Download or read book AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies written by Michael E. Cohen and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2006-02-06 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share printers, play games online, and see how to find a strong signal Here's an AirPort that won't make you wait! This cool technology makes wireless networking a snap, and with this book, even an adult can do it. You'll see how to set up your network with Mac OS(r) X, add home entertainment toys, take it on the road, and even (sorry!) keep in touch with the office from almost anywhere. Discover how to: * Add AirPort to any OS X Mac * Connect your network to the Internet * Extend your AirPort network's range * Show movies and post photos over your network * Protect your AirPort network from intruders

Download or read book Wireless Home Networking For Dummies written by Danny Briere and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-04-05 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get hooked up without getting tangled up in cords, wires, cables or techno mumbo. With Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, you can go wireless without going mad. It shows you how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home network for PCs or Macs. See how easy it is to share your Internet connection, files, folders, printers, and other peripherals. Put your gaming console on your wireless network and play multiuser computer games—­even online. With lots of helpful diagrams, screen shots, and step-by-step instructions, this guide: Gives you the info you need to make wise wireless buying and connecting decisions Covers the latest security issues and hardware as well as today's wireless standards, including Wi-Fi/802.11 (a, b, g, e, and i), Bluetooth, UWB (Universal Wide Band), WiMAX, and ZigBee Tells you how to use an inexpensive networking kit to connect your gaming console to a broadband Internet connection and speed up your commands; that’s often a matter of virtual life and death Discusses alternatives to wireless networking, including Bluetooth, HPNA, and Home Plug Learn how to network your entertainment center for all kinds of options. Whether you have a $300 TV set or a $25,000 home theater system, you can wireless enable almost any type of A/V equipment. Then you can use your PC to store audio and video tracks for playback on your TV and through your stereo, stream movies from the Internet and play them on your big screen, load pictures from your digital camera on your PC and view them on the TV, and more. This book will show you how to make your home entertainment system much more entertaining, with: Info on plugging into wireless with wireless A/V adapters The latest on wireless media servers like the Sonos Music System The scoop on the ultimate home theater PC (HTPC) that plays CDs and DVDs, acts as a PVR (personal video recorder); lets you play video games on the big screen, and more Tips for buying wireless bridges, along with some specific products and their Web sites Find out about how to go wireless wherever you go, with info on public wireless hot spots and types of free and for-pay networks. Delve into the whole-home wireless revolution and see how you can add smart home devices to your network, connect to your car or your home security video monitors, use your cell phone as a remote control, and more. Wireless Home Networking For Dummies even gives you a look into the not-so-distant future and the wireless wonders in the works!

Download or read book Wireless Networks For Dummies written by Barry D. Lewis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-27 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s timeto cut the cord.” Well, it may be time to “cut thecables” at your office and free yourself from your desk andcomputer. Wireless networks are the waves of thefuture—literally. Wireless Networks For Dummies guidesyou from design through implementation to ongoing protection ofyour system and your information so you can: Remain connected to the office in airports and hotels Access the Internet and other network resources in thelunchroom, conference room, or anywhere there’s an accesspoint Use your PDA or laptop to query your database from thewarehouse or the boardroom Check e-mail wirelessly when you’re on the road Get rid of the cable clutter in your office Wireless Networks For Dummies was coauthored by Barry D.Lewis, CISSP, and Peter T. Davis, who also coauthored ComputerSecurity For Dummies. Barry Lewis is president of aninformation security consulting firm and an internationally knownleader of security seminars. Peter Davis is founder of a firmspecializing in the security, audit, and control of information.Together, they cut through the cables, clutter, and confusion andhelp you: Get off to a quick start and get mobile with IrDA (InfraredData Association) and Bluetooth Perform a site survey and select the right standard, mode,access point, channel and antenna Check online to verify degree of interoperability of devicesfrom various vendors Install clients and set up roaming Combat security threats such as war driving, jamming,hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks Implement security and controls such as MAC (Media AccessControl) and protocol filtering, WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy),WPA, (Wi-Fi Protected Access), EAP (Extensible AuthenticationProtocol), and VPN (Virtual Private Network) Set up multiple access points to form a larger wirelessnetwork Complete with suggestions of places to get connected, Web siteswhere you can get more information, tools you can use to monitorand improve security, and more, Wireless Networks ForDummies helps you pull the plug and go wireless!

