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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '08
by Jeff TolbertThis book explains how to use GarageBand '08 to create musical compositions with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and even the kitchen sink! Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert shares his GarageBand know-how and years of recording experience to help you get the most out of your existing gear or purchase new equipment that fits your budget and style. You'll find real-world recording studio techniques, learn how to use a microphone effectively, and discover how to apply effects like a pro. Clear steps and practical advice help you plan a recording session, record multiple tracks at once, and fix mistakes easily. Two example songs demonstrate many of the techniques discussed. Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them and an eight-page glossary covers many recording-related terms. Remember us when you're famous!Questions you'll find answers to include:How do I best record a vocalist?How do I use the new multi-take recording option?How do I use the new Visual EQ effect?How can I change an effect over time in a track? What should I know about punching in on a Real Instrument track?
Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
by Brian TanakaPermissions problems got you down? Turn to Unix expert Brian Tanaka's unique guide to the permissions in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard that control access to your files, folders, and disks. You'll learn how to keep files private, when to set Ignore Permissions, what happens when you repair permissions, how to delete stuck files, and the best ways to solve permissions-related problems. Advanced concepts include the sticky bit, Leopard's more-important access control lists, bit masks, and symbolic versus absolute ways to set permissions. The book covers how to take control of permissions via the Finder, with Mac utilities, and using the command line.
Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '09
by Jeff TolbertSeattle composer Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions guide beginning and intermediate users through using GarageBand's built-in loops to create three songs, explaining not only how to use GarageBand's editing and mixing features but also how to be playful and creative while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit and arrange Real Instrument and Software Instrument loops in numerous ways, create exciting mixes, and export your masterpieces. The book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Plus, it includes seven suggestions for solving performance problems.Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them, and a five-page glossary helps you quickly learn about music-related terms. Questions you'll find answers to include: What's the arrange track used for? How can I use the stock GarageBand loops to make a cool song? How do I edit Software Instrument loops? I don't read music. Why do I care about Notation view? How do I change the tempo in different sections of my tune? How do I make my mixes more dynamic and interesting? How can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's? How do I make a killer drum break out of GarageBand loops? How can I make a ringtone for my iPhone? "I had a tough time getting started with GarageBand until I bought Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand." -Lyle H.
Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '08
by Jeff TolbertSeattle musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions guide beginning and intermediate users through using GarageBand's built-in loops to create three songs, explaining not only how to use GarageBand's editing and mixing features but also how to be playful and creative while composing tunes that please the ear. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit loops using both graphical and notation view, create exciting mixes, and export your masterpieces.The book also covers how to change track volume, tempo, and panning dynamically, and how to work with GarageBand's effects. Plus, it includes seven suggestions for solving performance problems.Bonus! Linked-in audio lets you listen to examples while you read about them, and a five-page glossary helps you quickly learn about music-related terms.Questions you'll find answers to include:How do I use the new Visual EQ effect?How can I make a ringtone for my iPhone?What's the new arrange track used for?How do I easily change the tempo in different sections of my tune?How can I customize a Magic GarageBand song so it doesn't sound like everyone else's?"I had a tough time getting started with GarageBand until I bought Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand." -Lyle H.
Take Control of Getting Started with Dreamweaver
by Arnie KellerLearn fundamental Web design principles and become comfortable working in Dreamweaver's complex interface! Dreamweaver 8 is a great Web design tool for pros, but newcomers may be overwhelmed by its interface or want to know more about how to work creatively and intelligently in the program. Help is at hand in Take Control of Getting Started with Dreamweaver, which offers a detailed tutorial for making your first site in Dreamweaver. Author Arnie Keller, who teaches Web design at the University of Victoria, shows you how to style type the smart way with CSS, create a sophisticated page layout using layers, and design a template-based site with an interactive navigation bar. This book also breaks new ground by linking to video screenshots (check them out now!) that show you exactly what to do. Read this book to learn the answers to questions such as: How can I experiment with different type formats? Can I control exactly where text and graphics appear on my pages? What's the best way to make a navigation bar that will help people find their way around my site? I want all my pages to have the same header and footer - how do I set up a template that automatically takes care of these repeating elements? How do I transfer my site to a Web server from within Dreamweaver?
