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Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transitionThe number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold walks you through the Mac OS, user interface, and icons. You'll learn how to set up your Mac, move your files from your PC to your Mac, switch applications, get your Mac online, network your Mac, secure your Mac, work with the iLife suite, troubleshoot common problems, and more.* Dives in to helping you make the switch from PC to Mac as smooth and effortless as possible* Walks you through the latest features of Mac OS X Lion to help you take advantage of all the cool things your Mac can do that you might not know about* Offers clear instructions for working with the iLife applications, running Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp, networking your Mac, and switching your family or your business to a Mac* Shares essential advice for troubleshooting common problems and provides easy tips for keeping your Mac happySwitching to Mac For Dummies, Mac OS X Lion Edition is all you need to switch to a Mac and never look back!

Switching to a Mac For Dummies: Mac OS X Lion Edition

Introduction 1Part I: Informed Switching Starts Here 7Chapter 1: Why Switch? Demystifying the Mac Mantra 9Chapter 2: Meet the Mac Family 23Chapter 3: Deciding What to Buy 49Part II: Making the Switch 83Chapter 4: The Big Day: Setting Up Your Mac 85Chapter 5: Mac OS X for Windows Users 99Chapter 6: Moving Files from Your PC to the Mac 131Chapter 7: Switching Applications 149Part III: Connecting Hither and Yon 169Chapter 8: Getting Your Mac Online 171Chapter 9: Networking the Mac Way 195Chapter 10: Staying Secure in a Connected World 215Chapter 11: Connecting with iDevices, iTunes, and iCloud 235Part IV: More Software, More Choices 247Chapter 12: Picturing iPhoto 249Chapter 13: Producing Movies and Music on Your Mac 261Chapter 14: Building Your Space on the Web 273Chapter 15: Enjoying Other OS X Goodies 283Chapter 16: Oops, It's a PC: Running Windows on Your Mac 297Part V: Specialty Switching Scenarios 307Chapter 17: Switching with the Whole Family in Mind 309Chapter 18: Switching Your Business to Macs 329Chapter 19: Desktop to Dashcode: OS X Advanced 335Part VI: The Part of Tens 347Chapter 20: Ten Terrifi c Troubleshooting Tips 349Chapter 21: Ten Ways Your Mac Can Help the Planet 361Chapter 22: Ten Creative Uses for Your Old PC 369Appendix: Mac Speak versus Windows Speak: A Translation Glossary 373Index 401Bonus Chapter 1: Converting from OS 9 and Other Operating Systems BC1