Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh
operating system, and "Dr. Mac" Bob LeVitus is the
ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X Snow
Leopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you
for the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgrade,
you'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship.

From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in
touch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies gives
you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do
more work in less time.

Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure
it, and how to back it up with Time Machine
Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and
folders, and be able to find what you're looking for
Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf
with Safari, and start iChatting
Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes
and plan a playlist with Genius
Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make
PDFs
Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet
connections
Find out about operating system updates, firewalls,
troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and
happy

Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly
two decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides just
what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

Autorentext
Bob LeVitus, aka Dr. Mac, is among the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS X. He's been one of the Mac community's most trusted gurus for almost twenty years, and has written or cowritten more than 45 books. He is also a columnist for the Houston Chronicle and The Mac Observer.

Zusammenfassung
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and Dr. Mac Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgrade, you'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship. From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies gives you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do more work in less time.

Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure it, and how to back it up with Time Machine
Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and be able to find what you're looking for
Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChatting
Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes and plan a playlist with Genius
Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make PDFs
Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connections
Find out about operating system updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and happy
Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly two decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides just what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

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Introduction.

Part I: Introducing Mac OS X Snow Leopard: The
Basics.

Chapter 1: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 101 (Prerequisites: None).

Chapter 2: The Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My)!

Chapter 3: Have It Your Way.

Chapter 4: What's Up, Dock?

Chapter 5: The Finder and Its Icons.

Part II: Snow Leopard Taming (Or "Organization for
Smart People").

Chapter 6: Organizing and Managing Files and Folders.

Chapter 7: Dealing with Disks.

Chapter 8: Organizing Your Life.