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 by Wallace Wang October 2011, 504 pp. ISBN: 978-1-59327-390-3
So you finally took the plunge and bought a Mac. Whether it’s a MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, an Air, or iMac—it's still your Mac, and it runs the Macintosh operating system, OS X. But what do you do with your Mac after you turn it on? How about setting up an email account, video-chatting with your relatives, or playing your favorite songs and movies? You need a book like My New Mac to make everything easy. In the Lion edition of the best-selling My New Mac, you’ll find 56 simple projects that will have you doing useful things right away—like surfing the Internet, sending email, listening to music, and playing with your digital photos. Fun stuff, if you know how to do it. You'll also learn how to:
Don't put off learning how to use your new computer. Let Wallace Wang show you the ropes with My New Mac. About the AuthorWallace Wang is the author of several best-selling computer books, including My New iPad, My New iPhone, and Steal This Computer Book (all No Starch Press). He is also a successful stand-up comic who has appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv" and performs regularly at the Riviera Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1: Basic Training PART 2: Wrangling Files and Folders PART 3: Making Life Easier PART 4: Playing Music and Movies PART 5: The Digital Shutterbug PART 6: Surfing and Sharing on the Internet PART 7: Maintaining Your Mac View the detailed Table of Contents (PDF) View the Index (PDF) (top)Reviews“Highly recommended for newbies and switchers.” “Wallace Wang has hit the nail on the head. . . . Some people just learn better and "My New Mac remains one of the best books for absolute beginners wanting to get their new Mac earning its keep as quickly and painlessly as possible. Recommended; MyMac rating: 10/10." “An excellent book for the novice to intermediate Mac user.” "My New Mac, Lion Edition is the missing manual that Lion users are looking for." "This is an excellent book on several levels. A new Mac user, with Lion loaded on their machine, could learn to operate their Mac with just this book." "My New Mac covers everything from using a mouse to the deep dark secrets hidden in system files. This manual will find a place on my desk for the times I am scratching my head to remember how some obscure system feature works." "If there is one book that we could recommend for new Mac users, it would have to be No Starch Press's My New Mac, Lion Edition." "Whether it's your first time kicking the tires of a Mac, or you're a hot-rod tuning pro, My "My New Mac, Lion Edition would make a great gift for anyone who recently received his/her first Mac or for Windows switchers. It would also be beneficial for anyone upgrading from a much older version of OS X as many new Lion and iLife features are covered." "If you're new to the Mac or a non-power-user who has never progressed past the basics of Mac operation, [My New Mac, Lion Edition] should be right up your alley." "If you buy a new Mac, it will come with Lion installed, and that's when My New Mac, Lion Edition will come in handy." "Reading and doing what is in My New Mac, Lion Edition would be a good way to learn to use a Mac." "This book is a great tool, and well worth buying." The Mac ReviewCast reviews My New Mac, Lion Edition in Episode #274. Listen here. "Information is delivered in satisfying, digestible portions that deal with specific tasks. I like this book and would recommend it to others." "I am part of an established Macintosh user group in Southern California. We often suggest that our new members look at Mr. Wang's books. In our opinion, they really are what Apple should ship with every product." "I found [the book] more interesting and informative than a manual as it helped with tasks rather than technical functions." |
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