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Switching to a Mac For Dummies

ISBN: 978-1-118-05156-6

February 2011

384 pages

Description
Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.

Whether you’ve been using Windows XP, Vista, or even Linux, you’ll find simple, straightforward ways to make your transition go smoothly. That will leave you plenty of time to get familiar with Mac’s prodigious and dynamic OS X capabilities. You’ll also connect with iLife, Mac’s amazing integrated software suite that lets you turn your computer into a powerful media center—not just for listening and watching, but for creating music, video, and much more. Discover how to:

  • Decide whether the switch to Mac is right for you
  • Choose the Mac that will change your life
  • Keep and reuse elements of your old setup
  • Go online with your Mac
  • Connect to your home network—even that old PC
  • Go media crazy with iTunes, iPhoto and more
  • Take advantage of Mac’s business capabilities

Complete with handy cheat sheet of common Mac short cuts and commands as well as a glossary of Mac world lingo, Switching to Mac For Dummies ensures that your switch will be the smartest thing you ever do.

About the Author
Arnold Reinhold has over three decades experience in the software industry. His first Apple product was a Mac 512. He has coauthored numerous books, including The Internet For Dummies Quick Reference, 8th Edition.