Mac OS X For Dummies
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ISBN: 0764525646 / Publisher: For Dummies, January 2003
Aimed at the casual and novice Macintosh user, explains how to perform tasks including manipulate files and folders, run programs, and use Sherlock.
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So you're finally making the leap from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X. Good for you! Or maybe you've just switched from Windows and bought a brand-spanking-new iMac. Bravo! Or perhaps you've never used a computer before and have bought a new Mac because you heard how easy they are to use. Bonus points!Whatever your reason for diving into the Aqua-filled world of Mac OS X, rest assured that you made the right choice. Thing is, Apple has made Mac OS X quite different from earlier Mac operating systems, and it's way different than Windows, so you may need a little help finding your way through that big, complicated operating system – not to mention all that great software that comes bundled with it.That's why veteran Mac-scribe Bob LeVitus has written a not-so-big, not-so-complicated Dummies book about Mac OS X. Recently revised for version 10.2 (a.k.a. Jaguar), Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, shows you what Mac OS X is all about, without boring you silly, confusing you to the point of frustration, or poking you with sharp objects. You'll discover the information and advice you need in a language that you can understand (unlike those other computer books that shall remain nameless). Inside Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you'll find the following topics and more:Setting up and turning on your new MacGetting around on the Desktop and in the DockFinding stuff with the FinderWorking with Mac OS X applications and filesSurfing the Internet – Mac OS X styleSharing and printing files and documentsMaking your Mac your own: Setting System PreferencesTroubleshooting – Yes, even Mac OS X crashes every once in a whileTop Ten lists on how to speed up your Mac experience, accessories you should consider, Web sites all Mac freaks should know about, and valuable third-party softwareNo matter what you use your Mac for – whether it's to surf the Internet, watch DVDs, listen to online music, or any number of other reasons – Mac OS X For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will get you well on your way to becoming a bona fide Mac guru.
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