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Take Control of PDFpen 6
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.8 MB |
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Learn to create, edit, and manipulate PDFs with Smile's PDFpen 6!
Produce and polish PDFs with aplomb using Smile's PDFpen, for a fraction of what Adobe Acrobat costs! Michael E. Cohen explains how you can create, combine, edit, annotate, and protect PDFs. Also learn how to perform OCR, fill out forms, sign forms digitally, make interactive forms, and much more. Covers Mac and iOS versions!
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Take Control of Dropbox
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 1.8 MB |
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Sync, link, and share your files!
Whether you're already among the millions of people who sync and share files with Dropbox or you plan to join their ranks soon, this ebook will teach you about the many features—especially the non-obvious ones!—that make Dropbox an exceptionally useful and popular Internet service for file transfer and collaboration.
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Take Control of Using Mountain Lion
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 3.2 MB |
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Make the most of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion!
Join Mac expert Matt Neuburg as you make the most of Mountain Lion's major new features, including Notifications, Documents in the Cloud, and improved Auto Save/Versions. Plus, learn to customize Mountain Lion and get help with finding files, launching apps, managing windows, handling user accounts, and more.
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Take Control of Upgrading to Mountain Lion
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.2.1 |
Download Size: 2.2 MB |
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Install OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion with confidence!
Make the move to Mountain Lion with Joe Kissell’s expert advice! Sort out compatibility issues, deal with Apple IDs, make a suitable backup, and pick your upgrade plan — including a clean install. You’ll also learn about key post-upgrade tasks, what to do if something goes terribly wrong, and how to “upgrade” to Mountain Lion while moving from an older Mac or Windows PC.
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Take Control of Your iPad, Second Edition
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Author: Tonya Engst |
Version: 2.0.1 |
Download Size: 3.1 MB |
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Learn how to take delight in your iPad use!
Join Take Control editor in chief Tonya Engst on her quest to make the iPad experience more delightful, whether you're new to the iPad or not making the most of it, thanks to its many buried settings and hidden features. Covers iOS 6 and all the latest iPads! Special two-fer offer: Buy one and share it with an iPad-using friend or relative!
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Take Control of iBooks Author
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 3.7 MB |
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Plan, produce, and publish a Multi-Touch ebook for the iPad!
Join ebook designer and instructional software developer Michael E. Cohen as you make a Multi-Touch ebook with iBooks Author 2. You'll plan your project, customize a template, set up your table-of-contents, lay out your pages, add interactivity and glossary items, and publish your masterpiece!
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Take Control of iCloud
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.4.1 |
Download Size: 2.6 MB |
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Understand the features, get set up, and enjoy iCloud!
Joe Kissell explains what iCloud does and doesn't do, sorts out Apple ID problems, and covers key usage details for iTunes in the Cloud, iTunes Match, iCloud Backup, Photo Stream, shared iCloud calendars, Contacts, Notes, Reminders, Mail, Find My iDevice, and more. Now covers iOS 6 and @icloud.com email addresses!
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Take Control of Your Passwords
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Overcome password frustration with Joe Kissell's expert advice!
Password overload has driven many of us to take dangerous shortcuts. If you think ZombieCat12 is a secure password, that you can safely reuse a password, or that no one would try to steal your password…think again! Overcome password frustration with expert advice from Joe Kissell, and don't miss our “Joe of Tech” comic or Joe’s intro video! 
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Take Control Live: Working with Your iPad
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.4 |
Download Size: 982K |
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Watch and learn as Joe Kissell explains how to work with your iPad!
You want to work effectively on your iPad, but it's hard to choose apps and services, and everything changes too fast even for an ebook. Instead, come up to speed by joining iPad expert Joe Kissell in four live online video presentations about how to make the most of your iPad for common business tasks. It's not just Take Control, it's Take Control Live!
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Take Control of iTunes 11: The FAQ
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 4.2 MB |
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Take your iTunes know-how to 11!
In this FAQ-style ebook, iTunes expert Kirk McElhearn explains importing, tagging, organizing, playing, sharing, and more so you can get the most out of your audio, video, and book collections in iTunes 11. You'll also learn the best way to transfer media to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod.
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Macworld iPhone 5 Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 21.4 MB |
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Take your iPhone know-how from zero to sixty!
Join the experts at Macworld to learn the ins and outs of your iPhone 5 in this 323-page guide. You'll find setup advice; details on most of Apple's apps; insider suggestions for working efficiently; ways to work with music, photos, and video; a quick troubleshooting chapter; and an overview of cases, headphones, and more.
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Take Control of Thanksgiving Dinner
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 1.5 MB |
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Learn how to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with a maximum of enjoyment and a minimum of stress, snafus, and sleeplessness!
Joe Kissell trades his trackpad for a whisk and brings his knack for breaking complex topics into simple steps to the task of preparing a full-bore Thanksgiving dinner. With Joe's help and extensively tested recipes, cooking a complete Thanksgiving feast can be both delicious and stress-free!
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Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Mountain Lion Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 17.5 MB |
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Firm up your Mac know-how with help from the experts at Macworld!
If you're boggled by the basics in OS X, you can turn to this ebook for a helpful walk-through of using the Finder and the Dock, configuring your Mac, working with Apple's bundled apps, finding and installing new software, searching, printing, security, troubleshooting, and much more.
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Take Control of Networking & Security in iOS 6
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.9 MB |
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Connect with confidence, and keep your passwords and data safe!
Glenn Fleishman looks deeply at networking on an iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch and keeping its data safe from prying eyes. The ebook covers Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth connections, and helps you both protect data on the device and keep it safe while in transit across the Internet.
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Take Control of Mail on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Fourth Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 4.0 |
Download Size: 1.5 MB |
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Devise an effective mobile strategy for iOS 6, and read your email with ease!
Need real-world advice about the Mail app on Apple's iOS devices? Email expert Joe Kissell explains how to devise an effective strategy, plus how to configure accounts and the best ways to receive, send, read, and file email. You'll also find troubleshooting help.
