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Savvy advice on making the switch from PCs to Macs?"in full color!.:.; Provides switchers with the essential information they need to make a successful transition to Macs; this guide homes in on the most useful techy nuggets about Apple and Macs, information that helps readers eliminate hassles and save time while transitioning.; Covers getting started on a Mac; sharing data between a Mac and PC; dual boot and running Windows applications on a Mac using BootCamp; connecting devices to a Mac; safely transferring important data such as calendars, contacts, and music; and much more.; As with all.

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Book 18

iPad Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2010
Everything everyone wants to know about using the Apple iPad On January 27, 2010, Apple announced the latest in its line of revolutionary, ultraportable devices - the iPad. iPad Portable Genius is the latest in a line of ultra handy, go-to and goes-with you anywhere guides for getting the most out of a new Apple product. Written to provide readers with highly useful information that's easily accessible, iPad Portable Genius is full of tips, tricks and techniques for maximizing each of the iPad's most popular features. Designed in full-color with an Apple look and feel, and written in a hip, sophisticated, no-nonsense tone that reads as though a friend is providing inside information on the iPad Highlights iPad's key features so users will quickly feel confident they are getting the most out of the mobile device's array of amazing features Other titles by McFedries: iPhone 3G Portable Genius and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows Vista , both by Wiley iPad Portable Genius is an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand guide for quickly getting the most out of Apple's new iPad.

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iPhone 4 Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 16 July 2010
A handy, quick-access guide to getting the most out of the iPhone 4

If you love all the great stuff that makes up the Apple digital lifestyle, you no doubt consider your iPhone 4 to be indispensable. The newest edition of iPhone Portable Genius is packed with the information you need to make this wonderful device even better. You'll find great iPhone tips at your fingertips-things like the latest hot app from the App Store, novel ways to control calls, and more-and they're all designed to make your life easier, save you time, and help you avoid hassle. Best of all, this book features full-color screenshots, so it's easy to navigate, and it doesn't skip any of the essentials.

Includes savvy advice and plenty of no-nonsense content in a hip way that is easy to accessCovers key tools, topics, and shortcutsFeatures Genius icons throughout the book-smart or innovative ways to handle tasks and save yourself timeGet better acquainted with your iPhone 4 in a fun way-as if your friends were showing you what to do-with iPhone 4 Portable Genius.

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iPad 2 Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2011
Sie müssen kein Genie sein, um Ihr iPad zu benutzen. Aber wenn Sie mehr aus dem iPad rausholen wollen, dann hilft Ihnen dieser handliche Begleiter. Hier lernen Sie, wie Sie Ihr iPad mit ihrem Computer verbinden, wie Sie das iPad konfigurieren, wie Sie EMails versenden und empfangen, Photos und Videos ansehen, den App Store und die eBook Library nutzen und vieles mehr. Mit genialen Tipps und Tricks sowie farbigen Abbildungen werden Sie lernen, Ihren iPad noch effizienter anzuwenden.

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Book 111

iPod touch Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2011
Tips, tricks, and shortcuts for getting the most out of Apple's iPod Touch Packed with authoritative, no-nonsense advice for getting the most out of your iPod touch, this hip and sophisticated guide addresses the most used and desired features of this exciting device. The author covers the most essential skills, tools, and shortcuts you need to know in order to become savvy and confident for accomplishing any task necessary. Featuring a handy trim size, this guide goes where you go, offering accessible, useful information immediately at your fingertips. You'll find the hottest tips coupled with savvy advice on everything from simple tasks like playing movies and music to more advanced topics such as getting the most out of the iPod touch's features and apps.
Shares sophisticated advice for getting the most from your iPod touch Uncovers shortcuts, tips, and tricks on the hottest features of the iPod touch Features a handy trim size that makes this essential resource extremely portable Couples savvy advice with critical information on everything from playing movies and music to gaining confidence in uploading and using popular applications This book offers you an abundance of useful tips and techniques for making the most of your iPod touch.

Book 113

iPhone 4S Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2011
no-nonsense guide to getting everything your iPhone 4S has to offer Designed for devotees of the Apple digital lifestyle, this guide presents key information for iPhone users in a hip, straightforward way. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you uncover and take advantage of every feature of the iPhone 4S, this edition covers the newest features, including iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, the multitasking feature that lets you run multiple apps simultaneously, and much more. Portable Genius books cover key features of technology designed to support the digital lifestyle This handy, small-trim guide is packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to help you make the most of your iPhone 4S Spotlighting innovative ways to complete various tasks, the book shows how to save time and hassle while taking full advantage of everything your iPhone 4S has to offer Offers tips and tricks for working with the newest features, including iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime, HD video recording and editing, multitasking, and more Serious iPhone fans will find this book a must-have as they enhance their digital lifestyle with the newest iPhone.

