Switching to a MAC for Dummies

About this book

Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! Youre in for a great virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac thats right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way it makes the whole process practically effortless. Whether youve been using Windows XP Vista or even Linux youll find simple straightforward ways to make your transition go smoothly. That will leave you plenty of time to get familiar with Macs prodigious and dynamic OS X capabilities. Youll also connect with iLife Macs amazing integrated software suite that lets you turn your computer into a powerful media centernot just for listening and watching but for creating music video and much more. Discover how to: Decide whether the switch to Mac is right for you Choose the Mac that will change your life Keep and reuse elements of your old setup Go online with your Mac Connect to your home networkeven that old PC Go media crazy with iTunes iPhoto and more Take advantage of Macs business capabilities Complete with handy cheat sheet of common Mac short cuts and commands as well as a glossary of Mac world lingo Switching to Mac For Dummies ensures that your switch will be the smartest thing you ever do.