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

<b>Arnold Reinhold</b> has more than three decades of experience in the software industry. His first Apple product was a Mac 512. He has authored or coauthored numerous books, including <i>Mac mini Hacks & Mods For Dummies</i>, <i>Green IT For Dummies</i>, and <i>Internet Quick Reference For Dummies</i>.

<b>Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too!</b> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Meet the family — compare the MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro, iMac®, Mac Pro, and Mac mini</p> </li> <li> <p>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</p> </li> <li> <p>Can I keep it? — find out which peripherals will still work with your Mac</p> </li> <li> <p>Moving day — transfer your files, address book, and content stored on other media</p> </li> <li> <p>Ready, set, connect — set up your Internet service and e-mail application, and connect to your printer and other peripherals</p> </li> <li> <p>Get an apptitude — add apps from the Mac App Store; manage your music, photos, movies, and more with iTunes®, iPhoto®, and iMovie®</p> </li> <li> <p>Safety first — learn what makes Macs safer and why strong passwords are still important</p> </li> <li> <p>If you just can't say goodbye — see how to run Windows® on your Mac</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>How a Mac can simplify your life</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on keeping your Mac updated and secure</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to unleash your creativity with photos, audio, and video</p> </li> <li> <p>Advice on navigating with Launchpad and Mission Control</p> </li> <li> <p>Help with switching specialized software to your Mac</p> </li> <li> <p>Special tips for seniors and parents of young kids</p> </li> <li> <p>Instructions for Mac network and Wi-Fi setup</p> </li> <li> <p>How to enjoy Facebook® and other social networking sites</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Choose the Mac that's right for you</p> </li> <li> <p>Transfer your files from Windows®</p> </li> <li> <p>Surf the web, send and receive e-mail, and make FaceTime video calls</p> </li> <li> <p>Get the most from Mac OS X Lion and create cool projects with the iLife suite</p> </li> </ul>

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