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Macs Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2008
You're one of the legions of fans who enjoy the ease and simplicity of the Mac. But some functions still elude you. How do you synch your Mac with other devices? What are the best ways to organize your life and files with your Mac? Can you get more from your Mac hardware or upgrade it? The Portable Genius is here to help. With expert advice and a Mac-savvy attitude, the Macs Portable Genius guides you through getting the most out of your Mac. From the Introduction: "Welcome to Macs Portable Genius. This book is like a mini Genius Bar all wrapped up in an easy to use, easy to access, and eminently portable format. In this book you learn how to get more out of your Mac by learning how to access all the really powerful and timesaving features that aren't obvious at a casual glance. In this book you learn how to avoid your Mac's more annoying character traits and, in those cases where such behavior can't be avoided, you learn how to work around it. In this book you learn how to prevent Mac problems from occurring, and just in case your preventative measures are for naught, you learn how to fix many common problems yourself.
This book is for Mac users who know the basics but want to take their Mac education to a higher level. It's a book for people who want to be more productive, more efficient, more creative, and more self-sufficient (at least as far as their Mac goes, anyway). It's a book for people who use a Mac every day, but would like to incorporate that Mac into more of their day-to-day activities. It's a book for people who pooh-pooh the notion that Mac users are a cult, but if someone decided to start an actual Mac cult, they'd join anyway. It's a book I had a blast writing, so I think it's a book you'll enjoy reading."

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Book 123

iPhone 5 Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 17 October 2012
Make the most of everything your exciting new iPhone 5 has to offer Now that you have the latest and greatest iPhone, it's time to find all the best and most fun ways to use it. This quick and handy guide presents all the important stuff you want to know, in a hip, helpful way. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques, this edition covers the practical as well as the newest and coolest features, things like iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, multitasking, and much more. Packs a boatload of tips, tricks, and techniques in a handy size to help you get the most out of your iPhone 5 Uses the hip, practical Portable Genius approach, designed to show you the key features that keep your digital lifestyle humming Spotlights innovative ways to complete various tasks and help you save time and hassle Reveals tips and tricks for working with the newest features, including iOS 5, Siri, FaceTime, HD video recording and editing, multitasking, and more iPhone 5 Portable Genius is an essential accessory to your new iPhone.

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Everything you need to know about the newest iPads from Apple! If you have finally decided to get in the iPad game, then don't forget to pick up the iPad's must-have accessory: your own copy of iPad 4th Generation & iPad mini Portable Genius! This hip little guide is packed with easy-to-understand tips, tricks, and advice to help you get the most out of your iPad with beautiful Retina display or the new iPad mini. You'll learn how to maximize features of the iPad, such as the Retina display, multitouch screen, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi +4G capability, eReader functionality, and more. It shows you how to surf the web, watch movies and TV, listen to music, read books, play games, create presentations, edit documents, manage contacts, organize photos, update spreadsheets, and more. It covers how to use and troubleshoot iOS6 Shares the hottest tricks and tips for getting the most out of all that the iPad 4th Generation and iPad mini have to offer. It helps you save time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed.
It features a clean, clear layout that makes is easy for you to access information iPad 4th Generation & iPad mini Portable Genius an ultraportable book for an ultraportable and sleek tablet device!

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MacBook Air Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2008
Get the most from Apple's ultracool new MacBook Air Apple's newest MacBook Air is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than ever. And this convenient little book is loaded with tips and techniques for everything from getting started with your MacBook Air to maximizing power and battery life. Learn innovative ways to accomplish a task more efficiently, master the new features of the MacBook Air, and take advantage of all the remote features and accessories. Fun, hip, and portable, this guide has what every Mac fan needs to know about the MacBook Air.* The new MacBook Air features flash storage, longer battery life, a full-sized keyboard with multitouch trackpad, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and extreme portability* This convenient, portable guide explains popular new features and how to make the most of them* Covers all the key skills, tools, and shortcuts to make you a more efficient MacBook user* Includes plenty of hip tips for configuring the multitouch trackpad, maximizing power, streamlining common tasks, and more As cool as the MacBook Air itself, this book has what you need to maximize your portable computer.

Book 817

MacBook Air

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2012
You'll fly through your work with these MacBook Air tips and tricks Packed with tips and techniques on everything from how to get started with the MacBook Air notebook to getting the most out of all its latest features and accessories, this fun, hip, and portable guide has just what you need to take flight. Veteran author Paul McFedries covers a slew of new topics, including improved graphics on the new Air, setting up the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, using the new, iPhone-like multitrack touchpad, and more. You'll save time and hassle and discover how to do the things you need most. * Offers timesaving and helpful tips to both novice and intermediate users of Apple hardware * Covers all the key skills, tools, and shortcuts you need to become productive with your MacBook Air * Helps you maximize all the power and new features of the very latest MacBook Air * Includes Genius icons to show you the smartest way to do things * Saves you time and hassle, avoids fluff, and doesn't skimp on the essentials MacBook Air Portable Genius, 4th Edition helps you get more out of your MacBook Air with practical tips and timesaving advice.

