Macs For Dummies

Macs For Dummies

Author: Edward C. Baig

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-01-06

Total Pages: 524

ISBN-13: 0470456787

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Whether you’re thinking of switching to a Macintosh computer, are looking into the latest Apple products, or have a Mac and want to learn about Mac OS X Leopard, then Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you going. Here you’ll learn all about how to compare the different desktop and laptop models to choose your perfect match, make Mac OS X Leopard work your way, use the new iLife 2008 digital lifestyle applications, get online and connect to a wired or wireless network, and run Windows on your Mac so you can keep the Microsoft programs you need. You’ll also discover how to: Navigate your way around the Mac interface and work with icons and folders Best utilize OS X, work with the new Photo Booth, and manage clutter with Exposé and Spaces Get connected, start a Web-browsing Safari, use e-mail and iChat, and shop online Join .Mac and take advantage of iDisk backups, IMAP mail, and Web Gallery Explore all that iTunes offers, process digital photos with iPhoto, make iMovies, and have fun with GarageBand Use Windows on your Mac and transfer Windows files It’s a perfect time to join the Mac generation, especially if you’re a Windows user who’s been thinking of defecting. Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition will get you there, helping you pick peripherals, download freebie programs, set up user accounts, implement security secrets, troubleshoot your Mac, and experience the iLife.


Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Author: Doug Lowe

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2004-01-20

Total Pages: 866

ISBN-13: 0764559079

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An essential one-stop resource-nine convenient minibooks in a single 840page volume-for network administrators everywhere This value-priced package includes sections on networking basics, building a network, network administration, TCP/IP and the Internet, wireless and home networking, Windows 2000 and 2003 servers, NetWare 6, Linux networking, and Mac OS X networking Written by the author of the perennial bestseller Networking For Dummies (0-7645-1677-9), this massive reference covers all the topics that administrators routinely handle Provides key information, explanations, and procedures for configuration, Internet connectivity, security, and wireless options on today's most popular networking platforms


Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Author: Wallace Wang

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 848

ISBN-13: 1118051785

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Welcome to the wonderful world of the Mac! Whether you’ve just decided to switch from Windows or you’ve been using a Mac for awhile and want to take advantage of all its bells and whistles, Macs All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the perfect guidebook to Mac land. You probably already know that Macs were made for media. There’s iPhoto for organizing, editing, and sharing your digital photos; iMovie to let you become a moviemaker; iDVD for preserving that movie and playing your favorites; and of course, iTunes for managing your music. But your Mac is just as happy creating documents, browsing the Internet, putting together cool presentations, or even crunching numbers. This guide shows you how to use all those applications and more. Seven minibooks cover Mac basics; working with photos, movies, and music; using the Internet; working with iLife and iWork applications; various other Mac programs; time-saving tips; and networking. You’ll discover how to Set up and customize a new Mac Get online, choose a browser, configure an e-mail account, and instant-message with iChat Handle Mac security and troubleshoot problems Create a Web site with iWeb and get it online Back up your files, sync your stuff, and manage your life with your Mac Network your Mac with other computers, even PCs, and share files, printers, and more Even if you’re a seasoned Mac veteran, we bet you’ll find some things here you didn’t know! And you’ll refer to this book again and again.


Switching to a Mac For Dummies

Switching to a Mac For Dummies

Author: Arnold Reinhold

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-09-07

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 1118173716

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Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transition The number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold walks you through the Mac OS, user interface, and icons. You'll learn how to set up your Mac, move your files from your PC to your Mac, switch applications, get your Mac online, network your Mac, secure your Mac, work with the iLife suite, troubleshoot common problems, and more. Dives in to helping you make the switch from PC to Mac as smooth and effortless as possible Walks you through the latest features of Mac OS X Lion to help you take advantage of all the cool things your Mac can do that you might not know about Offers clear instructions for working with the iLife applications, running Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp, networking your Mac, and switching your family or your business to a Mac Shares essential advice for troubleshooting common problems and provides easy tips for keeping your Mac happy Switching to Mac For Dummies, Mac OS X Lion Edition is all you need to switch to a Mac and never look back!


MacBook For Dummies

MacBook For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-06-24

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1118864654

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Make friends with your MacBook the fun and easy way! Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop in town, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy to help you get to know your MacBook in no time. Take a closer look at the latest features, get the lowdown on OS X, unleash your creative forces with iLife, take care of business with the iWork applications, and sync it all with iCloud with the expert advice in this bestselling MacBook guide. Whether this is your first MacBook or your first laptop, period, you'll learn to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up e-mail, hook into a network, transfer your important documents from another PC or Mac, and troubleshoot with ease. You'll also get the inside scoop on the fun stuff like FaceTime video calling, Messages, Reminders, photos, videos, music, the Mac App Store, and more. Covers all MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models and is fully updated for OS X Mavericks and the latest editions of iLife and iWork Gets you up to speed on helpful MacBook features like the Finder, Finder Tabs, Dashboard, Spaces, Mission Control, Spotlight, and iCloud Explains how to work with files and folders, use the Safari web browser, connect with other wireless devices, add accessories, and use your MacBook on the go Covers crunching data with Numbers, dressing up your documents with Pages, adding punch to your presentations with Keynote, editing your images with iPhoto, composing music with GarageBand, making movie magic with iMovie, and more MacBook For Dummies, 5th Edition is the perfect companion for getting the most out of your mac-nificent MacBook!


