Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 005.446 Format: Bargain Price Label: For Dummies Manufacturer: For Dummies Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 744 Publication Date: June 03, 2005 Publisher: For Dummies Sales Rank: 1009595 Studio: For Dummies
Product DescriptionMac OS X Tiger is the sum of its parts, and there are a lot of them. What could be easier than to have a handy minibook covering each one, ready to answer your every question?
If you’re venturing into the Mac world for the first time, you’ve chosen a great time to make the move. And if you’re switching to Tiger from an earlier Mac OS, you’ll be eager to get going as quickly as possible. Either way, you’ll love the convenience of Mac OS X Tiger All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies. You’ll find sections devoted to
Basic Mac OS X
Customizing and sharing your Mac
Mac’s digital hub—iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, QuickTime, and GarageBand
The Internet (AppleMail, iChat AV, iDisk, and more)
Networking, including Bluetooth, AppleTalk, and Airport Extreme
Expanding your system with cool hardware and software
Some advanced stuff, like hosting a Web site and building custom applications
Each self-contained chapter discusses a specific feature, application, connection, or cool thing about Mac OS X. You can start at the beginning, or dive right into the things you most want to explore. For example, you can
Discover how to find anything, anywhere on your system, with Spotlight
Set up a wireless network
Use iDisk to back up your important files
Edit or create your own DVDs, CDs, and movies
Keep in touch with others through the cool iChat AV application
Get step-by-step instructions that make using OS X Tiger as much fun—and as productive—as it’s meant to be
Because everything’s handy and neatly organized, you’ll find Mac OS X Tiger All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the reference book you’ll want to keep right next to your Mac. You’ll refer to it many times over, and be glad you did!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Not bad for the price
If you are not really familiar with the subject these all-in-one books can help you get a handle on the subject. Just be aware that the coverage is spread pretty thin. You may need to get another book to get into much detail. Do this too often and the all-in-one becomes redundant.
Rating: - Great Desk Reference
This is a great book to have on hand.....one that you can constantly be referring to.
Rating: - A Very Helpful Resource
I am a new Mac user, and this book has been invaluable. It reads easy, & Mark has a simple way of putting things for those who are semi computer illiterate. :) The only thing I'd say is a 'black mark' against this book, is some of the 'humor' in the book wasn't necessary or funny. (i.e. joking about ex-boy/girl friends.) Other than that, i have been pleased with the information that has helped me to navigate the wonders of the Apple system.
Rating: - Great All around book
I have been using macs for about 5 years, and my knowledge doubled after i read this book. It is great for quick tips to be more productive. It also has a good amount of technical information including UNIX, which Mac OS X is based off of. I highly recommend for any mac user, new or not.
Rating: - Hard to read
While this book has a lot of great information, it's very hard for me to sit down and read. Here's an example of a writing style: Under "Quitting Programs" the author writes "If I had a twisted and warped sense of humor, I'd simly tell you to quit applications by pulliiing your Mac's power cord from the wall socket. (Luckily, I don't.) There are, however, more sane ways to exit a program..." If you're like me, and this style drives you up the wall, try another book, because this book has examples ... Read More
- Not bad for the price
- Great Desk Reference
- Hard to read
