Mac OS X Leopard: the Missing Manual by David Pogue

Mac OS X Leopard: the Missing Manual

David Pogue

O'Reilly Media · Print & ebook · January 15, 2008

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Who it’s for
Mac users of all technical levels seeking Leopard guidance
Themes
Leopard features and tools, Mac setup and configuration
Genres
Macintosh Systems, Computer Resources, Mac Hardware

About this book

With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and this Missing Manual. It's just one of reasons this is the most popular computer book of all time.

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Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. If you're new to the Mac, this book gives you a crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's web browser. This Missing Manual is amusing and fun to read, but Pogue doesn't take his subject lightly. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers an objective and straightforward instruction for using: - Leopard's totally revamped Finder - Spaces to group your windows and organize your Mac tasks - Quick Look to view files before you open them - The Time Machine, Leopard's new backup feature - Spotlight to search for and find anything in your Mac - Front Row, a new way to enjoy music, photos, and videos - Enhanced Parental Controls that come with Leopard - Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own There's something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is a great new way to tame it.

Who it’s for

  • Mac users of all technical levels seeking Leopard guidance
  • New Mac users seeking a jargon-free introduction

Where it sits

Macintosh Systems99%
Computer Resources52%
Mac Hardware48%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Computers
  • Interactive Media
  • Macintosh Systems
  • UNIX Systems
Authors
David Pogue
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Published
January 15, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Leopard features and tools · Mac setup and configuration
Reading lane
Computers