Download or read book Upgrading Fixing Macs iMacs For Dummies written by Todd Stauffer and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2000-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mac users can keep their new or older machines humming with this fun and easy guide to the internal workings of Macs and iMacs. The book explains, step by step, how to upgrade a Mac -- processor, RAM, video, removable storage, and almost anything else. It also shows how to use a little preventive medicine and how to diagnose your problem in order to help you decide whether you need to repair or upgrade. Common repair scenarios, from hard disk glitches to peripheral problems, are covered. And the little gems that make this ...For Dummies edition shine are a list of utilities for getting to know your inner-iMac and special G3 and G4 fixes. With this trusty guide, you'll be thinking different" in no time.
Download or read book Macworld Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible written by Todd Stauffer and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-10-10 with total page 1130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible, 2nd Edition addresses the changes in the Mac market, offering coverage of new Macs and new Macintosh technologies. Specifically, the book has been enlarged and expanded to cover the iMac line, from the original iMac through the iMac DV series, the iBook line, the PowerBook G3 series and the Power Macintosh G3 and G4 machines that have been introduced since the first edition. All of these machines offer new ways to expand and upgrade storage, processing and input/output tasks. Likewise, they offer new troubleshooting and repair issues. Includes a CD-ROM packed with powerful utilities.
Download or read book Macs All in One For Dummies written by Joe Hutsko and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your all-in-one guide to the wonderful world of your Mac Are you getting the most from your Mac? Given what’s possible, it’s pretty unlikely. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or are already a seasoned traveler, the six information-packed minibooks included in Macs All-in-One for Dummies open up a world of knowledge, from how to set up a recently bought Mac to exploring the coolest new features on your beloved device. Now updated with what you need to know about the newest generation of hardware and software, Macs All-in-One For Dummies is your guide to simply everything: protecting your Mac; backing up and restoring data with Time Machine; managing applications on the Dock, Launchpad, and Desktop; syncing with iCloud, organizing your life with Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Notifications; presenting with Keynote; crunching with Numbers; getting creative with iMovie and GarageBand—the list goes on! Explore the newest version of MacOS Set up and customize a new Mac with ease Become more efficient, professional, smart, and creative with the latest must-have apps Use Home Sharing to stream content to other computers, iOS devices, and Apple TVs Dive into six books in one place: Mac Basics, Online Communications, Beyond the Basics, Your Mac as a Multimedia Entertainment Center, Taking Care of Business, and Mac Networking Whatever you want from your world of Mac, you’ll find it here—as well as a million other incredible things you’ll love. Get started on your new Mac journey today!
Download or read book iMac For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling guide to the ultimate all-in-one computer—now updated and revised throughout! If you're looking for speed, performance, and power, the iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. From its superior performance, powerful operating system, and amazing applications, the iMac is one awesome machine, and the fun, friendly, and approachable style of iMac For Dummies 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, video calling, and more. Covers the latest iMac hardware, Mac OS X Lion, iCloud, and the Mac App Store Shows you how to surf the web with Safari and keep in touch by e-mail and FaceTime video calling Details how to find and download music, videos, TV shows, and more from the iTunes Store Gets you up to speed with the newest versions of iLife and iWork Walks you through storing and organizing digital photos, music, and other multimedia Explains how iCloud keeps everything, from your music to your documents, in sync 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, 7th Edition, you'll be able to proclaim, "iKnow" in no time!
Download or read book Upgrading Fixing MACs for Dummies written by Kearney Rietmann and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 1994 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upgrading and Fixing Macs for Dummies provides step-by-step, hands-on instructions for installing upgrades for the user's particular Mac. Even users with little or no knowledge of the workings of a computer will feel confident upgrading their Macs by following the guidelines in this book.
Download or read book Macs For Dummies written by Edward C. Baig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The comprehensive how-to for Mac computer mastery New to Macs? Making the PC-to-Mac switch? Adding a Mac to your existing network? Macs For Dummies makes it easy. Now in its eleventh edition, the bestselling Macintosh computer book of all time is back, updated and revised to cover Apple's latest generation of Macintosh hardware and software. From the Snow Leopard operating system to iWork and iLife, this step-by-step guide is perfect for first-time Mac users or more experienced users upgrading to the newest Mac models. Shows you how to set up your e-mail, browse the Internet with Safari, and explore blogs and social networking sites Helps you understand folders, icons, windows, and master the Dock Guides you through navigating iLife applications and backing up your computer with Time Machine Explains buying songs online with iTunes and burning music to CDs Details how to run a Windows operating system on your Mac Written by USA Today's Personal Technology columnist Ed Baig in the straightforward but fun language that defines the For Dummies series, there is no better way to get started with your new computer!
