Download or read book Switching to the Mac The Missing Manual Snow Leopard Edition written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Windows giving you pause? Ready to make the leap to the Mac instead? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around Mac OS X. Learning to use a Mac is not a piece of cake, but once you do, the rewards are oh-so-much better. No viruses, worms, or spyware. No questionable firewalls, inefficient permissions, or other strange features. Just a beautiful machine with a thoroughly reliable system. Whether you're using Windows XP or Vista, we've got you covered. If you're ready to take on Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the latest edition of this bestselling guide tells you everything you need to know: Transferring your stuff -- Moving photos, MP3s, and Microsoft Office documents is the easy part. This book gets you through the tricky things: extracting your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files. Re-creating your software suite -- Big-name programs (Word, Photoshop, Firefox, Dreamweaver, and so on) are available in both Mac and Windows versions, but hundreds of other programs are available only for Windows. This guide identifies the Mac equivalents and explains how to move your data to them. Learning Snow Leopard -- Once you've moved into the Mac, a final task awaits: Learning your way around. Fortunately, you're in good hands with the author of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling guide to the Macintosh. Moving from Windows to a Mac successfully and painlessly is the one thing Apple does not deliver. Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition is your ticket to a new computing experience.

Download or read book Switching to the Mac The Missing Manual Mountain Lion Edition written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to move to the Mac? This incomparable guide helps you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around OS X. Learning to use a Mac is not a piece of cake, but once you do, the rewards are oh-so-much better. You won't find questionable firewalls or inefficient permissions. Just a beautiful machine with a thoroughly reliable system. Whether you’re using Windows XP or Windows 7, we’ve got you covered. Transfer your stuff. Moving files from a PC to a Mac is the easy part. This guide gets you through the tricky things: extracting your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files. Re-create your software suite. Big-name programs from Microsoft, Adobe, and others are available in both Mac and Windows versions, but hundreds of other programs are Windows-only. Learn the Macintosh equivalents and how to move data to them. Learn OS X Mountain Lion. Once you’ve moved into the Macintosh mansion, it’s time to learn your way around. You’re in good hands with the author of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling guide to OS X.

Download or read book Switching to the Mac The Missing Manual Snow Leopard Edition written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how to become adjusted to the Macintosh operating system and how to transfer data from a Windows system to a Macintosh, discussing topics such as moving files and Macintosh equivalents to Windows-only programs.

Download or read book iPad The Missing Manual written by J.D. Biersdorfer and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iPad 2 is faster, lighter, and more versatile than its predecessor, but there's still no printed guide to using its amazing features. That’s where this full-color Missing Manual comes in. Learn how to stream HD video, make video calls, manage your email, surf the Web, listen to music, play games, and maybe even do a little iWork. This is the book that should have been in the box. Build your media library. Fill your iPad with music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, photos, and more. Share with others. Stream music, HD movies, TV shows, and more, to and from your iPad. Create your own media. Use the iPad’s new Photo Booth, iMovie, and GarageBand apps to express yourself. Get online. Connect through WiFi or Wi-Fi+3G, and surf with the iPad’s faster browser. Place video calls. See who’s talking with the iPad’s FaceTime app and its two cameras. Consolidate your email. Read and send messages from any of your accounts. Learn undocumented tips and tricks. Get the lowdown on cool iPad secrets and workarounds.

Download or read book Switching to the Mac written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how to become adjusted to the Macintosh operating system and how to transfer data from a Windows system to a Macintosh, discussing topics such as moving files and Macintosh equivalents to Windows-only programs.

Download or read book iPod The Missing Manual written by J.D. Biersdorfer and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apple's iPod still has the world hooked on portable music, pictures, videos, movies, and more, but one thing it doesn't have is a manual that helps you can get the most out this amazing device. That's where this book comes in. Get the complete scoop on the latest line of iPods and the latest version of iTunes with the guide that outshines them all -- iPod: The Missing Manual. The 9th edition is as useful, satisfying, and reliable as its subject. Teeming with high-quality color graphics, each page helps you accomplish a specific task -- everything from managing your media and installing and browsing iTunes to keeping calendars and contacts. Whether you have a brand-new iPod or an old favorite, this book provides crystal-clear explanations and expert guidance on all of the things you can do: Fill 'er up. Load your Nano, Touch, Classic, or Shuffle with music, movies, and photos, and learn how to play it all back. Tour the Touch. Surf the Web, use web-based email, collect iPhone apps, play games, and more. Share music and movies. Copy music between computers with Home Sharing, beam playlists around the house, and whisk your Nano's videos to YouTube. iTunes, tuned up. Pick-and-choose which music, movies, and photos to sync; create instant playlists with Genius Mix; and auto-rename "Untitled" tracks. iPod power. Create Genius playlists on your iPod, shoot movies on your Nano, use the Nano's FM radio and pedometer, and add voice memos to your Touch. Shop the iTunes Store. Find what you're looking for in a snap, whether it's music, movies, apps, lyrics, or liner notes.

