It's easy to jump online and be productive with Mac OS X, but it's also easy to stop there. Many users haven't explored the depth and richness of this powerful operating system and the applications that come with it. In Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Beyond the Basics, Chris Breen helps those who are already comfortable with Mac OS X discover new features in everyday applications like Mail, iCal, and Safari. He also explores the often overlooked "power user" tools, including Terminal, Disk Utility, and Automator, and provides troubleshooting and maintenance tips.
Course Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Beyond the Basics
Author Christopher Breen
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Release Date 2008-07-16
Duration 6.15 hrs / 76 tutorials
Work files No
Price $ 49.95
Retail price $ 99.95
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1. Customizing the Interface
Getting settled into the interface 03:47
Moving more quickly on your Mac 03:33
2. Advanced Personal System Preferences
Changing languages with the International system preference 07:28
Adding security with the Security system preference 05:30
Configuring a firewall with the Security system preference 05:46
3. Advanced Hardware System Preferences
Adding a Bluetooth device with the Bluetooth system preference 04:06
Configuring your display with the Displays system preference 06:44
Configuring your input devices with the Keyboard & Mouse system preference 05:43
Printing and faxing with the Print & Fax system preference 08:15
Setting the Sound system preference 03:36
4. Advanced Internet & Network System Preferences
Setting up your MobileMe account with the system preference pane 08:36
Configuring your network connection with the Network system preference 15:46
Sharing your computer with the Sharing system preference 10:54
5. Advanced System Preferences
Understanding the Accounts system preference 05:47
Creating a new account with the Accounts system preference 05:31
Limiting access with the Parental Controls system preference 10:18
Updating your Mac with the Software Update system preference 03:54
Using Speech 04:19
Changing your startup disk with the Startup Disk system preference 03:17
The Universal Access system preference: The basics 05:44
The Universal Access system preference: VoiceOver 02:44
6. Mail
Tweaking your account settings 06:53
Organizing and viewing messages 03:30
Filtering mail with Rules 11:45
Importing and exporting mail 03:52
Mail tips 07:14
7. iCal
Creating complex iCal events 04:17
Publishing and subscribing to calendars 04:37
Importing and exporting calendars 01:47
Expanding iCal 03:19
8. Address Book
Creating complex contacts 04:22
Importing, exporting, and sharing contacts 05:11
Organizing with Groups and Smart Groups 07:14
Printing from your Address Book 02:08
9. Safari
Doing more with Bookmarks 03:27
Covering your tracks 03:26
Working locally 03:54
Expanding Safari with Saft and PithHelmet 06:30
10. The Utilities Folder
Copying files with Bluetooth File Exchange 02:36
Setting up a partition with Boot Camp Assistant 02:36
Console 05:40
Storing your passwords with Keychain Assistant 03:45
Using keychain access for more than just passwords 04:22
Transferring user accounts with Migration Assistant 04:00
Monitoring your network with Network Utility 06:43
Using System Profiler 05:24
11. Disk Utility
Understanding Disk Utility 02:18
Verify and repairing with Disk Utility 03:14
Formatting and partitioning with Disk Utility 04:28
Configuring a RAID with Disk Utility 04:13
Creating disk images with Disk Utility 05:34
Burning CDs with Disk Utility 03:16
12. The Terminal
Introducing the Terminal 01:36
Essential Terminal commands 09:58
Using the manuals 01:20
More useful Terminal commands 05:24
13. Permissions
Changing permissions 04:27
Enabling the root user 02:42
14. Automator
Automator essentials 01:18
Creating an Automator workflow 06:52
Mailing images easily 02:42
Creating a timed backup system 03:10
Playing songs randomly from iTunes 02:27
Recording automation 02:49
15. Other Applications
Using the Calculator 03:16
Using Font Book 03:25
Importing and managing fonts in Font Book 05:01
Syncing your devices with iSync 04:31
16. Troubleshooting
Keeping your computer healthy 08:15
Using Disk Warrior 03:41
Using Onyx 08:17
Conclusion
Goodbye 00:20

 
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