Whether you have inherited an older Macintosh or just bought a brand-new one, you'll get more from it with the assistance of Macs for Dummies. In addition to the fundamental information that has put generations of Mac users on the right track, this latest edition of a long-standing bestseller incorporates information about the newest Mac developments, including Mac OS 8.5 and the iMac.

On top of author David Pogue's coverage of the system itself and Mac hardware, Macs for Dummies shows you how to use all the most popular Mac application programs, including AppleWorks (also known as ClarisWorks) and Microsoft Office. There's also an excellent glossary that helps you figure out jargon you may encounter in manuals and on the Internet.

This book would be better if Pogue had included more about creating local area networks (LANs) for Macs--such networks are popping up in homes and small offices everywhere. Setting up Mac LANs is so easy, it seems unnecessary to relegate information about it to More Macs for Dummies, as Pogue and his publisher have done. But by itself, the information here is extremely valuable, especially for people totally new to computing. Macs for Dummies makes you feel welcome in the Mac community. --David Wall


Book Description
Buying a Mac neatly eliminates most of the hassle, frustration, and annoyance that normally comes with buying a computer. In addition, the modern Macintosh model has everything you need built in: a modem, a CD-ROM, and a glorious color screen (built into every model except Power Macs). Selling a complete computer in one handy bundle isn’t a new idea – but rarely has it all worked together so smoothly.

If the Mac is so simple, then who needs a book about it? Well, despite all the free goodies you get with the Mac, a manual isn’t among them. You need somewhere to go when things go wrong or when you want to know what the add-on software does. Macs For Dummies, 7th Edition, is the resource to turn to. This information-packed book is for Aspiring or experienced graphic artists The computer newbie who wants to get to know the Mac The regular Mac user who want to explore the newest features and applications The computer user who is switching from a Windows-based PC to the Mac Anyone who is tired of battling PC viruses (there is only one known virus – easily avoided –  that affects Macs!)

Macs For Dummies, 7th Edition, is your complete guide to the Mac. Find out how to make movies with iMovie ; build a database with AppleWorks 6; or go wireless with the AirPort Card. Following is a hit list of just some of the things you’ll find in this book: Understanding windows, icons, and folders Getting fast with keyboard shortcuts Hooking up a printer, scanner, digital camera, or PalmPilot Making your way onto the Internet Having fun with e-mail Making your laptop battery last Troubleshooting problems Getting familiar with Mac OS X

David Pogue is a Macworld magazine columnist and author of six For Dummies books. His Macs For Dummies, 6th Edition, is the #1 best-selling Mac book in 19 languages.


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Significantly updated from its previous edition, this book examines key Mac features, including Mac basics, working with files, setting up a printer, getting on the Internet, using Apple Mail, getting started with iLife, connecting other devices to your Mac, troubleshooting, upgrading, and much moreApple’s hot selling Mac OS X operating system and its aggressive "switch" marketing campaign are rapidly driving up the Macintosh installed baseCovers the latest version of Mac OS X and the new and improved iMac, iBook, Power Mac, and PowerBook machines, as well as AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, the SuperDrive, and the iLife digital media suiteWritten by renowned author David Pogue, one of the most successful technology writers today and the author of a popular weekly column in the New York Times


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Praise for Macs® For Dummies® "As a teacher, Pogue is not only competent and articulate in translating computerese into English, but he is also an enthusiastic cheerleader." — The New York Times Covers Power Macs, iMacs, PowerBooks, iBooks, OS X, and more The #1 all-time Mac bestseller Find out how to use hot new technologies to make your Mac sing, talk, and more! This updated edition is packed with pointers on getting the most out of the Mac's newest features and applications, from producing cool movies to navigating Apple's next-generation OS X system software. Inside, award-winning Mac guru David Pogue will help get you up to speed on your Power Mac, iMac, iBook, or PowerBook. Discover how to: Find anything on the Internet Set up a wireless AirPort network Conquer AppleWorks 6 and Word 2001 Hook up a scanner, digital camera, or PalmPilot Troubleshoot without tears Get smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily™ e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answers


About the Author
David Pogue is a Macworld magazine columnist and author of six For Dummies® books. His Macs® For Dummies®, 6th Edition, is the #1 bestselling Mac book in 19 languages.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The No. 1 basic book on Macs and iMacs -- now updated and better than ever. Super Mac-maven David Pogue tells you all you need to know about your Mac OS 9-equipped Mac. Making your way around the Mac interface, managing your files, printing, the Web, email, AppleWorks, iMovie, networking, AirPort, graphics, iBooks, troubleshooting, add-ons, and more -- plus a quick preview of the just-around-the-corner Mac OS X.

ANNOTATION

The #1 bestselling Mac book, Macs for Dummies, has the latest and greatest answers to countless first-time and more experienced Mac user questions. David Pogue has updated the information in the book to reflect important changes in Macintosh system software and also the new Power Mac technology. The book contains information about all the new models Apple is offering.

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