Mac OS X Hints Snow Leopard Edition Superguide

When it comes to uncovering your Mac's hidden powers, there's no better resource than MacOSXHints.com, a collaborative Website that lets Mac users share their favorite tips and tricks. In fact, over the past eight years, the site has collected more than 12,000 hints. For this update of our popular OS X Hints book, the site's creator, Rob Griffiths - in collaboration with the other editors of Macworld - has pulled together the most useful hints for OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard. Whether you're a power user looking to take control of your system or a relative newcomer searching for ways to be more productive, this handpicked collection will help you get the most from your Mac. Inside these pages you'll find tips covering nearly every aspect of Snow Leopard, including customizing the look of Finder windows, searching hidden system files with Spotlight, and making the most of OS X navigation tools like Quick Look, Exposé, and Spaces. Save time with undocumented shortcuts and unlock powerful file-sharing and printing features. Follow our step-by-step advice on squeezing more power from OS X's communication programs, including Mail, iCal, and iChat. Track down anything online and stay organized with Safari tips. Finally, take 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. If you're a command-line veteran, you'll find tips for taking advantage of hidden commands and strategies for working in Terminal more efficiently. Ready to unlock your Mac's hidden potential? This book is for you!