Take Control of Fonts in Leopard
by Sharon ZardettoInstall, organize, and use fonts with ease in Leopard! In this essential ebook, long-time Mac author Sharon Zardetto reveals all the details about how fonts work in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. She explains what folders your fonts reside in, in what order they load, and how to deal with font duplication. You'll also learn the ins and outs of different font installation methods; how to use Font Book to manage, validate, and organize fonts; how to make the most of character-rich Unicode fonts; and more. Whether you work in a font-intensive profession, use Unicode fonts for non-Roman languages, or want to wrangle the numerous fonts that have ended up on your Mac, you need this ebook. Read this ebook to learn the answers to questions such as: What's new with fonts and Font Book in Leopard? What types of fonts can I use with Leopard? Which fonts can I remove from my system safely? How can I best organize the fonts stored on my Mac? How can I figure out what characters are available in a Unicode font? What is the logic and organization for Adobe's various CS products? How are fonts from Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 stored? How should I handle fonts from Apple's iLife and iWork suites? How can I minimize font trouble when sharing documents across platforms? What aspects of using fonts have changed between Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.5?
Take Control of Font Problems in Leopard
by Sharon ZardettoLearn how to solve your font problems today! Are you suffering from mysterious font problems using Microsoft Office, the Adobe Creative Suite, or other programs in Mac OS X Leopard? Help is at hand, with troubleshooting steps and real-world advice that help you solve problems fast. If you've experienced seemingly inexplicable trouble with characters displaying incorrectly, being unable to type a particular character, fonts missing from Font menus, Font Book crashing, or Character Palette misbehaving, turn to font expert Sharon Zardetto for help. Read this ebook to find the answers to questions such as:Where do fonts belong on my hard drive? In what order do fonts load, and what happens if I have multiple copies? How do I use Safe Mode to troubleshoot a font problem? How do I use another user account to troubleshoot a font problem? How do I move a font file that doesn't want to move? Why does bold and italic text look double printed in Word? Why does my font's name have brackets around it in the InDesign font list? Why can't I install a PostScript Type 1 font? Why doesn't the Input menu show up in my menu bar? People keep telling me to "just delete the caches." What are they? Where are they? Why does deleting them solve a font problem?
Take Control of Customizing Microsoft Office
by Kirk McelhearnWork faster and more efficiently in Microsoft Office X and Office 2004! You know Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are powerful, but are you harnessing that power effectively? Microsoft Office expert Kirk McElhearn has distilled years of experience with these programs to explain how to work in Office more quickly and effectively. Learn how to issue your favorite commands faster, whether that means that you put commands on a toolbar for one-click access, stick them on custom menus where you can find them easily, or assign them keyboard shortcuts so that your fingers can do the work. Find tips for arranging toolbars and customizing the Formatting palette. Discover how to insert frequently typed bits of text with ease, and learn to use templates so that you never re-create a frequently used document (such as a monthly report) from scratch again. Kirk will have you working more efficiently than before in no time! Also included: how to navigate toolbars using the keyboard, working with the Word work menu, where Office stores customizations, and more. Bonus! A special appendix lists 20 favorite Office customizations from Macintosh experts. Read this ebook to learn the answers to questions like: How can I access different commands from a toolbar? How do I assign keyboard shortcuts to frequently used commands? How can I revert Word's menus to a Word 5 layout? What's the point of the Word Work menu, and how do I use it? How can I quickly insert frequently typed bits of text? How can I get a list of all keyboard shortcuts assigned in Word? How do I make an Excel template for my monthly report? How do I create a Word template for business letters? Where are my customizations and templates kept, and how do I share them with others? Need Help Buying? Feel free to ask us if you have a question about this ebook. And if you decide not to buy, would you tell us why? This ebook covers Microsoft Office X and Office 2004 for Macintosh; however, much of the information applies to recent versions of Microsoft Office for Windows and to older versions of the software on both platforms. The ebook does not cover writing macros.
