Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) | 
enlarge | Author: Bob Levitus Publisher: For Dummies Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating: 12 reviews Sales Rank: 11895
Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 432 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4 Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0470054336 Dewey Decimal Number: 005.446 EAN: 9780470054338 ASIN: 0470054336
Publication Date: October 31, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description Mac OS X Leopard is the new cat in town, and wait until you see all the tricks it can do! Whether you’re new to the Mac or a longtime Mac-thusiast, Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies is the fun and friendly way to have your Leopard purring in no time. While the Mac has built its reputation in part on being user-friendly, OS X Leopard has lots of features that do lots of things—and that’s where Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies puts you a step ahead. If you’re meeting your first Mac, start at the beginning and you’ll feel like a pro in no time. If you’re familiar with earlier incarnations of OS X, you can jump right to the chapters on organizing your files and getting a sneak peek with Quick Look, backing up with the cool new Time Machine, using Spaces to manage Finder and application windows, and getting down with all the cool Mac multimedia features. Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies shows you how to: - Customize your Dock and desktop
- Search smarter with Spotlight
- Sync your contacts and calendars
- Watch movies, play music, and download digital photos or video
- Start video chats on the fly
- Surf the Web with Safari—safely
- Get organized with Spaces
- Run Microsoft Windows on an Intel-based Mac
- Protect your kids with Parental Controls
- Set up a network and share files
Written by Bob LeVitus, a.k.a. “Dr. Mac”, Mac OS X Leopard For Dummies is quite likely the fastest and easiest way to tame a Leopard!
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Good enough. July 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a good guide, very basic though. The writer talks like this is your first time with a machine. Very visual also. Perfect for perfect beginners.
The real thing... May 27, 2008 This is a very helpful Dummies book. I read it cover to cover and continually use it as a reference.
Go Buy It May 12, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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This is a fact. New user, or old time mac person. THIS is the book to get. This is my first for dummies book. Very well written. All your questions are answered. Loaded with info that Apple should have given out with every new computer running leopard. Just buy it. you wont be sorry. Pay no attention to any bad reviews.
Leopard manual February 8, 2008 3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This manual seems thorough and well written, full of information, but a problem seems to be that when you come down to details, they're hard to find. Maybe a problem with all manuals, not just David Pogue. For example, as a new Mac user, I have trouble figuring out how to delete things, and how to change their names without re-saving, and haven't found help here. There is also no mention of Office for Mac, which surely most Leopard users use, and where these details are especially important.
Don't be a Dummie and Buy It January 20, 2008 22 out of 24 found this review helpful
I am a first time Mac owner, and I thought this would be just what I needed. IF the author spent less time on being cute, and more on being informative, it might work. There were so many things that were barely touched on including "Mail" that if you are a first time Mac user this book does little to make you feel comfortable with it. Spend a few more dollars and get the "The Missing Manual Leopard Edition. David Pogue takes up almost 900 pages to explain what you need to know as opposed to "Dummies" 450 pages.
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