Switching to a Mac For Dummies

Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too!
Congratulations! You′ve decided to leave hassles behind and join the user–friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. It′ll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you haven′t already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Mac′s handy built–in apps, and how to work the Mac way.
Meet the family — compare the MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro, iMac®, Mac Pro, and Mac mini
I′m a Mac, and you′re leaving a PC — see what′s alike and what′s different, and learn to use Apple menus and the Finder
Can I keep it? — find out which peripherals will still work with your Mac
Moving day — transfer your files, address book, and content stored on other media
Ready, set, connect — set up your Internet service and e–mail application, and connect to your printer and other peripherals
Get an apptitude — add apps from the Mac App Store; manage your music, photos, movies, and more with iTunes®, iPhoto®, and iMovie®
Safety first — learn what makes Macs safer and why strong passwords are still important
If you just can′t say goodbye — see how to run Windows® on your Mac
Open the book and find:
How a Mac can simplify your life
Tips on keeping your Mac updated and secure
Ways to unleash your creativity with photos, audio, and video
Advice on navigating with Launchpad and Mission Control
Help with switching specialized software to your Mac
Special tips for seniors and parents of young kids
Instructions for Mac network and Wi–Fi setup
How to enjoy Facebook® and other social networking sites
Learn to:
Choose the Mac that′s right for you
Transfer your files from Windows®
Surf the web, send and receive e–mail, and make FaceTime video calls
Get the most from Mac OS X Lion and create cool projects with the iLife suite

Spis treści:
Introduction 1
Part I: Informed Switching Starts Here 7
Chapter 1: Why Switch? Demystifying the Mac Mantra 9
Chapter 2: Meet the Mac Family 23
Chapter 3: Deciding What to Buy 49
Part II: Making the Switch 83
Chapter 4: The Big Day: Setting Up Your Mac 85
Chapter 5: Mac OS X for Windows Users 99
Chapter 6: Moving Files from Your PC to the Mac 131
Chapter 7: Switching Applications 149
Part III: Connecting Hither and Yon 169
Chapter 8: Getting Your Mac Online 171
Chapter 9: Networking the Mac Way 195
Chapter 10: Staying Secure in a Connected World 215
Chapter 11: Connecting with iDevices, iTunes, and iCloud 235
Part IV: More Software, More Choices 247
Chapter 12: Picturing iPhoto 249
Chapter 13: Producing Movies and Music on Your Mac 261
Chapter 14: Building Your Space on the Web 273
Chapter 15: Enjoying Other OS X Goodies 283
Chapter 16: Oops, It’s a PC: Running Windows on Your Mac 297
Part V: Specialty Switching Scenarios 307
Chapter 17: Switching with the Whole Family in Mind 309
Chapter 18: Switching Your Business to Macs 329
Chapter 19: Desktop to Dashcode: OS X Advanced 335
Part VI: The Part of Tens 347
Chapter 20: Ten Terrifi c Troubleshooting Tips 349
Chapter 21: Ten Ways Your Mac Can Help the Planet 361
Chapter 22: Ten Creative Uses for Your Old PC 369
Appendix: Mac Speak versus Windows Speak: A Translation Glossary 373
Index 401
Bonus Chapter 1: Converting from OS 9 and Other Operating Systems BC1

Nota biograficzna:
Arnold Reinhold has more than three decades of experience in the software industry. His firs t Apple product was a Mac 512. He has authored or coauthored numerous books, including Mac mini Hacks & Mods For Dummies, Green IT For Dummies, and Internet Quick Reference For Dummies.

Okładka tylna:
Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too!
Congratulations! You′ve decided to leave hassles behind and join the user–friendly, more secure community of Mac users. Consider this guide your welcome basket. It′ll tell you what to expect, how to choose a Mac (if you haven′t already), and howto make the switch a breeze. Discover cool new OS X Lion features, the Mac′s handy built–in apps, and how to work the Mac way.
Meet the family — compare the MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro, iMac®, Mac Pro, and Mac mini
I′m a Mac, and you′re leaving a PC — see what′s alike and what′s different, and learn to use Apple menus and the Finder
Can I keep it? — find out which peripherals will still work with your Mac
Moving day — transfer your files, address book, and content stored on other media
Ready, set, connect — set up your Internet service and e–mail application, and connect to your printer and other peripherals
Get an apptitude — add apps from the Mac App Store; manage your music, photos, movies, and more with iTunes®, iPhoto®, and iMovie®
Safety first — learn what makes Macs safer and why strong passwords are still important
If you just can′t say goodbye — see how to run Windows® on your Mac
Open the book and find:
How a Mac can simplify your life
Tips on keeping your Mac updated and secure
Ways to unleash your creativity with photos, audio, and video
Advice on navigating with Launchpad and Mission Control
Help with switching specialized software to your M ac
Special tips for seniors and parents of young kids
Instructions for Mac network and Wi–Fi setup
How to enjoy Facebook® and other social networking sites
Learn to:
Choose the Mac that′s right for you
Transfer your files from Windows®
Surf the web, send and receive e–mail, and make FaceTime video calls
Get the most from Mac OS X Lion and create cool projects with the iLife suite