This handbook explains the rationale for going wireless, as well as differentscenarios where wireless can be beneficial.Mac OS X Unwired introduces you to the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing your wireless services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Mac OS X, including Wi-Fi (802.11b and g), infrared, Bluetooth, CDMA2000, and GPRS. You'll learn how to set up your first wireless network and how use the Mac OS X software that supports wireless, such as iSync, iChat, and Rendezvous. You'll also get a good understanding of the limitations and liabilities of each wireless technology. Other topics covered in the book include: Using wireless at home, in the office, or on the road Connecting to wireless hotspots Wireless Security Mac OS X Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for technically savvy Mac users. If you're considering wireless as an alternative to cable and DSL, or using wireless to network computers in your home or office, this book will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Mac OS X, and how to get the most out of them.

Even long-time Mac afficianados will benefit from this guide to Apple's latest release of its revolutionary operating system and its 150 added features. Following an introduction to the most basic skills (such as how to click the mouse), the author covers desktop elements, file organization, accounts and file sharing, Panther's built-in programs such as iDVD and iPhoto, basic troubleshooting, using email and the Internet, exploring Panther's Unix innards from the command line, and new features such as the Sidebar which makes using the finder much easier. He also shares tips such as how to make Safari emulate Internet Explorer and how graphic designers can gray desktop elements that might throw off their color judgement. Mac OS 9 and Windows expatriates will appreciate the "where'd it go?" dictionaries in Appendices C and D. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Michael Beam, James Duncan DavidsonThe bulk of this book is a quick reference to the data types, constants, functions, classes, and protocols defined in Cocoa's Foundation framework and Application Kit. Intended for experienced Macintosh developers, the opening section overviews Objective-C's most frequently used features and how the different parts of Cocoa interact with one another when building Mac OS X applications and tools.

Sadun shows users how to take control over the way their applications look and behave and provides a structured overview of how to hack system and application preferences and resources to change the