Download or read book iPhone App Development The Missing Manual written by Craig Hockenberry and published by O'Reilly Media. This book was released on 2010-05-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone with programming experience can learn how to write an iPhone app. But if you want to build a great app, there's a lot more to it than simple coding: you also need to know how design and market your creation. This easy-to-follow guide walks you through the entire process, from sketching out your idea to promoting the finished product. Get to know the tools for developing your iPhone app Design a great app before you start coding Build a complex app with Xcode and Interface Builder Decide how to brand your app-then beta-test that brand in the real world Learn the inside scoop on how to get your app into the App Store Promote your product, track sales, and build a strong customer following

Download or read book Droid X The Missing Manual written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the most from your Droid X right away with this entertaining Missing Manual. Veteran tech author Preston Gralla offers a guided tour of every feature, with lots of expert tips and tricks along the way. You'll learn how to use calling and texting features, take and share photos, enjoy streaming music and video, and much more. Packed with full-color illustrations, this engaging book covers everything from getting started to advanced features and troubleshooting. Unleash the power of Motorola's hot new device with Droid X: The Missing Manual. Get organized. Import your contacts and sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Exchange. Go online. Get your phone to act as a portable hotspot or as a modem to get your laptop online. Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid X with Windows Media Player and iTunes. Shoot photos and video. Edit and share your photos, and use them as desktop or icon images. Record video and share it with your friends. Connect to Google Maps. Use geotagging and get turn-by-turn directions.

Download or read book Droid 2 The Missing Manual written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to unleash the Droid 2? This entertaining guide helps you take full command of Motorola’s sleek new device to get online, shop, find locations, keep in touch, and much more. Every page is packed with useful information you can put to work right away, from setup to troubleshooting, with lots of valuable tips and tricks along the way. Get organized. Sync your contacts, calendar, and email with your Google Calendar and Outlook accounts. Go online. Make your phone a portable hotspot or a modem to get your laptop online. Be productive. Use Google docs to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Play music. Purchase music from Amazon and sync your Droid 2 with Windows Media Player. Capture photos and video. Edit your photos and share everything you shoot—instantly.

Download or read book Google The Missing Manual written by Kevin Purdy and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-12-23 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-to-market book on Google+ helps readers get started with Google's new social networking platform that reimagines how to connect and share personal and public information with friends, family, and colleagues.

Download or read book JavaScript jQuery The Missing Manual written by David Sawyer McFarland and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JavaScript lets you supercharge your HTML with animation, interactivity, and visual effects—but many web designers find the language hard to learn. This jargon-free guide covers JavaScript basics and shows you how to save time and effort with the jQuery library of prewritten JavaScript code. You’ll soon be building web pages that feel and act like desktop programs, without having to do much programming. The important stuff you need to know: Make your pages interactive. Create JavaScript events that react to visitor actions. Use animations and effects. Build drop-down navigation menus, pop-ups, automated slideshows, and more. Improve your user interface. Learn how the pros make websites fun and easy to use. Collect data with web forms. Create easy-to-use forms that ensure more accurate visitor responses. Add a dash of Ajax. Enable your web pages to communicate with a web server without a page reload. Practice with living examples. Get step-by-step tutorials for web projects you can build yourself.

Download or read book IMovie 11 IDVD The Missing Manual written by David Pogue and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-03-16 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apple's video-editing program is better than ever, but it still doesn’t have a printed guide to help you get started. That's where this gorgeous, full-color book comes in. You get clear explanations of iMovie's impressive new features, like instant rendering, storyboarding, and one-step special effects. Experts David Pogue and Aaron Miller also give you a complete course in film editing and DVD design. Edit video like the pros. Import raw footage, add transitions, and use iMovie’s newly restored, intuitive timeline editor. Create stunning trailers. Design Hollywood-style "Coming Attractions!" previews for your movies. Share your film. Distribute your movie in a variety of places—on smartphones, Apple TV, your own site, and with one-click exports to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, CNN iReport, and MobileMe. Make DVDs. Design the menus, titles, and layout for your DVDs, and burn them to disc. This book covers version 9 of Apple's iMovie software.

