Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pocket Guide

by Chris Seibold

Overview

Whether you're new to the Mac or a longtime user, this handy book is the quickest way to get up to speed on Snow Leopard. Packed with concise information in an easy-to-read format, Mac OS X Snow Leopard Pocket Guide covers what you need to know and is an ideal resource for problem-solving on the fly.

This book goes right to the heart of Snow Leopard, with details on system preferences, built-in applications, and utilities. You'll also find configuration tips, keyboard shortcuts, guides for troubleshooting, lots of step-by-step instructions, and more.

• Learn about new features and changes since the original Leopard release
• Get quick tips for setting up and customizing your Mac's configuration
• Solve problems with the handy reference to the fundamentals of the Finder, Dock, and more
• Understand how to manage user accounts
• Work more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts
• Take advantage of MobileMe, Apple's online suite of services and tools

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780596802721
Publisher:	O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/15/2009
Series:	Pocket ref / guide
Pages:	219
Product dimensions:	4.20(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Chris Seibold is an engineer, writer, and cartoonist residing in Knoxville, Tennessee. As an engineer, he has tackled such diverse processes as powder coating and hot dog casing manufacture. As a writer, he has focused on computing and written for a variety of online and traditional media, including serving as Senior Contributing Editor for the Apple Matters web site and contributing hacks to iPod and iTunes Hacks, with a talent for making the complex accessible to the interested but harried user. As a cartoonist, he has produced both cartoon strips and editorials. Chris also managed to spend some time working producing radio shows relating to sports. As soon as he hits television, the trifecta will be complete. Chris lives with his wife, young son, and what is quite possibly the world's dimmest canine. He has a degree in Physics from the University of Tennessee but has yet to find work involving frictionless inclined planes.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Chapter 1: What’s New in Snow Leopard?
• Chapter 2: Installing Snow Leopard and Migrating Data
• Chapter 3: The Quick Guide to Snow Leopard
• Chapter 4: Quick Guide to Troubleshooting Mac OS X
• Chapter 5: System Preferences
• Chapter 6: Built-in Applications and Utilities
• Chapter 7: MobileMe
• Chapter 8: Security
• Chapter 9: Keyboard Commands and Special Characters