Switching to a Mac Portable Genius

by PaulMcFedries (Author)

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  Paperback
  2011

  $3.25

  Switching from a PC to a Mac is a breeze with this book Anyone considering making the move to Mac from the Windows world will find this book smoothes the way. While Macs are famous for ease of use, there are fundamental differences in Mac and PC ways of thinking, plus there's the hassle of moving files, calendars, and other essential data from one platform to another. This guide lays out all the information, explains basic Mac procedures for the newcomer, offers great tips on data-sharing (including running Windows applications on a Mac), and provides everything the new Mac user needs to move forward with confidence. Mac sales have recently surpassed the sales of new PCs, and many new Mac users are trying to adjust to a different way of working with the computer and struggling to transfer essential data from an old PC to the Mac Portable Genius books focus on the most accessible, useful information and deliver it in the most direct way: exactly what these users want Covers the basics that new Mac users need to get started, intermediate-level information to help them make the most of the Mac, and plenty of advice on transferring important data, running Windows applications on the Mac via Boot Camp, maintaining a Mac, and more With help from Switching to a Mac Portable Genius, Second Edition , former PC users will find themselves comfortable in the Mac world in no time.

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $5.68

  Savvy advice on making the switch from PCs to Macs--in full color! * Provides switchers with the essential information they need to make a successful transition to Macs; this guide homes in on the most useful techy nuggets about Apple and Macs, information that helps readers eliminate hassles and save time while transitioning* Covers getting started on a Mac; sharing data between a Mac and PC; dual boot and running Windows applications on a Mac using BootCamp; connecting devices to a Mac; safely transferring important data such as calendars, contacts, and music; and much more* As with all books in the Portable Genius series, this book is fun but straightforward; it comes in a handy portable size that doesn't skimp on the essentials and is packed with tips, cool tricks, and savvy advice Paul McFedries (Toronto, ON, Canada) is a Mac expert and full-time technical writer. He has written more than 60 books that have sold over three million copies worldwide. These books include iPhone 3G Portable Genius and Macs Portable Genius. His Web site is www.mcfedries.com.