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Take Control of Scrivener 2
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 2.9 MB |
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Finally, write your novel or screenplay with Scrivener 2!
Compose a masterpiece with Literature & Latte's Scrivener. Whether you're writing science-fiction, a historical novel, or a zombie travelogue, you'll learn how Scrivener's powerful tools can take your work to the next level. Kirk McElhearn shows you how to collect notes, organize your work, arrange and rearrange sections, and more.
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Take Control of Messages in Mountain Lion
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.8 MB |
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Make your Mac into a communications hub with the Messages app!
The new Messages app in Mountain Lion lets you chat via text, audio, and video, but are you taking full advantage of its features? Join Mac expert Glenn Fleishman as he explains the six account options, what's changed since iChat, status and etiquette, buddy lists, how to best send a message, and more.
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Take Control of Calendar Syncing and Sharing with BusyCal
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 719 KB |
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Learn how to sync and share calendars effectively!
Download this free ebook by Joe Kissell to learn how calendar servers and clients work, when to use iCloud or Google Calendar for syncing and sharing, and how to construct a sensible calendar strategy for BusyCal 2 on your Mac, even if you or others also use other calendar apps. Thanks to BusyMac for sponsoring this ebook!
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Take Control of Safari 6
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.5 MB |
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Become a Web-browsing wizard by learning all that Safari can do for you.
Take Safari 6 beyond basic Web browsing with Mac expert Sharon Zardetto! You'll find help with (and shortcuts for) searching with the new address field, using the Reading List, finding and installing the best third-party extensions, working with tabs, filling out forms, and more.
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Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac, Second Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 2.2 |
Download Size: 1.5 MB |
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Fix common problems, and handle uncommon problems like a pro!
This essential guide teaches you 17 basic troubleshooting procedures and how to solve 15 common problems, along with an easy-to-follow way to troubleshoot novel problems. Whether your Mac fails to boot, loses its Internet connection, or won't cooperate, this book has the advice you need to find a solution.
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Take Control of the Mac Command Line with Terminal
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
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Learn how to release your inner geek!
Release your inner geek and learn to harness the power of the Unix underpinnings to Mac OS X! This 116-page ebook from Joe Kissell explains everything you need to know to become comfortable working on the command line in Terminal, and provides numerous “recipes” for performing useful tasks.
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Take Control of Speeding Up Your Mac
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 2.1 MB |
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Boost your Mac's performance and eliminate speed bumps!
Don't settle for a sluggish Mac! This ebook explains how to find causes of slow performance and take steps to make your Mac peppy. You'll learn to lighten your CPU load, increase free RAM, and improve disk performance, plus speed up your browser, email, network, and USB and FireWire peripherals.
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Macworld Master iPhone Photography Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 7.6 MB |
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Take better shots with your iPhone camera!
Thanks to the iPhone, many more of us have a camera in our pocket. But, like any art, perfect photography takes time. (Maybe not so much money wasted on roll upon roll of 35mm film, but still.) Learning how to make the most of the iPhone's camera - and the many apps and accessories that extend - is the goal of this Superguide.
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Macworld Total Mountain Lion Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 5.0 MB |
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Come up to speed with what's new in Mountain Lion!
Whether you're a relatively new Mac user or someone who remembers the days before there were three colored buttons in the upper left corner of every Mac window, Mountain Lion has something new for you. In this concise book, Macworld focuses on Mountain Lion's new features and adjustments, and demonstrates how you can use them.
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Macworld Mac Gems Superguide, Second Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 2.0 |
Download Size: 3.8 MB |
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Capsule reviews of inexpensive software to improve your Mac usage.
Your Mac is only as useful as the software you install, but there are thousands of free and inexpensive programs that can enhance your Macintosh experience. Dan Frakes and others at Macworld have been collecting the gems of the Mac software world, and this Superguide offers capsule reviews and links to more than 80 of the best.
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Macworld iPad Superguide, Third Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 3.0 |
Download Size: 29 MB |
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Integrate your iPad into your life!
Discover how your iPad can help you communicate with the world, get your work done, and enjoy music, videos, photos, and books. Whether you need help getting started, want to learn insider tips, or need help with a malfunctioning iPad, this general reference from the experts at Macworld has handy advice.
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Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network, Third Edition
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 3.1 |
Download Size: 3.5 MB |
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Make your 802.11n-based AirPort network fast, reliable, and secure!
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!
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Take Control of Apple Mail in Mountain Lion
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.7 MB |
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Master Mail in Mountain Lion!
Join author Joe Kissell as he explains Mail's new Mountain Lion features—such as VIPs and Notifications—and walks you through the basics of sending and receiving email. Special topics include attachment handling, searching, rules and smart mailboxes, integration with Gmail and iCloud, digital signatures and encryption, and more.
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Take Control of Maintaining Your Mac, Second Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 2.3 |
Download Size: 1.6 MB |
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Keep your Mac running smoothly with our easy maintenance program!
Regular maintenance is necessary for peak performance and to prevent problems, but it's hard to know what to do and when. Best-selling author Joe Kissell walks you through his commonsense approach! Updated to for 10.8 Mountain Lion (including the just-released 10.8.1!) and the latest versions of Joe's recommended utilities.
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Take Control of TextExpander
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 2.0 MB |
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Type 120 words per minute and have fun doing it with TextExpander!
Put more effort into creative thought and less into repetitive typing with TextExpander 4, the award-winning text expansion utility from Smile. Whether you want to type faster or you already use TextExpander but want to harness its power more fully, let author Michael Cohen help you save time and lead you to typing nirvana.
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Take Control of Apple Mail in Lion
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.6 MB |
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Learn the basics and go under the hood with Mail in Lion!
Master Apple Mail in Lion! Along with the basics of sending and receiving email, you'll find help with special topics like attachment handling, searching, rules and smart mailboxes, integration with Gmail and iCloud, reading RSS feeds, digital signatures and encryption, notes, backups, and much more.
