You can set your watch to it: 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 X: 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 X: 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 more: 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.

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The missing Mac manual - 2009-11-16
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This book provided some information that was not in my Mac owners' manual but I wish the index of topics would have been a little clearer. I am satisfied with the overall information it provided and think it was helpful in understanding the Mac Tiger OS.

Great book greater service - 2009-11-12
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I knew that I wanted this book, after buying a used Mac laptop. Mr. Pogue is one of the most knowledgeable authors on Macintosh computers. What was the best part of my book was the fantastic customer service from Better World Books. Whenever I shop for books on Amazon they will be my first choice.

Scott Blanchard

Mac OS X Tiger - 2009-11-11
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Never used the book. Apple is so user friendly to begin with, don't know why I bought it.

Whew !! - 2009-07-31
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I picked up a used 24" iMac in pristine condition. I want to see what the "advantage" is over Windows OS. The only problem is, I have been a pc user for over 20 yrs., starting with DOS. I have no idea on how to use a Mac, thankfully this book is getting me started. Very informative, well written..

Great learning tool - 2009-07-16
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Back in the early 90's I bought my first Macintosh, and since I'd had no previous computer experience, I bought David Pogue's 'Macs For Dummies' book. That book, written in a humorous, extremely readable format, easily taught me the basics that I've used all through the years with my subsequent Macs. I recently sent an old eMac to my daughter (this will be her first Mac) that I wiped clean and zeroed out, etc., reinstalled the software & OS, which was Tiger. I also ordered this book for her, so she could learn the way I did, and that has already helped her enormously. I highly recommend these books to anyone who really wants to learn to use and take care of their computer and do it well.

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