Macs For Dummies, Eighth Edition
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0764556568
Manufacturer: Wiley Publishing
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(From 19 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com:
Whether you have inherited an older Macintosh or just bought a brand-new one, you’ll get more from it with the assistance of Macs for Dummies. In addition to the fundamental information that has put generations of Mac users on the right track, this latest edition of a long-standing bestseller incorporates information about the newest Mac developments, including Mac OS 8.5 and the iMac.
On top of author David Pogue’s coverage of the system itself and Mac hardware, Macs for Dummies shows you how to use all the most popular Mac application programs, including AppleWorks (also known as ClarisWorks) and Microsoft Office. There’s also an excellent glossary that helps you figure out jargon you may encounter in manuals and on the Internet.
This book would be better if Pogue had included more about creating local area networks (LANs) for Macs–such networks are popping up in homes and small offices everywhere. Setting up Mac LANs is so easy, it seems unnecessary to relegate information about it to More Macs for Dummies, as Pogue and his publisher have done. But by itself, the information here is extremely valuable, especially for people totally new to computing. Macs for Dummies makes you feel welcome in the Mac community. –David Wall
Product Description:
The Mac is famous for its user-friendliness. Maybe that’s why you bought one in the first place. But to make the most of all its marvelous capabilities, you’ll be glad to have an equally friendly resource to help you use it.
Written by the renowned New York Times technology columnist David Pogue, Macs For Dummies has long been the bestselling Mac book because it provides just what you need to know to get the best performance from your Mac. And like the Mac itself, this book is easy to use, with plain-English explanations and step-by-step instructions. The revised eighth edition covers
- Basics for beginners
- Setting up your printer
- Working with OS X
- Getting online and using e-mail
- Creating and saving documents
- Using iTunes, iPhoto, and iMovie
- What to do if things go wrong
Whether this is your first computer or you’ve just upgraded to OS X, you’ll find help when you need it in this handy guide. You’ll discover how to
- Set up your Mac, connect printers and other devices, and navigate the desktop and Dock
- Establish an account with an Internet service provider, set up e-mail, and start surfing the Web
- Use all the basic software programs and work with files
- Edit home movies with iMovie, download music and use iTunes, burn CDs and DVDs, and edit images with iPhoto
- Share your Mac or set up a home network
- Perform basic Mac maintenance, find and fix problems, upgrade your Mac, and more
With Macs For Dummies, 8th Edition by your side, you’ll be prepared to take advantage of every exciting feature that Mac and OS X have to offer. Before you know it, you’ll be living the digital lifestyle, cruising the Internet like a pro, printing documents and photos—and even getting some work done!
Download Description:
- Significantly updated from its previous edition, this book examines key Mac features, including Mac basics, working with files, setting up a printer, getting on the Internet, using Apple Mail, getting started with iLife, connecting other devices to your Mac, troubleshooting, upgrading, and much more
- Apple’s hot selling Mac OS X operating system and its aggressive “switch” marketing campaign are rapidly driving up the Macintosh installed base
- Covers the latest version of Mac OS X and the new and improved iMac, iBook, Power Mac, and PowerBook machines, as well as AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, the SuperDrive, and the iLife digital media suite
- Written by renowned author David Pogue, one of the most successful technology writers today and the author of a popular weekly column in the New York Times
Customer Reviews
For nubies, as well by D. Michael Jervis
I bought this book for my younger brother, to go with the Mac I refurbished for him (his first, a “Sawtooth”). He was able to figure it out, get on the internet, and do everything he wanted to in a few minutes’ time with this book as reference. If you don’t know who David Pogue is, he is the geek we all wish we were. If you’re considering getting a Mac (you should, you know), get this as a reference. Simple, straightforward, playful, humorous, and helpful.
Macs for Dummies by Kevin E. Pickett
Macs for dummies…..just what it says on the cover.
Yes good, but could be better.
More pictures….and colour please.
The Book for the Mac Virgin by Kuorikoski Sinikka
This book is interesting, full of necessary information and written in a easy-to-read style, but it would benefit from having a better presentation, white paper, coloured pictures etc. (You see the difference when comparing it to Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips.)
There is no better book for new mac users by magnez2
This is a must-have book for all new Mac users and not only! Don`t waist your time by figuring out everything by yourself or calling up your friend everytime you have a problem - this book will solve most of them and even more. David Pogue is a great, funny writer who helps you make your life easier and love your computer even more !
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