Download Wiley iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition
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AL RI TE GH TE D 40-bit WEP, 145 2.4 GHz spectrum band, 332 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 133 128-bit WEP encryption, 131 802.11a standard, 125–126 802.11b standard, 125–126 802.22g standard, 125–126 802.11n standard, 125–126 A CO PY RI AAC (Advanced Audio Coding), 207 accounts. See also user accounts Administrator, 50, 52 Email, 212–218 Guest about, 50–51 configuring, 362–363 receiving/sending files with, 140–141 icons, 191–193 Accounts pane, 215 ad hoc network Ethernet, 158 FireWire, 158 Wi-Fi, 156–157 Windows computers, 159 adapters, 171–172 378 Address Book accessing online, 250 exporting, 292 setting up Smart Groups, 248–249 sharing online, 250 Address Book Exporter (website), 292 Adium, 294 Administrator account, 50, 52 Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), 207 AFP (Apple Filing Protocol), 264 AIFF format, 206 AirDrop, 141–143 Airfoil, 155 AirPort, 126–130 AirPort Express, 155, 162 AirPort Extreme, 129 AirPort Utility, 127 AirTunes, 155 AppCleaner, 330 Apple Filing Protocol (AFP), 264 Apple ID, 150, 237 Apple Lossless Encoding, 206 Apple Remote controlling DVD Player, 170 iPhoto, 183–184 iTunes, 197 customizing with, 45–46 pairing with iMac, 44–45, 163 MA Numerics Index Apple Store (website), 171 Apple Time Capsule, 125 Apple TV, 156 AppleCare, 337–338 AppleScript Editor, 280–281 applications adding to Dock, 29–30 arranging on desktop, 6–7 chat adding features to iChat, 294–295 MSN, IRC and Yahoo!, 293–294 default, 289 Email clients, 290–291 converting from Mail, 291–292 exporting Address Book, 292 moving appointments from iCal, 292–293 spam filtering, 293 launching, 27 Office collaboration between, 296–299 iWork, 295–296 LibreOffice, 296 Microsoft Office, 295 OpenOffice.org, 281 word processors/spreadsheets, 295 quitting, 11 rearranging in Launchpad, 25–26 restricting access to, 75–76 running, 4–5, 7–8 switching, 6, 8–11, 27 web browsers about, 284 converting bookmarks from Safari, 288–289 for Dashboard, 287–288 for desktop, 287–288 general-purpose, 284–286 for RSS feeds, 286–287 Applications folder, 5 appointments (iCal), 292–293 AppTrap, 330 attachments (Email), 218–220 audio formats, 208 Automator about, 273 Emailing web pages, 276–277 recording actions for playback, 277–278 renaming files, 273–275 autoresponders, 229–230 Avast Home Edition, 313 AVG AntiVirus Free Edition, 313 B Back to My Mac, 256–260 Back Up Now command, 371, 372 backgrounds desktop, 34–35 using photos as, 196 BackJack backup service, 377 backups FileVault, 52 iCloud, 376 iMac, 377 Internet backup services, 376–377 MobileMe, 376 with Time Machine, 368–375 battery (Apple Remote), 46 Bedtime settings, 81 Blu-ray DVDs, 165 Bombich Software’s Carbon Copy Cloner, 377 Bonjour, 159, 233 bookmarks converting from Safari, 288–289 DVD, 167 RSS feeds, 226–227 Safari, 248 Boot Camp hardware compatibility, 309–310 installing programs, 305–309, 313–314 protecting Windows, 312–313 removing from iMac, 314–315 running programs on Windows, 313–314 switching between Windows and Mac OS, 311–312 updating Windows, 312–313 versions, 303–304 379 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition browsers about, 284 converting bookmarks from Safari, 288–289 for Dashboard, 287–288 for desktop, 287–288 general-purpose, 284–286 kid-safe, 85 for reading RSS feeds, 286–287 bugs (software), 339 BumperCar browser, 85 Burn command, 120 C cables (Ethernet), 133–137 calendars. See iCal Camino web browser, 284, 288 Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich Software, LLC), 377 CDs. See also DVDs burning, 118–121, 201–203 lost, 208–209 certificate authority, 358 chat. See iChat