Mac OS X Hints Superguide

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Mac OS X Hints Superguide


By Rob Griffiths mailto:rgriffiths@macworld.com

Hints for Leopard Users

Back in the fall of 2000, I was making the transition from Mac OS 9 to
OS X, and finding the new operating system both complex and a bit
unintuitive. In particular, I kept getting tripped up by features that
weren't documented on Apple's Web site or covered in OS X's Help
files.

Being somewhat geeky by nature, I decided to create a Web site where I
could keep track of all the little tips, tricks, and hidden features I
was discovering in OS X. That way, I could easily access the tips from
any machine I happened to be using. And because I knew I wasn't the
only one out there exploring the inner workings of Apple's new
operating system, I built the site so others could post their own OS X
tips and insights.

Over the last eight years, that little siteMacOSXHints.com, in case
you haven't guessed by nowhas grown into a collection of more than
10,000 OS X tips, covering every major release from the initial public
beta through 10.5. And with thousands of contributors from across the
globe, it offers a constantly-growing collection of OS X knowledgeall
freely searchable.
http://www.macosxhints.com?lsrc=mwweek

But the site's not perfect. Many of the tips assume a high degree of
familiarity with OS X and fairly deep technical knowledgeespecially
tips involving Terminal. And searching through more than 10,000 hints
to find the one you really want can be complicated, to say the least.
Which is why I'm pleased to announce the latest edition to Macworld's
Superguide series, OS X Hints, Leopard Edition.

To create this book, we scoured not just MacOSXHints.com, but also
Macworld.com, to find the most useful tips and tricks for OS X 10.5
users. We've also rewritten them all in a clear, easy-to-read fashion,
complete with screenshots, to make them as easy to use as possible.

This hand-picked collection includes more than 200 tips, covering
almost every corner of Leopardincluding customizing the look of
Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and
making the most of OS X newcomers like Quick Look and Spaces. We dig
deep into Leopard's system settings to fine-tune preferences, save
time with undocumented shortcuts, and unlock powerful file-sharing and
printing features. We've also collected step-by-step advice for
squeezing more power from OS X's built-in programs, including Mail,
Safari, iCal, iChat, iTunes, Preview, and more. Of course, no guide
for power users would be complete without a trip to Terminal. If
you're new to OS X's command-line interface, we'll show you how to get
started and how to protect yourself from dangerous actions.
Command-line veteran will find tips for taking advantage of new
Leopard commands and strategies for working in Terminal more
efficiently.

Obviously, this collection wouldn't be possible without the amazing
contributions from the OS X communityand that's why every tip in the
book remains freely available on MacOSXHints.com and/or Macworld.com.
But if you'd rather not take the effort to dig through 10,000+ hints,
and want the best versions of the hints, then this collection is for
you.

The book is available in several formats, so you can choose the one
that works best for you. If you're interested in a PDF (suitable for
viewing in Preview or Adobe Reader), you can buy one and download it
immediately for just $12.95.
http://store.esellerate.net/macworld/osxhints

Or you can get it as a high-quality, full-color paperback book for
$19.99.
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Don't want to download the PDF? You can also get it mailed to you on
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And if you want to see more before you pony up your hard-earned cash,
we've created a 1.5 MB downloadable sample from the book for you to
check out, just to give you a taste.
http://files.macworld.com/files/downloads/hintssample.pdf




* Macworld Reviews, Secrets & Notes *



First Look: Photoshop Express

After playing with the beta for Adobe's Photoshop Express online
service, senior reviews editor Jackie Dove found the service's
features deep, its performance respectable, and its interface
intriguing.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132854/2008/04/photoshop%20express.html?lsrc=mwweek

Inside the Spotlight menu

Spotlight is an indispensable tool for finding anything on your Mac.
All you need to do is learn its tricks. In the first part of our
Spotlight series well give you an overview of the Spotlight menu,
including how to customize how results are presented, how to save time
with keyboard shortcuts, and how to reboot spotlight when it
misbehaves.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132755/2008/04/spotlight1.html?lsrc=mwweek

