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Mac users rejoice! Santa brought just what you wanted, a new book about AppleScript by the two of the top wizards of the Mac automation world.

Apple's Product Manager for Automation, Sol Soghoian, and Bill Cheeseman, who is a noted developer in his own right, have announced the publication of AppleScript 1-2-3 by Peachpit Press. This book guides AppleScript newbies through an easy and enjoyable process of understanding how to use the Mac's automation language. Soghoian and Cheeseman based the book on ideas and scripts that have been used at hands-on seminars taught at Macworld Expo.

While the book can take someone with no prior knowledge of programming or AppleScript and turn them into a confident Mac automator, experienced scripters will find a lot to like about AppleScript 1-2-3 as well. The authors have made a copy of the first chapter available on the Apple AppleScript website. During Macworld Expo, the Peachpit website will feature a "tip of the day" from the book. The book will be available at the Peachpit booth as well (#812).

The book is available for pre-order now (US$44.99) through Peachpit, and will start appearing in bookstores in January. There's also an Adobe Reader version of the text that is available now (US$35.99) for download.

AppleScript 1-2-3 now available from Peachpit Press originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>applescriptbookpeachpitSteven SandeWed, 24 Dec 2008 12:30:00 ESTTake Control of .Mac ebook revised, just in time for name changehttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/30/take-control-of-mac-ebook-revised-just-in-time-for-name-change/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/30/take-control-of-mac-ebook-revised-just-in-time-for-name-change/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/30/take-control-of-mac-ebook-revised-just-in-time-for-name-change/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Take Control of .MacTake Control Books has published the second edition of Joe Kissell's Take Control of .Mac eBook. The new version covers the use of Apple's .Mac service with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and iLife '08, with detailed information about:
  • Changes to .Mac in Leopard
  • Adding movies and photos to a Web Gallery
  • Synchronization of multiple Macs through .Mac
  • Configuring an AirPort Extreme for use with Back to My Mac
  • ...and much more!
In light of recent news about possible changes to the name and capabilities of .Mac, particularly in terms of iPhone support, it's great that this is an eBook that can be updated almost immediately by the author. If you purchase this $15 ebook now, Glenn Fleishman's upcoming Take Control of Back to My Mac title will be available to you at half-price.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have authored two Take Control eBooks -- but not the Books mentioned in this post.

Take Control of .Mac ebook revised, just in time for name change originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>.macilifejoe kissellJoeKisselltake controlTakeControlweb galleryWebGallerySteven SandeFri, 30 May 2008 18:00:00 ESTBookwatch: Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X gets updatedhttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/25/bookwatch-cocoa-programming-for-mac-os-x-gets-updated/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/25/bookwatch-cocoa-programming-for-mac-os-x-gets-updated/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/25/bookwatch-cocoa-programming-for-mac-os-x-gets-updated/#commentsFiled under: ,

Way back in December, our Christmas Gift Guide featured our pick of the many OS X-related books out there. One of the recommendations was the (very excellent) Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X by Aaron Hillegass - commonly referred to as 'The Bible' in the Mac development community.

At the time the book was a little outdated -- however in the last couple of weeks an updated third edition has been published. New sections feature Objective-C 2.0, Core Data, Garbage Collection, Xcode 3 and Core Animation, meaning this third edition is all ready for many of the new technologies in Mac OS X Leopard.

At just $32 (via Amazon.com), this updated version clearly ought to be on every developer's bookshelf (and aspiring developer's wishlist).

Bookwatch: Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X gets updated originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sun, 25 May 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bookscocoaCore AnimationCoreAnimationdevelopersprogrammingXcodeNik FletcherSun, 25 May 2008 22:30:00 ESTTwo new eBooks focus on Apple's Mail.apphttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/15/two-new-ebooks-focus-on-apple-mail/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/15/two-new-ebooks-focus-on-apple-mail/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/15/two-new-ebooks-focus-on-apple-mail/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Apple Mail in LeopardTake Control Books, the digital delivery brainchild of long-time Mac authors Adam and Tonya Engst, has announced the publication of two new ebooks in their Take Control series.

Author Joe Kissell has written a 95-page tome titled Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard that describes the 14 new features in the latest version of Apple Mail, details how to use its hidden power, and provides troubleshooting tips in case things don't work just the way they should. Joe's companion ebook, Take Control of Spam with Apple Mail, helps you to keep the wave of ED pharmaceutical ads in your inbox to a minimum.

