As the study of tactics is recommended especially to young and improving chess players, some puzzle books group their exercises not only by theme, but also grade them by difficulty; and some include introductory bits of text that steer the reader in the general direction of the solution. On one hand, purists can protest you’re giving away the answer! while budding Alekhines and Kasparovs will be asking what should I be looking for, what’s important in this position, what do I need – beyond raw calculating power – to solve this thing? For many readers, the “hint” not only makes the difference between a discovery Aha! experience and some otherwise mind-numbing frustration (followed by book-throwing), it teases out and focuses on important factors in the position – a teaching tool in itself.

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Little is more exciting and unnerving than a major operating system upgrade for your Mac, but thousands of people have upgraded to Panther and Tiger calmly and successfully with the advice in Joe Kissell’s previous hit Take Control of Upgrading… titles. Joe’s expert guidance, developed over innumerable test installations, walks you through the six steps necessary before upgrading, which of Leopard’s three installation options is right for you, how to perform the actual upgrade, and post-installation checking and cleanup.

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User accounts are an integral part of Mac OS X, but for many people, they’re a source of confusion. No more, thanks to Kirk McElhearn’s straightforward explanations, which help you understand and manage all the accounts for people who use your Mac, even if the only person is you. You’ll learn how to create the right types of accounts for the different people who use your Mac, why you need at least two accounts, and what you can do with the many new options in Leopard’s parental controls. Kirk shows you how to set up a troubleshooting account to solve problems, use Fast User Switching, share files between users, manage login and startup items, and more. Kirk even reveals tricks for sharing music and photos among multiple users on your Mac using iTunes and iPhoto.

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Apple’s next version of its OS, code-named Leopard, will keep Mac users in the forefront of making the most from their computers. Respected, best-selling author Maria Langer takes readers through Mac OS X’s groundbreaking capabilities, including new applications such as Time Machine and Spaces and revamped applications such as Mail, Dashboard, Spotlight, and iCal. With plenty of screenshots to clearly illustrate techniques, this reasonably priced guide is a great reference to the essentials of Mac OS X Leopard.

- Easy visual approach uses pictures to guide you through Mac OS X and show you what to do.
- Concise steps and explanations let you get up and running in no time.
- Page for page, the best content and value around.

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With Leopard, Apple has unleashed the greatest version of Mac OS X yet, and David Pogue is back with another meticulous Missing Manual to cover the operating system with a wealth of detail. The new Mac OS X 10.5, better known as Leopard, is faster than its predecessors, but nothing’s too fast for Pogue and this Missing Manual. It’s just one of reasons this is the most popular computer book of all time. Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is the authoritative book for Mac users of all technical levels and experience. If you’re new to the Mac, this book gives you a crystal-clear, jargon-free introduction to the Dock, the Mac OS X folder structure, and the Mail application. There are also mini-manuals on iLife applications such as iMovie, iDVD, and iPhoto, and a tutorial for Safari, Mac’s web browser. This Missing Manual book is amusing and fun to read, but Pogue doesn’t take his subject lightly. Which new Leopard features work well and which do not? What should you look for? What should you avoid? Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition offers an objective and straightforward instruction for using: Leopard’s totally revamped Finder Spaces to group your windows and organize your Mac tasks Quick Look to view files before you open them The Time Machine, Leopard’s new backup feature Spotlight to search for and find anything in your Mac Front Row, a new way to enjoy music, photos, and videos Enhanced Parental Controls that come with Leopard Quick tips for setting up and configuring your Mac to make it your own There’s something new on practically every page of this new edition, and David Pogue brings his celebrated wit and expertise to every one of them. Mac’sbrought a new catto town and Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is a great new way to tame it.

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Now you can get the most out of your Mac, whether it’s an iMac, MacBook, or Mac mini. How to Do Everything: Mac shows you how to set up and customize your Mac and use all of the built-in tools and applications, such as iTunes, Mail, Safari, and the iLife and iWork suites. The revolutionary new features available in Mac OS X Leopard are also covered, such as Quick Look, Time Machine, and Spaces. Plus, you’ll get details on hardware and peripherals, networking, troubleshooting, and maintenance. This is your must-have Mac guide!
Manage files, folders, and applications with the Finder
Connect to the Internet and explore with Safari
Use iWork for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
Edit, organize, and share your pictures with iPhoto
Master iTunes and iMovie for music, video, and movies
Tweak the System Preferences
Synchronize your Mac with your iPod, PDA, or cell phone
Set up a wired or wireless network
Dual-boot between Mac OS X and Windows
Add external devices via USB and FireWire
Troubleshoot, maintain, and back up your Mac

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