The Little Mac Book, Lion Edition

The Little Mac Book, Lion Edition
Author: Robin Williams
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011-07-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132781573

Adopting a back-to-the-basics approach, this bestselling little Mac classic has been revised and overhauled to introduce users to OS X Lion. In the gentle, friendly, funny style that generations of computer users have come to know and love, author Robin Williams shows readers how to dive in and start working with the Mac and OS X Lion. This full-color little book walks readers through all of the key new features including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the App Store, Mail, and much more. Using straightforward, jargon-free explanations delivered in logical, easy-to-follow sections, Robin is a new user's personal guide, coaching and encouraging readers as they learn their way around the magic of the Mac and OS X Lion.

Mac OS X Lion Server Portable Genius

Mac OS X Lion Server Portable Genius
Author: Richard Wentk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118233484

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!

Mac OS X Lion

Mac OS X Lion
Author: Robin Williams
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 659
Release: 2011-07-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132788780

The latest update of Robin Williams bestselling guide will have you working miracles in no time with Mac OS X Lion. With this book, you can learn in your own way, whether it's working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Mac. And with the gentle, yet expert, hand of Robin Williams guiding you along the way, you will learn to take full advantage of all that OS X Lion has to offer. If you are new to Mac OS X, you'll learn to use your Mac with help from a world-renowned teacher. From there, you can move on to customize it to suit the way you work. And if you've been using Mac OS X already, you'll learn to use all of the new features in OS X Lion including Multi-Touch Gestures, Launchpad, Mission Control, the App Store, Mail, and much more.

My MacBook (Lion Edition)

My MacBook (Lion Edition)
Author: John Ray
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 682
Release: 2011-09-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0132811154

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Lion problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks include: • Managing and arranging your desktop • Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control • Opening and organizing applications in Launchpad • Accessing the Internet through wired, wireless, and cellular networks • Communicating via email, instant message, audio, and video chat • Troubleshooting system problems • Entertaining with music and videos • Keeping in touch and on-time with Calendars and Contacts • Downloading and managing software from the App Store and other sources • Sharing files, printers, and even scanners over your network connection • Expanding your capabilities with peripheral devices • Protecting and securing your data • Recording video and publishing it instantly online

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 765
Release: 2012-09-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449338992

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.

The Little Mac Book

The Little Mac Book
Author: Robin Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2001
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780201745801

The bestselling Macintosh book for beginners and intermediate users is now completely updated to reflect Apple's new hardware offerings and Mac OS 9.1. Beginning users are guided through the Mac OS and around computers in general, and are provided information on features such as iMovie, iTune, and iDVD.

My MacBook (Mountain Lion Edition)

My MacBook (Mountain Lion Edition)
Author: John Ray
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 843
Release: 2012-08-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133101894

Covers 2010 and later MacBook/Air/Pro models Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Mountain Lion problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks include: • Managing and arranging your desktop • Staying on top of important changes with Notification Center • Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control • Opening and organizing applications in Launchpad • Accessing the Internet through wired, wireless, and cellular networks • Joining and using iCloud services • Communicating via email, instant messages, audio, and video • Keeping in touch and on-time with Calendars and Contacts • Being social with Facebook, Twitter, and Game Center • Entertaining with music and videos • Downloading and managing software from the App Store and other sources • Sharing files, printers, and even scanners over your network connection • Protecting and securing your data • Recording video and sharing it instantly online • Expanding your capabilities with peripheral devices • Troubleshooting system problems

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition

Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Lion Edition
Author: David Pogue
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449314155

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 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 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 Mac OS X 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 Mac OS X.

OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion
Author: Lynn Beighley
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133088448

The latest update of this bestselling OS X guide will have you working miracles in no time with Mountain Lion, which features all-new, system-wide integration with iCloud. With this book, you can learn in your own way, whether it's working through the lessons from start to finish, jumping straight to step-by-step exercises about new features, or looking up just what you need to know at that moment. There are hundreds of exciting tools and hidden gems in your Macintosh. Author Lynn Beighley uses her gentle, yet expert, instruction to help you find these tools and gems and master them, taking full advantage of all that Mountain Lion has to offer. If you are new to OS X, you'll learn the basics of how to use OS X efficiently and joyfully. From there, you can move on to customize Mountain Lion to suit the way you work. And if you've been using OS X already, you'll learn to use all of Mountain Lion's new features, including iCloud integration, Messages, Reminders, Notes, the Notification Center, Share Sheets, Gatekeeper, and more.

The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition

The Little Mac Book, Leopard Edition
Author: Robin Williams
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2009-05-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0321648862

In this book–now in full color for the first time–Robin returns to one of her favorite things: teaching new computer users how to use and enjoy the Macintosh! Sit down at your Mac and let Robin introduce you to its basic features. Follow Robin’s step-by-step directions, and you’ll soon feel comfortable, confident, and able to do just about anything you want to do on your Mac. From using the mouse to surfing the web, from menu commands to keyboard shortcuts, you’ll acquire exciting new computer skills–and you’ll have fun in the process.