The ebooks are $10 each and are downloaded immediately for your reading pleasure.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have authored two Take Control eBooks -- not this particular pair, though.

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]]>apple mailAppleMailebookspamtidbitsSteven SandeThu, 15 May 2008 19:00:00 ESTMini-review of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Editionhttp://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/02/mini-review-of-mac-os-x-the-missing-manual-leopard-edition/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/02/mini-review-of-mac-os-x-the-missing-manual-leopard-edition/http://www.tuaw.com/2008/01/02/mini-review-of-mac-os-x-the-missing-manual-leopard-edition/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Mac OS X : The Missing ManualIf you're trying to figure out what to buy yourself with the gift card you got this holiday season, let me recommend David Pogue's Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition. I was fortunate to get a copy of it for Christmas this year (thanks, sweetie!) and it's 866 pages of sweet, Leopard-y goodness.

The book is divided into six sections that cover just about every conceivable thing you could ever want to know about the OS. It takes a look at how to maneuver around the desktop, how to use the native apps to their fullest potential, what to do with once your online with your Mac, and everything in between.

If you already know your way around OS X, this manual is a terrific reference tool for looking up obscure things you don't do very often, like tweaking onscreen colors to mimic a Windows PC monitor. At the other end of the spectrum, if you're a switcher there are roughly seven trazillion tips and tricks to help you learn how to get the most out of your new operating system.

Pogue's writing style is upbeat, easy to understand, and sometimes downright hilarious. The book is well laid-out and progresses fairly intuitively, although the editor seems to have gone a little crazy with the headings, sub-headings, and sub-sub-headings on many of the pages. Also, while I'm sure Pogue touches on all 300 of Leopard's new features, it's not always immediately clear which features he's describing are different from the previous version, Tiger.

Despite these minor shortcomings, I love this book and think it's a great addition to any Mac users bookshelf. This manual is one you don't want to miss.

Mini-review of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bookmanualmissingmissing manualoreillypoguereviewLisa HooverWed, 02 Jan 2008 14:30:00 ESTTUAW Buyers Guide: Christmas Readinghttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/12/18/tuaw-buyers-guide-christmas-reading/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/12/18/tuaw-buyers-guide-christmas-reading/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/12/18/tuaw-buyers-guide-christmas-reading/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

I, like Christina, am a bit of a book lover - especially over the festive season. Normally found looking through a formidable library of books, what better way to stave off the pre-Macworld hype (at least for a few hours) than a relevant book. Unlike reader Matt Holland, who chose to use his MacBook as a reader (possibly some sideways-reading with ComicBookLover?), I'm going to be sticking to books of the printed realm. Christina's recommendations for a few books can be found here.


Revolution in the Valley: The Insanely Great Story of How The Mac Was Made

Long-serving Apple fans are no-doubt aware of the Folklore.org website - home to the anecdotes of how the original Mac came into being - but others may be intrigued to know that the site's collation of stories served as the collection point for this particular book. At just under 300 pages (including full-page copies of design notes from the early eighties) it's a particularly nice gift, hardcover and all. Sure, you can get to the website and read the stories, but as a gift? It's a no-brainer - especially at $16 from Amazon (UK Price: £11).


iCon: The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

Whilst covering more than simply this past decade of Steve Jobs' life, this infamous book covers the much-famed second intersection of Apple and Steve Jobs fortunes. Not always flattering of Steve, it's a fascinating read - and now goes into the Pixar / Disney dealings after being updated. There's plenty of Steve Jobs books, yet this remains one of my favourite. $16 from Amazon (UK Price: £11).


