MacOS X Setup 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

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

Mac Hints and Tips