Download or read book Mac OS X Leopard Just the Steps For Dummies written by Keith Underdahl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eliminates lengthy introductions, detailed explanations, and sidebars, focusing on what new Mac OS X users want most-clear instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks An easy-to-navigate landscape layout featuring a two-column design and illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy to find a specific task fast and get it done in a flash Tasks covered include adjusting system preferences, creating and managing user accounts, managing files and folders, using the Dashboard, networking wirelessly with AirPort, using iTunes and iPods, connecting to a Windows network, watching videos and DVDs, viewing and organizing pictures with iPhoto, making movies with iMovie, blogging and Web designing with iWeb, and using a .Mac account Published to coincide with Apple's release of Leopard

Download or read book Mac OS X Panther All in One Desk Reference for Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-01-16 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth For Dummies guide to the latest Mac OS X version, code-named "Panther"-seven minibooks with more than 700 pages of fun and easy tips, tricks, and techniques Approximately five million users have already upgraded to Mac OS X, and that number is expected to double within a year Covers "Panther" basics, personalizing the desktop, getting on the Internet, using Apple Mail, setting up multiuser accounts, and going digital with iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD Also explores building a network, upgrading a system, discovering Unix, and more, including thorough coverage of all the "Panther" enhancements and new features Bestselling author Mark Chambers has written more than fifteen computer books

Download or read book Mac OS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies written by Larry Ullman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-07-08 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time—the commodity most of us never have enough of. Mac OS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies is exactly what you need to get more results from every minute you spend with your Mac OS X Tiger. Loaded with more than 60 timesaving tricks and techniques, this helpful volume gets right to the point and shows you how to streamline dozens of everyday computer functions. If you already know your way around Mac OS X Tiger, you can discover how to speed up your Mac, make searches faster and more efficient, optimize your network, and a lot more. For example, you can Create your own keyboard shortcuts Find files faster with Spotlight Save steps with contextual menus Make the most of the address book and iCal Take advantage of Safari RSS feeds Use your iPod for secure, encrypted storage Set up a videoconference with iChat AV There are guidelines for customizing OS X to meet your specific needs, so your Mac will be well organized even if you aren’t. And the techniques are organized too, by the application or the general concept for which they work. You get no-nonsense, step-by-step instructions for putting each technique to work. After all, the whole point of Mac OS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies is—well, saving time! These are a few of the places where this book will help you trim the minutes. Starting, stopping, and running your Mac more efficiently Optimizing your interface and customizing the Finder, windows, and the Dock Organizing, managing, and finding stuff—yours, and the computer’s Beefing up application performance Using the Internet more efficiently, with tips on searching, stopping spam, using Google, and more Making the most of your network Being more efficient with multimedia, including boosting productivity with your iPod Maintaining your Mac and keeping it secure Creating your own timesaving techniques with Automator and other slightly advanced tricks You can’t help but be more productive with Mac OS X Tiger Timesaving Techniques For Dummies!

Download or read book Wireless Home Networking For Dummies written by Danny Briere and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wireless home networks are better than ever! The emergence of new industry standards has made them easier, more convenient, less expensive to own and operate. Still, you need to know what to look for (and look out for), and the expert guidance you’ll find in Wireless Home Networks For Dummies, 3rd Edition helps you ensure that your wire-free life is also a hassle-free life! This user-friendly, plain-English guide delivers all of the tips, tricks, and knowledge you need to plan your wireless home network, evaluate and select the equipment that will work best for you, install and configure your wireless network, and much more. You’ll find out how to share your Internet connection over your network, as well as files, printers, and other peripherals. And, you’ll learn how to avoid the “gotchas” that can creep in when you least expect them. Discover how to: Choose the right networking equipment Install and configure your wireless network Integrate Bluetooth into your network Work with servers, gateways, routers, and switches Connect audiovisual equipment to your wireless network Play wireless, multiuser computer games Establish and maintain your network’s security Troubleshoot networking problems Improve network performance Understand 802.11n Whether you’re working with Windows PCs, Mac OS X machines, or both Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 3rd Edition, makes it fast and easy to get your wireless network up and running—and keep it that way!

