Macmost Com Guide To Switching To The Mac

Switching to the Mac? Awesome! You’ve got company—lots of it! And with this book, you’ve got help, too... all the help you’ll ever need! MacMost.com founder Gary Rosenzweig quickly gets you comfy with your new Mac, demonstrates the ”Mac way” to perform every common Windows task, and shows how to do more with Macs than you ever could in Windows... way more! It’s all here—everything from choosing the right Mac to creating your own videos and DVDs. Rosenzweig covers the latest Macs and the new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard operating system. Best of all, he focuses on what today’s computer users need to know, including loads of coverage of using your Mac on the Web. Every Mac switcher needs a friendly Mac expert to show them the ropes. With this book, you’ve got yours! Discover what’s different about your Mac’s hardware and software—and what’s similar, too Navigate the Finder and learn how Mac files are organized Make the most of the Mac’s built-in applications Move your stuff from your PC to your new Mac Use Safari, Mac’s great built-in Web browser Set up Mac email, instant messaging, and audio and video chatting Share, back up, and archive your files Choose and use Mac business and productivity applications Organize your music and buy new songs with iTunes Import, manage, edit, and share your photos Create awesome videos with iMovie, QuickTime, and iDVD Run Windows on your Mac, if you must Keep your Mac up to date and running smoothly

Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transition The number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold walks you through the Mac OS, user interface, and icons. You'll learn how to set up your Mac, move your files from your PC to your Mac, switch applications, get your Mac online, network your Mac, secure your Mac, work with the iLife suite, troubleshoot common problems, and more. Dives in to helping you make the switch from PC to Mac as smooth and effortless as possible Walks you through the latest features of Mac OS X Lion to help you take advantage of all the cool things your Mac can do that you might not know about Offers clear instructions for working with the iLife applications, running Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp, networking your Mac, and switching your family or your business to a Mac Shares essential advice for troubleshooting common problems and provides easy tips for keeping your Mac happy Switching to Mac For Dummies, Mac OS X Lion Edition is all you need to switch to a Mac and never look back!

My iPad, 4/e, is the perfect guide to help you get the most out of your iPad. It features task-based coverage with full-color images of pre-installed iPad apps to enable you to manage the content on your iPad. Easy to follow, step-by-step tasks show you how to find and purchase additional applications from the App Store, such as Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, iPhoto and more. In addition, you receive expert advice on topics such as customizing settings, updating and running apps, setting up networking and email, surfing the web, using peripheral devices, editing photos with iPhoto and video with iMovie, managing music, using the new Dictation features (iPad 3rd gen only), video calls using FaceTime and Skype, and much more! This edition has been updated to include coverage of the latest iPad operating system - iOS 5.1 - running on any iPad model, including the new 3rd generation iPad with 4G LTE.

Know Mac basics but want to learn how to work faster and more efficiently on your Mac? Learn some of the best Mac tips for working with files and folders, customizing your Mac, browsing the web, using the handy Preview app, and working with documents and windows.101 Mac Tips: OS X & Safari is a book from MacMost host and producer Gary Rosenzweig. Learn some of his best Mac tips, tricks and techniques from 30 years of experience.

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Pages images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into Pages problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from Pages on your Mac. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through creating and editing word processing and page layout documents in Pages. The tasks include how to: • Use writing tools to create word processing documents • Use fonts, text styles, and paragraph formatting • Build documents with text, images, and design elements • Create lists, tables, and outlines • Add charts and graphs to your documents • Add a table of contents, headers, footers, and footnotes • Merge addresses and data with documents • Create cross-platform PDF files • Use and design your own templates • Review and edit documents as a team BONUS MATERIAL: Find other helpful information on this book’s website at quepublishing.com/title/9780789750075 CATEGORY: Macintosh Productivity App COVERS: Pages for Mac USER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

Covers iOS 8 for all models of iPad mini My iPad mini helps you quickly get started with your new tablet, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad mini photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPad mini problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad mini. Full-color , step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad mini working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your iPad mini to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad mini or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download and install apps to make your iPad mini even more useful • Secure your iPad, and learn what to do when things go wrong • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad • Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices nearby • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

Covers iOS 8 for all models of iPad Air and iPad mini, 3rd & 4th Generation iPads, and iPad 2 My iPad, Seventh Edition, helps you quickly get started with your new tablet, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPad problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad • Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices nearby • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

Covers iOS 7 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad mini photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPad mini problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad mini. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad mini working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your iPad mini to your Wi-Fi and 3G/4G LTE networks • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad mini or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download and install apps to make your iPad mini even more useful • Secure your iPad mini • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad mini • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad mini • Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices in your vicinity • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use iTunes to manage and sync iPad mini content with your computer • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family, or to conduct video conferences • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create document, spreadsheets, and presentations