Mac OS X: Missing Manual, Tiger Ausgabe

Missing Manuals

by André Aulich

You can set your watch to As soon as Apple comes out with another version of Mac OS X, David Pogue hits the streets with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover it with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.4, better known as Tiger, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing's too fast for Pogue and Mac OS The Missing Manual . There are many reasons why this is the most popular computer book of all time. With its hallmark objectivity, the Tiger Edition thoroughly explores the latest features to grace the Mac OS. Which ones work well and which do not? What should you look for? This book tackles Spotlight, an enhanced search feature that helps you find anything on your computer; iChat AV for videoconferencing; Automator for automating repetitive, manual or batch tasks; and the hundreds of smaller tweaks and changes, good and bad, that Apple's marketing never bothers to mention. Mac OS The Missing Manual, Tiger Edition is the authoritative book that's ideal for every user, including people coming to the Mac for the first time. Our guide offers an ideal introduction that demystifies the Dock, the unfamiliar Mac OS X folder structure, and the entirely new Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, those much-heralded digital media programs, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac's own web browser. And plenty learn to configure Mac OS X using the System Preferences application, keep your Mac secure with FileVault, and learn about Tiger's enhanced Firewall capabilities. If you're so inclined, this Missing Manual also offers an easy introduction to the Terminal application for issuing basic Unix commands. There's something new on practically every page, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac's brought a new cat to town and we have a great new way to tame it.

Genres: Reference, Computers, Technology, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Laura Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a fantastic resource for anyone diving into macOS, especially if you're transitioning from Windows or just want to master the system’s nuances. I found the section on troubleshooting particularly helpful—it's where I learned how to Factory Reset Mac safely without losing important backups. Definitely worth keeping on your shelf for reference.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually almost started reading this like a novel. Everything about my new Mac is so pretty, it's really interesting to see what all it can do. And the prose of this is very accessible.

Basically, if you're new to the Mac and you want to know all of its hidden capabilities, this is a good place to start. Just beware because there is a lot of discussion about the differences between this version and the older version (Mac OS 9). Simply gloss over these parts.

[Dave · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a long-time PC user and relatively new Mac convert, I found this book to be invaluable. David Pogue writes an instruction manual that is fun to read. I keep it on my desk to help me learn more about my MacBook Pro, and the Mac OS X.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Not dry. The author had a great sense of humor about everything computers. Very nearly as entertaining as it is informative.

[Foxthyme · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has kept me sane while I transitioned from PC to Apple. Now I love my iMac instead of wanting to throw it out the window!

[rma · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion this book is the best of the missing manual series. Everything the average mac user and even the beginner would like to know about using their computer.