Mac OS X Leopard: The Missing Manual

David Pogue, the New York Times' utterly brilliant Technology columnist, is a hero of ours here at TUAW HQ (currently located somewhere near the South Coast of England). World renowned for bringing us delights such as 'iPhone: The Musical', he's been busy at work with the Missing Manual for Leopard. If you're in need of a Leopard reference book, or tutorial book, I'd heartily recommend this latest edition. $24 from Amazon (UK Price: £15)

Options: The Secret Life of Steve Jobs

Admission: I've not read this one. But come Christmas Day, I hope there's a copy waiting for me! Fake Steve needs little introduction. Supposedly a world-famous CEO (I mean, he 'invented the friggin' iPhone. Have you heard of it?'), oPtion$ (as the book's cover goes) tells the fictional story of how Fake Steve handled, or otherwise, the stock backdating scandal. Laughes are guaranteed. $15 from Amazon (U.K. Price: £11)

Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X (Second Edition)

Written by Aaron Hillegass, this is perhaps the book for developers new to Cocoa and Objective-C. In case you're wondering why this is such a seminal book, Hillegass was 'senior trainer and curriculum developer' at NeXT as well as working at Apple before heading to Big Nerd Ranch to teach their Cocoa course. Whilst an exceptional gift for the coder-types out there: a word to the wiser that the 3rd edition is due in mid-2008, so do bear that in mind. $31.50 from Amazon (U.K. Price: £18).

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There's a plethora of Apple-related books available, so if you've got a favourite to share that's not in the short-list here, let us know in the comments! Note: Today is the last day for standard Amazon delivery, so act quickly if you're wanting to order! We've even made sure all the books mentioned are currently available for delivery before December 24th.

TUAW Buyers Guide: Christmas Reading originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>christmas-mac-readinggeeky-booksgift-guideholidashmac-booksTUAW-Buyers-Guidetweet-thisNik FletcherTue, 18 Dec 2007 10:15:00 ESTA huge collection of Apple TV resourceshttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/08/14/a-huge-collection-of-apple-tv-resources/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/08/14/a-huge-collection-of-apple-tv-resources/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/08/14/a-huge-collection-of-apple-tv-resources/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Poor Apple TV - the iPhone has been outshining the handy little media hub, and Jobs arguably might not have helped matters by calling it a hobby (though, personally, that makes me optimistic for its future). Fortunately, last100 has compiled a very, very thorough list of Apple TV resources that spans reviews from various industry sites, dedicated books, blogs and wikis, how-to tutorials for converting video, podcasts and, of course, the burgeoning hacking industry that has surfaced. If you're looking for a useful springboard into the world of the Apple TV, this is by far the most comprehensive resource I've seen yet.

[via Apple TV Hacks]

A huge collection of Apple TV resources originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Apple TVAppleTvblogshackslast 100Last100podcastsresourceswikisDavid ChartierTue, 14 Aug 2007 13:03:00 ESTiPhone: The Missing Manual available in August, PDF bundle available nowhttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/07/18/iphone-the-missing-manual-available-in-august-pdf-bundle-avail/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/07/18/iphone-the-missing-manual-available-in-august-pdf-bundle-avail/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/07/18/iphone-the-missing-manual-available-in-august-pdf-bundle-avail/#commentsFiled under: ,

The venerable David Pogue has worked his relentless magic yet again to conjure up yet another manual that apparently should have been in the box with iPhone: The Missing Manual (though one could certainly argue that there would have been no way to fit a typical book in the iPhone's impressively compact packaging anyway). As the promo email that I just received states, Pogue's iPhone coverage is summarized into four primary categories: the phone and organizer, the iPod, the Internet, and the hardware and software. Pogue even tackles such issues as synching an iPhone with multiple machines and ways to solve the iPhone's lack of a spam filter. Heck, Mr. Pogue is so into the iPhone, he even sang about switching to it.

If you're already hooked and itching to both buy and read, O'Reilly is offering a bundle deal right up your alley: though the $20 book doesn't ship until sometime in August, you can purchase a $24.99 bundle to get a PDF copy right now. Either way, you can find out more details at O'Reilly's product page for iPhone: The Missing Manual.

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]]>booksdavid pogueDavidPogueiphonemissing manualMissingManualo reillyo'reillyOReillypdfsDavid ChartierWed, 18 Jul 2007 08:00:00 ESTVista vs. OS X by the bookshttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/05/17/vista-vs-os-x-by-the-books/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/05/17/vista-vs-os-x-by-the-books/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/05/17/vista-vs-os-x-by-the-books/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Tim O'Reilly, he of the animal books (as I like to call them), often posts about how O'Reilly's book sales can be indicative of tech trends in general. Thanks to zealous statistic keeping Tim has a wealth of knowledge about his sales (as as good business man should). The latest trend that Tim has set his sights on is OS adoption, specifically that of Vista/Tiger. Clearly, O'Reilly has sold more Vista related books vs. OS X books (darn marketshare), however, after 6 months Tiger books completely replaced sales of Pather books while XP books are still selling strong (though Vista sales are 50% higher than XP).

