Mac OS<sup>®</sup> X v. 10.3 Panther<sup><small>TM</small></sup>: Top 100 Simplified<sup>®</sup> Tips & Tricks,9780764543951

Mac OS® X v. 10.3 PantherTM: Top 100 Simplified® Tips & Tricks

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ISBN13: 9780764543951
ISBN10: 0764543954
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-01-01
Publisher(s): Visual
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Summary

* The Top 100 Simplified series helps visual learners work smarter by teaching them tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time* Provides users with new insights into using the latest version of Apple's operating system-Panther* Packed with time-saving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks, this book takes a reader's knowledge of Mac OS X Panther beyond the basics* Presents a task-oriented approach in a highly visual format consisting of two-page tutorials with step-by-step screen shots in full color on every page

Table of Contents

1. Customizing Your Desktop.
Task # 1: Add Your Own Desktop Background.
Task # 2: Change Desktops Automatically.
Task # 3: Change Menu Colors.
Task # 4: Switch Video Resolutions.
Task # 5: Use Font Smoothing.
Task # 6: Configure the Clock.
Task # 7: Select an Alert Sound.
Task # 8: Customize Your Mouse.
Task # 9: Display or hide Desktop Icons.
Task # 10: Configure Visual and Audio Aids.
Task # 11: Customize the Finder.
2. Managing Files and Folders.
Task # 12: Accelerate File Access with Panther’s New Places Sidebar.
Task # 13: Use Spring-Loaded Folders to Reduce Clutter.
Task # 14: Access Contexual Menu Commands.
Task # 15: Leverage Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed up Work.
Task # 16: Find Files in a Flash.
Task # 17: Use Color Labels.
Task # 18: Access File Information with Get Info.
Task # 19: Open a File without Using the Default Application.
Task # 20: Copy Files Four Different Ways.
Task # 21: Create an Alias.
Task # 22: Customize Icons of Files and Folders.
Task # 23: Navigate Panther’s New Open and Save Dialog Boxes.
Task # 24: Protect Files from Prying Eyes.
3. Using Panther More Efficiently.
Task # 25: Add and Delete Dock Icons.
Task # 26: Add Web Sites to the Dock.
Task # 27: Customize the Finder Toolbar.
Task # 28: Relocate and Resize the Dock.
Task # 29: Configure Exposé.
Task # 30: Launch Recent Items.
Task # 31: Put Your Mac to Sleep.
Task # 32: Switch Between Users.
Task # 33: Start or Shut Down Your Mac Automatically.
Task # 34: Hide and Display the Finder Toolbar.
Task # 35: Use the Go Menu.
Task # 36: Save Time with Keyboard Shortcuts.
Task # 37: Work Automatically with CD and DVD Discs.
Task # 38: Use Mac OS X Services.
Task # 39: View Files with Preview.
4. Expanding Your Mac’s Horizons.
Task # 40: Connect to Other Devices with iSync.
Task # 41: Use Stickies on Your Desktop.
Task # 42: Access UNIX With Terminal.
Task # 43: Delete Your Trash Securely.
Task # 44: Protect Your Privacy with FileVault.
Task # 45: Start Applications Automatically When You Log In.
Task # 46: Activate Voice Commands.
Task # 47: Save Documents as PDF Files.
Task # 48: Run Multiple Versions of Mac OS.
Task # 49: Configure Your Personal Address Book Card.
Task # 50: Add a New Font.
Task # 51: Take Screenshots with Grab.
Task # 52: Add a New Event in iCal.
Task # 53: Editing Text Files with TextEdit.
5. Working with Multimedia and the Digital Hub.
Task # 54: Get Photos, Movies, and Music onto Your Mac.
Task # 55: Convert Audio with iTunes.
Task # 56: Burn DVDs with iDVD.
Task # 57: Burn CDs and DVDs with iTunes.
Task # 58: Use iTunes Audio in iMovie.
Task # 59: Use iPhoto Images in iMovie.
Task # 60: Fade iMovie Audio In and Out.
Task # 61: Add or Remove the Ken Burns Effect.
Task # 62: Export iMovies for Use in the Hub.
Task # 63: Export iPhoto Images.
Task # 64: Use iTunes to Crop and Split Files.
6. Troubleshooting Problems and Seeking Help.
Task # 65: Force a Program to Quit.
Task # 66: Use Mac OS X Help.
Task # 67: Fix Hard Drive Problems with the Disk Utility.
Task # 68: Find out Hardware and Software Information with the System Profiler.
Task # 69: Monitor Your Mac’s Performance.
Task # 70: Search the AppleCare Knowledge Base.
Task # 71: Update Mac OS X.
Task # 72: Boot from a CD-ROM.
Task # 73: Uninstall Applications the Correct Way.
Task # 74: Fix Problems with User Accounts.
Task # 75: Rebuild the Classic Mode Desktop.
7. Taking Advantage of the Internet.
Task # 76: Organize Your Web Surfing with Tabs.
Task # 77: View and Bookmark Documents In Safari.
Task # 78: Save Web Pages on Your Hard Drive.
Task # 79: Stop Pop-Up Ads from Appearing in Your Browser.
Task # 80: Eliminate Spam with Mail.
Task # 81: Manage Threaded E-Mail.
Task # 82: Set Up a Web Server.
Task # 83: Visit Web Sites of People in Your Address Book.
Task # 84: Use Rendezvous to Surf Local Web Sites.
Task # 85: Save Internet Content for Later Use.
Task # 86: Use Sherlock to Find Information and Perform Tasks.
Task # 87: Channel the Power of the Address Book in Mail.
8. Making the Most of Your Network Connection.
Task # 88: Share Music over Your Network with iTunes.
Task # 89: Audio and Video Conferencing with iChat.
Task # 90: Share Music on a Network Drive.
Task # 91: Download Files with FTP.
Task # 92: Remotely Control Other Computers on Your Network.
Task # 93: Protect Your Computer with a Firewall.
Task # 94: Share Files with Windows Computers.
Task # 95: Share Printers with Other Computers.
Task # 96: Unfreeze a Frozen Mac over the Network.
Task # 97: Share Files with iChat.
Task # 98: Use iChat Keyboard Shortcuts.
Task # 99: Fax Files from Any Application.
Task # 100: Share an iPod on a Network.

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