Download or read book Macs All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Wallace Wang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just the Steps For Dummies written by Keith Underdahl and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Mac operating system, with extra power and additional cool features. Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just The Steps For Dummies is the quick step-by-step way to get up and running on this new beast. This down-to-basics guide features numbered steps and easy-to-follow screen shots that show you exactly how to accomplish more than 150 tasks with Snow Leopard. You’ll learn to: Modify the look of the desktop and customize keyboard shortcuts Create and manage user accounts Save energy by adjusting power settings Install and use the iWork productivity suite Browse the Internet with Safari or Firefox Design and publish a blog or a Web page with iWeb Configure iChat for use with GoogleTalk Set up iTunes and export songs to your iPod Make movies with iMovie and burn them to DVDs Download photos from your camera and organize them in iPhoto Connect your Mac to a Windows network Encrypt your files, safeguard against viruses, and install a firewall Each task is clearly presented, with step-by-step instructions and corresponding views of what you’ll see on the screen at each step. Mac OS X Snow Leopard Just The Steps For Dummies makes it easy to find what you want to do, and even easier to do it!

Download or read book MacBook All in One For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-11-16 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MacBook All-in-one for Dummies Makes Everything Easier! With a MacBook, you can work and play anywhere. With 9 books in 1, MacBook All-in-one for Dummies shows you how! You'll find coverage of: Getting started -- choose the MacBook that suits your needs, set it up, customize your preferences, and organize files and folders. Using Mac OS X -- learn your way around Snow Leopard, get to know the Dock, find things with Spotlight, and back up your system with Time Machine. Customizing and Sharing. Going Mobile With iLife -- explore iLife, where photos, movies, music, and your very own Web site all hang out. iWork For the Road Warrior -- do it the Mac way with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, the iWork productivity applications. Typical Internet Stuff -- browse with Safari, store your stuff on iDisk, use Apple Mail, and iChat with friends. Networking in Mac OS X -- set up a network, go wireless, and use AirPort Extreme. Expanding Your System -- see how to add memory and connect hard drives and printers using USB and FireWire. Advanced Mac OS X. Learn the basics about using and maintaining your MacBook, how to work with Mac OS X, use the iWork productivity suite, enjoy the iLife, and cruise the Web from anywhere. Plus, you'll go under the hood and explore custom scripts and tweaks to help you get more from your MacBook and troubleshoot solutions.

Download or read book Wireless Network Hacks and Mods For Dummies written by Danny Briere and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-19 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007

Download or read book iPod iTunes For Dummies Book DVD Bundle written by Tony Bove and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and friendly book-and-DVD package gets the music started! As Apple's bestselling gadget, the iPod is much more than just a digital music player. It allows you to surf the web, rent movies or buy songs, send and receive e-mail, get directions, store photos, watch videos, keep a calendar, play games, and more. iTunes imports music, videos, and podcasts; creates playlists; burns CDs; syncs with iPod; plays music through your home stereo; and much more. Needless to say, a lot of exciting possibilities exist with iTunes and the iPod—and this book-and-DVD package helps you figure it all out! As the newest edition of a perennial bestseller, this guide is written by a veteran For Dummies author who makes every topic easy to understand. The DVD features 90 minutes of step-by-step video instructions that show you how to set up your iPod, import music into iTunes, set up an account at the iTunes Store, create playlists, sync your iPod, and much more. Get more bang for your buck with this book-and-DVD package and get the most up to date information on iTunes and the iPod Features a 90-minute instructional DVD that walks you through the most important menus, screens, and tasks you'll encounter when getting started with your iPod and iTunes Introduces the different iPod models and shows you how to shop at the iTunes store, add music tracks from a CD to your iTunes library, play content in iTunes, and set up playlists Explains how to share content from your iTunes library, manage photos and videos, synchronize devices with iTunes, update and troubleshoot, and more Get in tune with all that iPod & iTunes has to offer with this book!

