Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies

by Mark L. Chambers

Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest Mac operating system, with even better performance and more efficient use of hard drive space as well as cool features like MobileMe, the iWork productivity suite, and improved media technology. And Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop reference for all its features. Eight self-contained minibooks cover OS X basics, customizing and sharing your Mac, the digital hub, iWork, Internet features, networking, expanding your system, and advanced Mac OS X (for those with more techie inclinations). You’ll learn Mac OS X Snow Leopard All-in-One For Dummies also shows you a little of what’s under the hood, in case you’re interested in doing a little AppleScript programming or learning a bit more about UNIX. Whatever your level of involvement with OS X Snow Leopard, this complete guide covers what you need to know.

768 pages, Paperback

First published July 20, 2009

Reviews

[Lisa Vegan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I jumped from Tiger 10.4.11 to Snow Leopard 10.6.8, deliberately buying to beat the unwanted Lion 10.7 (I want to keep my old software, old printer, etc. etc.) I love the Dummies books and this all in one, 8 books in 1, looked as though it would be a bargain, and my best choice. I really hate online manuals, except to look up specific information. This book did not disappoint. Unlike most of the read books on my shelves, including my reference shelf, I didn’t read every word of this book; there were certain sections that simply aren’t applicable to the way I use my computer. But, what I read is clearly written and easy to understand. There are a bunch of useful tips that I haven’t (yet anyway) found elsewhere. This book wasn’t quite as indispensable to me as the Tiger book(s) I read because the difference between jumping to OS X was much greater than jumping from 10.4 to 10.6, but I’m still glad I have this book for reference. I intend to keep Snow Leopard as long as it’s feasible to do so, and I know this book is one I’ll continue to find useful. It’s probably the first I’ll consult (of the three I bought for this new computer) if I have a question of any kind re this operating system.