Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies [Paperback]

Bob LeVitus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470435437 | ISBN-13: 978-0470435434 | Publication Date: September 15, 2009 | Edition: 1

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and “Dr. Mac” Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it’s your first Mac or an upgrade, you’ll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship.

From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies gives you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do more work in less time.

• Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure it, and how to back it up with Time Machine
• Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and be able to find what you’re looking for
• Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChatting
• Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes and plan a playlist with Genius
• Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make PDFs
• Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections
• Find out about operating system updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and happy

Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly two decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides just what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

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From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Navigate around the desktop and get to know the Dock

• Get online, set up an e-mail account, and surf the Web with Safari

• Enjoy music, movies, DVDs, and digital photos on your Mac

• Organize and manage files and folders

Get to know Mac OS XSnow Leopard and make the most of your Mac

Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime Mac-thusiast, you've come to the right place. Snow Leopard has a few new tricks up its sleeve, and Mac expert Bob LeVitus will show you how to use them. This handy guide helps you figure out the nuts and bolts of Mac OS X, covers all the cool stuff, and prepares you for the quirks!

• The basic tour — learn how to start up your Mac, shut it down properly, keep it safe, and back it up with Time Machine

• Tame the chaos — organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and find what you're looking for

• Online and loving it — set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChatting

• Music and multimedia — download and organize songs, movies, and podcasts with iTunes® and create a playlist with Genius

• Be productive — create documents with TextEdit, print them, make PDFs, and fax

• Share your Mac — set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections

• Safety first — learn about software updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and more

Open the book and find:

• How to customize the Dock and Finder

• Tips for setting up your keyboard, mouse, and other hardware

• Steps for getting organized with Spaces

• How to back up your system with Time Machine

• Details about running Windows on your Mac

• How iCal helps you manage appointments and projects

• Steps for networking your Macs

• Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions for your Mac

About the Author

Bob LeVitus, aka Dr. Mac, is among the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS X. He's been one of the Mac community's most trusted gurus for almost twenty years, and has written or cowritten more than 45 books. He is also a columnist for the Houston Chronicle and The Mac Observer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470435437
• ISBN-13: 978-0470435434
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Mac OS X
  • #33 in Books > Computers & Technology > Operating Systems > MacOS

More About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of Mac OS X® Snow Leopard For Dummies.

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New to Mac's, November 1, 2009

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This review is from: Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies (Paperback)

This book offers a beginners overview of the new Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Topics range from turning on the Mac to simple networking. Bob LeVitus does a great job touching upon most features of the new release. However the nature of the 'For Dummies' books are meant to be kept short and sweet. Some topics I felt could of been discussed in greater detail and some topics could of been slimmed down. He does constantly repeat that the built-in Help will answer most questions and that the Apple website offers a wealth of knowledge. I would liked to have read more on the security and less about the different ways to save a document. This book is very light on the technical workings of the operating system. Mr. LeVitus does include the keyboard shortcuts for everything though.

I am new to Mac's. I found this book useful. The chapter that discussed widgets I found was very informative. Two other chapters I thought were neat were chapter 22 - a list of useful Mac websites and chapter 19 - a brief chapter on how to troubleshoot hardware.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars dumber for dummies, February 3, 2010

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Anthony McNamara (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies (Paperback)

Usually the 'for dummies' series are good, clear, and easy to follow. This is an exception. The book starts off on a very beginners level, but once past the first chapter you will have many unanswered questions, and the text does not anticipate what your problems might be and supplies no way of tracing possible answers. A huge disappointment if you are trying to work out how Snow Leopard works.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mac OS X Snow Leopard for Dummies, March 8, 2010

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I have used many "for Dummies" books before and been very happy with them. I was disappointed in this one. It was not by the original author of many of the other books. I found it hard to follow because it didn't have many visual examples. I ended up buying the book "Teach Yourself Visually Mac OS X Snow Leopard," and found it much easier to follow. Diana E.