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Take Control of CrashPlan Backups
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
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Protect your data with CrashPlan's onsite, offsite, and cloud 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.
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Take Control of Getting Started with DEVONthink 2, Second Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 2.0 |
Download Size: 4.0 MB |
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Take control of your PDFs, paper documents, email messages, and scribbled notes with DEVONthink 2 and Joe Kissell's expert advice!
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.
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Take Control of BBEdit
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 3.5 MB |
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Learn how to take full advantage of BBEdit's text-processing power!
BBEdit, from Bare Bones Software, is the preeminent text editor on the Mac thanks to its deep, powerful feature set. With this 199-page ebook, created in collaboration with Bare Bones, you'll learn how to take advantage of BBEdit's most powerful features whether you use BBEdit for prose, HTML, or code.
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Take Control of Bookle
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: ~1 MB |
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The definitive documentation for the Bookle EPUB reader.
This free ebook documents the new Bookle EPUB reader for Mac OS X, which we created in collaboration with Stairways Software. You'll learn how to add EPUBs to your Bookle library, navigate among and within EPUBs, change fonts and colors, and listen to EPUBs. There's also a chapter on finding books in EPUB format and creating your own EPUBs.
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Take Control of Screen Sharing in Lion
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.1 MB |
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Control one Mac from another, or from a iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch!
Control Macs on the other side of the world (or just down the hall) with ease! Networking expert Glenn Fleishman helps you identify, configure, and use the best screen-sharing option for your needs, whether between two Macs or so you can run a Mac from an iOS device. You'll learn how to share screens via iChat, Bonjour, Back to My Mac, and Skype.
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Take Control of iTunes 10: The FAQ, Second Edition
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 2.0 |
Download Size: 3.7 MB |
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Find answers to all your questions about iTunes 10!
In this FAQ-style ebook, iTunes expert Kirk McElhearn explains importing, tagging, organizing, playing, sharing, and more so you can get the most out of your audio, video, and book collections in iTunes 10. You'll also learn the best way to transfer media to an iPad, iPhone, or iPod. Covers iCloud and iTunes Match!
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Macworld iPhone 4S Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 6.6 MB |
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Take your iPhone know-how from zero to sixty!
Join the experts at Macworld to learn the ins and outs of your iPhone in this 268-page guide. You'll find setup advice; details on most of Apple's apps; insider suggestions for working more efficiently; ways to work with music, photos, and video; a thorough troubleshooting chapter; and recommendations for cases, headphones, speakers, and more.
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Take Control of Using Lion
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 2.5 MB |
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Explore Lion's native habitat with an expert guide!
With Matt Neuburg's help, come up to speed on Lion's key new features - Auto Save, Versions, Mission Control, Launchpad, gestures, full-screen mode, and more - and customize Lion to suit your needs. Whether you are excited about Lion's new features or just want to get back to work, this ebook explains what you need to know.
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Take Control of Spotlight for Finding Anything on Your Mac
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 3.15 MB |
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Become a Spotlight search savant with the help of this essential book!
Explore Spotlight searching, one of Mac OS X’s least explained features! Become familiar with the concepts behind Spotlight indexing and the “grammar” of its searches, and learn how to find anything on your Mac, either via graphical criteria bars or by typing in Spotlight's underlying language.
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Macworld Total Lion Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 8.3 MB |
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Become more productive and confident in Lion with advice from the experts at Macworld!
Get going with new and exciting features in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion! This 133-page ebook from Macworld looks at how Lion brings some of iOS’s look and feel into Mac OS X, and what those changes mean in daily use. You’ll see what’s different in the Finder, Spotlight, Safari, Preview, QuickTime, Mail, Address Book, iCal, TextEdit, and more.
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Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
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Set up a rock-solid backup strategy so that you can restore quickly and completely, no matter what catastrophe arises.
Joe Kissell provides all the advice you need in the age of Lion to create a Mac backup strategy that protects your data and enables quick recovery. He compares backup software, services, and media to help you make the best choices. You'll learn to set up, test, and maintain your backups, plus how to restore your files after a calamity!
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Take Control of Upgrading to Lion
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 1.9 MB |
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Install Mac OS X 10.7 Lion with confidence!
Upgrade to Lion successfully with Joe Kissell's advice, gained through countless test installs. Learn what to do if you can't download from the App Store, avoid problems, and perform key post-upgrade tasks. Covers upgrading from Tiger or Leopard, Lion Server installation basics, migrating to a new Mac, and Recovery mode.
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Take Control of Your Paperless Office
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
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Learn the best ways to cut back on incoming and outgoing paper!
Joe Kissell shows you how to cut back on paper and avoid pulp friction! This ebook is your friendly guide to replacing printed documents with digital versions—with an emphasis on the Mac-compatible hardware, software, and processes needed to get the job done. It also suggests clever ways to reduce incoming and outgoing paper.
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Take Control of iPad Networking & Security
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.3 |
Download Size: 1.3 MB |
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Learn more about iPad networking, and keep your passwords and data safe!
In this detailed ebook, Glenn Fleishman explains how to network an iPad and keep its data safe from prying eyes. The book covers Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth connections, and helps you both protect your data on the iPad and keep data safe while in transit across the Internet.
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Macworld Digital Photography Superguide, Fourth Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 4.0 |
Download Size: 6.1 MB |
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Learn everything you need to know about digital photography from the experts at Macworld!
The fourth edition of this far-ranging ebook from our friends at Macworld brings together a team of experts to teach you how to take great shots (or scan existing photos), manage your photo collection, create a variety of photo projects, and protect your photos from mishap.
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Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '11
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.0 |
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Turn it up to 11: get creative and make music with GarageBand's loops!
Seattle composer and musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions and audio examples guide you through creating songs with the built-in loops in GarageBand '11. You'll learn how to use loops, assemble them into a composition, mix your song, and add basic audio effects.