Chrome (Google), 285, 289 ClamXav antivirus software, 361 Classic Visualizer (iTunes), 205–206 clients (Email), 290–291 color management about, 188 creating ColorSync profiles, 188–190 setting printing options, 190–191 ColorSync profiles, 188–190 Column view (Finder), 98–99 comma-separated values file, 292 commands Back Up Now, 371, 372 Burn, 120 Connect, 269 Disconnect from, 157 Eject, 45 Export, 299 Hide Others, 7 Icon view (Finder), 93 Library, 93 Open, 219 Quick Look, 101–102 380 Quit, 11 Save As, 299 scp, 266 Shut Down, 321 Suspend, 321 communication chat displaying images, movies, or documents, 235–236 group, 233–234 local networks, 232–233 one-way audio, 234 Photo Booth, 234 recording, 234–235 status messages, 232 transferring files via iChat, 235 video, 234–235 Email autoresponders, 229–230 creating Smart Mailboxes, 223–224 forwarding, 229–230 opening attachments, 218–220 saving attachments, 218–220 setting up accounts, 212–218 sorting messages, 220–223 spam, 224–226 stationery templates, 230–231 subscribing to RSS feeds, 226–229 compatibility between office applications, 296–299 Connect command, 269 Connection Doctor, 344–346 connections to company’s network, 266–269 Ethernet cables, 133–137 hardware displays, 20–22 external hard drives, 14–17 printers, 17–20 scanners, 20 wireless devices, 12–14 Internet, 364–365 via File Sharing, 263–265 via Secure Shell, 265–266 to Windows servers, 272 Index contacts syncing with iPhone, iPad or iPod, 252–253 tracking about, 248 accessing Address Book online, 250 printing contacts, 251–252 removing duplicate contacts, 251 sharing Address Book online, 250 Smart Groups, 248–249 trading contact info with vcards, 249–250 Cover Flow view (Finder), 99–100 CrashPlan backup service, 377 D Dashboard web browsers for, 287–288 widgets, 109, 287–288 desktop arranging applications, 6–7 choosing background, 34–35 screen saver, 35–37 displaying photos, 193 managing with Mission Control, 106–112 moving windows among, 112 quitting applications, 11 running applications, 4–5, 7–8 showing, 10 web browsers for, 287–288 DigiDNA, 269 Disconnect from command, 157 discs/disks, 346–350. See also CDs; DVDs DiskAid, 269 DiskWarrior, 350 Display Calibrator Assistant, 190 displays, connecting, 20–22 Dock customizing about, 27 adding applications, 29–30 controlling with keyboard shortcuts, 32–33 positioning, 27–29 resizing, 27–29 sending text to applications via, 33 setting up folders, 30–32 preventing modifications, 76 running applications from, 4 Drive Genius, 350 drivers (printer), 19 drives hard external, 14–17 maximizing, 326–330 portable, 269 Drop Box folder, 137 DVD Player about, 165 controlling with Apple Remote, 170 marking points in DVDs, 167 opening, 165–166 resuming playback, 167–168 DVDs. See also CDs Blu-ray, 165 burning, 118–121 marking points, 167 regions, 169 resuming playback, 167–168 viewing with DVD Player, 165–170 E Email. See also Mail accessing on web, 231 applications, choosing clients, 290–291 converting from Mail, 291–292 exporting Address Book, 292 moving appointments from iCal, 292–293 spam filtering, 293 autoresponders, 229–230 converting from Mail, 291–292 creating Smart Mailboxes, 223–224 stationery templates, 230–231 forwarding, 229–230 opening attachments, 218–220 photos from iPhoto, 184–187 restricting usage, 78–79 saving attachments, 218–220 setting up accounts, 212–218 sorting messages, 220–223 381 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition Email (continued) spam, 224–226 subscribing to RSS feeds, 226–229 web pages, 276–277 802.11a standard, 125–126 802.11b standard, 125–126 802.11g standard, 125–126 802.11n standard, 125–126 Eject command, 45 encryption, 61–67, 131 entertainment adding TV, 163–164 displaying output on television, 172–173 output