Download or read book Premiere Elements 8 The Missing Manual written by Chris Grover and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-10-22 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're aiming for YouTube videos or Hollywood-style epics, you need what Premiere Elements can't provide: crystal-clear guidance and real world know-how. This Missing Manual delivers. Packed with great ideas on how to spiff up your footage, this book helps you avoid the dreaded Help! I Never Do Anything With My Video syndrome. With this book, you'll learn how to use Premiere's two approaches to filmmaking: The quick-and-easy InstantMovie technique, and the classic, handcrafted approach for frame-by-frame editing with fine-tuned transitions, effects, and more. Premiere expert Chris Grover combines a touch of humor with insights, tips, and tricks culled from years of moviemaking experience to help you release your inner Scorsese. Create movies from start to finish with hands-on, step-by-step instructions Use InstantMovie to whip up a video ready for prime time Learn frame-by-frame editing to handcraft your story like the pros do Share your movie by saving it to disc, uploading it, or emailing it Add video effects that dazzle Use keyframes to precisely control cuts, special effects, and sound Tap Premiere's automated tools to analyze, organize, and rate your clips

Download or read book Motorola Xoom The Missing Manual written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motorola Xoom is the first tablet to rival the iPad, and no wonder with all of the great features packed into this device. But learning how to use everything can be tricky—and Xoom doesn't come with a printed guide. That's where this Missing Manual comes in. Gadget expert Preston Gralla helps you master your Xoom with step-by-step instructions and clear explanations. As with all Missing Manuals, this book offers refreshing, jargon-free prose and informative illustrations. Use your Xoom as an e-book reader, music player, camcorder, and phone Keep in touch with email, video and text chat, and social networking apps Get the hottest Android apps and games on the market Do some work with Google Docs, Microsoft Office, or by connecting to a corporate network Tackle power-user tricks, such as barcode scanning, voice commands, and creating a Wi-Fi hotspot Sync your Xoom with a PC or a Mac

Download or read book Office 2010 The Missing Manual written by Nancy Conner and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-07-14 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Office is the most widely used software suite in the world. The half-dozen programs in Office 2010 are packed with amazing features, but most people just know the basics. This entertaining guide not only gets you started with Office, it reveals all kinds of useful things you didn't know the software could do -- with plenty of power-user tips and tricks when you're ready for more. Create professional-looking documents. Learn everything you need to know to craft beautiful Word documents. Stay organized. Keep track of your email, calendar, and contacts with Outlook. Crunch numbers with ease. Assemble data, make calculations, and summarize the results with Excel. Make eye-catching presentations. Build PowerPoint slideshows with video and audio clips, animations, and more. Build Access databases quickly. Make your data easy to find, sort, and manage. Manage your files more efficiently. Use the new Backstage view to quickly work with your Office files. Get to know the whole suite. Learn to use other handy Office tools: Publisher, OneNote, and Office Web Apps.

Download or read book Microsoft Project 2010 The Missing Manual written by Bonnie Biafore and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-06-21 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Project is brimming with features to help you manage any project, large or small. But learning the software is only half the battle. What you really need is real-world guidance: how to prep your project before touching your PC, which Project tools work best, and which ones to use with care. This book explains it all, helping you go from project manager to project master. Get a project management primer. Discover what it takes to handle a project successfully Learn the program inside out. Get step-by-step instructions for Project Standard and Project Professional Build and refine your plan. Put together your team, schedule, and budget Achieve the results you want. Build realistic schedules, and learn how to keep costs under control Track your progress. Measure your performance, make course corrections, and manage changes Use Project's power tools. Customize Project's features and views, and transfer info directly between Project and other programs

Download or read book Personal Investing The Missing Manual written by Bonnie Biafore and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2010-05-12 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lively and easy-to-understand guide gives you the confidence, tools, and insight you need to evaluate financial products and make smart investments that target success over the long term. You'll learn how to set long-term goals for critical, high-cost events such as retirement, your children's education, and future health care needs. Then you'll learn what types of investments will best help you achieve those goals. In step-by-step fashion, this book shows you how to research mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and other financial products to create a portfolio of diversified investments."--Amazon.