Download or read book Macs For Dummies written by Edward C. Baig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Upgrading and Repairing Macs written by and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1994 with total page 1060 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides extensive coverage of all Macs and offers practical advice on Macintosh upgrades, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. In addition, professional tips and tricks help users save both time and money in selecting and maintaining their computers.
Download or read book Switching to a Mac For Dummies written by Arnold Reinhold and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book iMac For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say hello to your iMac with this bestselling guide Excited to put your cool iMac through its paces? Go ahead! Say “Hey Siri” to look up information, use the large monitor to play a game or watch a movie, share documents with your iPhone or iPad, or video chat with friends or family. With its optimized system speed, your iMac can keep up with anything you want to do. How cool is that? Your iMac comes stuffed with features, and iMac For Dummies is your tour guide to explore all of them! This updated handbook has you covered, no matter if you need to work or want to play. You can: Scroll, tap, and swipe your way through the Mac operating system Set up Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other settings in Control Center Say “Hey Siri” to have the Apple assistant search for information or launch apps Play video games, music, movies, or TV Stay in touch with people through Messages and Facetime Use productivity apps, including Numbers, Pages, and Keynote Sync to iCloud and across all your Apple devices The all-in-one design of the iMac with its monitor, processor, graphics card, and internal drive makes it ideal for work and entertainment. Pick up your copy of this comprehensive guide to the iMac, filled with screenshots and how-to steps, and ensure you use your iMac to its full potential.
Download or read book MacBook For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-11-13 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of being tethered to your desktop computer? If you're ready to break free with a laptop, the new MacBook could be just what you're looking for. In addition to the freedom to work wherever you happen to be, a MacBook offers you A portable darkroom with iPhoto Mobile music, podcasts, and Internet radio GarageBand software that lets you make your own music The ability to create and share original movies and DVDs Safari, a safer and ultra-cool Web browser, and all the other OS X advantages Whether you already have your new MacBook or are still weighing the pros and cons of various models, MacBook For Dummies is a valuable resource. For newcomers to laptop land, it’s packed with basic information about using and caring for Mac laptops. It also walks you through Mac OS X, the revolutionary Macintosh operating system that makes your laptop tick. Then it's on to all the fun stuff you can do with your MacBook, like making music, editing photos and turning them into a book, creating DVDs on the road, or adding a wireless keyboard. MacBook For Dummies will help you Set up your MacBook and get acquainted with all the features of the Mac OS X Tiger operating system Use the Safari Web browser and Apple's .Mac Internet subscriber service, connect your MacBook to a printer, and communicate with your cell phone or PDA Connect to a wired or wireless network Make the most of the iLife applications that come with your MacBook—iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, and GarageBand Keep your MacBook and your data safe, troubleshoot any problems, and maintain your system Popular For Dummies author Mark Chambers has loaded this fun book with tips, ideas, and his famous "Mark's Maxims"—power user advice that will guide you around the pitfalls and make you a Macxpert in no time. From latptop basics all the way to upgrading and adding memory, MacBook For Dummies will be your MacBook's best friend.
Download or read book Macs For Dummies written by Edward C. Baig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Mac book of all time, updated for OS X Mountain Lion and the latest hardware More and more people are joining the ranks of Mac owners each year. This popular guidebook, as user-friendly as the Mac itself, has sold more than 1.3 million copies in previous editions. In this most recent version, popular author Edward C. Baig, Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY, covers OS X Mountain Lion, the newest MacBooks, updates to the iLife suite, and much more. All the basics are here, including setting up and navigating your Mac, using the Safari browser, making video calls with FaceTime, managing photos and videos, syncing with iCloud, and more. Mac sales are booming, and this guide helps new users or those upgrading from an earlier version take full advantage of all the newest features Covers the newest operating system, OS X Mountain Lion, as well as the latest Mac mini, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and Mac Pro hardware Shows how to set up your Mac, navigate the desktop, use the Dock, print or fax documents, surf the web with Safari, set up e-mail, use FaceTime and iMessage, sync devices with iCloud, run Windows on a Mac, and back up your files with Time Machine Explores the newest version of the iLife suite; how to work with photos, videos, and music files; blogging and social networking; organizing your life with Reminders; setting up a network, and more Macs For Dummies, 12th Edition will help you get the most from your new Mac, quickly and easily.