on video projector, 170–172 DVD Player about, 165 controlling with Apple Remote, 170 opening, 165–166 resuming DVD playback, 167–168 watching video, 164–165 Ethernet connections about, 133–137 network switches and hubs, 134–137 using, 158 events (iCal), 247–248 Export command, 299 Exposé, 108, 109 F FaceTime about, 236 making and receiving calls, 238–239 setting up, 236–238 fan arrangement, 30 Fast User Switching, 67 File Sharing feature, 263–265 files. See also folders adding to CDs and DVDs, 119–120 archiving, 328–329 case-sensitivity, 16 comma-separated values, 292 corruption, 340 dragging, 9, 108 382 encrypting with FileVault, 61–67 formats, 206–208 moving with portable drives, 269 opening, 27 previewing, 101–103 removing, 326–328 renaming, 273–275 restoring with Time Machine, 372–375 searching for saving as Smart Folders, 117 Search window, 114–116 Spotlight menu, 112–113, 118 security about, 368 TimeMachine, 368–375 sharing about, 86, 137 controlling access, 139–140 receiving/sending with Guest account, 140–141 specified folders, 137–139 transferring with AirDrop, 141–143 tab-delimited text, 292 transferring via iChat, 235 FileVault, 61–67 Finder burning CDs and DVDs, 118–121 customizing sidebar, 104–106 toolbar, 103–104 managing windows and desktops with Mission Control, 106–112 opening Network Diagnostics, 345 previewing files, 101–103 searching for files saving as Smart Folders, 117 Search window, 114–116 Spotlight menu, 112–113, 118 views changing, 101 Column view, 98–99 Cover Flow view, 99–100 Icon view, 92–96 List view, 96–98 Index Firefox converting from Safari to, 288 web browser, 284 website, 284 firewall, 356–359 FireWire, 14, 158 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec), 208 folders. See also files adding to CDs and DVDs, 119–120 Applications, 5 attaching automated actions to, 278–280 burn, 119 creating for Launchpad icons, 26 Drop Box, 137 opening, 27 Public, 137 setting up on Dock, 30–32 sharing specified, 137–139 /Users/Shared, 137 formats (file), 206–207 40-bit WEP, 145 forwarding mail, 229–230 Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC), 208 G GarageBand, 329 General preferences, 22–25 general-purpose web browsers, 284–286 Gigabit Ethernet, 133 Google Chrome, 285, 289 grid arrangement, 30–31 Guest accounts about, 50–51 configuring, 362–363 receiving/sending files with, 140–141 GyazMail Email client, 290, 292 H hard drives external choosing, 14–15 connecting, 14–17 formatting, 15–17 maximizing space, 326–330 hardware compatibility with Windows, 309–310 connecting displays, 20–22 external hard drives, 14–17 printers, 17–20 scanners, 20 wireless devices, 12–14 problems, 339–340 requirements for Windows XP/7, 303–304 router, 146 sharing installing network storage, 148 Printer Sharing, 147–148 scanners, 148–149 help, 353 Hide Others command, 7 Home Sharing sharing playlists, 152–154 transmitting music with AirTunes, 155 turning on, 150–152 viewing Mac content on Apple TV, 156 hot corners, 109–111 hubs, network replacing with switches, 331 using, 134–137 I iCal accessing calendars online, 244–245 adding events from Mail, 247–248 invitations, 245–247 moving appointments from, 292–293 publishing calendars, 243–244 syncing calendars, 242–243, 252–253 IceClean, 326, 327 iChat adding features to, 294–295 displaying images, movies, or documents, 235–236 group, 233–234 IRC, 293–294 local networks, 232–233 MSN, 293 383 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition iChat (continued) one-way, 234 Photo Booth, 234 recording, 234–235 restricting usage, 78–80 setting up status messages, 232 transferring files via, 235 video, 234–235 Yahoo!, 294 iChat Theater, 235, 270–271 iCloud, 231, 242–244, 376 Icon view (Finder), 92–96 icons (account), 191–193 iDVD, 329 iMac. See