Switching To Mac For Dummies Mac OS X

Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transition The number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. Using a Mac is easy. This guide makes switching easy too! 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. Meet the family — compare the MacBook Air®, MacBook Pro, iMac®, Mac Pro, and Mac mini 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 Can I keep it? — find out which peripherals will still work with your Mac Moving day — transfer your files, address book, and content stored on other media Ready, set, connect — set up your Internet service and e-mail application, and connect to your printer and other peripherals Get an apptitude — add apps from the Mac App Store; manage your music, photos, movies, and more with iTunes®, iPhoto®, and iMovie® Safety first — learn what makes Macs safer and why strong passwords are still important If you just can't say goodbye — see how to run Windows® on your Mac Open the book and find: How a Mac can simplify your life Tips on keeping your Mac updated and secure Ways to unleash your creativity with photos, audio, and video Advice on navigating with Launchpad and Mission Control Help with switching specialized software to your Mac Special tips for seniors and parents of young kids Instructions for Mac network and Wi-Fi setup How to enjoy Facebook® and other social networking sites Learn to: Choose the…