Mac OS X Power Tools
- Table of Contents
- BackCover
- Mac OS X Power Tools
- Introduction
- What This Book Isn t
- How to Use This Book
- Software Mentioned in the Book
- Errors, Feedback, and Contact Info
- Finally...
- Part I: Setup, Startup, and (In)Stalling
- Chapter 1: The Power of Permissions: Understanding Users and Unix Organization
- The Basics: Permissions, Accounts, and File Organization
- Mastering Permissions and Accounts
- Moving On...
- Chapter 2: Sensational Setup
- Application Preferences
- Working with Preference Files
- Moving On...
- Chapter 3: Subjugating Startup and Leveraging Login
- Choosing a Startup Volume or System
- Customizing the Boot Panel
- The Login Process
- Managing StartupLogin Options
- Stopping and Restarting Startup Processes
- Special Startup Options
- Moving On...
- Chapter 4: Installations, Inc.
- Installation Basics
- Installing Third-Party Software
- Installing Mac OS and Apple Software
- Uninstalling Software
- Transferring Mac OS X between Computers or Hard Drives
- Supporting Unsupported Stuff
- Moving On...
- Part II: Files, Finders, Docks, and Apps (Including Classic)
- Chapter 5: Finagle Files and Foil Finder Frustration
- File Basics
- Finder Preferences and View Options
- The Desktop and the Desktop Folder
- Working with Windows (Finder Windows, not Microsoft Windows)
- File and Folder Finesse
- Super Saving (and Opening)
- Moving On...
- Chapter 6: Developing a Dynamite Dock
- Dock Settings and Customization
- Using and Abusing the Dock
- Accessorizing Your Dock
- Alternatives to the Stock Dock
- Moving On...
- Chapter 7: Apple-ication Aptitude
- Applications 101
- Getting the Most from Mac OS X Applications and Utilities
- Basic Application Troubleshooting
- Text Testimonials: Working with Text in OS X
- Moving On...
- Chapter 8: Clobbering Classic
- A Quick Primer on the Classic Environment
- The Classic System Preferences
- Optimizing Classic
- Using Classic
- Classic Trouble
- Moving On...
- Part III: The Internet, Networking, Sharing, and Printing
- Chapter 9: Networking Notables and Internet Illuminations
- Network Basics
- Internet and Networking Setup Subtleties
- Better Browsing Basics
- Moving On...
- Chapter 10: Stellar Sharing Strategies
- Sharing Locally: The Public and Shared Folders
- Sharing Files Locally: Bluetooth
- Sharing Remotely: iDisk
- Sharing Remotely: Personal File Sharing
- Sharing Remotely: FTP
- Sharing Remotely: Secure FTP (SFTP)
- Sharing Remotely: Windows File Sharing (SMB)
- Sharing Remotely: Personal Web Sharing
- Quick Access to Sharing Services
- Moving On...
- Chapter 11: Connection Convenience and Remote Control
- IP Addresses, URLs, and Ports
- Connecting to Shares on Other ComputersServers
- Connecting to Frequently Accessed Servers and Shares
- Connecting to Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Remote Access and Control
- Moving On...
- Chapter 12: Printing Practicalities
- Printing Basics
- Printer Prep: Setting Up and Managing Printers in OS X
- Supporting Unsupported Printers
- Sharing Your Printer
- Printing Pointers
- Moving On...
- Part IV: Mastering Your Mac--Security, Maintenance, and Unix
- Chapter 13: Strengthening System Security and Fine-Tuning Firewalls
- Security Basics
- Keeping Your Mac Safe: Networks and the Internet
- Keeping Your Mac Safe: Local Access
- Keeping Sensitive Data Safe
- Protecting Yourself (and Your Friends) from Viruses
- Moving On...
- Chapter 14: Mac Maintenance and Administrative Actions
- Disk Drive Diligence
- Maintenance Magic
- Admin Artistry
- Backup Basics
- Moving On...
- Chapter 15: Utilizing Unix
- What Is Unix Doing in Mac OS X?
- Understanding Unix: Philosophy and Design Decisions
- Getting Started with Terminal and a Shell
- Installing Unix-Based Software
- Hands-On with Some Unix Programs
- Moving On...?
- Appendix A: A Tale of Two Systems
- Transition Technicalities
- For the Stubborn: Making OS X Work Like OS 9
- For the Indecisive: Tips for Those Who Switch Back and Forth
- Appendix B: Multiple Mounts, Various Volumes, and Divided Disks
- Working with Multiple Volumes in OS X
- Using Drive Partitions
- Customizing OS X When Using Multiple Volumes
- Index
- Index_B
- Index_C
- Index_D
- Index_E
- Index_F
- Index_G
- Index_H
- Index_I
- Index_J
- Index_K
- Index_L
- Index_M
- Index_N
- Index_O
- Index_P
- Index_Q
- Index_R
- Index_S
- Index_T
- Index_U
- Index_V
- Index_W
- Index_X
- Index_Z
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- List of Listings
- List of Sidebars