You don't have to be a genius to use an iPhone 3G. But if you want to get the very most out of yours, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and start ramping up the pace. Want to e-mail attachments twice as fast? Talk and browse at the same time? Quickly locate the nearest coffee shop? Sync your iPhone 3G with multiple computers? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your new iPhone 3G to the max. Portable GENIUS Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.

iPhone Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 1 January 2012
Learn how to get even more out of your iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition is packed with practical advice and covers all the key features in clear, no-nonsense language accessible to those new to the iPhone family or iOS 8. Even experienced iPhone users can discover new tips and tricks that help save time and eliminate hassles. This full-color guide is designed for the visual learner, featuring plenty of screenshots that illustrate various techniques. Genius icons highlight smarter, more innovative ways to do what you need to do better and faster. You'll find essential information about iOS, Siri, iCloud, and learn how to use your iPhone to manage, organize, and navigate your life. Each new iPhone release inspires fervor as consumers clamor to get their hands on the latest and greatest. Why the excitement? Because as seamlessly functional as the iPhone is, it just keeps getting better. iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition teaches you the techniques that translate across generations and upgrades as well as the fundamentals of iOS.
Learn to: * Connect to a network, configure your settings, and work with iCloud * Max out the media features, surf the Web, and check your e-mail * Manage your contacts, appointments, e-books, and libraries * Sync your apps, photos, music, and more A comprehensive index designed for easy navigation, clear, concise instruction, and a small, portable size make this handy guide ideal for new iPhone users. Making calls is only the beginning, and iPhone Portable Genius, 2nd Edition shows you how much your iPhone has to offer.


Windows 10 Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 28 October 2020

Your no-fluff, fast-paced guide to everything Windows 10

This handy, jargon-free guide is designed to help you quickly learn whatever you need to know about Windows 10. Perfect for novices and experienced users alike, you'll get tips, tricks, and savvy advice on how to install programs, set up user accounts, play music and other media files, download photos from your digital camera, go online, set up and secure an email account, and much, much more.

  • Shows how to perform more than 150 Windows tasks, including working with files, digital images, and media; customizing Windows; optimizing performance; and sharing a computer with multiple users
  • Covers installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, setting up password-protected accounts, downloading photos to your computer, and staying safe online

With concise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its small, portable size, this is the ideal, on-the-go guide for Windows 10 users everywhere.


iPhone 6s Portable Genius

by Paul McFedries

Published 14 September 2015
Take a bite out of all your iPhone has to offer

As easy and intuitive as the iPhone is, it's more complex than most of us realize—and what's better than learning all the insider tips and tricks with the iPhone Portable Genius, 3rd Edition? Whether you're just starting out with your first iPhone or upgrading to a newer model, this full-color guide will have you tapping, swiping, and typing like an Apple genius in no time. You'll find essential information about iOS, Siri, iCloud, and how to use your phone to manage, organize, and navigate your life.

Written in clear, no-nonsense language, iPhone Portable Genius, 3rd Edition offers expert tips and tricks that will save you time and hassles—and help you unlock all your device has to offer. Designed for the visual learner, it provides plenty of full-color screenshots that illustrate exactly what you'll see and do on your iPhone. Plus, 'Genius Icons' throughout the text highlight smarter, more innovative ways to do what you need to do. So what are you waiting for? Everything you need to truly make the most of your iPhone is here.

  • Connect to a network, configure your settings, and work with iCloud
  • Max out the media features, surf the Web, and check your e-mail
  • Manage your contacts, appointments, e-books, and libraries
  • Sync your apps, photos, music, and more

Save yourself time, hassle, and confusion with this essential guide to the iPhone! The popularity of the iPhone continues to grow every day and shows no sign of slowing down. Now that you've got the latest and greatest iPhone, it's time you discovered all the best and most fun ways to use it! This handy guide presents you with all the important and interesting information you want to know, in a hip, helpful way. Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques, this new edition covers all the practical angles as well as the newest and coolest features, such as iOS 7, Siri, FaceTime video calling, HD video recording, multitasking, and much more. Reveals numerous tips, tricks, and techniques in a handy trim size to help you get the most out of your iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c Features the hip, practical Portable Genius approach, designed to show you the key features that keep your digital lifestyle moving right along Highlights innovative ways to complete various tasks and spare you hassle and aggravation Details working with the newest features, including iOS 6.1
, Siri, FaceTime, HD video recording and editing, multitasking, and more iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Portable Genius is all you need to make the most of your iPhone.