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

by: Mark L. Chambers, Erick Tejkowski

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons,2004/01/30

Category: MACINTOSH Level:

ISBN: 0764543954
ISBN13: 9780764543951

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You already know Mac OS X Panther basics. Now you'd like to go beyond, with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach time-saving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you more productive with Mac OS X Panther.

5-Star Visual Learning Guide


  Minimal text and maximum illustrations

Task-oriented, step-by-step approach

Lines and 'lassos' connect illustrations to instructions

Self-contained, two-page lessons

Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more

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.