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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '11
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.0 |
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Turn it up to 11 as you learn how to record songs with drums, keyboards, bass, strings, even horns...even if all you have is a beat-up electric guitar!
Get real-world guidance from Seattle composer and musician Jeff Tolbert while learning how to record songs with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and more. You'l get hundreds of professional recording tips and tricks, and advice on applying effects.
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Take Control of iPhone and iPod touch Networking & Security, iOS 4 Edition
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 2.3 MB |
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Connect with confidence with Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth!
Glenn Fleishman looks deeply at networking an iPhone or iPod touch and keeping its data safe from prying eyes. Along with Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth, Glenn discusses file transfer and controlling remote computers. The iPhone 3G and 2nd-generation iPod touch cannot be upgraded past iOS 4, so this ebook should remain reasonably up-to-date for those devices for a while, though details about cellular plans and apps will change as time goes on.
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Take Control of iWeb '09
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Author: Steve Sande |
Version: 1.1 |
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Follow along with author Steve Sande and learn how to make useful, attractive Web sites with iWeb '09 and '11!
If you're stuck on iWeb 3's basics or unhappy with amateurish results, turn to Web wizard Steve Sande for step-by-step instructions for building an iWeb site, ranging from the basics to how to create eye-catching effects and include special elements such as blog posts, podcasts, Twitter feeds, Google calendars, and more.
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Take Control of Media on Your iPad, Second Edition
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Author: Jeff Carlson |
Version: 2.0 |
Download Size: 4.6 MB |
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Make the most of your iPad media machine!
Become an iPad media maven! Join Jeff Carlson as he explains how to add text, tunes, movies, and more to your iPad, and learn smart ways to use Apple's core media apps, plus find tips about third-party apps. Also, read about using your iPad as a TV remote. Updated for the Apple TV 2, and the iPad 2 and iOS 4.3!
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Take Control of Running Windows on a Mac, Fifth Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 5.0 |
Download Size: 2.5 MB |
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Essential advice for running Windows on your Mac!
Author Joe Kissell helps you determine which version of Windows to use and how to best run it for your needs. You'll get steps for installing and using the latest versions of Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, and Boot Camp. Includes a money-saving coupon for VMware Fusion!
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Take Control of iPhone Basics, iOS 4 Edition
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Author: Karen G. Anderson |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.4 MB |
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Using an iPhone 3G? This is the ebook for you!
Decide which iPhone and accessories to buy, set everything up nicely (including transferring data from a computer), find your way around, and use the apps effectively. Updated in 2011 to discuss the Verizon iPhone! Also now covers buying, making, and using ringtones.
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Take Control of Your Wi-Fi Security
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.7 |
Download Size: 1.3 MB |
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Learn how to keep intruders out of your wireless network and protect your sensitive communications!
Do you know who's using your wireless network right now? Whether you are concerned about a home or small office network, wireless networking experts Glenn Fleishman and Adam Engst help you evaluate your security risks, understand the pros and cons of different techniques, and secure your wireless network and data.
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Take Control of Safari 5
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.9 MB |
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Become a Web-browsing wizard by learning all that Safari can do for you.
Take Safari 5 far beyond basic Web browsing with this ebook from Mac expert Sharon Zardetto. Come up to speed on the new extensions and Reader features, and hone your skills at loading tabs, searching, filling out forms, using RSS, and more.
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Macworld iPhone & iPod touch Superguide, Fourth Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 4.0 |
Download Size: 5.1 MB |
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Take your iPhone know-how from zero to sixty!
Learn the ins and outs of your iPhone or iPod touch in this 174-page guide. Whether you need help getting started with almost any aspect of your device, want to work more efficiently and learn insider tips, or want to solve a common problem, the experts at Macworld have you covered.
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Take Control of PDFpen 5
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.0 |
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Learn to create, edit, and manipulate PDFs with Smile's PDFpen 5!
Smile's PDFpen 5 offers many of the features of Adobe Acrobat Pro at a fraction of the price. With this 132-page ebook, written in collaboration with Smile, you will learn the best ways to use PDFpen to fill out and sign PDF forms, comment on shared PDFs, edit text and graphics, and even scan documents to editable PDFs.
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Take Control of Fonts in Snow Leopard
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
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Install, organize, and use fonts with ease in Mac OS X!
Little in Mac OS X is as confusing as fonts, and if you've had trouble understanding what's going on, turn to font expert Sharon Zardetto. She explains how to use Font Book, deal with old fonts, manage Font menus, work with character-rich Unicode fonts, and much more.
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Take Control of Apple Mail in Snow Leopard
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
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Learn the basics and go under the hood with Mail in Snow Leopard!
Master Apple Mail in Snow Leopard! Along with the basics of sending and receiving email, you'll find help with special topics like attachment handling, searching, rules and smart mailboxes, integration with Gmail, reading RSS feeds, digital signatures and encryption, notes and to-dos, MobileMe syncing, backups, and much more.
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Take Control of Spam with Apple Mail
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.5 |
Download Size: 860 KB |
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Keep unwanted email messages out of your Inbox with Apple Mail!
Stamp out spam in Mail with Joe Kissell's meticulously researched steps! Learn how Mail filters spam, how to optimize the Junk Mail filter, and how to fix a spam-clogged incoming queue. Joe also reviews third-party options that can identify spam even more accurately.
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Macworld Mac Troubleshooting Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 10.7 MB |
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Find the solutions to specific Mac-related problems with this book!
Whereas Take Control of Troubleshooting Your Mac teaches you how to troubleshoot unique problems, this title from Macworld provides solutions to numerous specific problems, including those related to installation, startup, hardware, system freezes, application crashes, networking and the Internet, and much more.
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Take Control of Permissions in Snow Leopard
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Author: Brian Tanaka |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Solve quirky problems, increase privacy, and share files better!
Permissions problems got you down? This guide to the permissions that control access to your files, folders, and disks explains how to keep files private, repair permissions, set Ignore Permissions for external disks, work with files on servers, and delete files that won't die.
