Switching to the Mac


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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.




Pages For Seniors


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Instead of spending hundreds of pages on functions you probably will never use, this book shows you what you really want to know: the basics.




Master Your Mac


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Provides information to quickly improve and customize a Mac computer, enable undocumented Mac OS X features, automate tedious tasks, handle media, and troubleshoot disk issues.




Learn AppleScript


Book Description

AppleScript is an English-like, easy-to-understand scripting language built into every Mac. AppleScript can automate hundreds of AppleScript-able applications, performing tasks both large and small, complex and simple. Learn AppleScript: The Comprehensive Guide to Scripting and Automation on Mac OS X, Third Edition has been completely updated for Mac OS X Snow Leopard. It's all here, with an emphasis on practical information that will help you solve any automation problem—from the most mundane repetitive tasks to highly integrated workflows of complex systems. Friendly enough for beginners, detailed enough for advanced AppleScripters Includes major contributions from expert AppleScripters: Emmanuel Levy, Harald Monihart, Ian Piper, Shane Stanley, Barry Wainwright, Craig Williams, and foreword by AppleScript inventor, William Cook




My Pages, Numbers, and Keynote (for Mac and iOS)


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Be More Productive with Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are Apple’s office/business productivity software applications. Originally a suite of software called iWork, these apps are roughly the equivalent of Microsoft Office’s Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – but implemented quite differently with Apple’s approach to design and functionality. Written by Apple hardware and software expert, Brad Miser, My Pages®, Numbers®, and Keynote® includes full-color, step-by-step tasks to walk you through these key applications, so you can quickly accomplish exactly what you want through word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. The tasks include how to: Store your documents on the cloud so you can work with them on any device, including Mac and Windows computers, iPads, and iPhones. Use templates so that creating amazing-looking documents is fast and easy. Add text to your documents by typing or dictation, and then use powerful tools to format that text easily and quickly. Enhance your Pages documents by including tables, charts, photos, tables of content, headers, footers, and more. Use Numbers spreadsheets to organize, format, calculate (using built-in or custom formulas), report, and present information in tables and charts. Use Keynote to build amazing presentations including text, images, charts, animation, and more. Share your documents by creating PDFs or printing them; provide digital versions of your documents to others using email, AirDrop, or messages. Collaborate with others on your documents through comments, track changes, and in real time with iCloud. Register Your Book at quepublishing.com/register to 35% off coupon to be used on your next purchase and more! COVERS iWork apps for Mac




My iMac (covers OS X Mavericks)


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Covers Mavericks for iMac Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iMac photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iMac. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iMac working just the way you want. Tasks include: • Managing, arranging, and tagging your files • Staying on top of important events with Notification Center • Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control • Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad • Connecting to and accessing network resources • Activating and using iCloud services • Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video • Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders • Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps • Being social with Facebook and Twitter integration • Downloading and enjoying music, movies, and more • Buying, reading, and annotating iBooks • Getting the latest and greatest software from the App Store and other sources • Challenging your friends to games with Game Center • Protecting and securing your system and data • Expanding your system with peripheral devices • Troubleshooting common system problems




My MacBook


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Presents step-by-step instructions to the features and functions of the MacBook, covering such topics as desktop space, connecting to a network, managing contacts and appointments, sharing devices, setting up iCloud, hardware, and security.




My IMac


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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iMac images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iMac. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iMac working just the way you want. The tasks include: Managing, arranging, and tagging your files Staying informed and productive with Notification Center Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control Opening and organizing apps with Launchpad Accessing network devices and resources Activating and using iCloud services Communicating online with email, instant messaging, and video Keeping appointments with Calendar and Reminders Planning trips and checking traffic with Maps Keeping up-to-date with friends and family via Twitter and Facebook Downloading and enjoying music, movies, books, and more Sharing purchases with your family Challenging your friends to games with Game Center Working seamlessly with iOS Devices with Handoff and AirDrop Protecting and securing your system and data Expanding your system with peripheral devices Troubleshooting common system problems




My IPad Mini


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Covers iOS 7 Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad mini photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPad mini problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad mini. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad mini working just the way you want. Learn how to: * Connect your iPad mini to your Wi-Fi and 3G/4G LTE networks * Use Control Center to control frequently used settings * Use Siri to control your iPad mini or get information by speaking commands * Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more * Surf the Web, and send and receive email * Download and install apps to make your iPad mini even more useful * Secure your iPad mini * Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad mini * Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad mini * Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices in your vicinity * Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging * Use iTunes to manage and sync iPad mini content with your computer * Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family, or to conduct video conferences * Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create document, spreadsheets, and presentations




eMarketing


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