Mac OS X Tiger is the sum of its parts, and there are a lot of them. What could be easier than to have a handy minibook covering each one, ready to answer your every question?

If you're venturing into the Mac world for the first time, you've chosen a great time to make the move. And if you're switching to Tiger from an earlier Mac OS, you'll be eager to get going as quickly as possible. Either way, you'll love the convenience of Mac OS X Tiger All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies. You'll find sections devoted to

Basic Mac OS X

Customizing and sharing your Mac

Mac's digital hub—iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, QuickTime, and GarageBand

The Internet (AppleMail, iChat AV, iDisk, and more)

Networking, including Bluetooth, AppleTalk, and Airport Extreme

Expanding your system with cool hardware and software

Some advanced stuff, like hosting a Web site and building custom applications

Each self-contained chapter discusses a specific feature, application, connection, or cool thing about Mac OS X. You can start at the beginning, or dive right into the things you most want to explore. For example, you can

Discover how to find anything, anywhere on your system, with Spotlight

Set up a wireless network

Use iDisk to back up your important files

Edit or create your own DVDs, CDs, and movies

Keep in touch with others through the cool iChat AV application

Get step-by-step instructions that make using OS X Tiger as much fun—and as productive—as it's meant to be

Because everything's handy and neatly organized, you'll find Mac OS X Tiger All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the reference book you'll want to keep right next to your Mac. You'll refer to it many times over, and be glad you did!