Setup Tips

MacOS X Tips

• Setup

• Prevent Mac Disasters
  • Troubleshooting MacOS X
  • Performance tip: Keep the Desktop clutter-free (empty, if possible)
  • Tuning MacOS X performance
  • Repair Permissions
  • Monitor Misbehaving Macs
  • .plists are preferences
  • Classic Settings
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
• Software Maintenance Tools
  • MacJanitor
  • Cocktail
  • onyX
  • Cache Cleaner
  • Preferential Treatment
  • Tinkertool
  • AppleJack
  • Delocalizer
  • Macaroni
  • SMART Reporter
  • Modems
    • tips
• NameCleaner
• A Better Finder Rename

MacOS 9 Tips

• Setup

• Extensions
• Preferences
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Modems
  • tips

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MacOS X and MacOS 9, iPods Support

• Software/Hardware
• Troubleshooting 101
• Apple Updates/Downloads
• MacOS X (10.5 - Leopard)
• MacOS X (10.4 - Tiger)
• MacOS X (10.3 - Panther)
• MacOS X (10.2 - Jaguar; and earlier)
• Mac OS: Moving files from your older Macintosh to a new one
• Move to Mac - Gary's Tips
• FireWire Target Disk Mode
• MacOS X Labs
• MacOS 9
• iPods
  • Move your music to a new computer
  • PodWorks
  • iPod Battery FAQ
  • Multiple iPods Multiple Computers

Books

• Mac OS X Conversion Kit
• Mac OS X Panther Tips
• Mac OS X Jaguar Tips

Windows to Mac Tutorial

iMac G5 Assist

Mac Hints and Tips