What does this tell us? Mac users, at least those that buy tech books, are more likely to upgrade their OS to the latest version while Windows users are taking a wait and see approach with Vista.

How many of you are planning on upgrading to Leopard as soon as it comes out?

Vista vs. OS X by the books originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 17 May 2007 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>booksoreillytech bookTechBookvistaScott McNultyThu, 17 May 2007 20:30:00 ESTTextMate: Power Editing for the Machttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/02/28/textmate-power-editing-for-the-mac/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/02/28/textmate-power-editing-for-the-mac/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/02/28/textmate-power-editing-for-the-mac/#commentsFiled under: ,

Some people balk at the idea of paying for a text editor. 'Doesn't OS X ship with a pretty good text editor called TextEdit,' they say. That is very true, but if you make your living creating text documents (whether they be code, blog posts, or content of some other kind) TextEdit just won't cut it.

Enter TUAW favorite TextMate. This program is the swiss army knife of text processing. It includes a number of features that make coding and writing a breeze. It is a complex application, and as such the learning curve can be a little steep. The Pragmatic Programmers latest effort, 'TextMate Power Editing for the Mac,' hopes to turn you into a TextMate pro. Author James Edward Gray II shows the reader the ins and outs of TextMate, and teaches you how to get the most out of this great app.

'TextMate Power Editing for the Mac' is available now. The physical book costs $29.95, the PDF version costs $20, and you can grab both for $37.45.

TextMate: Power Editing for the Mac originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>booktext editortexteditTextEditortextmateScott McNultyWed, 28 Feb 2007 16:30:00 ESTGraham Nash is not just a stoned California hippiehttp://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/12/graham-nash-is-not-just-a-stoned-california-hippie/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/12/graham-nash-is-not-just-a-stoned-california-hippie/http://www.tuaw.com/2007/01/12/graham-nash-is-not-just-a-stoned-california-hippie/#commentsFiled under: ,



What the heck is one of my favorite guitar-playing, harmony-singing, songwriting hippies, Graham Nash, doing at Macworld?

Most of you probably associate Graham with the folk-rock band, Crosby, Stills & Nash (and sometimes Young). But Graham wasn't at the Peachpit booth this week talking about music... he was talking about photography (his own, which is excellent, and others), as well as fine art digital imaging and printmaking.

Graham, along with R. Mac Holbert (CSN's former road manager), conceived and founded Nash Editions in 1990 in order to develop methods of outputting Nash's digitally manipulated black and white photographs. Starting in the late eighties with a $125,000 IRIS 3047 Graphics Printer, which they heavily modified (warranty be damned!) in order to accommodate a wider range of papers, through their work today with Epson 9800, 7800 and 4800 printers, Nash Editions is now recognized as the premier fine art digital print studio in the country, if not the world. Both Graham and Holbert were on hand after they spoke to sign copies of their new book, Nash Editions: Photography and the Art of Digital Printing.

As a bit of a reformed hippie myself, I was just happy not to have to wade through clouds of pot smoke to get close to Nash here, as I have had to in some other venues.

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]]>digital imagingDigitalImaginggraham nashGrahamNashnash editionsNashEditionspeachpitR. Mac HolbertR.MacHolbertLaurie A. DuncanFri, 12 Jan 2007 11:00:00 ESTReview: The Perfect Thinghttp://www.tuaw.com/2006/10/17/review-the-perfect-thing/http://www.tuaw.com/2006/10/17/review-the-perfect-thing/http://www.tuaw.com/2006/10/17/review-the-perfect-thing/#commentsFiled under: , ,

'The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness' (Simon & Schuster, 284 pages) is the latest work from Steven Levy, available in finer booksellers on October 23rd. You might recall some of his other works: 'Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution,' and 'Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer That Changed Everything,' to name a few. We were able to get our hands on an advance copy, and you know what that means! A review just for you, dear TUAW readers.

Mr. Levy is clearly enamored with the concept of 'shuffle.' He mentions it numerous times throughout the pages of this book, but he has also taken it a step further. The book, itself, is composed of a number of stand alone essays. These essays have enabled the publisher to print four different versions of the book, with the chapters 'shuffled.' Only the first and last chapters remain in the same place for each printing. This is a great marketing gimmick, but sadly it negatively impacts the quality of the book.

