Description:

* This book provides timesaving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks to help take a reader's knowledge of Mac OS X Tiger beyond the basics
* Highly visual format uses easy-to-follow tutorials and full-color screen shots on every page
* The task-oriented approach helps visual learners work smarter by teaching them tips, tricks, and techniques for getting more done in less time

 

Table of Contents:

1. Customizing Your Desktop.

#1 Add Your Own Desktop Background.

#2 Configure Your Desktop Clock.

#3 Select an Alert Sound.

#4 Configure Visual and Audio Aids.

#5 Customize the Finder’s Appearance.

#6 Switch Display Resolutions.

#7 Display or Hide Desktop and Sidebar Icons.

#8 Customize Your Mouse and Keyboard.

#9 Change Menu Colors.

#10 Change Desktops Automatically.

2. Managing Files and Folders.

#11 Accelerate File Access with Tiger’s Finder Sidebar.

#12 Leverage Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Work.

#13 Copy Files Four Different Ways.

#14 Create an Alias.

#15 Protect Files from Prying Eyes.

#16 Find Files and Information in a Flash.

#17 Access File Information with Get Info.

#18 Use Color Labels to Prioritize Your Files.

#19 Open a File with an Alternate Application.

#20 Customize Icons for Files and Folders.

3. Using Your Desktop More Efficiently.

#21 Add and Delete Dock Icons.

#22 Customize the Finder Toolbar.

#23 Relocate and Resize the Dock.

#24 Customize Exposé for Keyboard or Mouse Operation.

#25 Put Your Mac to Sleep to Save Energy.

#26 Switch Between Users Without Logging Off.

#27 Start or Shut Down Your Mac Automatically.

#28 Add Web Sites to the Dock.

#29 Save Time with Keyboard Shortcuts.

#30 Utilize Dashboard to Handle Simple Tasks.

4. Expanding Your Mac’s Horizons.

#31 Connect to Other Devices with iSync.

#32 Use Stickies on Your Desktop for Quick Reminders.

#33 Access UNIX with Terminal.

#34 Delete Your Trash Securely.

#35 Protect Your Privacy with FileVault.

#36 Start Applications Automatically When You Log In.

#37 Activate Voice Commands to Speak to Your Mac.

#38 Save Documents as PDF Files.

#39 Configure Your Personal Address Book Card.

#40 Add a New Font to Spice Up Your Documents.

5. Working with Multimedia and the Digital Hub.

#41 Get Photos onto Your Mac.

#42 Burn CDS and DVDs with iTunes.

#43 Use iTunes Audio in iMovie HD.

#44 Use iPhoto Images in iMovie HD.

#45 Fade iMovie HD Audio In and Out.

#46 Add or Remove the Ken Burns Effect.

#47 Export iMovies for Use in the Hub.