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A modest selection of Macintosh books covering systems, upgrades, troubleshooting, and more. Please click on the title for more information on each book.
Apple Training Series: Desktop & Portable Systems (3rd Edition)
Apple Training Series: Desktop & Portable Systems (2nd Edition)
With lessons keyed to the learning objectives of the AppleCare Service Technician Portable and Desktop Systems certification exam, this guide is both the perfect supplement to Apple's own training class as well as a first-rate primer for computer support personnel who need to troubleshoot Macs as part of their jobs. The self-paced, step-by-step volume begins with an introduction to troubleshooting tools and practices before moving on to an exploration of common hardware and underlying technologies (LCDs, CRTs, networks, and more). Once grounded, you'll delve into the nitty-gritty operation of Apple's various desktop and portable computer models. Along the way you'll find self-quizzes and chapter tests to reinforce the knowledge. The accompanying DVD includes four service manuals with complete documentation and diagnostic tools for repairing a sample iBook, desktop Mac, PowerBook, and iMac. Please note that the second edition does not cover the Intel-based Macs. The third edition will.
Whether you already have your new MacBook or are still weighing the pros and cons of various models, MacBook For Dummies is a valuable resource. For newcomers to laptop land, it’s packed with basic information about using and caring for Mac laptops. It also walks you through Mac OS X, the revolutionary Macintosh operating system that makes your laptop tick. Then it's on to all the fun stuff you can do with your MacBook, like making music, editing photos and turning them into a book, creating DVDs on the road, or adding a wireless keyboard.
PowerBook & iBook Digital Field Guide
Your PowerBook or iBook is a constant companion in your on-the-go world. Who has time to thoroughly research all its secrets? Sometimes you just need quick answers, and this compact, full-color guide is packed with them. With it in your laptop bag, you'll always be prepared to get out of a jam, secure your data, configure Internet connections, synchronize files, and make your portable Mac even more efficient in dozens of ways.
You've coveted one for a long while, and now it's yours: the sleek and speedy PowerBook. It's as stylish as you wanted, as slick as you imagined, and as mighty as you hoped. So now what? The PowerBook Fan Book is your quick and fun guide to mastering all the features and taking advantage of the infinite advanced capabilities of your beloved new laptop. No PowerBook owner should be without a copy. Lightweight but power-packed, your PowerBook comes with all sorts of high-end features so that you can effortlessly enjoy portable connectivity, wireless networking, lightening-fast graphics, and much more.
Energy-efficient, lighter weight than most textbooks, and exceptionally powerful, the iBook is Apple's ultra-thin G4 notebook that's achieved massive popularity. If you own one of these stylish little white wonders, you can count on the iBook Fan Book to give you everything you need to make it work--and play--just as hard as you do. The book covers: getting started, organizing your digital lifestyle, advanced features, iBook at home, at the office, and on the go, and tips and tricks for minimizing time and stress and maximizing fun and productivity while accomplishing anything and everything you want to accomplish.
The MacWorld Mac Upgrade & Repair Bible (3rd Edition)
First published in 1998, this authoritative guide has helped over 30,000 people get more out of their Macs. Now thoroughly revised and updated to cover the newest Mac models (iMac, iBook, and G4), operating systems (OS 9 and OS X), and technologies (USB, FireWire, and DVD, among others), it's once again an indispensable reference for Mac do-it-yourselfers and IS departments everywhere. The CD-ROM includes helpful troubleshooting utilities. Please note that this book covers some PowerPC G4-based systems, as well as earlier ones.
Upgrading & Troubleshooting Your Mac (MacOS X Edition) (Special Order)
Gene Steinberg understands that the new Macintoshes--like all computers--are systems of hardware and software, and that neither may be separated from the other. Upgrading and Troubleshooting Your Mac: Mac OS X Edition is an intimate picture of modern Mac hardware (the Power Mac, PowerBook, iBook, and iMac platforms) and the points at which it interacts with Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X. The author knows a ton of tricks for working with the Mac OS itself, and is liberal with his recommendations of utilities for diagnosing, repairing, and adjusting its behavior. His thoughts on how to solve problems by reinstalling your operating system without wiping out your installed programs will save you time in all but the gravest situations. You'll find this book particularly valuable if you do upgrade and repair work on unfamiliar Macs. Please note that this book covers some PowerPC G4-based systems, as well as earlier ones.
Upgrading & Troubleshooting Your Mac (Special Order)
Optimize your Mac for maximum speed and reliability--and minimal crashes. Mac expert Gene Steinberg reveals undocumented tech support secrets and shows you how to upgrade your Mac with the latest and greatest components--from a new processor to more RAM to sizzling software. Whether you have an iMac, iBook, Power Mac G3, Power Mac G4, PowerBook or an older Mac model, you'll get complete troubleshooting and system maintenance procedures as well as real-world case studies that illustrate working solutions and crucial preventive maintenance routines. Get peak performance from your Mac!
Troubleshooting, Maintaining, & Repairing Macs (Special Order)
Identify, fix, and prevent Mac problems with this comprehensive and easy-to-use reference. Covering the latest Mac models--including G4s and iBooks--this complete guide will show you how to take control of your Mac when crisis hits. Highly organized and featuring a quick "Symptoms-at-a-Glance" section, you'll find troubleshooting solutions for a slew of familiar and not-so-familiar problems, including memory issues, power supply malfunctions, and virus symptoms. This essential guide addresses Internet protocols and wireless technology, attaching all types of peripheral devices, and gives practical advice for creating a trouble-free networking environment. Also included are detailed procedures for regular Mac maintenance, so you can keep any future problems to a minimum. Up-to-date, thorough, and practical--this is the ultimate troubleshooting guide for every Mac user. Please note that this book covers some PowerPC G4-based systems, as well as earlier ones.
AppleDesign: The Apple Industrial Design Group (Special Order)
AppleDesign walks you through every product line, including many that never actually saw the light of day. Photographs ranging from the Apple I prototype and the classic Apple II to the space-age futurism of the eMate and Pomona lines will have Mac fanatics drooling and even the staunchest Apple critics sighing in appreciation. It is hard to imagine a photo book of any other company's computers that could be construed as aesthetically pleasing. The accompanying text tells the stories behind the pictures and contains plenty of insider anecdotes, profiles of the creative forces of Apple, and descriptions of the product lines from the actualized to the theoretical. This is a staple for any Apple fan and a worthwhile addition to the shelf of anyone interested in the history of computing.
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