Take Control of Customizing Leopard
by Matt NeuburgCome up to speed quickly on Leopard's new features! So, what's new in Leopard? What's all the fuss about? This book shows you, through a hands-on guided tour of the adjustments, tweaks, and customizations you can make in the System and the Finder. Apple boasts of 300 new features in Leopard, but to make the most of those features, turn to Matt Neuburg for a road map on how to customize Leopard so it's right for you. Matt shows you how to protect your data with Time Machine, including instructions for searching through previous files with Spotlight. You'll also learn how to peek at files with Quick Look and Cover Flow, customize Leopard's updated sidebar, and use Spaces effectively. Matt explains numerous other key customizations, including how to use the much-improved Spotlight interface, set Finder windows to open in your desired view, configure Open and Save dialogs, arrange items on your toolbar for quick access, and turn on the new Path Bar. Also covered are how to work with Expose, Dashboard, status menus, login items, Internet helper applications, zooming controls, double-headed scroll arrows, and lots more. Read this ebook to learn the answers to questions like: What are the major new features in Leopard? What are the major new features in Leopard? How might I change my work habits to get more out of Leopard? Can I move windows between virtual desktops in Spaces? How do I customize my Time Machine backups? What's the best way to use Spotlight to find files on my disk? How can I keep my Desktop from getting too messy? How do I assign keyboard shortcuts to menu items? Can I turn off or reassign the Caps Lock key? How do I turn off all those Services in the application menus?
Take Control of Buying a Digital Camera
by Laurence ChenFind practical, real-world advice that helps you choose a digital camera!This book helps you cut through the marketing hype and confusing jargon to find the digital camera that's right for you. You'll learn which camera features are important, which ones aren't, and why. Rather than bury you with arcane technical details or a myriad of camera models, Larry first helps you determine how much you want to spend, what sort of pictures you're likely to take, and what aspects of using a camera are important to you. With that grounding, you're ready to learn about the different camera features, separated by those that are actually important and those that merely fill up feature checklists. The ebook even contains a camera comparison worksheet you can fill in while shopping. Additional sections give you pointers on how to read camera reviews (plus a list of the best review sites!), advice about evaluating picture quality, suggestions of where to buy your camera, the lowdown on accessories you might want, and tips on working with photos on your computer. Includes a coupon worth $5 off any order at Small Dog Electronics, chopping the price of this ebook in half if you buy your camera from Small Dog!
Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard
by Joe KissellGo under the hood with new (and old) features in Apple Mail in Leopard! Are you using Apple Mail in Leopard effectively? In this book, completely updated from its previous Panther and Tiger editions, author Joe Kissell provides comprehensive guidance, with a focus on new and updated features. You'll learn how to use and customize the Mail window, control the size and styling of incoming messages, and make rules to move messages into different mailboxes automatically. The book covers outgoing mail, showing you smart ways to address messages, send attachments, and send HTML-based messages. But, that's not all! You'll also find advice about setting up accounts, solving account connection problems and other bug-a-boos, handling spam, managing attachments, making backups, searching, signatures, notes and to-do items, Data Detectors, and more. You'll find answers to questions such as:What are the most important changes in Leopard Mail? How can I read my email on more than one computer? How do I set up my Gmail account to work with Mail? What should I do if my email won't come in? What if it won't send? How do I use Mail as an RSS reader? How can I make the text of an incoming message larger? Is there a way to force Mail to display only plain text? How can I automatically sort my messages into different mailboxes? How do I read, save, and delete incoming attachments? I made a note, but where did it go? Are there third-party tools that extend Mail's capabilities?
