Mastering Mac OS X, 3/e (Paperback)

Whether you're new to the Mac, upgrading from a previous Mac OS version, or converting from Windows or Unix, Mastering Mac OS X, Third Edition is your one-stop resource for Apple's powerhouse operating system. Filled with detailed explanations, step-by-step instructions, and thorough examples for newbies and old-timers alike, this book answers all your questions and shows you how to take advantage of every aspect of Mac OS X. Expert authors Stauffer and McElhearn divulge their Mac OS X troubleshooting and problem-solving know-how. Over 900 pages of coverage includes:

• Personalizing Mac OS X: Dock, Desktop, and Finder
• Using the latest features including iChat AV, FontBook, FileVault and Exposé
• Encrypting data, storing passwords, and using built-in applications
• Connecting to, troubleshooting, and securing your Internet connection
• Using, automating, and securing e-mail from viruses
• Using QuickTime 6, QuickTime Pro, and iMovie to play, edit, and export movie files
• Burning audio and data CDs and playing MP3s, Internet radio, and DVD movies
• Importing, exporting, and editing digital images using iPhoto
• Building a secure network and sharing files locally and over the Internet
• Using Windows and Unix documents, networking protocols, and applications
• Working with Terminal and Darwin command lines and Darwin applications
• Backing up and recovering data, managing your disks and peripherals
• Configuring and tweaking Apache, FTP serving, PHP, and MySQL
• Quickly diagnosing and solving common system-level problems
• Troubleshooting Classic and native applications

Content

Introduction

Part 1: The Mac OS X Basics
Chapter 1: What Is Mac OS X and What's New?
Chapter 2: The Fundamentals of Mac OS X
Chapter 3: The Finder
Chapter 4: Using Native and Classic Applications
Chapter 5: Personalize Mac OS X
Chapter 6: Getting Help and Searching Your Files
Chapter 7: Printing and Faxing in Mac OS X
Chapter 8: PDFs, Fonts, and Color
Chapter 9: Built-In Accessory and Security Applications
Chapter 10: Being the Administrator: Permissions, Settings, and Adding Users

Part 2: On The Internet
Chapter 11: Configuring Internet Access
Chapter 12: The Web, Online Security, .Mac, and Sherlock
Chapter 13: Remote Login, FTP, and iChat AV
Chapter 14: E-Mail and Apple Mail

Part 3: Multimedia: Images, Sound, Video
Chapter 15: QuickTime, QuickTime Pro, and Digital Media
Chapter 16: Audio, DVDs, and Speech and Handwriting Recognition
Chapter 17: Working with Digital Images

Part 4: Networking, Connectivity, and Portables
Chapter 18: Accessing Network Volumes
Chapter 19: Building a Network and Sharing Files
Chapter 20: PowerBooks, iBooks, and Mac OS X
Chapter 21: Mac OS X and Other Platforms

Part 5: Advanced Mac OS X Topics
Chapter 22: Automating Tasks with AppleScript
Chapter 23: Terminal and the Command Line
Chapter 24: Darwin Applications and Command-Line Magic
Chapter 25: Web Serving, FTP Serving, and Net Security

Part 6: Hardware,Troubleshooting, and Maintenance
Chapter 26: Peripherals, Internal Upgrades, and Disks
Chapter 27: Hard Disk Care, File Security, and Maintenance
Chapter 28: Fixing Applications and Managing Classic
Chapter 29: Solving System-Level Problems
Chapter 30: Typical Problems and Solutions

Part 7: Appendices
Appendix A: Getting Installed and Set Up
Appendix B: The Classic Mac OS User's Migration Guide

Index