Download or read book The iMac For Dummies written by David Pogue and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2000-01-07 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you bought an iMac, you're unbelievably smart (and lucky). You've neatly eliminated most of the hassle, frustration, and annoyance that normally come with buying a computer. You've saved yourself some cash, while still getting a fast, state-of-the-art machine. In short, the iMac is the gadget that comes closest to fulfilling the vision of Apple founder Steve Jobs: to make a personal computer that's as easy to use as your toaster. So, if the iMac is so easy to use, then who needs a book about it? Well, despite all the free goodies that come with your iMac, an operations manual is not one of them. You need somewhere to turn when things go wrong, when you'd like to know what the add-on software does, or when you want to stumble onto the Internet for the first time. That's where The iMac For Dummies, 2nd Edition, steps in to help. Here's a sampling of the topics you'll find covered in The iMac For Dummies, 2nd Edition: Setting up your new iMac and getting around in Mac OS 9 Understanding how all those gizmos inside the iMac case work Accomplishing what you want to do (imagine that!) Setting up your printer with your iMac Getting onto the Internet with AOL, and exploring the Web Having fun with the iMac's free software Making movies with iMovie Setting up your iMac for AirPort wireless networking Troubleshooting and Top Ten lists on the perfect iMac accessories and cool things your iMac can do So, if you've just picked up an iMac and you want to get up to speed quickly, or if you've been a Mac user for years and need some additional pointers, The iMac For Dummies, 2nd Edition, can get you on your way to making the most of your Mac experience.
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 2011-11-30 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get comfortable and confident with your MacBook! Combining the fun-but-straightforward content of nine minibooks, this new edition of MacBook All-in-One For Dummies delivers helpful coverage of the rich features and essential tools you need to know to use the MacBook to its fullest potential. You'll learn an array of MacBook basics while veteran author Mark Chambers walks you through setting up your MacBook, running programs, finding files with Finder, searching with Spotlight, keeping track with Address Book, enjoying music with iTunes, creating cool multimedia projects with iLife, and more. This exciting new edition dives right in to help you create a web site with iWeb, get on the Internet, use Apple Mail, stay in touch with iChat, and find your way around the latest Mac OS X. And if you must do some work, do it the Mac way with the iWork productivity applications and this helpful guide. Serves as an up-to-date introduction to the basics of MacBook models, including working with the new OS, OS X Lion Shows you how to upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot your system Features nine minibooks: Say Hello to Your MacBook, Using Mac OS X, Customizing and Sharing, Going Mobile with iLife, iWork for the Road Warrior, Typical Internet Stuff, Networking in Mac OS X, Expanding Your System, and Advanced Mac OS X Offers a straightforward-but-fun approach to getting familiar with this innovative laptop MacBook All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition will get you Mac-savvy in no time!
Download or read book iMac For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congratulations! When you bought that shiny new anodized aluminum iMac, you made a great choice. Now you want take advantage and control of that baby's awesome speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and fantastic applications, and iMac for Dummies, 5th Edition is here to help you do just that! This easy-to-use guide covers both the iMac's splendid, cutting-edge hardware and Leopard, the latest version of Apple’s superb Mac OS X operating system. It gives you the basic information that every iMac owner should know and then moves on to explore the software that comes with your iMac. And, everywhere you look, you'll find plenty of power-user tips and tricks that’ll save you time, effort, and money. You'll find out how to: Set up and customize your iMac Import files from your old computer Send and receive mail Store, and organize digital photos, music, and video Back up your system with Time Machine Browse the Internet with Safari Keep in touch with iChat Make your iMac a digital media hub with iLife Connect your iMac to a wireless network Troubleshoot problems Keep your iMac safe and secure Your iMac is an elegant and sophisticated machine — and as fast, powerful, and easy-to-use as a computer can be. With the help you get from iMac For Dummies, 5th Edition you'll be an iMac power user in no time!
Download or read book Macs For Seniors For Dummies written by Mark L. Chambers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're never too old to fall in love—with your Mac! You took a while, but you are now the proud owner of your first Mac computer. Macs For Seniors For Dummies is just for you. This friendly, accessible guide walks you through choosing a Mac and learning how to use it. You'll find yourself falling head over heels for your Mac in no time. Macs For Seniors For Dummies introduces you to all the basics that you need to know: turning the Mac on and getting connected; using the keyboard and mouse; working with files and folders; navigate around the Mac desktop and OS X Lion; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail; and much more. Shows Mac newbies how to surf safely with Safari, video chat with FaceTime, and connect with friends and family online Covers choosing the Mac that's right for you, setting it up, running programs and managing files, and hooking up a printer Features ways to have some fun, too, with digital photos and videos, music, movies, games, apps, and more Includes tips on troubleshooting and taking care of your Mac Your Mac can do so much more than you ever imagined and Macs For Seniors For Dummies shows you how!
Download or read book Upgrading Troubleshooting Your Mac written by Gene Steinberg and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With sales climbing once again, Apple has made an incredible comeback. This guide to upgrading and troubleshooting the new Macintosh computers includes a CD-ROM with a suite of diagnostic software to help solve problems quickly and easily.'