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Macworld Mac OS X Hints Superguide, Snow Leopard Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
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Discover tips for Snow Leopard, Mail, iCal, and more, including Terminal!
Maximize your mileage from Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and its core applications with this cornucopia of hints from Rob Griffiths and other Macworld experts. You'll find basic tips for any Mac user as well as power-user tweaks that use Terminal to go way beyond the basics.
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Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Snow Leopard Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 10.1 MB |
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Firm up your Mac know-how with help from the experts at Macworld!
If you've been boggled by basic tasks in Mac OS X, the Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Snow Leopard Edition walks you through Mac OS X, using the Dock, configuring your Mac, working with apps, searching, printing, security, troubleshooting, running Windows, and more.
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Take Control of Syncing Data in Snow Leopard
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.3 MB |
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Learn how to sync your data with another Mac, iPhone, iPod, mobile phone, or PDA!
Want to sync your Mac's data without hassle? Michael Cohen walks you through all the steps, explains Apple's syncing model, and provides essential troubleshooting advice. Covers syncing to another Mac, MobileMe, Google, Exchange, iPhones, iPods, Apple TV, mobile phones generally, and tips for Palms and Blackberries.
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Macworld Total Snow Leopard Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 8.3 MB |
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Become more productive and confident in Snow Leopard with advice from the experts at Macworld!
This ebook from Macworld gets you going with Snow Leopard, explaining what's new and sharpening your Mac OS X skills. The 104-page ebook looks particularly at finding files, using the Finder effectively, automation, security, surfing the Web with Safari, issuing commands on the Unix command line, and troubleshooting.
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Take Control of iPhone OS 3
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Author: Ted Landau |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 3.1 MB |
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Using a classic iPhone? A first-generation iPod touch? This is the ebook for you!
Master the iPhone OS with this compendium from troubleshooting guru Ted Landau! You'll learn about backups, batteries, Bluetooth, jailbreaking, Location Services, MobileMe, networking, passwords, problem-solving, ringtones, security, SIM cards, syncing, tethering, voice control, volume control, and more!
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Take Control of Your iPhone Apps (Original iPhone)
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Author: Jeff Carlson |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.2 MB |
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Real-world help with using the core apps on the original iPhone and 1st-generation iPod touch!
Follow along as Jeff Carlson explains Apple's core apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. Learn the basics plus get clever tips drawn from Jeff's experience using an iPhone for work, photography, and fun. Apps include Calendar, Camera, Compass, Contacts, iPod, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Phone, Photos, Remote, Safari, and Video.
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Take Control of VMware Fusion 3
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Author: Joe Kissell |
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Take advantage of the full virtualization power of VMware Fusion 3!
Free Download! Thanks to sponsorship from VMware, you can now download Take Control of VMware Fusion for free. You'll learn how to use Fusion 3 to run Windows on your Intel-based Mac without slowdowns or trade-offs, and with the benefit of configuration snapshots, multiple installations, and mixing Windows and Mac apps.
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Take Control of Users & Accounts in Snow Leopard
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.0 |
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Learn to manage user accounts and parental controls in Snow Leopard!
If you've found yourself boggled by user accounts in Mac OS X, can't figure out how to share files between them, or need to limit what others can do on your Mac—let Kirk McElhearn explain! You'll learn about account types, what they can do, how you should set them up on your Mac, and details about Fast User Switching.
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Take Control of Syncing Data in Leopard
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.8 MB |
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Is your data stuck on your Mac? Learn how to sync it with another Mac, iPhone, iPod, mobile phone, or PDA!
Frustrated in your attempts to sync data between Macs, or with an iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV? What about a mobile phone or PDA? Synchronization expert Michael Cohen shows you what you need, explains Apple's syncing model, and provide essential troubleshooting advice. Now covers iTunes 9 and iPhone OS 3!
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Take Control of Sharing Files in Snow Leopard
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.8 MB |
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Configure file sharing to be fast, effective, and secure with networking guru Glenn Fleishman!
No Mac is an island, and networking guru Glenn Fleishman has the nitty-gritty details you need to set up and configure file sharing in Snow Leopard to be fast, effective, and secure. Whether AFP, Samba, FTP, or iDisk, between two Macs, among a mixed-platform workgroup, or over the Internet, Glenn explains it all.
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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '09
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.1 |
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Learn how to record complete songs with drums, keyboards, bass, strings, even horns...even if all you have is a beat-up electric guitar!
Get real-world guidance from Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert while learning how to record songs with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and more. You'll not only learn how to use GarageBand more effectively, but also get hundreds of professional recording tips and tricks, and advice on applying effects.
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Take Control of Upgrading to Snow Leopard
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
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Install Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard with confidence!
Upgrade to Snow Leopard calmly and successfully with Joe Kissell's expert advice, developed over numerous test installations. Many thousands of Mac users have upgraded their Macs with previous editions of this best-selling ebook!
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Take Control of Exploring & Customizing Snow Leopard
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.9 MB |
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Explore Snow Leopard's native habitat with an expert guide!
You've installed Snow Leopard, and now it's time to explore Snow Leopard's new (and existing) features with an expert guide. You'll learn how to customize Mac OS X's interface, navigate quickly among apps and around your disk, and use special features like a pro.
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Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac, Second Edition
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Author: Andy Affleck |
Version: 2.1 |
Download Size: 6.0 MB |
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Start podcasting or take it to the next level with our step-by-step guide!
Whether you're just getting started podcasting or want to take it to the next level, long-time podcaster Andy Affleck has the start-to-finish guidance you need! Learn how plan your podcast, choose the right mic, record and edit like a pro, and publish your podcast to the world. Updated for the latest software and techniques!
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Take Control of Safari 4
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
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Make the most of Apple's Safari, a Mac Web browser with many hidden and under-appreciated talents!
