Download or read book iLife 11 Portable Genius written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize the power of the iLife suite The iLife suite, pre-loaded on every new Mac, includes iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand, and iWeb. This straight-to-the-point guide shares key features, tips, and techniques to help you make the best use of each of these tremendously popular applications. Learn to make movies and DVDs; organize, edit and share your digital photos; create Web sites, blogs, and podcasts; and compose original music with the latest version of iLife. The iLife suite of applications is included with every new Mac and received the Editor's Choice Award from PC Magazine This full-color book gives you confidence as you tackle all the applications, offering savvy advice on everything from getting started to making the most of advanced features Shows you the best ways to organize and edit your photos with iPhoto, make movies with iMovie and iDVD, compose and record your own music with GarageBand, and build great Web sites and blogs with iWeb The iLife suite releases your creativity; iLife Portable Genius gives you the no-nonsense advice, tips, and techniques to take full advantage of it.

Download or read book iPhoto 11 Portable Genius written by Brad Miser and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-13 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What serious fans need to take full advantage of iPhoto Part of the incredibly popular iLife suite that comes loaded on every Mac, iPhoto is the standard for digital photo management and editing programs. This smart and clever guide gives iPhoto users the inside track on the key skills, tools and shortcuts to accomplish every task iPhoto can do, including some hidden gems that most users miss. It helps maximize the key features of the newest version so Mac users can get the most from their systems. iPhoto is part of the iLife digital lifestyle suite that is pre-installed on every new Mac; this guide helps Mac users take full advantage of its features Packed with facts, secrets, tips, and techniques to help you manage and edit your digital photos more effectively Includes key information that can save you time and hassle and uncovers facts you might not discover just by using the software Authoritative but down-to-earth, this small book is big on expert advice that helps you discover and make the most of every feature of iPhoto.

Download or read book iPhone 4S Portable Genius written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: no-nonsense guide to getting everything your iPhone 4S has to offer Designed for devotees of the Apple digital lifestyle, this guide presents key information for iPhone users in a hip, straightforward way. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you uncover and take advantage of every feature of the iPhone 4S, this edition covers the newest features, including iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, the multitasking feature that lets you run multiple apps simultaneously, and much more. Portable Genius books cover key features of technology designed to support the digital lifestyle This handy, small-trim guide is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you make the most of your iPhone 4S Spotlighting innovative ways to complete various tasks, the book shows how to save time and hassle while taking full advantage of everything your iPhone 4S has to offer Offers tips and tricks for working with the newest features, including iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime, HD video recording and editing, multitasking, and more Serious iPhone fans will find this book a must-have as they enhance their digital lifestyle with the newest iPhone.

Download or read book iLife 09 Portable Genius written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-03-16 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac users are passionate and loyal and these books capture that same feeling in pedagogy and series style. Titles in the Portable Genius series are not comprehensive; instead they aim to provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible by giving readers tips and techniques for the most used features in a product or software. A handy smaller trim size makes it easy for readers to carry with them essential information on the hottest tips and tricks for their Mac. They'll find essential information coupled with savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started, to intermediate information, and hip tips that cover how to use all the applications in iLife. As many iLife users initially find iMovie, GarageBand, and iWeb somewhat daunting, this book offers fast-moving coverage of the essentials of these applications as well as more advanced features.

Download or read book The new iPad Portable Genius written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential coverage of everything you need to know about The new iPad The popularity of the iPad is seemingly unstoppable and if you've decided to get in the iPad game, this handy guide is must-have reading. This easy-to-understand resource shares tips, tricks, and advice, to help you get the most out of your ultraportable tablet device. You'll learn how to maximize features of The new iPad such as the beautiful Retina display, multitouch screen, 5MP camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi +4G capability, eReader functionality, and much more. Shows you how to surf the web, watch movies and TV, listen to music, read books, play games, create presentations, edit documents, manage contacts, organize photos, update spreadsheets, and more Covers how to use and troubleshoot the latest iOS Features Genius icons to show you the smartest way to do things Helps save you time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed The new iPad Portable Genius presents you with accessible, useful information so that you can start confidently using your new iPad today!

Download or read book iPod and iTunes Portable Genius written by Jesse D. Hollington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get savvy advice and hip tips on making the most of your iPod and iTunes The Portable Genius series is all about getting the most from your Apple-inspired digital lifestyle. You'll find important basics about setting up your iPod and iTunes plus troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing the iPod experience, and ways to take advantage of the coolest iPod and iTunes features. Hip and handy, this edition covers the latest version of iTunes and the iOS as well as tips and tricks that can also apply to your iPad and iPhone. Watch for the "Genius" icons and find smart, innovative ways to get more from your iPod and iTunes. Shows beginners how to set up and use the iPod and iTunes Offers plenty of intermediate-to-advanced information about troubleshooting, using scripts to maximize iTunes, managing content on AppleTV, and more Easy to navigate, with "Genius" icons that mark smart or innovative ways to accomplish various tasks Small and portable, packed with tips and techniques for the most-used features of iTunes and the App Store iPod and iTunes Portable Genius, 3rd Edition saves you time and hassle by covering the things you most want to know.

