Switching to a Mac For Dummies

by Arnold Reinhold

Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless. Whether you’ve been using Windows XP, Vista, or even Linux, you’ll find simple, straightforward ways to make your transition go smoothly. That will leave you plenty of time to get familiar with Mac’s prodigious and dynamic OS X capabilities. You’ll also connect with iLife, Mac’s amazing integrated software suite that lets you turn your computer into a powerful media center—not just for listening and watching, but for creating music, video, and much more. Discover how

Decide whether the switch to Mac is right for you Choose the Mac that will change your life Keep and reuse elements of your old setup Go online with your Mac Connect to your home network—even that old PC Go media crazy with iTunes, iPhoto and more Take advantage of Mac’s business capabilities Complete with handy cheat sheet of common Mac short cuts and commands as well as a glossary of Mac world lingo, Switching to Mac For Dummies ensures that your switch will be the smartest thing you ever do.

460 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 26, 2007

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yeah, I know this book isn't sexy, but you can't have everything.

I got a Mac a few months back, and while it's pretty easy to use, there are still some things i'm used to with a PC that i couldn't figure out how to do with a Mac. I think the Dummies books are always very basic (that's their point), but this one, when i skipped through what makes a mac a mac, and what makes a pc a pc, found it to be easy to read, accurate, and detailed. Almost all of the questions i had (and many i didn't!) were answered. That's all I can ask for from a how-to book! With a little humor thrown in!

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to be cool. I'm switching from PC to Mac. So far I'm just confused!

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful.....

[Ron · Rating 1 out of 5]

This subject should be written by a pc user. I got tired of th e Mac proselytizing.

[Scott Daves]

When I switched to a 17" MacBook Pro for work.