I sat down and read 'The Perfect Thing' from cover to cover in one sitting. Since each chapter was written to stand alone Mr. Levy couldn't guarantee that you would know a certain tidbit about the iPod that was uncovered in another chapter. He must repeat himself in order to make sure you get the whole story. This is a sensible approach given the shuffled nature of the book but a slightly annoying since one, presumably, is going to be reading the book in the order it is presented in. I would suggest, for the paperback printing, this shuffle idea be abandoned.

Despite the repetition at times, Levy weaves a very good tale about the creation of the iPod, and the impact it has had on us. Levy had access to Jobs, Schiller, and Ive so he can really tell the whole story (and yes, Levy backs up the claim that it was Phil Schiller's idea for the scrollwheel). One of the more amusing stories involves Bill Gates' first encounter with an iPod, but you'll have to read the book for all the details.

I would be remiss if I didn't point out that Levy might go a little overboard in his praise of the iPod. He often fetishizes the device, imparting upon it almost religious signficance. The iPod is an important device, but I'm not sure it is the greatest invention of the 21st century.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed Levy's other books, or anyone looking to get the full story behind the iPod.

Review: The Perfect Thing originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>steven levyStevenLevythe perfect thingThePerfectThingScott McNultyTue, 17 Oct 2006 19:00:00 ESTiLounge releases The Free iPod Book 2.2http://www.tuaw.com/2006/07/18/ilounge-releases-the-free-ipod-book-2-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2006/07/18/ilounge-releases-the-free-ipod-book-2-2/http://www.tuaw.com/2006/07/18/ilounge-releases-the-free-ipod-book-2-2/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Those iPod-obsessed kids over at iLounge have updated their Free iPod Book to version 2.2 (yes, books can have version point updates too). Four all-new sections are included in this updated version:
  • Nike + iPod Sport Kit
  • Troubleshooting Your iPod
  • U2 iPod + iPod Pack-Ins
  • Backstage at iLounge
You'll also find the typical kinds of updates to previous content you would expect. This 200+ page "free manual on getting the most from your iPod" is available from iLounge's update post, as well as from the iLounge Library. Enjoy.

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]]>backstagebookfreeiloungeipodnewnikesectionstroubleshootingU2updateupdatesDavid ChartierTue, 18 Jul 2006 20:00:00 ESTEssential Tiger Server Admin book canceledhttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/22/essential-tiger-server-admin-book-canceled/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/22/essential-tiger-server-admin-book-canceled/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/22/essential-tiger-server-admin-book-canceled/#commentsFiled under: ,

Xserve

If you just recieved an Xserve running Tiger and you were hoping that O'Reilly would be releasing an updated version of their Panther server admin book, you're out of luck. Faced with the choice between canceling the book or making sacrifices for production time, the author decided not to go forward with the project.

O'Reilly doesn't think there is a demand for an OS X server admin book, if you want one let them know!

Essential Tiger Server Admin book canceled originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>bookosxservertigerScott McNultyThu, 22 Dec 2005 08:30:00 ESTTake Control of .Mac ebook releasedhttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/17/take-control-of-mac-ebook-released/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/17/take-control-of-mac-ebook-released/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/17/take-control-of-mac-ebook-released/#commentsFiled under: ,

cover_dot_mac.gifAnother Take Control ebook by prolific author Joe Kissel is available for download. This one is Take Control of .Mac. It promises to cover all of .Mac's features -- Mail, iDisk, Sync, Backup, HomePage, and more. You can download a free 31-page excerpt of the book. If you like what you see, download the whole thing for $10. We haven't had a chance to read it yet, but if it's like other Take Control books, it'll be popular.

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Take Control of .Mac ebook released originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Jan KabiliSat, 17 Dec 2005 15:00:00 ESTNon Stop Mac likes Mac OS X Tiger Pocket Guidehttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/14/nonstop-mac-likes-mac-os-x-tiger-pocket-guide/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/14/nonstop-mac-likes-mac-os-x-tiger-pocket-guide/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/14/nonstop-mac-likes-mac-os-x-tiger-pocket-guide/#commentsFiled under: ,

Mac OS X BookNon Stop Mac offers up a review of O'Reilly's pocket size reference book, 'Mac OS X Tiger Pocket Guide.' While the review doesn't discover why a dog is on the cover of a book about an operating system named after a big cat (to be fair all OS X related O'Reilly books have a doggie on the cover, I know not why) it does offer up a resounding huzzah to the book.

