{"product_id":"9781430219477","title":"Learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou’re smart and savvy, but also busy. This comprehensive guide to Apple's Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, gives you everything you need to know to live a happy, productive Mac life. \u003cem\u003eLearn Mac OS X Snow Leopard\u003c\/em\u003e will have you up and connected lickity–split. With a minimum of overhead and a maximum of useful information, you’ll cover a lot of ground in the time it takes other books to get you plugged in.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf this isn’t your first experience with Mac OS X, skip right to the \"What’s New in Snow Leopard\" sections. You may also find yourself using this book as a quick refresher course or a way to learn new Mac skills you’ve never tried before.\u003c\/p\u003e What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDiscover all the ins and outs of the Finder and Snow Leopard's streamlined workflow. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUse the features of Apple’s built–in applications, including Mail, Safari, iCal, Address Book, iChat, Preview, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eLearn about Snow Leopard’s improved security and reliability, and how to take full advantage of the connected world and a wealth of mobile devices. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAdminister your computer and network for yourself, your family, or your business. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWork with add–on devices via direct connection or wirelessly. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMaster effective strategies for data backup, recovery, and security. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExplore all of Apple’s improved iLife applications, including iTunes, iPhoto, and iMovie. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDelve into more advanced topics, such as how to take advantage of the Darwin subsystem in Leopard, how to run multiple operating systems on your Mac, and how to cooperate with other operating systems (and help them cooperate with you). \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGet started with your own Mac OS X development in Snow Leopard \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     New Mac users, existing Mac users upgrading from older versions of Mac OS X, and PC users making the switch to Macs. These people share a common desire to learn stuff fast and keep learning! Because this book goes into greater depth than your average Mac OS X guide, it is also excellent for small business owners, user support personnel, and system administrators. There’s even an introduction to Mac OS X development for nascent programmers and the DIY crowd.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorking in Snow Leopard: The Aqua interface \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe File System \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUsing Spotlight, Exposé, Spaces, and Dashboard \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSystem Preferences \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePrinting, Peripherals, and Bluetooth in Snow Leopard \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCommon Mac OS X Maintenance \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBackup, Synchronization, and Recovery of Data \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMac OS X Security \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eConnecting to the Internet \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBrowsing the Web with Safari \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMail, Address Book, and iCal \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eiChat \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMobileMe \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eApplication Basics \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSnow Leopard Applications \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eiLife ’09 \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIntroducing Darwin and the Shell \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExtending the Power of Darwin \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSnow Leopard Networking \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorking with Remote Servers and Networks \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSnow Leopard As a Web Server \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMac OS X Automation with Automator and AppleScript \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMac OS X Development: The Application Frameworks \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMac OS X Development: The Tools \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMac OS X Development: Objective-C \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWorking with Microsoft Windows and Other Operating Systems \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47122443763952,"sku":"9781430219477","price":24.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430219477_p0.jpg?v=1763753227","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430219477","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}