specific topics Image Capture, 20 images color management creating ColorSync profiles, 188–190 setting options for printing, 190–191 switching ColorSync profiles, 190 controlling iPhoto with Apple Remote, 183–184 creating account icons, 191–193 screen-saver slide shows, 193–195 slide shows, 176–183 displaying photos on desktop, 193 via video chat, 235–236 Emailing photos from iPhoto, 184–187 publishing photo galleries from iPhoto, 187 saving slide shows, 176–183 sharing files, 88–89 screen-saver slide shows, 193–195 using as window backgrounds, 196 iMix, 197 iMovie, 183, 329 Intego VirusBarrier antivirus software, 361 Internet access of Mac, 256–266 sharing hardware router, 146 sharing Mac OS X Internet Sharing, 144–146 384 backup services, 376–377 radio stations, 209 securing connection, 364–365 troubleshooting issues, 340–346 Internet Sharing (Mac OS X), 144–146 invitations (iCal), 245–247 iPad, 252–253, 269 iPhone, 252–253, 269 iPhoto controlling with Apple Remote, 183–184 Emailing photos from, 184–187 publishing photo galleries from, 187 space saving in, 329 iPod, 252–253, 269 IPv6, 332–333 IRC chat, 293–294 iTunes. See also Home Sharing burning CDs with, 201–203 controlling with Apple Remote, 197 playing music, 162–163 publishing playlists to iTunes Store, 203–205 restrictions, 154 song files, 86–88 space saving in, 329 video files, 164, 165 iTunes Classic Visualizer, 205–206 iWork, 295–296, 297–298 J journaling, 17 K Kaspersky security products, 313 keyboard (wireless), 12–14 keyboard shortcuts controlling Dock with, 32–33 Icon view, 93 showing open applications, 8 Keychain Access, 56–61 keyloggers, 361 keystrokes, 206 Index L Launchpad creating folders for icons, 26 rearranging applications, 25–26 running applications from, 4–5 Library command, 88 LibreOffice, 296, 298–299 list arrangement, 32 List view (Finder), 96–98 local network, setting up ad hoc Ethernet, 158 FireWire, 158 Wi-Fi, 156–157 Windows computers, 159 chat, 232–233 connection Ethernet cables, 133–137 wireless, 124–132 sharing files, 137–143 hardware, 147–149 Home Sharing, 149–156 Internet access, 144–146 music and video, 149 logging in, 66–67 logging out, 11–12 logs (parental control), 83–84 M MAC addresses, 366 Mac OS X creating installation DVD/recovery disk, 350–353 Internet Sharing, 144–146 switching between Windows and, 311–312 macros, 281 MacUpdate Desktop, 337 Magic Mouse connecting, 12–14 customizing, 37–39 launching Mission Control, 11 relationship with Exposé, 89 Magic Trackpad about, 12–14 customizing, 39–43 launching Mission Control, 109 toggling views, 103 Mail. See also Email adding email accounts, 214–218 adding iCal events from, 247–248 Connection Doctor, 344–346 converting from, 291–292 reading RSS feeds, 228 Mail, Contacts & Calendar preferences, 212–214 Mailsmith Email client, 290, 291 malware, 359–362 Managed with Parental Controls accounts about, 51, 71 applying parental controls, 82 browsers, 85 creating, 72–73 managing from other Macs, 84 Parental Control logs, 83–84 preventing system modifications, 76 restricting access to applications, 75–76 restricting email and chat, 78–80 restricting web access, 76–78 setting time limits, 80–81 Simple Finder, 73–75 media. See entertainment menus, 101, 112–113, 118 messages. See Email; iChat Messenger (Microsoft), 293 Messenger (Yahoo), 294 Microsoft Messenger, 293 Microsoft Office, 281, 295, 297 Mini-DisplayPort to DVI adapter, 171, 173 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, 173 Mini DisplayPort to VGA adapter, 171, 173 Mirror Displays, 22 Mission Control managing windows and desktops, 106–112 switching applications with, 8–11 MobileMe accessing email on web, 231 galleries, 187 385 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition MobileMe (continued) for