Switching to a Mac For Dummies Paperback - 2011

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(R), MacBook Pro, iMac(R), 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(R), iPhoto(R), and iMovie(R)

• 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(R) 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(R) and other social networking sites

Learn to:

• Choose the Mac that's right for you

• Transfer your files from Windows(R)

• Surf the web, send and receive e-mail, and make FaceTime video calls

• Get the most from Mac OS X Lion and create cool projects with the iLife suite