Take Control of Exploring & Customizing Snow Leopard
by Matt NeuburgAlong the way, you'll learn useful Mac OS X skills, including how to: Make your default Finder window look the way you want. Set up your Dock for your needs and screen. Get around using the keyboard. Use any special features built into your laptop's trackpad. Zoom your screen and use tricks to help tired or weak eyes. Type special characters, and type in multiple languages. Find windows with Expos and organize them with Spaces. Set up Time Machine backups the smart way. Set up Software Update to match your personal style. Search for stuff on your Mac. You'll also gain confidence to explore Snow Leopard's features further. These include new capabilities like automatic fixing of misspelled words and text substitution as you type, totally revamped Services, better control over Time Machine backups, whizzy new Expos options, and the new keyboard switcher for multi-lingual Mac users. Matt also reminds you about how best to to customize the sidebar in your Finder windows, configure Open and Save dialogs, and arrange items on your toolbar for quick access, and he covers the Path Bar, Dashboard, status menus, login items, zooming controls, sleep vs. hibernation for laptops, and double-headed scroll arrows. Matt even explains how Leopard's contextual menu plug-ins and QuickTime Pro disappear in Snow Leopard. He also covers a handful of important third-party utilities, and he provides easy-as-can-be steps for a script that even beginners can run to place a new Finder window in exactly the right spot. Specific questions answered in this ebook include: Making things look right:Where is the elusive checkbox for making my menu bar look solid? Where'd the flag icon on my menu bar come from? How do I best position and configure my Dock? How do I add an item to "Search For" in my Finder window sidebar? What folders should I put in "Places" in the Finder window sidebar? How do I change which categories appear on my search results menu? How do I customize my Desktop with a special color or photo? Using a keyboard, trackpad, or mouse:How do I turn off or reassign the Caps Lock key? How do I start Expos with my mouse? How can I move the mouse very precisely? How do I change the size of my mouse pointer icon? What's the purpose of the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" checkbox? What is the keyboard shortcut for choosing a menu item without the mouse? What if I don't want my function keys to do hardware-related things like muting and screen dimming? Getting things done:How do I stop all the disk activity when I first boot Snow Leopard? Where's the interface for "tagging" files? How do I limit who my child can exchange email with? How can I set up my fonts so they are easier to work with? How can I keep certain windows in specific Spaces? How do I identify-and delete-huge files in my Time Machine backup? How can I easily make my laptop sleep more quickly?
Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network
by Glenn FleishmanMake your 802.11n-based AirPort network fast, reliable, and secure! Find real-world advice from Wi-Fi wizard Glenn Fleishman on setting up the 802.11n models of Apple's AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule, with full information about the simultaneous dual-band models introduced in early 2009. You'll get help with all the special networking details, such as how to set the best band and channel for your network, use pre-802.11n base stations and clients without hurting performance, set up complex Internet addressing, share USB disks and printers, solve a variety of problems, and much, much more. If you're trying to solve a particular problem, you can jump in and read the topics in this ebook in any order, but if you start at the beginning, you'll find a primer on important Wi-Fi networking terminology and concepts, and a look at how Apple's 802.11n gear fits into the world of Wi-Fi networking. With that background, you'll learn how to locate and set up base stations, with diagrams showing common network scenarios-see two examples above on this Web page-and with step-by-step instructions for configuring key Internet sharing and security options and connecting client computers. For those who have funky Internet connections or tricky IP addressing problems, Glenn provides extended advice for creating a working Wi-Fi network. Glenn also provides real-world steps for important add-ons to a Wi-Fi network, including: Getting started with a Time Capsule and Time Machine backups, plus thoughts on making an archive so you can have an offsite backup of your Time Capsule drive and what to do if you want to erase the driveDetailed advice for setting up a USB-based printer and for making connections to the printer work from Macintosh and Windows computersHelp with connecting an Apple TV to your network and advice on how to start syncing it to your computerSteps and configuration advice for adding a USB-attached drive to a Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme, with important information about how best to allow and configure client accessTips and setup advice for streaming music from an AirPort Express to your stereo systemDetailed configuration advice for multi-base-station