online backups, 376 publishing calendars, 242–244 website, 244 modifier keys, 111 monitors connecting, 20–22 desktop background, 35 Mozy backup service, 377 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), 206 MSN chat, 293–294 music adding Internet radio stations, 209 burning CDs with iTunes, 201–203 controlling iTunes with Apple Remote, 197 creating self-updating playlists, 197–201 playing with iTunes, 162–163 publishing iMix playlists to iTunes Store, 203–205 sharing, 149–156, 197–209 transmitting with AirTunes, 155 troubleshooting AAC files, 207 audio formats, 208 file formats, 206 incompatible file formats, 207–208 lost CDs, 208–209 visualizations advanced tricks with Classic Visualizer, 205–206 choosing, 205 choosing options for iTunes Classic Visualizer, 205–206 full screen, 205 iTunes Classic Visualizer, 205–206 N NetNewsWire web browser, 287 network. See also local network, setting up ad hoc Ethernet, 158 FireWire, 158 Wi-Fi, 156–157 Windows computers, 159 company, 266–269 386 connection speed replacing hubs with switches, 331 standards, 331 turning off IPv6, 332–333 2.4GHz band, 332 hubs, 134–137, 331 security connecting to other networks, 368 controlling access to wireless network, 365–367 Internet connection, 364–365 storage, 148 switches, 134–137, 331 troubleshooting issues, 340–346 wireless, 332, 342–344, 365–367 Network Diagnostics, 344–346 No Bootable Device error, 315–317 Norton AntiVirus antivirus software, 313, 361 O Office (Microsoft), 281, 295, 297 Ogg Vorbis format, 208 OmniWeb, 286, 289 128-bit encryption, 131 online backups Internet backup services, 376–377 MobileMe, 376 OnyX, 326, 327 Open command, 219 OpenOffice.org, 281 Opera about, 285, 291 converting from Mail to, 291 from Safari to, 288 organization scheduling accessing calendars online, 244–245 adding iCal events from Mail, 247–248 iCal invitations, 245–247 publishing calendars, 243–244 syncing calendars, 242–243, 252–253 tracking contacts about, 248 accessing Address Book online, 250 Index printing contacts, 251–252 removing duplicate contacts, 251 setting up Smart groups, 248–249 sharing Address Book online, 250 trading contact info with vCards, 249–250 Outgoing Mail Server, 217 P Pandora (website), 155 Parallels Desktop for Mac, 318 parental controls. See also Managed with Parental Controls accounts applying, 82 applying to accounts logs, 83–84 restricting chat usage and contacts, 78–80 restricting email usage and contacts, 78–79 restricting web access, 76–78 time limits, 80–81 managing from other Macs, 84 Password Assistant, 54–56 passwords AirPort, 128 choosing, 53–56 managing with Keychain Access, 56–61 strength, 365 permissions changing file/folder, 139–140 repairing, 346–348 Photo Booth, 234 photos color management ColorSync profile, 188–190 setting printing options, 190–191 switching ColorSync profiles, 190 controlling iPhoto with Apple Remote, 183–184 creating account icons, 191–193 screen-saver slide shows, 193–195 slide shows, 176–183 displaying on desktop, 193 via video chat, 235–236 Emailing from iPhoto, 184–187 publishing galleries from iPhoto, 187 saving slide shows, 176–183 sharing files, 88–89 screen-saver slide shows, 193–195 using as window backgrounds, 196 playlists creating self-updating, 197–201 publishing playlists to iTunes Store, 203–205 sharing, 152–154 portable drives, 269 positioning (Dock), 27–29 PowerMail Email client, 290, 291 preferences General, 22–25 Mail, Contacts & Calendars, 212–213 RSS, 229 sound, 43–44 Printer Sharing, 147–148 printing connecting printers, 17–20 contacts, 251–252 setting color management options for, 190–191 projectors, video, 170–172 Public folder, 137 publishing calendars, 232–244 iMix playlists to iTunes Store, 203–205 photo galleries from iPhoto, 187 Q Quick