Make Safari 4 do far more than basic Web browsing with this ebook from long-time Mac expert Sharon Zardetto. Learn about new features in Safari 4, and find smart ways to work with bookmarks, tabs, searching, user names and passwords, filling out forms, RSS, and more.
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iPhoto '09: Visual QuickStart Guide
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 19.7 MB |
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Master every aspect of iPhoto '09 with step-by-step, visual instructions!
The seventh edition of Adam Engst's thorough guide to everything you can do in iPhoto '09 provides 240 pages of concise, step-by-step instructions supported by hundreds of full-color photos and screenshots. From importing and organizing to printing and presenting, this book has the details you need to make the most of iPhoto '09.
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Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '09
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.4 MB |
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Get creative and make music with the built-in loops in GarageBand '09!
Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions and audio examples guide you through creating songs with the built-in loops in GarageBand '09. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit loops using both graphical and notation view, create exciting mixes, and export.
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Take Control of iWeb: iLife '08 Edition
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Author: Steve Sande |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 6.0 MB |
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Learn how to make useful, attractive Web sites with iWeb!
If you're stuck on iWeb's basics or unhappy with amateurish results, turn to Web pro Steve Sande for step-by-step instructions for building an iWeb site, ranging from the basics to how to create eye-catching effects, encode podcasts and videos, shrink graphics, set up an online store, and more. Now explains how to add a Twitter feed!
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Take Control of Fonts in Leopard
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.1 |
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This book has been replaced by _Take Control of Fonts in Snow Leopard_.
Whether you are a designer, work with Unicode fonts, or just want to understand how font handling works in Leopard, Sharon Zardetto has the answers. In this 227-page guide, she explains font locations, load order, Font Book, different installation methods, and how to deal with duplicate fonts (and that's before breakfast!).
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Take Control of Font Problems in Leopard
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
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Learn how to solve your font problems today!
Are you suffering from mysterious font problems in Mac OS X Leopard using Microsoft Office, the Adobe Creative Suite or other programs? Help is at hand in this 151-page ebook from long-time Mac author Sharon Zardetto, who provides troubleshooting steps and real-world advice for solving all sorts of font problems quickly.
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Macworld Mobile Mac Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
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Become a righteous Mac road warrior with help from Macworld's experts!
If you're going mobile with a Mac laptop, Macworld's team of experts have the advice you need to pick the right MacBook for your needs, find utilities that make life on the road easier, access your files at home, protect your data, and troubleshoot problems that may arise. Also includes reviews of top mobile accessories.
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Take Control of VMware Fusion 2
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.7 MB |
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Use Windows on your Mac effectively by taking advantage of the full power of VMware Fusion 2!
Thanks to VMware Fusion, you can now run Windows on your Intel-based Mac without slowdowns or trade-offs, and with the benefit of configuration snapshots, multiple installations, and the capability to mix Windows and Mac apps. Cross-platform expert Joe Kissell teaches you how best to install and use Windows in Fusion's virtualization environment.
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Take Control of Permissions in Leopard
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Author: Brian Tanaka |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.7 MB |
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Solve quirky problems, increase privacy, and share files better by managing permissions in Leopard.
Permissions problems in Leopard got you down? Turn to Unix expert Brian Tanaka's unique guide to the permissions that control access to your files, folders, and disks. Learn how to keep files private, set the Ignore Permissions option for external disks, work with files on servers, repair permissions, and delete files that just won't die.
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Take Control of Buying a Mac, Third Edition
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 3.0 |
Download Size: 1.3 MB |
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Save money, avoid stress, and buy the right Mac for your needs and budget!
Macintosh guru Adam Engst is back with the latest advice about how to figure out which Mac meets your needs and budget, and when and where you should buy. This significantly updated edition includes current details about all the Intel-based Macs, in-depth instructions on moving files to a new Mac, and more.
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Macworld Digital Music & Video Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 6.9 MB |
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Learn everything you need to know about digital music and video from the experts at Macworld!
Macworld's experts have turned their attention to digital music and video! You'll find help with digitizing and organizing content in iTunes, finding media online, and syncing your content to an Apple TV, iPod, or iPhone. It also helps when problems crop up, and recommends top cases, speakers, and other accessories.
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Macworld Mac Security Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 4.7 MB |
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Protect your Mac from bad guys, malicious software, thieves, snoops, and other pesky problems.
It's a dangerous world, but with help from Macworld's experts, you can maintain your privacy online, protect your sensitive data, and keep your Mac safe from malicious software and intruders. The ebook also helps you lock down your home wireless network, set up a firewall, and secure your data when computing in public.
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Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Leopard Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 5.1 MB |
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Firm up your Mac know-how with help from the experts at Macworld!
If you've been boggled by what seem like basic tasks in Mac OS X, do we have an ebook for you! Written in a friendly Q-&-A format, the Macworld Mac Basics Superguide walks you through finding your way around Mac OS X, using the Dock, working with apps and files, searching, troubleshooting, and more.
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Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand '08
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.5 MB |
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Trying to make music with the built-in loops in GarageBand '08?
Seattle musician Jeff Tolbert's step-by-step instructions and audio examples guide you through creating songs with the built-in loops in GarageBand '08. You'll learn how to plan a song, get the most out of Magic GarageBand, edit loops using both graphical and notation view, create exciting mixes, and export.
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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand '08
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Learn how to record complete songs with drums, keyboards, bass, strings, even horns...even if all you have is an old, beat up, electric guitar!
Jeff Tolbert doesn't stop with helping you make music with loops in GarageBand '08; in this book the Seattle musician teaches you how to record songs with vocals, drums, guitars, MIDI keyboards, and more. Learn how to use a microphone effectively, and discover how to apply effects like a pro.
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Take Control of Apple Mail in Leopard
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Go under the hood with new (and old) features in Apple Mail in Leopard!
If you use Apple Mail in Leopard, this updated ebook provides the comprehensive assistance you need to use both new and updated features effectively. Among much else, you'll learn to customize Mail, make rules, read RSS feeds, make notes and to-dos, extend Mail's capabilities, and set up smart mailboxes.
