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Product Description
Expert Dan Frakes Toiled Endlessly with OS X So You Don′t Have To...
OS X expert and incurable Mac addict Dan Frakes delved into the deepest, darkest regions of Apple′s newest operating system to uncover the best and most efficient ways to get things done. The result of his tireless efforts, Mac OS X Power Tools, takes you step–by–step through insightful and essential tips, shortcuts, and solutions. Filled with choice coverage on installation, the Finder, networking, security, Unix, software, and much more—Mac OS X Power Tools is certain to save you countless hours (and frustration) and turn you in to the OS X expert you′ve always dreamed of becoming.
Coverage includes:
- Foiling Finder Frustration
- Setting Up Your Mac Sensationally
- Mastering Mac OS and Third–Party Software Installations
- Developing a Dynamic Dock
- Clobbering Classic
- Networking and Surfing Superiorly
- Connecting Conveniently and Running Remotely
- Fine–Tuning Firewalls and Strengthening System Security
- Utilizing UNIX
See the author′s website at www.macosxpowertools.com
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3031116 in Books
- Published on: 2003-05-09
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 608 pages
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From the Back Cover
Expert Dan Frakes Toiled Endlessly with OS X So You Don′t Have To...
OS X expert and incurable Mac addict Dan Frakes delved into the deepest, darkest regions of Apple′s newest operating system to uncover the best and most efficient ways to get things done. The result of his tireless efforts, Mac OS X Power Tools, takes you step–by–step through insightful and essential tips, shortcuts, and solutions. Filled with choice coverage on installation, the Finder, networking, security, Unix, software, and much more—Mac OS X Power Tools is certain to save you countless hours (and frustration) and turn you in to the OS X expert you′ve always dreamed of becoming.
Coverage includes:
- Foiling Finder Frustration
- Setting Up Your Mac Sensationally
- Mastering Mac OS and Third–Party Software Installations
- Developing a Dynamic Dock
- Clobbering Classic
- Networking and Surfing Superiorly
- Connecting Conveniently and Running Remotely
- Fine–Tuning Firewalls and Strengthening System Security
- Utilizing UNIX
About the Author
An avid Macintosh user since 1986, Dan Frakes is freelance OSX columnist for MacWorld magazine. He also wrote chapters for Mac OS X Disaster Relief with Ted Landau. He teaches OS X sessions at MacWorld Conference each year. Dan developed and maintains his own well–known award–winning Mac OS shareware program. He ia also the moderator of several large Mac e–mail lists. He also has supported Macs at a major university and is an independent consultant.