Look command, 101–102 Quick Look window, 102–103, 219 QuickTime video files, 164, 165 Quit command, 11 R radio stations, Internet, 209 RAM, maximizing, 324–325 Really Simple Syndication. See RSS feeds Recovery Assistant, 352 recovery key, 64 regions (DVD), 169 387 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition resolutions (photo), 187 restarting, 11–12 Rogue Amoeba (website), 155 RSS feeds bookmarking, 226–227 configuring preferences, 229 reading in Mail, 228 subscribing to, 226–229 web browsers for reading, 286–287 rules (Email) about, 220 creating, 221–223 S Safari adding bookmarks, 248 converting bookmarks from, 288–289 dragging text from, 33 opening Network Diagnostics, 345 Safe Boot mode, 339 Save As command, 299 scanners connecting, 20 sharing, 148–149 Scareware, 360 scp command, 266 screen, cleaning, 338 screen saver choosing desktop, 34–35 slide shows, 193–195 screen sharing, 259, 260–263, 353 scripts, 280–281 SeaMonkey Email client, 291 Search window, 114–116 Secure Shell, 265–266 security files backups of system, 376–377 online backups, 377 Time Machine, 368–375 iMac configuring guest account, 362–363 firewall, 356–359 virus/malware protection, 359–362 388 network connecting to other networks, 368 controlling access to wireless network, 365–367 Internet connection, 364–365 servers (Windows), 271–272 set-up autoresponders, 229–230 chat status messages, 232 color management options for printing, 190–191 Email accounts, 212–218 FaceTime, 236–238 fast user switching, 67 FileVault, 62–66 firewall, 356–359 folders on Dock, 30–32 forwarding, 229–230 iPhoto, 184–185 Managed with Parental Controls accounts about, 51, 71 applying parental controls, 82 browsers, 85 creating, 72–73 managing from other Macs, 84 Parental Control logs, 83–84 preventing system modifications, 76 restricting access to applications, 75–76 restricting email and chat, 78–80 restricting web access, 76–78 setting time limits, 80–81 Simple Finder, 73–75 Sharing Only users, 70–71 Smart Groups in Address Book, 248–249 time limits, 80–81 Time Machine, 369–372 wireless networks, 124–132 sharing Home Sharing, 150–156 Internet access, 144–146 Sharing Only users, 51, 70–71 Shrook web browser, 287 Shut Down command, 321 shutting down, 11–12 Index sidebar customizing, 104–106 hiding, 96 Simple Finder, 73–75 sizes (photo), 187 slide shows creating, 176–183 screen-saver, 193–195 Smart Folders, 117 Smart Groups, 248–249 Smart Mailboxes, 223–224 Smart Playlist, 198–201 Snak, 294 software antivirus, 312–313, 320–321, 359–362 bugs, 339 conflicts, 339 malware, 359–362 removing, 329–330 Software Update, 334–336 song files, 86–88 sound preferences, 43–44 spam filtering, 293 managing, 224–226 speed, improving maximizing hard drive space, 326–330 RAM, 324–325 network connection, 125–126, 331–333 speed of wireless networks, 125–126 Spotify (website), 155 Spotlight, 5, 112–113, 118 spyware, 360 Standard accounts, 50 standards consistency of, 331 types, 125–126 status messages (chat), 232 storage, network, 148 Suspend command, 321 switches, network replacing hubs with, 331 using, 134–137 system error, 339 System Preferences, 345 T tab-delimited text files, 292 TechTool Pro, 350 TechTracker, 337 telecommuting accessing Mac over Internet, 256–266 attaching automated actions to folders, 278–280 Automator, 273–278 collaborating using iChat Theater, 270–271 connecting to company’s network, 266–269 to Windows servers, 271–272 creating scripts and macros, 280–281 moving files with portable drives, 269 television adding to iMac, 163–164 Apple TV, 156 showing output on, 172–173 templates, stationery, 230–231 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 133 third-party equivalents, 130 third-party software updates, 336–337 third-party utilities, 350 