networks To make your network fly, Glenn helps you: Make band and channel choicesCombine your old 802.11g network with a new 802.11n network to split traffic and maximize network bandwidthExtend your network's coverage while handling any interference Glenn also discusses wireless-network security, noting oft-suggested security approaches that don't work well and explaining how to implement measures that do work well. He covers the new guest networking option in the 2009 models of the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule. This 'Take Control' book is a must-have for anyone who needs to quickly and easily set up an AirPort network. —Phil Kearney, "father" of Apple's AirPort product line "If anyone knows about real-world Wi-Fi, it's Glenn Fleishman." —Mark Frauenfelder, co-founder of bOING bOING
Take Control of Upgrading to Snow Leopard
by Joe KissellThe ebook will help you: Evaluate whether your Mac is ready to run Snow Leopard Prepare for changes in Snow Leopard, such as software that may no longer work Complete crucial pre-upgrade steps that help you avoid trouble Make a bootable duplicate in case Joe's easy Plan A doesn't work for you Understand everything you need to know about what the installer will do Decide which optional software you should install Perform a few important post-installation tasks and tweaks Solve problems that might arise after installing-such as a Mac that won't boot You should buy this ebook if one or both of the following describes your situation:You want to ensure a calm, successful update with no data loss or other unpleasant surprises. You could run the Snow Leopard installer on your own, but you want to know the ins and outs of what's new with the installer because you are a Mac consultant, because friends and relatives rely on you for tech support, so you can wow everyone at your next MUG meeting, or simply because you like knowing exactly how things work behind the scenes. Specific questions answered in this ebook include:Is my Mac ready for a Snow Leopard installation? What's new in the Snow Leopard installer? What's the deal with QuickTime and Snow Leopard? What's Rosetta, why should I care, and what should I do about it? Is it ever a good idea to partition my startup drive? How can I check if I need to run a firmware update before installing? What are smart ways to free up disk space so I have more room for Snow Leopard? How do I back up Boot Camp before upgrading, just in case something goes horribly wrong? The installer won't let me do what was previously called an "Archive and Install." What's the best alternative? Now that I've clicked Customize in the installer, how do I figure out which checkboxes to select? I just installed Snow Leopard and my Mac won't boot. Help! What kinds of software that I depend on might not initially work in Snow Leopard?
Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard
by Michael E CohenIs your data stuck on your Mac? Learn how to sync it with another Mac, iPhone, iPod, mobile phone, or PDA! With clear directions and a humorous touch, Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard explains how to sync data from a Mac running Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard with a variety of devices from Apple and other companies. Whether you want to sync phone numbers between your Mac and your mobile phone, share calendars and keychains between Macs, or move only new podcast episodes to a small iPod, syncing expert and master punster Michael Cohen has the answers. You'll learn what software and gear you need and the best ways to move data between different devices. The ebook also explains how syncing works under the hood and provides troubleshooting advice in case your sync engine throws a rod. Types of sync data covered include:Calendar items stored in iCal, Entourage, and Google Contacts stored in Address Book, Entourage, Yahoo, and Google Data on Exchange servers Dock items and Dashboard widgets Apple Mail account settings, Safari bookmarks, and application preferences Apple Mail and Entourage notes Keychains (user names and passwords) Items from software that uses Leopard's Sync Services, including NetNewsWire and Yojimbo Audio, video, photos, and associated metadata from iTunes Types of devices covered include:Macs, with details on MobileMe and overviews of popular third-party options iPhone and iPod touch, via MobileMe or iTunes Old and new iPods via iTunes, with details on USB and FireWire connections The Apple TV via iTunes Mobile phones, smartphones, BlackBerries, and Palm OS PDAs
Take Control of Users & Accounts in Snow Leopard
by Kirk McelhearnYou'll find the answers to these questions and more: Why do I have I log in to my Macintosh? Why do my files reside in the Users folder? What is the purpose of an Administrator account? How can I take advantage of the Guest account? How do I limit time of day when my child can use the Mac? Can I control who my child exchanges email with? What's the best way for users on my Mac to share files? How can I customize the way my login window behaves? How can I speed up the log in and log out process for everyone? Can users on my Mac share my iTunes songs or iPhoto images? What's the difference between a login item and a startup item?
