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Series - 5 Mac OS X Apps That Can Help Your Productivity

Mac OS X Productivity

Apple has packed so many features into OS X Leopard that, for many, learning each one and becoming proficient at its use seems an impossible task!

Over the course of the next few days, I will present a series of "how-to" posts featuring five Mac OS X Applications that really aid in productivity. They are:

  1. Spotlight - if it's in your Mac, you'll find it here!
  2. Address Book - People, people, people!
  3. Mail - From keeping in touch to keeping it together!
  4. iCal - Where am I supposed to be today?
  5. Quicklook - See what is in that file now!

What you'll learn

Each article will feature real-life usage and ideas that are practical. You will learn through screenshots, text and video tutorials how each of these applications can help you organize your work and your life. Of course, we'll try to have fun at the same time! After all, that's why you bought your Mac, right? Stay tuned...

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