MacBook For Dummies

MacBook For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-02-25

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 0470507608

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Got a new MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro? Want the scoop on Mac laptop basics, using Mac OS X Leopard, networking a laptop, or connecting your laptop to wireless devices? There’s no better place to find what you need than MacBook For Dummies, 2nd Edition! With your Mac laptop, you can take your movies, music, documents, e-mail, and Internet wherever the action is. MacBook For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides the lowdown on maintaining and upgrading your MacBook, customizing the Dock and desktop, traveling with a laptop, turning iPhoto into your portable darkroom, and much more. Learn to: Locate the battery compartment, iSight camera, ports, and “on” button Move your existing files from an older computer Use all the cool new features of Mac OS X Leopard Work with iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD, and GarageBand, all packaged with your MacBook Identify the signs of a well-functioning laptop and check for trouble Set up your Mac for multiple users Explore the cool options available with a .Mac account and iDisk storage that lets you retrieve your files anywhere Manage your digital music, photos, and movies Use Bluetooth and get all your wireless devices communicating with each other And if you’ve been considering switching from a PC to a Mac, MacBook For Dummies, 2nd Edition guides you through the process and even shows you how to run Windows on your Mac laptop. If there’s a MacBook in your future — or present — this is the book for you!


MacBook For Dummies

MacBook For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-11-29

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 1119417252

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Get the most out of your MacBook Your new MacBook is sleek and powerful, and this down-to-earth guide makes it easier than ever to navigate, personalize, and maximize what it can help you accomplish. From taking it out of the box and turning it on for the first time to file storage and security, to downloading apps and working with iCloud, MacBook For Dummies helps you discover—all in one place—everything your laptop can do. Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop around, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy you want showing you the ropes. Inside, he shows you how to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up email, hook into a network, transfer your important documents from another PC or Mac, and troubleshoot with ease. You'll also get the inside scoop on the fun stuff like FaceTime video calling, Messages, Reminders, photos, videos, music, the Mac App Store, and more. Explore the new OS X Be productive with Keynote and Pages Get creative with Photos and iMovie Find tips for maintenance and security Whether you're a PC convert or a seasoned Apple enthusiast, this book helps you get the most of your magnificent MacBook!


Python All-in-One For Dummies

Python All-in-One For Dummies

Author: John C. Shovic

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 704

ISBN-13: 1119557593

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Your one-stop resource on all things Python Thanks to its flexibility, Python has grown to become one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Developers use Python in app development, web development, data science, machine learning, and even in coding education classes. There's almost no type of project that Python can't make better. From creating apps to building complex websites to sorting big data, Python provides a way to get the work done. Python All-in-One For Dummies offers a starting point for those new to coding by explaining the basics of Python and demonstrating how it’s used in a variety of applications. Covers the basics of the language Explains its syntax through application in high-profile industries Shows how Python can be applied to projects in enterprise Delves into major undertakings including artificial intelligence, physical computing, machine learning, robotics and data analysis This book is perfect for anyone new to coding as well as experienced coders interested in adding Python to their toolbox.


Mac OS X Tiger All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Mac OS X Tiger All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-06-03

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13: 9780471747284

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Mac OS X Tiger is the sum of its parts, and there are a lot ofthem. What could be easier than to have a handy minibook coveringeach one, ready to answer your every question? If you’re venturing into the Mac world for the first time,you’ve chosen a great time to make the move. And ifyou’re switching to Tiger from an earlier Mac OS,you’ll be eager to get going as quickly as possible. Either way, you’ll love the convenience of Mac OS X TigerAll-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies. You’ll findsections devoted to Basic Mac OS X Customizing and sharing your Mac Mac’s digital hub—iTunes, iMovie, iPhoto, iDVD,QuickTime, and GarageBand The Internet (AppleMail, iChat AV, iDisk, and more) Networking, including Bluetooth, AppleTalk, and AirportExtreme Expanding your system with cool hardware and software Some advanced stuff, like hosting a Web site and buildingcustom applications Each self-contained chapter discusses a specific feature,application, connection, or cool thing about Mac OS X. You canstart at the beginning, or dive right into the things you most wantto explore. For example, you can Discover how to find anything, anywhere on your system, withSpotlight Set up a wireless network Use iDisk to back up your important files Edit or create your own DVDs, CDs, and movies Keep in touch with others through the cool iChat AVapplication Get step-by-step instructions that make using OS X Tiger asmuch fun—and as productive—as it’s meant tobe Because everything’s handy and neatly organized,you’ll find Mac OS X Tiger All-In-One Desk Reference ForDummies is the reference book you’ll want to keep rightnext to your Mac. You’ll refer to it many times over, and beglad you did!


Mac OS X Leopard All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Mac OS X Leopard All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Author: Mark L. Chambers

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-29

Total Pages: 747

ISBN-13: 9780470190296

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Your new Mac with OS X Leopard is so cool! You have digital media, including iTunes, iPhoto, iDVD, and iMovie, at your fingertips, as well as everything the Internet has to offer. Where do you start to make the most of it? With Mac OS X Leopard All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies, of course! Here are seven handy minibooks, each devoted to one aspect of your Mac OS X Leopard. One section is devoted to the digital media you love, another to the Internet, others to networking, customizing, sharing, and expanding your Mac. There's even a minibook for you geeky types who want to tweak the system with AppleScript. You'll find information on: Locating anything with Spotlight and Sherlock Personalizing your desktop Creating movies and burning DVDs Jamming with iTunes and your iPod Making your own music with GarageBand Collecting, editing, and sharing photos with iPhoto Browsing the Web with Safari and staying safe online Setting up a wireless network Adding RAM, hard drive space, and cool extra applications Using AppleScript to program even more customizations With Mac OS X Leopard All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies, you can find what you need in a hurry and get on with the fun your Mac makes possible. It just may be the best friend a Leopard can have!