Whether you are a novice or a self-proclaimed Mac geek, this book has the answers you've been searching for. Learn how Mac OS X can help you accomplish everything you need to do with your computer--from system setup tasks such as installing new software and setting preferences, to cool tasks such as recording music CDs and editing digital movies. With this book as your guide, you'll not only learn the skills you need to accomplish these tasks, but you'll also learn the tips and tricks that will help you accomplish them in the most efficient way possible. Learn how real Mac "power users" get the most out of OS X!
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Brian Proffitt is the Managing Editor of the popular Web site Linux Today, and the author of 16 Linux and Open Source works, including The Joy of Linux. His online works are read by nearly a half million people daily.
William von Hagen has been a Unix system administrator since 1982, working on and maintaining computer hardware, operating systems, and system software. In that time, he has worked as a system administrator, systems programmer, software developer, development manager, computing facilities operations manager, writer, documentation manager, and content manager. He has been a Linux fan since 1993, and has used almost every commercial Linux distribution on the x86, PPC, and SPARC platforms. Bill is an established writer, having written three computer books, including "Hacking the TiVo" (Premier Press, 1592001114). He is well-known as an expert on PowerPC Linux systems (such as the TiVo), having written articles and reviews on this subject for Linux Format magazine (UK) and a column on this topic for Maximum Linux magazine. He has written articles for publications including Linux Magazine, Mac Tech Magazine, Mac Home Magazine, Mac Directory, and many others.
William von Hagen has been a Unix system administrator since 1982, working on and maintaining computer hardware, operating systems, and system software. In that time, he has worked as a system administrator, systems programmer, software developer, development manager, computing facilities operations manager, writer, documentation manager, and content manager. He has been a Linux fan since 1993, and has used almost every commercial Linux distribution on the x86, PPC, and SPARC platforms. Bill is an established writer, having written three computer books, including "Hacking the TiVo" (Premier Press, 1592001114). He is well-known as an expert on PowerPC Linux systems (such as the TiVo), having written articles and reviews on this subject for Linux Format magazine (UK) and a column on this topic for Maximum Linux magazine. He has written articles for publications including Linux Magazine, Mac Tech Magazine, Mac Home Magazine, Mac Directory, and many others.
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I read this book cover to cover. I felt it was well written and laid out perfectly. It was exceptionally great at showing the Mac hidden tricks from your keyboard.
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the was great it helped me deal with some of the problems i had with my i mac. the book is very simple anyone can understand it. i bought my first i mac and i don't know anything about i macs so i was really lost but this book taught me a lot of things that i need to know. i would recommend it to any first time i mac users.
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Mac OS X: Power User's Guide by Macintosh computer expert Brad Miser is a highly practical and comprehensive guide to the basics of getting the most out of the Mac OS X system. Specifically covering version Mac OS X version 10.1, this invaluable instructional reference has everything from upgrading and installing Mac OS X to setting preferences, printing, Internet access, AppleScript, and much more. Black-and-white screenshots illustrate step-by-step "walk through" instructions guide users of all experience levels in the most user-friendly possible way. A first-rate basic, "user friendly" reference, Max OS X is a welcome and highly recommended addition to any Mac enthusiast's reference shelf.
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It is the American success story that we've all heard before: two guys in a Los Gatos, California, garage put their heads and talents together to build and market what has been called the world's first desktop personal computer. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inactive updates, following task shows, new keychain, mailboxes drawer, close window button, authentication dialog box, graphics layer, hot key combination, script editor, backup script, contain ads, terminal window, open source applications, column view, backup folder, administrative user, standard folder, preferences panel, volume window, backup application, shared volumes, home directory Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Apache Web, Internet Explorer, Netlnfo Manager, Effects Pane, Energy Saver, Force Quit, Power Mac, Print Center, Stufflt Lite, Keychain Access, Microsoft Windows, The Bonzo Dog Ban, Netscape Communicator, Radio Tuner, Setting Preferences, World Wide Web, Basic Mac, Exploring the Desktop, Control Strip, Drop Box, Elise Platz, Event Log, Export Movie, Mail Preferences, New Message New!
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