Macs on the Go!: Guide to Mobile Computing for Mac Laptops Using Mac OS X

6. iCal Calendars for Mobile Computing

When you’re on the go, you don’t want to lose track of important events just because you left your calendar on the office wall. iCal helps keep track of meetings, appointments, To Do lists, birthdays, and any other important events. Color-coding makes it easy to view multiple calendars at once and instantly know if any events are overlapping. For instance, you can easily tell if your lunch meeting overlaps with a doctor’s appointment, or if your afternoon trip to the Apple Store conflicts with a scheduled job interview. You can set iCal alarms to remind you an event is approaching. And, as you travel, you ...