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Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies

by Bob LeVitus

Written by ÒDr. MacÓ himself, veteran Macintosh expert Bob LeVitus, Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies is perfect whether youÕre brand-new to the Mac or youÕre a longtime Mac-thusiast. YouÕll find sections on

• Basic Mac usage, including keyboard and mouse, menus, windows, the Dock, saving and backing up files, and getting around OS X
• Internet ins and outs, how to print from your Mac, and the how and why of System Preferences
• How to set up a network, share files, and troubleshoot problems
• Step-by-step installation instructions for OS X, and a lot more

Mac OS X just keeps getting better! The newest cat in the pack, 10.4 Tiger, has new bells and whistles and terrific updates that make it even easier and more fun to use, which is why you wonÕt want to miss out on the helpful guidance this book has to offer.

Bob LeVitus reaches over a million readers weekly with his ÒDr. MacÓ column in the Houston Chronicle, and his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. In this one, he helps you

• Find your way around the new Finder,
• go Web surfing with the cool new Safari browser, and search smarter with Spotlight
• Use Preferences to personalize your system for the way you work
• Handle removable media, including CDs, DVDs, and even classic devices like zip drives
• Manage files, use file sharing, and protect your precious data Ñpainlessly
• Take advantage of Dashboard widgets, navigate nested folders, and make the most of Tiger

With the friendly and expert advice in this book, youÕll tame the Tiger in no time.

Hold that Tiger! Whether this is your first meeting with a Mac or you're a longtime Mac-thusiast, here's how to get up to speed quickly with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. From finding the "on" button (it CAN be challenging!) to networking your Mac and backing up your files, it's just what the doctor ordered.

Mac OS X Tiger For Dummies
by Bob LeVitus - List Price: $21.99, Price: $14.95 You Save: $7.04 (32%) Paperback: 432 pages; Publisher: For Dummies (May 30, 2005); Language: English

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