Macs portable genius
By: by Paul McFedries
Edition: 2nd ed.
Series: Portable genius; Portable genius
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Indianapolis, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 331
ISBN-13: 9780470874028
Subjects: Macintosh (Computer); Apple computer; Handbooks, manuals
Description: This volume demonstrates to readers "how to get more out of their Mac by learning how to access all the really powerful and time saving features that aren't obvious at a casual glance. [This book presents] how to avoid the Mac's more annoying character traits and, in those cases where such behavior can't be avoided, how to work around them. [This work shows] how to prevent Mac problems from occurring, and how to fix many common problems at home. This book is for Mac users who know the basics but want to take their Mac education to a higher level. It's a book for people who use a Mac every day, but want to incorporate that Mac into more of their day-to-day activities. It's a book for people who pooh-pooh the notion that Mac users are a cult, but if someone decided to start an actual Mac cult, they'd join anyway".
Notes: Includes index.

Previous ed.: published as Macs. 2008.
Table of contents: title: 1. How do I connect and configure devices? Using an external display; title: Connecting two Macs directly; title: Connecting and sharing a printer; title: Connecting and sharing a fax modem; title: Working with imaging devices; title: 2. How do I connect my Mac with Bluetooth devices Finding your Bluetooth connection; title: Adding a Bluetooth adapter; title: Working with Bluetooth devices; title: Exchanging files using Bluetooth; title: 3. How do I synchronize my Mac with other devices? Synchronizing with an iPod, iPad, or iPhone; title: Synchronizing with a Bluetooth cell phone; title: Synchronizing with MobileMe; title: 4. How can I get more out of the Web? Making site navigation easier; title: Getting more out of bookmarks; title: Saving pages for later use; title: Enhancing Safari privacy; title: 5. How do I use my Mac to organize my real life? Managing your contacts; title: Managing your appointments; title: 6. How do I use my Mac to organize my online life? Getting more out of MobileMe; title: Creating your own Web site; title: 7. Can my Mac help me communicate more effectively? Improving your e-mail life; title: Chatting and videoconferencing; title: 8. How do I keep my Mac running smoothly? Routine Mac maintenance; title: More Mac maintenance; title: Backing up your Mac; title: 9. Can I upgrade my Mac? Using system profiler to see your current hardware; title: Upgrading your iMac memory; title: Upgrading your MacBook; title: Upgrading your MacBook Air; title: Upgrading your Mac Pro; title: 10. How do I solve Mac software problems. General software troubleshooting techniques; title: Monitoring your Mac to look for problems; title: More troubleshooting techniques to try; title: Mac software problems (and their solutions); title: 11. How do I solve Mac hardware problems? Before the fall : preparing for trouble; title: General hardware troubleshooting techniques; title: Mac hardware problems (and their solutions); title: 12. How do I run Windows on my Mac? Why run Windows?; title: Dual-boot or virtualization (or both!)?; title: Dual-booting with Boot Camp; title: Running Windows with Parallels Desktop; title: Appendix A: Mac online resources; title: Appendix B: Mac shortcut keys.