Portable Genius
7 primary works • 12 total works
Book 7
Mac OS X Portable Genius is always at the ready for you with facts, tips, and secrets to give you the most from your favorite OS. This genius teaches you to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain Mac OS X, and just have fun. Browse and manipulate images and multimedia, listen to music and Podcasts, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, and take control of Leopard to make it work for you. From the introduction: "Some of you may be rolling your eyes right now; all computers use the file and folder concept and some sort of colorful user interface, so there couldn't be that much difference between Mac OS X and its competitors, right? Wrong. I don't just say this because of some blind devotion to all things Apple; I've actually used different flavors of Windows and Linux for more than 13 years, right alongside my trusty Mac, so experience has been my teacher. If I have any devotion to Apple, there are plenty of good reasons why, the subject of this book being the first. Readers of this book who are already Mac users understand exactly what I'm talking about.
For those of you moving from other computing platforms, it's my desire that by the end of this book you will have a whole new perspective on computing and see what it means to really have fun while working with your computer. In Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius you can learn not just the basics, but the subtle nuances and little tips and tricks that make using your Mac that much easier. I've covered the gamut, from printing files, surfing the Internet and using e-mail, to partitioning your hard drive, automating repetitive tasks, and using UNIX commands, with just a little bit of geeky humor thrown in for good measure. I hope this book will do justice to Mac OS X Leopard, which isn't just a computer operating system; it's an art form."
For those of you moving from other computing platforms, it's my desire that by the end of this book you will have a whole new perspective on computing and see what it means to really have fun while working with your computer. In Mac OS X Leopard Portable Genius you can learn not just the basics, but the subtle nuances and little tips and tricks that make using your Mac that much easier. I've covered the gamut, from printing files, surfing the Internet and using e-mail, to partitioning your hard drive, automating repetitive tasks, and using UNIX commands, with just a little bit of geeky humor thrown in for good measure. I hope this book will do justice to Mac OS X Leopard, which isn't just a computer operating system; it's an art form."
Book 9
Hip help on how to make Apple's new Mac OS X Snow Leopard purr * Full-color, 400 pages, and packed with information, this savvy guide gives readers the essential information they need on Mac OS X Snow Leopard* Whether novices or serious Mac fans, readers will find that this book answers the questions they have most, without overwhelming them with detail* Topics include troubleshooting and maintaining Mac OS X, customizing the computer and workspace, automating repetitive tasks, using Unix, manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, connecting peripherals, copying music to an iPod, syncing Macs to other devices, and more* As with all books in the Portable Genius series, this book is fun but straightforward; it comes in a handy portable size that doesn't skimp on the essentials and is packed with tips, cool tricks, and savvy advice
Book 13
Get the clear picture of the hottest features of iPhoto '09 As Apple's software program for importing, arranging, editing, and sharing digital images, iPhoto '09 is an incredibly popular way of organizing your life in photos. Convenient and concise, this guide presents you with essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts that can help you get the most out of what iPhoto has to offer. The no-nonsense but friendly writing style provides facts, tips, and secrets to aspects of iPhoto that you may not discover soley by experimenting with the program. You'll also discover unique and innovative ways to save yourself time and hassle. Shares valuable advice on organizing, managing, and editing your photos Offers straightforward, useful information on iPhoto' 09 in an accesible manner Provides tips, tricks, and secrets to perform tasks that you may not have discovered on your own This handy resource provides you with only the most essential information so you can quickly get the most out of iPhoto.
Book 19
The Genius is in. You don't have to be a genius to use a MacBook. But if you want to get the very most out of yours, put this savvy "Portable Genius" guide to work. Want to connect your MacBook to other Macs' use? Expose to its fullest potential? And troubleshoot? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, insider secrets, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and make your MacBook IQ soar. 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.
Book 31
Book 33
You have the world's top-of-line laptop, and now you want to know how to get the most from it. "MacBook Pro Portable Genius" is here to give you the best tips and tricks for taking your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Learn to add more data storage, set up a network, communicate effectively with iChat, run Windows applications on Leopard, and more. With full-color images and insider secrets, the "MacBook Pro Portable Genius" is your essential guide to getting the most from your state of the art laptop.
Book 125
Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Bundle (Two e-Book Set)
by Dwight Spivey and Brad Miser
Published 3 March 2012
Two e-books, Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, Third Edition, bundled in one package
Books in the Portable Genius series provide readers with the most accessible, useful information possible, including plenty of tips and techniques for the most-used features in a product or software. These e-books will show you what you may not find out by just working with your MacBook Pro and OS X Lion. Genius icons present smart or innovative ways to do something, saving time and hassle. Easy-to-find information gives you the essentials plus insightful tips on how to navigate OS X Lion and your MacBook Pro.