Download or read book MacBook Pro Portable Genius written by Brad Miser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and techniques for forward-thinking MacBook Pro users Now that you have a MacBook Pro, you need just one more accessory, your very own copy of MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition. This handy, compact book lets you in on a wealth of tips and tricks, so you get the very most out of Apple's very popular notebook. Discover the latest on the most recent release of iLife, get the skinny on the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors in the Pro, see how to go wireless in a smart way, and much more. The book is easy to navigate, doesn't skimp on the essentials, and helps you save time and avoid hassle. Includes savvy advice and plenty of no-nonsense content in a clear layout that is easy to access Covers key tools, topics, and shortcuts on things like running Windows applications, desktop sharing, the latest operating system Mac OS X Lion and the latest iLife '11 release Features Genius icons throughout the book that provide smart and innovative ways to handle tasks and save yourself time Get better acquainted with your MacBook Pro with MacBook Pro Portable Genius, 3rd Edition.

Download or read book Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius written by Dwight Spivey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortcuts, tips, and tools for making the most of the new Mac OS X Lion Mac OS X Lion is the eagerly anticipated updated desktop operating system installed on every new Apple computer. Packed with the latest and greatest tips, tricks, and techniques for getting the most out of all that Lion has to offer, this handy guide is like having an Apple genius at your fingertips. Inside you'll find savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like getting started to intermediate-level information that covers how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system. Written in an authoritative and no-nonsense, yet approachable, tone, this book can go where you go so you can conveniently find invaluable insight and helpful tips, all aimed at making your Max OS X Lion experience as enjoyable as possible. Serves as an ideal guide for anyone eager to get started enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to the max Shares shortcuts, tips, and tricks about Mac OS X Lion so that you can accomplish whatever task necessary Features a straightforward, no-nonsense writing style that skips the fluff and pares down to only the essentials Explains how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain your Mac, listen to music and podcasts, manipulate images, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync to other devices With this book by your side, you're well on your way to enjoying the new Mac OS X Lion to its fullest!

Download or read book Switching to a Mac Portable Genius written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book iOS App Development Portable Genius written by Richard Wentk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential skills and technologies needed for iOS development in one handy guide! The unprecedented popularity of iOS devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, has led to a development boom. If you’re eager to become part of the action, then this is the book for you! Packed with must-have information on iOS development, this handy guide covers Objective-C, Xcode, Frameworks, and sound design principles and explains how to upload an app to the app store and integrate apps with the latest advances that Apple offers developers. The featured tips and tricks will get you up and running and sharpen your skills as an iOS developer. Gets savvy beginning developers started with iOS development while also keeping experienced iOS developers up to date on the latest in this field Features easy-to-follow instructions on the strong and stable iOS platform iOS Development Portable Genius covers all the essentials you need to get started with iOS development today.

Download or read book OS X Mountain Lion Portable Genius written by Dwight Spivey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-20 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential tips and techniques on the Mac OS X features you use most! If you want the kind of hip, friendly help you'd get from friends on how to get the most of out of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, this is the guide you need. Jump right into the coolest new Mac OS X features like Game Center, Messages, and Notification, or get a better handle on the basic tools and shortcuts that will help keep your mountain cat purring. From customizing to using multimedia to syncing your Mac to other devices, this book saves you time and hassle, avoids fluff, and covers what you want to know most. New addition to the hip, savvy Portable Genius series of books that helps you get the very most out of your Apple lifestyle Provides essential facts, tips, techniques, and shortcuts Helps you jump right into cool new Mac OX X features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notification Covers Mac OS X and Mac computer basics, including customizing your computer and workspace, troubleshooting and maintaining your Mac, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and Podcasts, and more Explains how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync a Mac to other devices Enjoy your new Mac OS X Mac to the max with Mac OS X Portable Genius.

Download or read book iMac Portable Genius written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips, tools, and shortcuts on the latest features of the iMac Completely updated to cover the latest features and capabilities of the iMac, this handy guide is packed with useful tips, full-color screenshots, and savvy advice to show you how to get the most out of your iMac. You'll find cool information on iMacs as well as the new iLife '11 suite (Garageband, iMovie, and iPhoto) and the exciting OS X Lion operating system. Veteran author Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to set up and customize your iMac so that it will work best for you, plus he shows you how to get more from your iMac, whether you're switching from an older Mac or migrating from Windows. Explores the best ways to maximize the amazing speed and impressive graphics of the new iMac Highlights all the bells and whistles of the new iMac, including the new Magic Mouse, iLife applications, and the new OS Provides you with the most up-to-date, accessible, useful information on the most used features of the iMac Covers troubleshooting and maintaining your iMac and its related hardware and software Arm yourself with the most accessible, useful information possible with iMac Portable Genius, Third Edition by your side.