Download or read book Mac OS X Lion All in One For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight minibooks thoroughly cover the newest Mac operating system—Mac OS X Lion Macs continue to gain market share, and Mac OS X Lion is expected to draw even more converts as it adds the magic of some of your favorite iPad and iPhone features to the legendary power of the Mac. This easy-to-follow guide to Mac OS X Lion features eight self-contained minibooks covering every phase of navigating, customizing, and expanding Mac OS X Lion; the iLife and iWork applications; maintenance and troubleshooting; Internet activities; and much more. Mac OS X Lion All-in-One For Dummies is ideal for those switching to a Mac, anyone upgrading from an earlier version of Mac OS X, beginning Mac users, and experienced users looking for a more comprehensive reference. Minibooks include: Introducing Mac OS X, Customizing and Sharing, the Digital Hub, Using iWork, the Typical Internet Stuff, Networking in Mac OS X, Expanding Your System, and Advanced Mac OS X Covers Mac OS X Lion basics, using the Finder and Spotlight, customizing the desktop, setting up multi-user accounts, working with the Address Book and Apple Mail, and using the amazing iTunes, iLife and iWork applications Highlights the new features of Mac OS X Lion showing readers how to find and download apps from the Mac App Store, organize their desktop with Launchpad and Mission Control, take advantage of full-screen apps, and more Features advanced advice on using AppleScript, troubleshooting your system, staying secure, and setting up a network You'll tame your Lion in no time with this book and a little help from For Dummies.

Download or read book iMac For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perennial bestselling iMac book is back—now updated and revised throughout! If you're eager to discover how to take advantage of the exciting possibilities that an iMac offers, then this is the book for you. From its speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and amazing applications, the iMac is an impeccable choice, and the fun, friendly, and approachable style of iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition is an ideal way to get started with the basics. You'll learn the fundamentals of the iMac including setting up and customizing your iMac and the software that comes with it, importing files from your old computer, sending and receiving e-mail, and more. Boasts new content covering the latest iMac hardware, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife '09, iWork '09, and coverage of the latest trends in the market Walks you through storing and organizing digital photos, music, and video Explains backing up your system with Time Machine Delves into creating a multi-user iMac and connecting to a wireless network Reviews troubleshooting tips and tricks Shows you how to automate mundane tasks With iMac For Dummies, 6th Edition, you'll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time!

Download or read book iPod iTunes For Dummies written by Tony Bove and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-09-22 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re completely new to iPod and iTunes or you’d like to discover advanced techniques for playing, managing, browsing, buying, and storing music and other files, iPod & iTunes For Dummies, 6th Edition can help you! The iPod and iTunes have revolutionized how we enjoy music, and this bestselling guide has been updated to keep you current. Here’s how to use the newest iPods, set up iTunes on your Mac or PC, purchase music and movies, rip CDs, organize your media library, make the most of digital sound, and so much more! The latest iPods are much more than just digital music players. Now, surf the Web, rent movies, buy songs and directly download them, send and receive e-mails, store photos, play slideshows, watch videos, and play games. You’ll find information about all iPod models and how to set up iTunes so you can start enjoying your iPod right away. You’ll learn how to: Learn how to use the iPod displays and scrolling wheels Install iTunes and load your music Keep your library organized so you can search, browse, and sort Create playlists and burn CDs Use your iPod as a hard drive Share content legally Synchronize your e-mail, contacts, and bookmarks Complete with lists of ten common problems and solutions, and eleven tips for the equalizer, iPod & iTunes for Dummies, 6th Edition includes bonus chapters about early iPod models, creating content for iPod, tips for working with MusicMatch, using your iPod for backup and restore, and 14 web sources for additional information.

Download or read book Mac OS X Tiger All in One Desk Reference For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-06-03 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Download or read book IPod and ITunes For Dummies written by Tony Bove and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal companion to help Mac and Windows users discover how to get started with their iPod and Aplle's iTunes service.