[Fig.] Ten little-known secrets of Mac OS X Leopard system

Every time OS X is upgraded, what interests me most are the subtle details; these are the key elements that enhance the usability of OS X. They also become more interesting to me after the hype around the headline-grabbing new features dies down. It's hard not to notice some of the big improvements in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard—Time Machine, Spaces, Stacks, Cover Flow, and changes in the desktop’s look and feel—but every time OS X is upgraded, what fascinates me the most are the little details. These are the critical elements that truly improve the usability of OS X.

After exploring the Apple Store, reading through the over 300-page list of new features, and spending a few days playing with the newly released Leopard, I’ve compiled a list of features. This includes ten lesser-known new functions that you should take some time to try out once you’ve installed Leopard.