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Macworld Mac OS X Hints Superguide, Leopard Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 3.9 MB |
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Discover over 200 tips for Mac OS X, Mail, Safari, and more, including Terminal basics and beyond!
Rob Griffiths, editor of MacOSXHints.com, presents a cornucopia of over 200 tips to help you maximize your mileage from Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. The book covers a wide range of topics and experience levels, from basic tips anyone can implement to power user tweaks employing Terminal, AppleScript, and Automator.
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Take Control of Switching to the Mac
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Author: Scott Knaster |
Version: 1.5 |
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Switching to the Mac is easier than ever with our real-world advice!
There's never been a better time to switch to the Mac, thanks to real-world advice from Scott Knaster. This ebook walks ex-Windows users through the often-daunting process of selecting a Mac, figuring out user interface differences, moving data, learning Macintosh basics, and more. Updated for Vista and Leopard.
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Take Control of Customizing Leopard
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.6 MB |
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Come up to speed quickly on Leopard's new features!
You've installed Leopard and played with the the new features, but now it's time to boost your productivity by customizing Leopard for your needs. Matt Neuburg provides the expert help you need to use Leopard's new features efficiently, including sections on Time Machine, Spaces, Quick Look, and more. Updated for 10.5.2!
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Take Control of Users & Accounts in Leopard
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.0.1 |
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Learn to manage user accounts and parental controls in Leopard!
If you've been boggled by user accounts, want to share files with other users, or need to limit what others can do on your Mac, turn to Kirk McElhearn for straightforward explanations of all the different account types, what they can do, and the best ways to set them up. Bonus tips on sharing music and photos!
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Macworld Total Leopard Superguide
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
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Become more productive in Leopard with the detailed advice from the experts at Macworld!
This new ebook from our friends at Macworld provides an overview of new features in Leopard. You'll learn to navigate the the Finder faster, search Spotlight more effectively, automate your applications with Automator, share screens with others, and use core applications like Safari, iChat, Mail, and iCal.
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Take Control: The Mac OS X Lexicon
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.5 |
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Get the last word on Mac OS X terminology!
If you've ever felt uncertain about some bit of Mac jargon, help is here in the form of a trip through over 500 Mac- and Internet-related terms. Written by veteran Mac authors Andy Baird and Sharon Zardetto, these definitions are loaded with useful tips, practical advice, humor, and empathy.
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iPhoto '08: Visual QuickStart Guide
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 7.4 MB |
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Master every aspect of iPhoto '08 with step-by-step, visual instructions!
The sixth edition of Adam Engst's thorough guide to everything you can do in iPhoto '08 provides 220 pages of concise, step-by-step instructions supported by hundreds of full-color photos and screenshots. From importing and organizing to printing and presenting, this book has the scoop on iPhoto '08.
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Take Control of Buying a Digital Camera, Third Edition
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Author: Laurence Chen |
Version: 3.1 |
Download Size: 2.6 MB |
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Find practical, real-world advice that helps you choose a digital camera!
Professional photographer Larry Chen returns with an update to the third edition of his detailed guide to purchasing the best digital camera for your needs, now with details about the latest trends, camera models, megapixel ranges, and pricing! Larry also includes a brief discussion of Auto ISO.
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Take Control of Digital TV, Second Edition
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Author: Clark Humphrey |
Version: 2.1 |
Download Size: 1.4 MB |
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Improve your TV watching experience!
Whether you already own a digital TV or plan to buy one, this up-to-date ebook helps you improve your TV watching experience! TV maven Clark Humphrey cuts through the jargon to explain how to pick the best digital TV, position it for optimal viewing, adjust image quality, and integrate it with your computer.
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Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 1.4 MB |
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Start on the right foot with Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard!
Thousands of Mac users upgraded to Tiger and Panther successfully with previous editions of this best-selling ebook, and Joe Kissell is back with expert advice developed over innumerable test installations to help you upgrade to Leopard calmly and successfully. Includes troubleshooting advice if anything goes wrong!
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Take Control of Sharing Files in Leopard
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.7 MB |
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Don't buy this book!
No Mac is an island, and networking guru Glenn Fleishman has the nitty-gritty details you need to set up and configure file sharing in Leopard to be fast, effective, and secure. Whether AFP, Samba, FTP, or iDisk, between two Macs, among a mixed-platform workgroup, or over the Internet, Glenn explains it all.
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Take Control of Your iPod: Beyond the Music, Second Edition
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Author: Steve Sande |
Version: 2.0.1 |
Download Size: 2.5 MB |
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Learn a dozen ways to do more with an iPod than just listen to music!
Wonder what your iPod can do beyond playing music? PDA expert Steve Sande has collected every non-musical use of the iPod, including how to use your iPod as a PDA, photo wallet, backup drive, alarm clock, and emergency boot drive. Also learn to use your iPod to give presentations, read ebooks, play games, and even run Linux!
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Take Control of Apple Mail in Tiger
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1 |
Download Size: 2.0 MB |
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Work efficiently and avoid seemingly inexplicable problems in Apple's Mail program with the only book available about Apple Mail in Tiger!
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Take Control of Syncing in Tiger
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Author: Michael Cohen |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 1.7 MB |
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Learn how to synchronize all your data between Macs, or with mobile phones, PDAs, and iPods!
Frustrated in your attempts to synchronize data between Macs, or with an iPhone, iPod, or Apple TV? What about mobile phones and PDAs? Synchronization expert Michael E. Cohen shows you what you need, explains Apple's syncing model, and offers advice about what to do when things break. Covers the latest Apple gadgets!
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Take Control of Booking a Cheap Airline Ticket
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Author: Sam Sellers |
Version: 1.1 |
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Follow our step-by-step process for finding the lowest available price for your next airline ticket purchase!