Take Control of Sharing Files in Snow Leopard
by Glenn FleishmanRead this book to learn the answers to questions like: Which technique should I use to share my files? How do I set up my Mac as a file server? What types of security should I set up? Do I need a firewall? Should I use Samba or AFP as my file-sharing service? How can I restrict what users can do after they log in? How can my Windows-using colleagues access my shared files? How do I share iPhoto photos? What about songs from iTunes? What's the best way to connect to a file server from my Mac? What are my security options for running an FTP server? How can I configure my server so it wakes up if someone wants to use it?
Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard
by Michael E CohenYou'll learn about syncing managed data on a Mac running Snow Leopard with:Another Mac Microsoft Exchange The cloud (i.e. MobileMe or Google) An iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV A non-Apple mobile phone A PDA (i.e. a Palm or Blackberry, specifics are brief) Types of sync data covered include:Calendar items stored in iCal, Entourage, Google, and Yahoo Contacts stored in Address Book, Entourage, Google, and Yahoo Data on Exchange servers Data on MobileMe Dock items and Dashboard widgets Apple Mail account settings, Safari bookmarks, and application preferences Apple Mail and Entourage notes Keychains (user names and passwords) Items from software that uses Mac OS X's Sync Services, such as Yojimbo Audio, video, photos, apps, and associated metadata from iTunes Types of devices covered include:Macs, with details on MobileMe and overviews of popular third-party options The iPhone and iPod touch, via Microsoft Exchange, MobileMe, or iTunes Old and new iPods via iTunes, with details on USB and FireWire connections The Apple TV via iTunes Mobile phones, smartphones, BlackBerries, and Palm OS PDAs via iSync and/or third-party utilities Connection technologies and software examined include:Bluetooth, USB, FireWire, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet MobileMe, iTunes, iSync, IMAP (IMAP discussion is limited to Apple Mail), Exchange Third-party products from BusyMac, Feisar, Mark/Space, Nova Media, PocketMac, and Spanning Sync Sampler of special questions you'll find answers to: What is the truth database? And what should I do if I think it's lying? When a sync occurs, what's going on behind the scenes? What is push syncing and how does it work? What is the difference between syncing and a backup? What does Bluetooth "discovery" mean, and what should I do about it? Can I control exactly which audio and video files sync to my iPod? How do I override automatic syncing when I connect my iPod to iTunes? How does iTunes decide if a video file is a movie, TV show, or music video? How does the Apple TV figure out what to sync if it fills up? How do I sync everything possible to my iPhone--calendars, contacts, Safari bookmarks, the works? How do I sync a mobile phone that Apple doesn't support? Argh! Snow Leopard's iSync doesn't support the Palm! What third-party software can I use instead? I want to sync directly with an Exchange server... what do I need to know? What's the smartest way to sync keychains between Macs? I have a syncing feeling about my data--what should I do?
Take Control of Screen Sharing in Snow Leopard
by Glenn FleishmanInterested in screen sharing, but only with Back to My Mac? This title has the basics about Back to My Mac, but if you want all the details--and oodles of background info and router help--check out Take Control of Back to My Mac. Read this book to learn the answers to questions like: How can I share the screen of a buddy via iChat? What are iChat's screen-sharing limitations? What are the best alternatives? How can I give a presentation remotely using screen sharing? What's the best way to use screen sharing to do remote tech support? What's the best way to control an unattended Mac remotely? How do I share screens with someone running an old version of Mac OS X? How do I share screens with someone running Windows? How do I wake up a remote Mac so I can share its screen? What tricks does Apple employ to make Back to My Mac connections work? How can I copy text from one computer to another while sharing screens? Mac OS X's screen-sharing features aren't sufficient--what third-party software do you recommend?
Take Control of Permissions in Snow Leopard
by Brian TanakaRead this book to learn the answers to questions like: Why do so many problem-solving sites suggest that I repair permissions? Why can't I always access my own files when I boot from an external drive? What should I do if someone tells me to "set the permissions to -rw-r--r--"? What are promiscuous permissions, and should I be informing the vice squad? What are access control lists (ACLs), and what's new about them in Snow Leopard? What are the default permissions for copied files? With the NetInfo database gone, how do I edit account settings such as numeric UID? How do I work with account groups from System Preferences?