- Covers the iLife suite as well as the new Intel Core i7 and i5 processors
- Contains information on how to use the coolest features of the new Mac operating system, OS X Lion
- Offers essential coverage of the key skills, tools, and shortcuts, offering you total confidence that you can accomplish whatever task is necessary
Mac OS X Lion Portable Genius Set, MacBook Pro Edition is perfect for novice to intermediate users of Apple hardware and/or software applications, including those who are new to the Apple digital lifestyle.
Essential tips and techniques on the Mac OS X features you use most! If you want the kind of hip, friendly help you'd get from friends on how to get the most of out of Mac OS X Mountain Lion, this is the guide you need. Jump right into the coolest new Mac OS X features like Game Center, Messages, and Notification, or get a better handle on the basic tools and shortcuts that will help keep your mountain cat purring. From customizing to using multimedia to syncing your Mac to other devices, this book saves you time and hassle, avoids fluff, and covers what you want to know most.
New addition to the hip, savvy Portable Genius series of books that helps you get the very most out of your Apple lifestyle Provides essential facts, tips, techniques, and shortcuts Helps you jump right into cool new Mac OX X features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notification Covers Mac OS X and Mac computer basics, including customizing your computer and workspace, troubleshooting and maintaining your Mac, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and Podcasts, and more Explains how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync a Mac to other devices Enjoy your new Mac OS X Mac to the max with Mac OS X Portable Genius.
New addition to the hip, savvy Portable Genius series of books that helps you get the very most out of your Apple lifestyle Provides essential facts, tips, techniques, and shortcuts Helps you jump right into cool new Mac OX X features, such as Game Center, Messages, and Notification Covers Mac OS X and Mac computer basics, including customizing your computer and workspace, troubleshooting and maintaining your Mac, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and Podcasts, and more Explains how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, and sync a Mac to other devices Enjoy your new Mac OS X Mac to the max with Mac OS X Portable Genius.
Essential techniques for small businesses joining Apple's hot new Internet service * Apple's new Internet service allows small businesses to push e-mail, contacts, and calendar information to iPhones, iPod Touches, Macs, and PCs via Apple's secure online server or "cloud;" companies seeking the mobility of cloud computing with MobileMe can find out what they need to know in this handy guide packed with tips and techniques* Covers how to set up MobileMe for businesses, getting the most out of iDisk, using MobileMe and iWeb to publish a company Web site, and much more* Portable and easy to navigate, the book allows busy managers to keep essential MobileMe information with them on the road; they'll appreciate the savvy advice and timesaving ways of doing things Brad Miser (Brownsburg, IN) has written more than 25 books on computers and related technology and written numerous articles in MacAddict magazine. He has been a featured speaker at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues. He is the author of such books as Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook, MacBook Portable Genius, and MacBook Pro Portable Genius.
What serious fans need to take full advantage of iPhoto Part of the incredibly popular iLife suite that comes loaded on every Mac, iPhoto is the standard for digital photo management and editing programs. This smart and clever guide gives iPhoto users the inside track on the key skills, tools and shortcuts to accomplish every task iPhoto can do, including some hidden gems that most users miss. It helps maximize the key features of the newest version so Mac users can get the most from their systems. * iPhoto is part of the iLife digital lifestyle suite that is pre-installed on every new Mac; this guide helps Mac users take full advantage of its features * Packed with facts, secrets, tips, and techniques to help you manage and edit your digital photos more effectively * Includes key information that can save you time and hassle and uncovers facts you might not discover just by using the software Authoritative but down-to-earth, this small book is big on expert advice that helps you discover and make the most of every feature of iPhoto.
Plenty of tips, tricks, and shortcuts help you make the most of Apple's newest OS X OS X Mavericks is Apple's newest operating system, with great new ways to enhance your digital lifestyle. This hip, straightforward guide focuses on helping you get everything you want from your Mac. You'll discover how to customize your computer and workspace, troubleshoot and maintain OS X, and have fun browsing and manipulating images and multimedia. You'll listen to music and podcasts, discover how to work with and connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, and much more.
* OS X Mavericks is the newest version of the Mac operating system, and this guide fills you in on how to use all the cool new features * Portable Genius guides are packed with tips and techniques to help you make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle * Covers such essentials as getting started and customizing OS X, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, and using Game Center, Messages, and Notifications * Shows how to connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, troubleshoot problems, and maintain OS X OS X Mavericks Portable Genius is like having an Apple genius at your side whenever you want one.
* OS X Mavericks is the newest version of the Mac operating system, and this guide fills you in on how to use all the cool new features * Portable Genius guides are packed with tips and techniques to help you make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle * Covers such essentials as getting started and customizing OS X, browsing and manipulating images and multimedia, listening to music and podcasts, and using Game Center, Messages, and Notifications * Shows how to connect peripherals, copy music to an iPod, add a printer, sync your Mac to other devices, troubleshoot problems, and maintain OS X OS X Mavericks Portable Genius is like having an Apple genius at your side whenever you want one.