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For Dummies (Computers)

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You're never too old to fall in love—with your Mac!

You took a while, but you are now the proud owner of your first Mac computer. Macs For Seniors For Dummies is just for you. This friendly, accessible guide walks you through choosing a Mac and learning how to use it. You'll find yourself falling head over heels for your Mac in no time.

Macs For Seniors For Dummies introduces you to all the basics that you need to know: turning the Mac on and getting connected; using the keyboard and mouse; working with files and folders; navigate around the Mac desktop and OS X Lion; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail; and much more.

  • Shows Mac newbies how to surf safely with Safari, video chat with FaceTime, and connect with friends and family online
  • Covers choosing the Mac that's right for you, setting it up, running programs and managing files, and hooking up a printer
  • Features ways to have some fun, too, with digital photos and videos, music, movies, games, apps, and more
  • Includes tips on troubleshooting and taking care of your Mac

Your Mac can do so much more than you ever imagined and Macs For Seniors For Dummies shows you how!

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iMac For Dummies

by Mark L Chambers

Published 1 July 2005
Congratulations! When you bought that shiny new anodized aluminum iMac, you made a great choice. Now you want take advantage and control of that baby's awesome speed, high performance, powerful operating system, and fantastic applications, and iMac for Dummies, 5th Edition is here to help you do just that!

This easy-to-use guide covers both the iMac's splendid, cutting-edge hardware and Leopard, the latest version of Apple’s superb Mac OS X operating system. It gives you the basic information that every iMac owner should know and then moves on to explore the software that comes with your iMac. And, everywhere you look, you'll find plenty of power-user tips and tricks that’ll save you time, effort, and money. You'll find out how to:

  • Set up and customize your iMac
  • Import files from your old computer
  • Send and receive mail
  • Store, and organize digital photos, music, and video
  • Back up your system with Time Machine
  • Browse the Internet with Safari
  • Keep in touch with iChat
  • Make your iMac a digital media hub with iLife
  • Connect your iMac to a wireless network
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Keep your iMac safe and secure

Your iMac is an elegant and sophisticated machine — and as fast, powerful, and easy-to-use as a computer can be. With the help you get from iMac For Dummies, 5th Edition you'll be an iMac power user in no time!