Take Control of Apple Mail in Snow Leopard
by Joe KissellThis book will teach you to:Comprehend account options: You'll understand the difference between POP and IMAP, plus learn about special aspects of MobileMe, Exchange, and Gmail accounts. In the case of Exchange and especially Gmail, you'll also learn how to integrate them into your overall Mail setup. Joe also covers Mail's integration with MobileMe syncing.Read: Okay, we expect you know how to read, but you'll learn efficient ways to quickly open, read, process, and file your messages. You'll also get tips on handling incoming attachments, avoiding spam, and using Mail's built-in RSS feed reader.Write and send: You'll learn different methods for quickly addressing your email, how to take control of the From, To, Cc, and Bcc lines, and how to create multiple signatures. You'll also find out about how to address a single message to a group of recipients, and how to know if you should use digital signatures or encryption, plus what to do if you want to send a message with a digital signature or encryption.Find your stuff: You'll get advice on how to organize Mail's sidebar and your various mailboxes so you can easily locate messages using a variety of techniques. Joe covers simple features-such as making a new mailbox or rearranging your mailboxes-as well as advanced techniques-such as creating rules and smart mailboxes.Use Notes and To Dos: Mail has a Notes feature for leaving yourself reminders and a To-Do feature that integrates with iCal. Learn the strengths and limitations of these options and make them work for you.Unravel Mail mysteries: Understand the sometimes-present Outbox, sort out the Dock unread count, learn why smart addresses can be stupid, avoid "unsafe" addresses, manage the Previous Recipients list, wrangle attachments, find your notes, and determine why certain mailboxes appear in particular categories on Mail's sidebar.Avoid and fix problems: Get advice on how to back up your email, and find out how to restore it from a backup. The ebook has 11 pages of hard-won troubleshooting advice.
Take Control of VMware Fusion 3
by Joe KissellAfter introducing you to a few basic concepts, the ebook offers advice for mixing Fusion and Boot Camp, and notes the hardware and software you'll need. Then you'll find steps for installing Windows for use in Fusion in these scenarios: When installing a new copy of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 From an already-installed copy of Windows under Boot Camp, VMware Fusion 1.x or 2.x, Parallels Desktop, Virtual PC, or an actual PC From a slipstream disc that contains Windows plus service packs, updates, drivers, and settings On the MacBook Air, which lacks an internal optical drive With Mac OS X Server (version 10.5 or higher) as a guest operating system For running a virtual appliance that encapsulates both an operating system and a ready-to-run application Next, you'll learn how to work with Windows in a Fusion virtual machine, with key details like how to remap mouse buttons, simulate missing keys, set keyboard shortcuts, switch display modes, and work with external devices. Other topics covered include:Pros and cons of different ways of using Boot Camp and Fusion Configuring Fusion's Settings window to get the most out of the software Real-world advice for smart ways to make Windows and Mac environments simultaneously available on the same computer Options for sharing files between your Windows and Mac environments Keeping your copy of Windows secure, backed up, and updated The basics of working with Fusion from the command line for advanced users Special questions you'll find answers to include these: How do I keep my Windows installation in its own screen in Spaces? Where do I find drivers for proprietary Apple hardware like the iSight, Apple Remote, and Bluetooth transceiver? What are my options for right-clicking in Windows? What should I do if Windows refuses to shut down or restart? Help! My mouse pointer keeps disappearing when I'm running Windows in Fusion. What should I do? How do I press the all-important Control-Alt-Delete key combo in Fusion? How do I make the Windows Desktop disappear so my Windows apps appear to run like Mac apps? How do I tell Windows which Web browser to open Web URLs in? What's a virtual appliance and how would I use one in Fusion? What are common parameters for vmrun, the command-line utility that controls Fusion?
