Aimed at the estimated 300,000 Mac OS X developers who are interested in customizing and creating widgets for their Dashboards, this timely book shows them how to tap into the power of Mac OS X Tiger to create and customize Dashboard widgets The expert author uses program examples and exercises to illustrate the different ways to customize the Dashboard through widget development using simple authoring tools, Internet plug-ins, and text editors Begins with a discussion of the Dashboard concept and configuration and progresses to coverage of advanced functionality Covers tools, protecting code, configuration, properties, bundles, resources, extensions, and much more

A solid introduction to programming on the Mac OS X Snow Leopard platform The Mac OS X Snow Leopard system comes with everything you need in its complete set of development tools and resources. However, finding where to begin can be challenging. This book serves as an ideal starting point for programming on the Mac OS X Snow Leopard platform. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the details of each featured example so that you can type them out, run them, and even figure out how to debug them when they don't work right. Taking into account that there is usually more than one way to do something when programming, the authors encourage you to experiment with a variety of solutions. This approach enables you to efficiently start writing programs in Mac OS X Snow Leopard using myriad languages and put those languages together in order to create seamless applications. Coverage Includes: The Mac OS X Environment Developer Tools Xcode Interface Builder The C Language The Objective-C Language An Introduction to Cocoa Document-Based Cocoa Applications Core Data–Based Cocoa Applications An Overview of Scripting Languages The Bash Shell AppleScript and AppleScriptObjC Javascript, Dashboard, and Dashcode Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Hands-on guide to understanding and utilizing Quartz and Core Image, the two major graphic technologies in the Apple Core Graphics Framework.

For power users who want to modify Tiger, the new release of Mac OS X, this book takes them deep inside Mac OS X's core, revealing the inner workings of the system.

The miniature web applications known as gadgets (or widgets) are a key component of the distributed web and an ideal way to publish your content far beyond the reach of your own web site. Packaging web content and functionality into a gadget enables it to be seen anywhere from iGoogle to the iPhone—wherever the user may be, on or off the traditional web. Everyone can access your content without having to visit your web site. This book is a practical guide to building gadgets that will work everywhere, from handheld devices to any site on the web. The core methodology is to develop a single code base that will run on all platforms, multiplying the syndication opportunities for maximum return on your development investment. Extending this approach is a technique of abstracting key API calls from the various gadget platforms into a single interface layer, implemented in the book as a compact JavaScript class, allowing your gadgets full access to every platform's power without your having to rewrite your code for each. Learn the key concepts for successfully syndicating web content via gadgets. Build platform-agnostic gadgets that run on all the major web portals. Deploy your gadgets to web-enabled handheld devices.

Experience the thrill of using Apple's newest and most exciting version of Mac OS X with help from this practical guide. You'll easily master the many new features and functions--including Spotlight, which lets you find anything; Dashboard, which keeps useful information at your fingertips; and Automator, which allows you to perform repetitive actions with a single click. Manage your music and synch it to your iPod, organize your contacts, share your calendar, and much more. Discover simple methods for networking your Mac and get tips for keeping your system virus-free. How to Do Everything with Mac OS X Tiger will help you take full advantage of this feature-rich operating system so you can save time, work efficiently, and have more fun! Customize your desktop and expertly manage files, folders, and icons Send, receive, and store faxes as easily as you print documents Manage and share your personal calendar using iCal Set parental controls and switch between multiple accounts using the fast user switching feature Preview, scroll through, and search huge PDF files faster than ever Manage your digital music using iTunes and an iPod Share files on a network at home, work, or school Surf the Internet easily with Apple's Safari web browser Add hardware to your Mac--including mice, keyboards, external disks, and more Protect sensitive data using built-in security tools such as FileVault Kirk McElhearn is a recognized Mac OS X expert and author of more than a dozen books on Mac-related technology, digital music, and more. He is a regular contributor to Macworld, TidBITS, iPodlounge, and Technology and Society Book Reviews.