Download or read book iMac Portable Genius written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to know the newest iMac, including OS X Mountain Lion Completely updated to cover the latest iMac, the new edition of this savvy guide is just what you need to get the most out of your cool new computer. Veteran author Guy Hart-Davis reveals all the best tricks and tips, as he shows you how to set up and customize your iMac and get every bit of fun and smarts out of iLife, the Magic Mouse, OS X Mountain Lion, and more. Packed with useful tidbits, full-color screenshots, and great advice, iMac Portable Genius, Fourth Edition is the perfect guide, whether you're switching from an older Mac or migrating from a Windows PC. Explores the best ways to get the very most out of your new iMac, whether you're switching from an older Mac or migrating from a Windows PC Highlights all the latest bells and whistles, including OS X Mountain Lion, the new Magic Mouse, iLife applications, and more Covers troubleshooting and maintaining your iMac and its related hardware and software Get the most accessible, useful information possible on your new iMac with iMac Portable Genius, Fourth Edition.

Download or read book Mac OS X Lion Server Portable Genius written by Richard Wentk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to helping users get along with the latest Mac OS X Server To tame Apple's newest big cat, server OS (Lion), you need a serious, big-game book, and here it is. This guide explains how to administer, deploy, and update the much-anticipated next generation of Mac's OS X Server. Thoroughly covering both hardware and software, this book shows you how to configure services, set up account authentication, use open directory, manage accounts, use Apple Remote Desktop, and much more. You'll also learn how to navigate apps such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer—and still more! Guides you through Apple's latest OS X Server operating system, Lion Offers pages of detail on installation, configuration, and management Shows you how to set up services and manage accounts, as well as use open source applications such as iChat Theater, Mail, iCal, Podcast Producer, and others Your Mac OS X Lion Server will be purring by the time you get through this book!

Download or read book MacBook Air Portable Genius written by Paul McFedries and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy your MacBook Air to the max with this handy guide by your side! Packed with tips and techniques on everything from getting started with the MacBook Air to taking advantage of all its remote features and accessories, this fun, hip, and portable guide has just what you need to confidently get started with the MacBook Air. In this latest edition, veteran author Paul McFedries covers an assortment of new topics including the new OS X Lion, Intel's latest Sandybridge processor, Thunderbolt, and the backlit keyboard. Offers helpful tips that cover how to maximize the power of the newest MacBook Air Covers all the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to make you a more efficient MacBook Air user Features Genius icons to show you the smartest way to do things Helps save you time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed MacBook Air Portable Genius, Third Edition features savvy advice, tips, tricks, and techniques so you can get started using your MacBook Air today.

Download or read book iMovie 09 and iDVD Portable Genius written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-07-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genuis tips and tricks to help you get the most from Apple's video applications Your Mac's iMovie and iDVD applications are a key part of the iLife '09 suite and Apple's cool digital lifestyle. iMovie '09 and iDVD Portable Genius is packed with tips and techniques to help you get all the benefits these applications have to offer. This full-color guide provides essential information and savvy advice on everything from capturing footage to editing, viewing, and posting movies online in a variety of formats. With plenty of hip tips on how to use the core features in iMovie and iDVD, it covers all the basics plus the advanced features that can turn you into a movie-making expert. And its handy 6x9" size makes it easy to take with you for quick advice on the go. Written by a Certified Apple Trainer and illustrated in full color Makes iMovie and iDVD easy to use right from the start Offers essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts that will help you start making movies with confidence Explores editing techniques and how to post your movies online Provides the advanced tips and tricks that allow you to create professional-quality movies and DVDs with your Mac The advice in iMovie '09 and iDVD Portable Genius will help you make great quality movies and have more fun with iMovie and iDVD.

Download or read book Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 4S written by Guy Hart-Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step guidance on all the new iPhone features No matter what version of iPhone you need guidance on, this visual guide is an ideal resource for anyone accustomed to an OS driven by visual cues, as it offers more than 500 full-color screen shots to get you acquainted with the plethora of iOS features. You'll learn how to access and download books, apps, music, and video content as well as send photos and e-mails, edit movies, sync with Apple devices and services, and effectively use the current OS. Guides you through all the new features and capabilities of the cutting-edge iPhone Shows you how to access and download books, apps, music, and video Walks you through sending photos and e-mails, editing movies, and syncing with other Apple devices and services Features 500 full-color screen shots to reinforce your visual learning of this exciting new mobile device Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is the ultimate visual guide to familiarizing yourself with the iPhone.