Review: Google Gmail

Google's Gmail does one thing -- e-mail -- but does it exceptionally
well. You'll like how its simple interface lets you concentrate on
mail with few distractions.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132644/2008/04/gmail.html?lsrc=mwweek

From the Lab: Mac Pro options put to the test

The current Mac Pro may be the most customizable machine to ever come
out of Cupertino. But what do each of those options add in terms of
performance? Macworld Lab has configured a Mac Pro to test tweaks to
memory, the hard drive, and the graphics card to figure out what
effect each upgrade has on the Mac Pros speed.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132808/2008/04/macpro_options.html?lsrc=mwweek

Geek Factor: Leopard's Unix tricks

There are many new (or substantially revised) Unix commands in OS X
10.5. Rob Griffiths picks the five most interesting and useful ones.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132556/2008/04/geekfactor2504.html?lsrc=mwweek

Review: OmniFocus 1.0

OmniFocus has one thing in mind, and that's to help you Get Things
Done. It's one of the most polished to-do managers out there, though
it requires some practice to really take advantage of the software and
to understand its interface. Overall, it's a powerful way to manage
tasks.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132832/2008/04/omnifocus1.html?lsrc=mwweek

Mac 911: Troubleshooting .Mac iCal syncing

Does .Mac tell you it can't sync your iCal events due to inconsistent
data? Here are a couple of options for solving the problem.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132799/2008/04/dotmacicalsync.html?lsrc=mwweek

Playlist: MySpace Music and the benefits of competition

MySpace and the music labels join to kick the stuffing out of iTunes.
That trump you hear does not signal the end of the world.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132826/2008/04/myspacemusiccompete.html?lsrc=mwweek

Find Files Fast: Advanced searches in the Finder

The Spotlight menu is often the quickest way to start a search. And
with the right keywords and Boolean operators, the Spotlight menu can
dish up impressive results. But finding the files you need isnt
always as simple as typing a few words.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132817/2008/04/spotlight3.html?lsrc=mwweek

Review: Ableton Live 7 digital audio workstation

Ableton Live is an extraordinary audio tool that, with the addition of
Drum Racks and Slices, has become even more musical.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132766/2008/04/ableton_live_7.html?lsrc=mwweek



* News & Tips Links *



by Philip Michaels (pmichaels@macworld.com)

Photoshop CS4 to be 64-bit for Windows, but not for Mac

Adobe said the next version of its Creative Suite will feature a
64-bit version of Photoshop, but not for Mac users due to changes
Apple made in its programming direction.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132810/2008/04/photoshop64.html?lsrc=mwweek

MySpace Music to offer downloadable music

MySpace Music is set to compete with the iTunes Store and Amazon.com
MP3 Store as it launches a download service with three of the biggest
commercial music publishers.
http://www.macworld.com/article/132821/2008/04/myspacemusic.html?lsrc=mwweek

iTunes Store now top U.S. music retailer
http://www.macworld.com/article/132825/2008/04/itunes.html?lsrc=mwweek

Apple releases iTunes, QuickTime, and Front Row updates
http://www.macworld.com/article/132809/2008/04/itunesupdate.html?lsrc=mwweek

Adobe releases Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 beta
http://www.macworld.com/article/132791/2008/04/lightroom2.html?lsrc=mwweek

WD offers quad-interface external drives
http://www.macworld.com/article/132793/2008/04/mybook.html?lsrc=mwweek

ColdFusion 8 gains 64-bit support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132840/2008/04/coldfusion.html?lsrc=mwweek

iGlasses webcam software adds app support
http://www.macworld.com/article/132777/2008/04/iglasses.html?lsrc=mwweek

LaCie offers new triple interface hard disk
http://www.macworld.com/article/132815/2008/04/lacie.html?lsrc=mwweek

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