Mac OS X Snow Leopard all-in-one for dummies - Mark L. Chambers

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest Mac operating system, and this cat has it all. Make your Snow Leopard purr with the step–by–step guidance in these eight minibooks! From the basics for first–time Mac users to setting up file sharing, living the iLife, getting busy with iWork, catching up with MobileMe, and networking wirelessly, here's the scoop.

• Hi, Mac
  learn your way around Mac OS X, find things with Spotlight, control your Mac with Front Row, and back up your system with Time Machine




• Get personal
  customize your desktop and system preferences




• Let's digitize
  explore the digital hub where photos, music, movies, and your very own Web site all hang out




• Beyond word processing
  create cool–looking documents with Pages that include photos, tables, and text boxes




• Presenting Keynote
  use this iWork '09 application for building awesome slide presentations




• Online action
  get your Internet connection and e–mail set up, connect with iChat, and sync up with MobileMe




• Network with me
  set up a network, go wireless, and use Airport Extreme




• Fun expansion projects
  adding RAM to increase performance, hardware additions that will make you giddy, software applications you gotta have, and more

Open the book and find:

• How to navigate around the desktop and get to know the Dock




• Steps for building the Finder of your dreams




• Tips for protecting your privacy on the Web




• How to use iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, iTunes, and iWeb




• How to work with iWork




• Steps for setting up a wireless network




• Troubleshooting solutions and techniques




• An introduction to UNIX