Switching to a Mac for Dummies

Author(s): Arnold Reinhold

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What the book covers includes:
making the switch, picking a Mac, inventorying your existing computer, moving files from a PC to a Mac, Mac OS X for Windows users, getting your Mac online, networking, switching applications, working with the iLife suite, running Windows via Bootcamp, securing your Mac, converting your business to a Mac, troubleshooting, and more.
Series features:
the information is presented in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the Dummies series for fifteen years.

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Arnold Reinhold has over three decades experience in the software industry. His first Apple product was a Mac 512. He has coauthored numerous books, including The Internet For Dummies Quick Reference, 8th Edition.

Introduction.Part I: Informed Switching Starts Here.Chapter 1: Why Switch? Demystifying the Mac Mantra.Chapter 2: Meet the Mac Family.Chapter 3: Deciding What to Buy.Part II: Making the Switch.Chapter 4: The Big Day: Setting Up Your Mac.Chapter 5: Mac OS X for Windows Users.Chapter 6: Moving Files from Your PC to the Mac.Chapter 7: Switching Applications.Part III: Connecting Hither and Yon.Chapter 8: Getting Your Mac Online.Chapter 9: Networking the Mac Way.Chapter 10: Staying Secure in a Connected World.Part IV: More Software, More Choices.Chapter 11: The Sweet iLife Suite.Chapter 12: Enjoying Other OS X Goodies.Chapter 13: Oops, It's a PC: Running Windows on Your Mac.Part V: Specialty Switching Scenarios.Chapter 14: Switching with the Whole Family in Mind.Chapter 15: Switching Your Business to Macs.Chapter 16: Converting from OS 9 and Other Operating Systems.Chapter 17: Desktop to Dashcode: OS X Advanced.Part VI: The Part of Tens.Chapter 18: Ten Terrific Troubleshooting Tips.Chapter 19: Ten Cool Mac Tricks.Chapter 20: Ten Creative Uses for Your Old PC.Appendix: Mac Speak versus Windows Speak: A Translation Glossary.Index.

General Fields

  • : 9780470140765
  • : Unknown
  • : UNKNOWN
  • : 0.578
  • : October 2007
  • : 235mm X 187mm X 21mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Arnold Reinhold
  • : Paperback
  • : 004.145
  • : 384
  • : illustrations