac OS X Leopard. But if you want to get the very most out of it, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and start ramping up the pace. Want to discover Leopard's applications and utilities? Automate repetitive tasks? Use UNIX commands? Install Windows? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy Mac OS X Leopard to the max. Keep this indispensable Genius on hand and watch your Mac OS X Leopard IQ soar.

Portable GENIUS

Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470290501
• ISBN-13: 978-0470290507
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,095,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mac OS Leopard Portable Genius, December 12, 2008

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Cecily Ann Skrudland (Perth, West Australia) - See all my reviews
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I have used Windows for many years and recently purchased a Mac OS X Leopard. It was like starting a foreign language with no instructions and exceedingly frustrating. Thanks to this book all is revealed, a clear, concise and well set out set of instructions. Many thanks.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars mac leopard genius ---get it!!!, December 16, 2008

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well spent money when you purchase mac os x leopard genius. it has more info in it alone than other books at twice the price! the book is also easily portable too!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MAC OSX LEOPARD, February 3, 2009

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THIS BOOK HELPED ME USE MY OSX SYSTEM MUCH EASIER , AND SHOWED ME TRICKS IN MY PHOTO'S.
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