Did you pay more than you wanted for your last airplane flight? Most people do, thanks to the wily pricing techniques of the airline industry. But airline blogger Sam Sellers has a time-tested technique for efficiently finding the lowest possible fare. For your next trip, follow Sam's advice to fly the route you want for a fare you can afford.
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Take Control of Fonts in Mac OS X: Tiger Edition
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 5.0 MB |
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Organize, install, and use fonts with ease in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger!
Little in Mac OS X is as confusing as fonts, and if you've had trouble understanding what's going on with Mac OS X's font types, storage locations, Unicode characters, and more, turn to font expert Sharon Zardetto Aker for the ultimate guide to fonts in Mac OS X!
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Take Control of Getting Started with Dreamweaver
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Author: Arnie Keller |
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Learn fundamental Web design principles and become comfortable working in Dreamweaver's complex interface!
Get started with Dreamweaver with the help of Web design professor Arnie Keller! In this detailed tutorial with video screenshots, Arnie shows you how to style type the smart way with CSS, create a sophisticated page layout using layers, and design a template-based site with an interactive navigation bar.
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Macworld Mac Basics Superguide, Tiger Edition
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Author: Macworld |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.8 MB |
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Develop a solid foundation of Mac knowledge with help from the experts at Macworld!
If you've been boggled by what seem like basic tasks in Mac OS X, do we have an ebook for you! Written in a friendly Q-&-A format, the Macworld Mac Basics Superguide walks you through finding your way around Mac OS X, using the Dock, working with apps and files, searching, troubleshooting, and more.
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iPhoto 6: Visual QuickStart Guide
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 14 MB |
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Master every aspect of iPhoto 6 with step-by-step, visual instructions!
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Take Control of iWeb: iLife '06 Edition
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Author: Steve Sande |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.2 MB |
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Learn how to make useful, attractive Web sites with iWeb!
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Take Control of Font Problems in Mac OS X: Tiger Edition
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Author: Sharon Zardetto |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.3 MB |
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Learn how to solve your font problems today!
Are you suffering from a mysterious font problem in Mac OS X Tiger? Help is at hand, with 120 pages of troubleshooting steps and real-world advice from long-time Mac author Sharon Zardetto Aker for solving all sorts of font problems quickly.
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Take Control of Recording with GarageBand 3
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 3.0 |
Download Size: 872K |
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Take Control of Making Music with GarageBand 3
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Author: Jeff Tolbert |
Version: 3.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Learn to use loops, assemble them into a composition, mix the song, and use basic audio effects in GarageBand '06 (part of Apple's iLife '06 suite), also known as GarageBand version 3.
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Take Control of Now Up-to-Date & Contact
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 2.8 MB |
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The definitive documentation for Now Up-to-Date & Contact 5.0!
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Take Control of iKey 2
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Author: Adam C. Engst |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 2.3 MB |
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The definitive documentation for Script Software's iKey 2.2!
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Take Control of Permissions in Mac OS X: Tiger Edition
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Author: Brian Tanaka |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 768K |
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Solve quirky problems, increase privacy, and share files better by managing Mac OS X permissions.
Permissions problems in Tiger got you down? Turn to Unix expert Brian Tanaka's unique guide to the permissions that control access to your files, folders, and disks. Learn how to keep files private, set the Ignore Permissions option for external disks, work with files on servers, repair permissions, and delete files that just won't die.
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Take Control of Upgrading to Tiger
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.0.2 |
Download Size: 873K |
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Start on the right foot with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger!
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Take Control of Customizing Microsoft Office
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 990K |
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Work faster and more efficiently in Microsoft Office X and Office 2004!
Are you harnessing the power of Office? Kirk McElhearn has distilled years of experience to teach you how to issue commands faster via toolbars, custom menus, and keyboard shortcuts. Discover how to insert frequently typed text, and use templates to avoid re-creating documents. Bonus! 20 favorite Office customizations!
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Take Control of Customizing Tiger
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.0.1 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Take Control of Sharing Files in Tiger
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 2.0 MB |
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Take Control of Users & Accounts in Tiger
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 864K |
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Take Control of Email with Apple Mail, Panther Edition
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.1.2 |
Download Size: 828K |
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Go under the hood of Apple Mail in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther!
This must-read ebook, written by email expert Joe Kissell, collects numerous previously unpublished tips and techniques to help you work more efficiently and eliminate pesky problems that plague Mail users everywhere!
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Take Control of Sharing Files in Panther
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Author: Glenn Fleishman |
Version: 1.2.1 |
Download Size: 1.7 MB |
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Take Control of What's New in Word 2004: Advanced Editing & Formatting
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.2 MB |
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Work more effectively on your Mac by learning nitty-gritty details about Word 2004's new features!
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Take Control of What's New in Word 2004
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 1.4 MB |
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Make the most of your investment in Microsoft Office by learning Word 2004's new features!
Turn to Word expert Matt Neuburg for the best strategy for upgrading to Word 2004 and handling the 80 fonts that Word installs, complete with info about four fonts you should not delete. Save time and increase accuracy when typing and pasting text with smart buttons. Discover the new Navigation Pane, learn how to use Notebook view, and read an overview of important changes to Unicode support, styles, and using markup, plus find out what's new with AppleScript and what Microsoft put in the Toolbox.
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Take Control of What's New in Entourage 2004
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Author: Tom Negrino |
Version: 1.0 |
Download Size: 928K |
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Take Control of Upgrading to Panther
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Author: Joe Kissell |
Version: 1.2.2 |
Download Size: 656K |
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Take Control of Customizing Panther
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Author: Matt Neuburg |
Version: 1.2 |
Download Size: 740K |
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Take Control of Users & Accounts in Panther
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Author: Kirk McElhearn |
Version: 1.1.1 |
Download Size: 688K |
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If you've been boggled by user accounts, want to share files with other users, or need to limit what others can do on your Mac, turn to Kirk McElhearn for straightforward explanations of all the different account types, what they can do, and the best ways to set them up. Bonus tips on sharing music and photos! More info and special offers!
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