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Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network, Third Edition
Read real-world advice from Wi-Fi wizard Glenn Fleishman on setting up a wireless network using Apple's 802.11n base stations. Learn to maximize performance, extend range, connect multiple base stations, handle complex configs, share USB disks and printers, and more. Covers AirPort Utility 6! More info...

Take Control of iCloud
iCloud may seem simple, but complexity lurks beneath the surface. Joe Kissell explains what iCloud does and doesn't do, how to move from MobileMe to iCloud, what hardware and OS versions are necessary, and important usage details for the iCloud Web apps, iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, iCloud Backup, Photo Stream, shared iCloud calendars, and Find My iPhone, among much else. More info...

Take Control of Your iPad
Tonya Engst explains how to handle general setup, syncing, networking, and security, as well as tapping, typing, and overall navigation. She covers many core Apple apps—including Contacts, iBooks, Photos, and Music—and shares real-world advice on buying and managing apps. Includes all iPad models and iOS 5.1! More info...

Take Control of CrashPlan Backups
We love CrashPlan, but making the most of its many options can be daunting. Backup expert Joe Kissell teaches you how to devise a custom CrashPlan backup strategy, start backing up to multiple destinations, achieve optimal performance, manage CrashPlan PRO users, and access backed-up files with CrashPlan Mobile apps. More info...

Take Control of Getting Started with DEVONthink 2, Second Edition
DEVONthink 2 offers a slew of features for defeating information overload, but mastering its power is easier with real-world advice from DEVONthink power-user Joe Kissell. He helps you understand what DEVONthink can do for you, the best ways to put information into DEVONthink, and how to organize it so you can find it later. More info...

About Take Control

It's time for you to Take Control with highly practical, tightly focused ebooks covering Mac OS X, Macintosh applications, the iPad and other iOS devices, 802.11n networking, and more! Written by the same expert authors responsible for best-selling print books but available much more quickly, Take Control ebooks provide the technical help you need now. Our PDF-format ebooks use carefully designed layout and typography for easy onscreen reading and printing, and they include bookmarks, clickable links, and a Check for Updates link that lets you access free updates. (EPUB and Mobipocket versions are also usually available—see Device Advice for details.) We offer free samples of all our ebooks and a money-back guarantee, so download a Take Control ebook today!

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