Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintoshoperating system, and "Dr. Mac" Bob LeVitus is theideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. Mac OS X SnowLeopard For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares youfor the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgrade,you'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship.From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping intouch via iChat AV, Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies givesyou the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you domore work in less time.* Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secureit, and how to back it up with Time Machine* Organize your life with iCal and your stuff with files andfolders, and be able to find what you're looking for* Set up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surfwith Safari, and start iChatting* Download and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunesand plan a playlist with Genius* Create documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and makePDFs* Set up a network and share files, printers, and Internetconnections* Find out about operating system updates, firewalls,troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, andhappyTechnology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearlytwo decades. Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies provides justwhat you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.

Introduction.Part I: Introducing Mac OS X Snow Leopard: TheBasics.Chapter 1: Mac OS X Snow Leopard 101 (Prerequisites: None).Chapter 2: The Desktop and Windows and Menus (Oh My)!Chapter 3: Have It Your Way.Chapter 4: What's Up, Dock?Chapter 5: The Finder and Its Icons.Part II: Snow Leopard Taming (Or "Organization forSmart People").Chapter 6: Organizing and Managing Files and Folders.Chapter 7: Dealing with Disks.Chapter 8: Organizing Your Life.Part III: Do Unto Snow Leopard: Getting Things Done.Chapter 9: Internet-Working.Chapter 10: E-Mail Made Easy.Chapter 11: The Musical Mac.Chapter 12: The Multimedia Mac.Chapter 13: Words and Letters.Part IV: Making This Snow Leopard Your Very Own.Chapter 14: Publish or Perish: The Fail-Safe Guide toPrinting.Chapter 15: Sharing Your Mac and Liking It.Chapter 16: Features for the Way You Work.Part V: The Care and Feeding of Your Snow Leopard.Chapter 17: Safety First: Backups and Other Security Issues.Chapter 18: Utility Chest.Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Mac OS X.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 20: Almost Ten Ways to Speed Up Your Mac Experience.Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Make Your Mac Better by Throwing Moneyat It.Chapter 22: Ten (Or So) Great Web Sites for Mac Freaks.Appendix: Installing or Reinstalling Mac OS X Snow Leopard (OnlyIf You Have To).Index.