Take Control Books
Preview is free on your Mac, but do you have any idea what it’s capable of? We’ve plumbed Preview’s depths to create a cheerful, colorful book that explains dozens of techniques for importing, viewing, editing, and converting images in Preview. It also puts you in control of reading, annotating, manipulating, and encrypting PDFs. Read it today to master the graphics powerhouse hiding in your Applications folder!
Just as a single “flipped bit” in a piece of computer code can bring an otherwise reliable app crashing to a halt, a single misconception in your understanding of personal computing technology can cause all manner of problems. Join tech expert Joe Kissell as he untangles common confusions surrounding the digital products and services we all rely on every day.
Is your Apple Wi-Fi network doing all that it can for you? Wi-Fi wizard Glenn Fleishman helps you swap in new gear for better performance, extend the range with multiple base stations, add USB drives and shared printers, enable security options and guest networking, maximize throughput, and solve problems. You won’t find a more comprehensive references to all things AirPort anywhere!
Manage your burgeoning digital photo collection with ease, using time-tested tips and a custom workflow developed by digital photography expert Jeff Carlson! You’ll learn how best to import photos, judge them, apply keywords and other metadata, set up smart albums, and protect your irreplaceable images whether you use Photos, Lightroom, or Photoshop Elements. Jeff also evaluates the major online photos services—iCloud Photo Library, Google Photos, Lightroom mobile, and Mylio—to help you decide which to use from mobile devices.
Need to give a presentation? Drawing on years of speaking experience, Joe Kissell is here to help with everything from figuring out what to say, planning your slides, working effectively in Keynote, mastering complex Keynote features, and ensuring that your presentation doesn’t suffer from technical glitches.
Install OS X 10.11 El Capitan on your Mac easily with Joe Kissell’s expert help, informed by countless test installs! Find essential advice on hardware and software compatibility, problem prevention, prepping your drive, and picking the best installation method. Joe provides full installation directions plus advice on over a dozen things to do immediately after installation.
