
iMac Portable Genius.
Title:
iMac Portable Genius.
Author:
Hart-Davis.
ISBN:
9780470769959
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (404 pages)
Series:
Portable Genius ; v.40
Portable Genius
Contents:
iMac® PORTABLE GENIUS, Second Edition -- Chapter 1: What's the Best Way to Get Started with My iMac? -- Navigating the Mac Desktop Like a Pro -- Connecting Essential Hardware to Your iMac -- Making Your iMac Look and Feel the Way You Want It To -- Using the Apple Remote to Control Your iMac -- Chapter 2: How Can I Set Up My iMac for Multiple Users? -- Planning Which User Accounts to Create -- Creating the User Accounts -- Setting Up Accounts for Children and Less-Experienced Users -- Making Files Available to All Users -- Chapter 3: How Can I Get the Most Out of the Finder? -- Making the Finder Show the Information You Need -- Setting Up Custom Workspaces -- Finding the Files You Need -- Burning CDs and DVDs -- Chapter 4: How Do I Set Up a Local Network? -- Making the Network Connection -- Sharing Access and Data -- Creating an Ad Hoc Network -- Chapter 5: How Can I Use My iMac as an Entertainment Center? -- Playing Music with iTunes -- Adding TV to Your iMac -- Watching Video on Your iMac -- Enjoying Media in Front Row -- Watching DVDs with DVD Player -- Showing Your iMac's Output on a Video Projector -- Showing Your iMac's Output on a Television -- Chapter 6: What Can I Do with My Digital Images and Music? -- Displaying and Publishing Photos -- Playing and Sharing Music - Legally -- Chapter 7: How Can I Use My iMac to Keep in Touch? -- Getting the Most from E-mail -- Chatting with Friends and Colleagues -- Chapter 8: How Can I Use My iMac to Get Organized? -- Scheduling Your Life -- Getting Things Done -- Tracking Contacts -- Syncing Your Calendar and Contacts with an iPhone or iPod -- Chapter 9: How Can I Telecommute and Work Efficiently on My iMac? -- Working in More Than One Place -- Making Your iMac Do Your Work for You -- Chapter 10: What Are the Best Applications for My iMac? -- Finding the Best Web Browser for Your Needs.
Choosing a Suitable E-mail Application -- Finding the Ideal Chat Application -- Choosing Office Applications -- Chapter 11: How Can I Run Windows Programs and Games on My iMac? -- Choosing How to Install Windows on Your iMac -- Choosing the Best Version of Windows for Your Needs -- Installing and Using Windows with Boot Camp -- Installing and Using Windows in a Virtual Machine -- Chapter 12: How Can I Make My iMac Run Faster and More Reliably? -- Making Your iMac Run Faster -- Keeping Your iMac Up and Running -- Troubleshooting Problems -- Chapter 13: How Can I Keep My iMac and My Files Safe? -- Keeping Your iMac Secure -- Keeping Your Network Secure -- Keeping Your Files Secure -- Index.
Abstract:
The most up-to-date coverage on the latest iMac advice, tools, and shortcuts Cool and useful tips, full-color screenshots, and savvy advice show you how to get the most out of your iMac. Fully updated to cover the iMac's latest features and capabilities, this guide is packed with indispensible information on iLife '09 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, and shows you how to customize your iMac in a way that it will work best for you. Explores all the bells and whistles of the iMac, including the new Magic Mouse, iLife apps such as iPhoto and iMovie, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard Shows you how to get more from your iMac, whether you're switching from an older Mac or migrating from Windows Provides you with the most up-to-date, accessible, useful information on the most used features of the iMac Covers troubleshooting and maintaining your iMac and its related hardware and software Discover ways to get more from your iMac with iMac Portable Genius, Second Edition by your side.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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