Mac OS X Power Tools, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)As the author of Mac OS X Power Tools, I'd like to make a quick comment, as I feel that M. Christianson's "review" misrepresents this book. As I've tried to make clear in the introduction to the book, it is written for the typical beginner to advanced beginner who is looking to become more of a power user. It covers the necessary basics and then goes well beyond them to help readers truly understand the inner workings of Mac OS X and how to best take advantage of its power and flexibility. However, if you're searching for advanced information on SSH tunneling, key generation, RSA authorization, and similar IT-level topics, this isn't the book for you. Instead, I highly recommend Mac OS X Unleashed by Ray and Ray, an excellent and exhaustive book that covers many of the advanced Unix underpinnings of Mac OS X.

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"Dan Frakes' Mac OS X Power Tools is an essential (and approachable) guide for getting the most from Mac OS X."—Christopher Breen, Mac 911 Columnist, MacWorld Magazine
Mac Expert Dan Frakes' Turns You Into a Power User
The latest version of Mac OS X (v10.3, Panther) is here, and noted expert Dan Frakes has once again worked day and night to discover and document the best ways for Mac users of all levels of experience to get things done. This completely revised and updated second edition of Mac OS X Power Tools provides tips, shortcuts, and step-by-step solutions to equip you with the most essential insights and knowledge. With this book at your side and your Mac in front of you, you'll understand Mac OS X like never before, saving time, avoiding headaches, and transforming OS X into one very productive cat.
Coverage includes:
Understanding user accounts and permissions
Taking control of the startup and login processes
Embracing and extending Finder functionality
Using the Dock and Dock replacements
Working with applications
Streamlining Mac OS and third-party installations
Making the most of Classic
Improving Web surfing and network connectivity
Sharing files and connecting to servers
Taking advantage of OS X's advanced printing architecture
Strengthening system security
Keeping Mac OS X in tip-top shape
Controlling your Mac remotely
Taking advantage of OS X's Unix base

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