Thunderbird Email client, 290, 291 Thunderbolt, 14 Time Capsule (Apple), 125 time limits, setting, 80–81 Time Machine about, 368 restoring files with, 372–375 setting up, 369–372 TinkerTool, 32 toolbar customizing, 103–104 hiding, 96 tracking, contacts accessing Address Book online, 250 printing, 251–252 removing duplicate contacts, 251 389 iMac Portable Genius, 3rd Edition tracking, contacts (continued) sharing Address Book online, 250 Smart Groups, 248–249 trading info with vcards, 249–250 Trash icon, 27 trojan, 360 troubleshooting Back to My Mac, 260 disk problems, 346–350 figuring out problems, 339–340 Internet issues, 340–346 network issues, 340–346 songs, 206–209 video projectors, 171 TV. See television 2.4GHx spectrum band, 332 U updating virtual machines, 320–321 Windows, 312–313 USB 2.0, 15 user accounts creating about, 52–53 for children and new users, 71–85 choosing passwords, 53–56 encrypting files, 61–67 file-sharing, 86–89 managing passwords, 56–61 Sharing Only accounts, 70–71 switching users, 68–69 planning, 50–51 /Users/Shared folder, 137 utilities, third-party, 350 V vCards, 249–250 versions (Boot Camp), 303–304 video projectors, 170–172 sharing, 149–156 viewing, 164–165 390 views (Finder) changing, 101 Column, 98–99 Cover Flow, 99–100 Icon, 92–96 List, 96–98 virtual machines choosing, 318 closing, 321 installing about, 317, 318 programs on, 321 tools on, 320 Windows in, 318–320 protecting, 320–321 suspending, 321 updating, 320–321 VirtualBox, 318 virus protection, 359–362 visualizations, 205–206 Visualizer, 197–206 VMWare Fusion, 318 VNC controlling Mac using, 260–263 help via, 353 VPN connections, 266–269 W WAV format, 206 web accessing Email on, 231 browsers about, 284 converting bookmarks from Safari, 288–289 for Dashboard, 287–288 for desktop, 287–288 general-purpose, 284–286 for reading RSS feeds, 286–287 Emailing pages, 276–277 restricting access, 76–78 websites Address Book Exporter, 292 Adium, 294 AppCleaner, 330 Index Apple Store, 171 AppTrap, 330 BackJack, 377 Bombich Software, LLC, 377 BumperCar, 85 Camino, 284 ClamXav, 361 CrashPlan, 377 DigiDNA, 269 DiskWarrior, 350 Drive Genius, 350 Firefox, 284 Google Chrome, 285 GyazMail, 290 IceClean, 326 iCloud, 244 Intego VirusBarrier, 361 MacUpdate Desktop, 337 Mailsmith, 290 Microsoft Messenger, 293 MobileMe, 244 Mozy, 377 NetNewsWire web browser, 287 Norton AntiVirus, 361 OmniWeb, 286 OnyX, 326 Opera, 205, 291 Pandora, 155 Parallels Desktop for Mac, 318 PowerMail, 290 Rogue Amoeba, 155 SeaMonkey, 291 Shrook web browser, 287 Snak, 294 Spotify, 155 TechTool Pro, 350 TechTracker, 337 Thunderbird, 290 TinkerTool, 32 vCard, 249 VirtualBox, 318 VMWare Fusion, 318 Yahoo Messenger, 294 Wi-Fi, 125, 156–157. See also wireless connections widgets, 287–288 windows copying content between, 109 displaying contents, 8 managing with Mission Control, 106–112 manipulating, 6 moving among desktops, 112 Search, 114–116 using photos as backgrounds, 196 Windows (operating system) connecting to servers, 271–272 hardware, 309–310 including computers on network, 159 installing Boot Camp, 305–309 methods, 302 in a virtual machine, 317–321 installing and running programs, 313–314 “No bootable device” error, 315–317 protecting and updating, 312–313 removing Boot Camp, 314–315 7 editions, 304 7 hardware requirements, 303 switching between Mac OS and, 311–312 versions, 303–304 XP editions, 303 XP hardware requirements, 303 Windows Media Audio (WMA) format, 208 wireless connections encryption methods, 61–67, 131 networks, 332, 342–344, 365–367 speed of, 125–126, 331–333 third-party equivalents, 130 wireless devices, 12–14 WMA (Windows Media Audio) format, 208 worm, 360 WPA/WPA2 Personal encryption, 131, 365 X X-SPAM ratings, 222 Y Yahoo! chat, 294 Yahoo Messenger, 294 391