Take Control of PDFpen 5
by Michael E CohenHave you ever had to fill out and sign a PDF-based form? Or change the date on a PDF-based flyer? Comment on a document sent around your workplace as a PDF file? Scan a document to PDF and OCR the text? Smile's PDFpen 5 can perform these and many other PDF manipulations more easily than Adobe Acrobat, and at a fraction of the price. With clarity and humor, Take Control of PDFpen 5 explains precisely what you can do with PDFs using PDFpen and its big brother, PDFpenPro.After a whirlwind history and overview of PDF, you'll take a tour through PDFpen's tools and navigation. With those basics taken care of, you'll learn how to:Scan a document to PDF and make the text editable with OCRCombine pages from multiple files into a single PDFTurn a Web site into a multi-page PDFAdd or remove pages from a PDFAdd a hand-written signature to a PDFAdd page and URL links to a PDFMake a clickable table of contents for a PDFUse professional editing marks on a PDFEdit text within a PDF that was received in emailLeave comments on a PDF documentRemove sensitive or confidential text from a PDFEnhance the images in a PDFFill out a PDF-based formPrint just form entries on a pre-printed formCreate an interactive PDF-based form that can collect data and send it to you via email or the WebAn appendix describes the many useful AppleScripts that ship with PDFpen.This ebook was created in collaboration with Smile, with Michael providing feedback during the PDFpen 5 development process and PDFpen's developers tech editing the book for complete accuracy.
Take Control of Safari 5
by Sharon ZardettoGo beyond basic Web browsing in Safari 5 with this definitive guide from Mac expert Sharon Zardetto! You'll find detailed coverage of new Safari 5 features like support for extensions and the Reader. You'll get essential advice on smart ways customize your Safari environment, and learn key browsing techniques, including how to keep track of where you've been, load multiple Web pages at once, search both the Web and the content of pages you're reading, fill out forms automatically, keep track of passwords, download files, use RSS to keep up with your favorite Web sites, and manage your Web-browsing history.Read this book to learn answers to questions like these:How do I load six Web pages at once?Now that I've loaded six pages, how do I best work with them?How do I bookmark a page I want to return to?How do I import Firefox bookmarks?I'm a pack rat. How should I organize and access my bookmark collection?I forgot to bookmark a great page I saw yesterday. How can I find it again?How can I read a multi-page Web article without clicking to switch pages?How do I find the word "marshmallow" in the text of a huge Web page?How do I erase my history to keep my housemate from snooping through it?Where does Safari store Web site user names and passwords?Help! What do I do when a stored password stops working?How do I use Safari to read RSS headlines from different sites?How do I install the My eBay Manager extension?How can I turn Safari into a "clipping service" that grabs RSS headlines from different sites when they mention certain topics?
Take Control of Mac OS X Backups
by Joe KissellIncludes coupons worth $30 off Data Backup and 10% off CrashPlan Although the 228-page ebook is organized so you can start backing up without reading every page, the full ebook will teach you to: Design a reliable backup system. You'll learn how to develop a backup system that is not only thorough, ensuring that all your data is safe, but also easy to manage. Talk like an expert. You'll understand terms like "versioned backups," "push" and "pull" backups, "duplicates," "server," "client," "incremental," "differential," "hard link," "metadata," "mirroring," and "snapshot." Shop for hardware. You'll discover the pros and cons of different backup media options such as hard drives (with USB, FireWire, or eSATA interfaces--and with or without full-disk encryption), flash drives, tape drives, RAIDs, Drobo storage devices, CDs and DVDs, Time Capsules, and NAS and SAN devices. Choose backup software. You'll learn about 14 key features and find overviews of 12 noteworthy backup products (an online appendix covers nearly 100 options). You'll also get Joe's personal recommendations to help you sort through the possibilities presented in this section. Make backups. No matter what backup software you decide to use, Joe provides a conceptual walk-through of the entire process, offering basic information for people who've never made a backup before and savvy, real-world suggestions for making the backup process as easy as possible. He also provides specific steps for working with Time Machine. Recover lost data. Use your backup to recover lost data successfully in the event of a hard disk crash or other calamity. The ebook also includes an appendix aimed at people who want to create their own backups using Unix on the Mac command line, and it explains how to back up your Windows volume if you run Windows on your Mac.