Mac OS X Portable Genius is always at the ready for you with facts, tips, and secrets to give you the most from your favorite OS. This genius teaches you to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain Mac OS X, and just have fun. Browse and manipulate images and multimedia, listen to music and Podcasts, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, and take control of Leopard to make it work for you. From the introduction: "Some of you may be rolling your eyes right now; all computers use the file and folder concept and some sort of colorful user interface, so there couldn’t be that much difference between Mac OS X and its competitors, right? Wrong. I don’t just say this because of some blind devotion to all things Apple; I’ve actually used different flavors of Windows and Linux for more than 13 years, right alongside my trusty Mac, so experience has been my teacher. If I have any devotion to Apple, there are plenty of good reasons why, the subject of this book being the first. Readers of this book who are already Mac users understand exactly what I’m talking about. For those of you moving from other computing platforms, it’s my desire that by the end of this book you will have a whole new perspective on computing and see what it means to really have fun while working with your computer. In Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius you can learn not just the basics, but the subtle nuances and little tips and tricks that make using your Mac that much easier. I’ve covered the gamut, from printing files, surfing the Internet and using e-mail, to partitioning your hard drive, automating repetitive tasks, and using UNIX commands, with just a little bit of geeky humor thrown in for good measure. I hope this book will do justice to Mac OS X Leopard, which isn’t just a computer operating system; it’s an art form."

Hip help on how to make Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard purr Full-color, 400 pages, and packed with information, this savvy guide gives readers the essential information they need on Mac OS X Snow Leopard Whether novices or serious Mac fans, readers will find that this book answers the questions they have most, without overwhelming them with detail Topics include troubleshooting and maintaining Mac OS X, customizing the computer and workspace, automating repetitive tasks, using Unix, manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, connecting peripherals, copying music to an iPod, syncing Macs to other devices, and more As with all books in the Portable Genius series, this book is fun but straightforward; it comes in a handy portable size that doesn't skimp on the essentials and is packed with tips, cool tricks, and savvy advice

Shortcuts, tips, and tools for making the most of the new Mac OS X Lion Mac OS X Lion is the eagerly anticipated updated desktop operating system installed on every new Apple computer. Packed with the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and techniques for getting the most out of all that Lion has to offer, this handy guide is like having an Apple genius at your fingertips. Inside you'll find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate-level information that covers how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system. Written in an authoritative and no-nonsense, yet approachable, tone, this book can go where you go so you can conveniently find invaluable insight and helpful tips, all aimed at making your Max OS X Lion experience as enjoyable as possible. Serves as an ideal guide for anyone eager to get started enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to the max Shares shortcuts, tips, and tricks about Mac OS X Lion so that you can accomplish whatever task necessary Features a straightforward, no-nonsense writing style that skips the fluff and pares down to only the essentials Explains how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain your Mac, listen to music and podcasts, manipulate images, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync to other devices With this book by your side, you're well on your way to enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to its fullest!

Two e-books, Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition, bundled in one package Books in the Portable Genius series provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible, including plenty of tips and techniques for the most-used features in a product or software. These e-books will show you what you may not find out by just working with your MacBook Pro and OS X Lion. Genius icons present smart or innovative ways to do something, saving time and hassle. Easy-to-find information gives you the essentials plus insightful tips on how to navigate OS X Lion and your MacBook Pro. Covers the iLife suite as well as the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors Contains information on how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system, OS X Lion Offers essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts, offering you total confidence that you can accomplish whatever task is necessary Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Set, MacBook Pro Edition is perfect for novice to intermediate users of Apple hardware and/or software applications, including those who are new to the Apple digital lifestyle.

If you want to get the very most out of Mac OS X Snow Leopard, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work. Want to quickly access the most useful features, apps, and utilities? Customize the desktop and make it your own? Install Xcode Developer Tools or learn UNIX tricks? Automate repetitive tasks? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your Mac OS X Snow Leopard to the max.

A practical guide to helping users get along with the latest Mac OS X Server To tame Apple's newest big cat, server OS (Lion), you need a serious, big-game book, and here it is. This guide explains how to administer, deploy, and update the much-anticipated next generation of Mac's OS X Server. Thoroughly covering both hardware and software, this book shows you how to configure services, set up account authentication, use open directory, manage accounts, use Apple Remote Desktop, and much more. You'll also learn how to navigate apps such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer—and still more! Guides you through Apple's latest OS X Server operating system, Lion Offers pages of detail on installation, configuration, and management Shows you how to set up services and manage accounts, as well as use open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and others Your Mac OS X Lion Server will be purring by the time you get through this book!

Enjoy your MacBook Air to the max with this handy guide by your side! Packed with tips and techniques on everything from getting started with the MacBook Air to taking advantage of all its remote features and accessories, this fun, hip, and portable guide has just what you need to confidently get started with the MacBook Air. In this latest edition, veteran author Paul McFedries covers an assortment of new topics including the new OS X Lion, Intel's latest Sandybridge processor, Thunderbolt, and the backlit keyboard. Offers helpful tips that cover how to maximize the power of the newest MacBook Air Covers all the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to make you a more efficient MacBook Air user Features Genius icons to show you the smartest way to do things Helps save you time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed MacBook Air Portable Genius, Third Edition features savvy advice, tips, tricks, and techniques so you can get started using your MacBook Air today.