Looks like this one will make a great stocking stuffer for that Mac user of yours who might want to get a little more out of Tiger, or who needs a refresher on some of the finer points of the Mac OS.

Update: It looks like the cover of the book was updated to include a tiger, and I didn't notice. I often have trouble telling a tiger and a german shepherd apart, but really who doesn't? Thanks to BrianC for pointing that out.

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Non Stop Mac likes Mac OS X Tiger Pocket Guide originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 14 Dec 2005 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>Scott McNultyWed, 14 Dec 2005 11:30:00 ESTStocking Stuffers: iTunes lists Best Audiobooks of 2005http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/stocking-stuffers-itunes-lists-best-audiobooks-of-2005/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/stocking-stuffers-itunes-lists-best-audiobooks-of-2005/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/stocking-stuffers-itunes-lists-best-audiobooks-of-2005/#commentsFiled under: , ,

historianApple has made gift giving a little easier by releasing several "Best Of..." lists in the audiobooks section of the iTunes Music Store [link]. Featured lists include the best of literature and fiction, health, body and mind, mysteries and thrillers and periodicals. Remember that you can send any audiobook as a gift by clicking "Gift this item" in the iTMS. Because you're not going to use that iPod to listen to music all day.

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]]>Dave CaoloTue, 13 Dec 2005 15:30:00 ESTiPod Garage releases Holiday Nanobookhttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/ipod-garage-releases-holiday-nanobook/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/ipod-garage-releases-holiday-nanobook/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/13/ipod-garage-releases-holiday-nanobook/#commentsFiled under: ,

nanobookThe iPod Garage has produced a free, downloadable eBook that quite thoroughly covers what you're going to want to know about the iPod nano. The Holiday Nanobook features articles, commentary and reviews of third party accessories, plus the winners of their photo contest. If you're giving an iPod nano this year, why not print this out and wrap them up together (It's 159 pages, so use the printer at work)?

The Holiday Nanobook is free and available here.

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iPod Garage releases Holiday Nanobook originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>holidayholidaysipodDave CaoloTue, 13 Dec 2005 12:00:00 ESTOS X for Hackers at Hearthttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/08/os-x-for-hackers-at-heart/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/08/os-x-for-hackers-at-heart/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/08/os-x-for-hackers-at-heart/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Hackers at heart I've never thought of myself as a 'hacker.' I have never terminaled into a government computer to see what I could see, I have never played tic tac toe with a mainframe at NORAD, nor have I ever called the Pope. All of that might be changing thanks to Syngress Publishing's newest book, 'OS X for Hackers at Heart.'

They say that this book is for anyone who wants to get a little more out of Tiger, and isn't afraid to dig and root around (ha! Get it? That's a little Unix type joke there). I'm sure that shortly after reading this book your friends and family alike will declare you 1337.

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OS X for Hackers at Heart originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Thu, 08 Dec 2005 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>hackingmacos xOsXScott McNultyThu, 08 Dec 2005 12:00:00 ESTUseful little iPod accessories bookhttp://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/06/useful-little-ipod-accessories-book/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/06/useful-little-ipod-accessories-book/http://www.tuaw.com/2005/12/06/useful-little-ipod-accessories-book/#commentsFiled under: , ,

ipodlifecover.gifBrowsing through the newest computer titles at a bookstore this weekend I came across this little gem: Your iPod Life: A Guide to the Best iPod Accessories from Playlist. Author Dan Frakes has put together a truly useful guide to iPod accessories, including cases, portable speakers, home speakers, headphones, car accessories, and general accessories. This little book is chock full of good information. There's a photo of each product, iPod compatibility icons, and down to earth evaluations of each product. The small guide is just the right size to take shopping with you, and the price is small too (currently $10.39 on Amazon). I used it to pick out my partner's Christmas present. (I can't tell you what it is because he's a faithful reader, but it's a goodie.) If you don't want to buy the book, you can get some of the same information by digging through Playlist's online product reviews.


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