Description
John Wiley & Sons Inc Simplified Tips & Tricks : Mac Os X Tiger by Mark L. Chambers
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 Expose for Keyb.show more
About Mark L. Chambers
Mark L. Chambers (Columbia, Missouri) has been an author, computer consultant, BBS sysop, programmer, and hardware technician for more than 20 years. Mark has written over 15 computer books. Mark is currently a full--time author and tech editor. He has recently branched out into Web--based education, designing and teaching a number of online classes, called WebClinics, for Hewlett Packard. Mark holds degrees in journalism and creative writing from Louisiana State University.