Macs Portable Genius.
Title:
Macs Portable Genius.
Author:
McFedries, Paul.
ISBN:
9780470940303
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (352 pages)
Series:
Portable Genius ; v.54
Portable Genius
Contents:
Macs Portable Genius, 2nd Edition -- About the Author -- Credits -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: How Do I Connect and Configure Devices? -- Using an External Display -- Connecting Two Macs Directly -- Connecting and Sharing a Printer -- Connecting and Sharing a Fax Modem -- Working with Imaging Devices -- Chapter 2: How Do I Connect My Mac with Bluetooth Devices? -- Finding Your Bluetooth Connection -- Adding a Bluetooth Adapter -- Working with Bluetooth Devices -- Exchanging Files Using Bluetooth -- Chapter 3: How Do I Synchronize My Mac with Other Devices? -- Synchronizing with an iPod, iPad, or iPhone -- Synchronizing with a Bluetooth Cell Phone -- Synchronizing with MobileMe -- Chapter 4: How Can I Get More Out of the Web? -- Making Site Navigation Easier -- Getting More Out of Bookmarks -- Saving Pages for Later Use -- Enhancing Safari Privacy -- Chapter 5: How Do I Use My Mac to Organize My Real Life? -- Managing Your Contacts -- Managing Your Appointments -- Chapter 6: How Do I Use My Mac to Organize My Online Life? -- Getting More Out of MobileMe -- Creating Your Own Web Site -- Chapter 7: Can My Mac Help Me Communicate More Effectively? -- Improving Your E-mail Life -- Chatting and Videoconferencing -- Chapter 8: How Do I Keep My Mac Running Smoothly? -- Routine Mac Maintenance -- More Mac Maintenance -- Backing Up Your Mac -- Chapter 9: Can I Upgrade My Mac? -- Using System Profiler to See Your Current Hardware -- Upgrading Your iMac Memory -- Upgrading Your MacBook Pro -- Upgrading Your MacBook -- Upgrading Your MacBook Air -- Upgrading Your Mac Pro -- Chapter 10: How Do I Solve Mac Software Problems? -- General Software Troubleshooting Techniques -- Monitoring Your Mac to Look for Problems -- More Troubleshooting Techniques to Try -- Mac Software Problems (and Their Solutions).
Chapter 11: How Do I Solve Mac Hardware Problems? -- Before the Fall: Preparing for Trouble -- General Hardware Troubleshooting Techniques -- Mac Hardware Problems (and Their Solutions) -- Chapter 12: How Do I Run Windows on My Mac? -- Why Run Windows? -- Dual-Boot or Virtualization (or Both!)? -- Dual-Booting with Boot Camp -- Running Windows with Parallels Desktop -- Appendix A: Mac Online Resources -- Official Apple Sites -- More Mac Sites -- Appendix B: Mac Shortcut Keys -- Glossary -- Index.
Abstract:
Facts, tips, and secrets for using the powerful-but less obvious-features of a Mac Packed with tricks, tools, and shortcuts that you may not discover by simply working with a program or software on your Mac, Macs Portable Genius, 2nd Edition reveals smart and innovative ways to execute various tasks that can save you time and hassle. Its handy smaller trim size makes it easy for you to find essential information, coupled with savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate information and hip tips that cover how to use Macs and related hardware. Reveals facts, tips, and secrets to help you get the most out of your Apple hardware and software and maximize their features Shows you how to browse the web with Safari, troubleshoot and maintain your Mac, and have fun with your iPod, iPhone, or iPad and iTunes and listen to music and podcasts Walks you through switching from an older version of another Mac Features a handy trim size so that you can quickly find essential information on the hottest tips, tricks, and savvy advice Authored by veteran author Paul McFedries, whose authoritative, no-nonsense-yet friendly and readable-writing style has sold more than three million copies of his books worldwide Macs Portable Genius, 2nd Edition shares all the coolest information about Mac hardware and software, Apple mobile devices and iTunes, troubleshooting, and maintenance so that you and your Mac can work at your fullest potential.
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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