Switching to a Mac For Dummies
Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too!Congratulations! You've decided to leave hassles behind and join the user-friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. It'll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you haven't already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Mac's handy built-in apps, and how to work the Mac way.Meet the family — compare the MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro, iMac®, Mac Pro, and Mac miniI'm a Mac, and you're leaving a PC — see what's alike and what's different, and learn to use Apple menus and the FinderCan I keep it? — find out which peripherals will still work with your MacMoving day — transfer your files, address book, and content stored on other mediaReady, set, connect — set up your Internet service and e-mail application, and connect to your printer and other peripheralsGet an apptitude — add apps from the Mac App Store; manage your music, photos, movies, and more with iTunes®, iPhoto®, and iMovie®Safety first — learn what makes Macs safer and why strong passwords are still importantIf you just can't say goodbye — see how to run Windows® on your MacOpen the book and find:How a Mac can simplify your lifeTips on keeping your Mac updated and secureWays to unleash your creativity with photos, audio, and videoAdvice on navigating with Launchpad and Mission ControlHelp with switching specialized software to your MacSpecial tips for seniors and parents of young kidsInstructions for Mac network and Wi-Fi setupHow to enjoy Facebook® and other social networking sitesLearn to:Choose the Mac that's right for youTransfer your files from Windows®Surf the web, send and receive e-mail, and make FaceTime video callsGet the most from Mac OS X Lion and create cool projects with the iLife suite