MacBook Pro Portable Genius [Paperback]

Brad Miser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470291702 | ISBN-13: 978-0470291702 | Edition: 1

You have the world’s top-of-line laptop, and now you want to know how to get the most from it. MacBook Pro Portable Genius is here to give you the best tips and tricks for taking your MacBook Pro to its full potential. Learn to add more data storage, set up a network, communicate effectively with iChat, run Windows applications on Leopard, and more. With full-color images and insider secrets, the MacBook Pro Portable Genius is your essential guide to getting the most from your state of the art laptop.

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From the Back Cover

The Genius is in.

You don't have to be a genius to use a MacBook Pro. But if you want to get the very most out of yours, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and start ramping up the pace. Want to run Windows applications and still benefit from Leopard®? Set up a local network? Communicate with iChat®? Add more data storage? You'll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your MacBook Pro to the max.

Brad Miser has written more than 25 books about computers and related technology, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook. He has also written numerous articles in MacAddict magazine and has been a featured speaker on various topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues.

Portable GENIUS

Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don't skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.

About the Author

Brad Miser has written more than 25 books about computers and related technology, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook. He has also written numerous articles in MacAddict magazine and has been a featured speaker on various topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470291702
• ISBN-13: 978-0470291702
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,867 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brad Miser has written extensively about computers and related technology, with his favorite topics being anything related to Macintosh computers. Brad's most recent book is the Mac User's Guide to Living Wirelessly, Brad has written Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, 2nd Edition; Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger, Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther; Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling; Mac OS X and iLife: Using iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD; and Using Mac OS 8.5. He has been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles. He has also published articles in MacAddict magazine along with other publications. He has been a featured speaker on various topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues.
Brad is the manager of education and support services for a software development company. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.
In addition to his passion for technology, Brad likes to ride his motorcycle, run, and play racquetball; playing with home theater technology is also a favorite pastime.

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76 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Answers to Mac Book Pro...finally!, April 29, 2009

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This review is from: MacBook Pro Portable Genius (Paperback)

I am a recent convert to the MAC and although I would never go back to a PC the change over left me with a lot of questions that no one seemed to be able to answer. I tried the Apple store,but they were always putting you on hold; I tried Macbook for dummies but I felt as dumb after as I did before. My salvation came in the form of the "Portable genius" by Brad Miser. It is as easy read and answers all of the questions that you don't know to ask. I highly recommend it for anyone using a Mac!

Bob Peiffer

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like a MacBook Pro owner's manual., December 2, 2009

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This review is from: MacBook Pro Portable Genius (Paperback)

We just recently bought our MacBook Pro and love it. This Genius book really fills in the knowledge gaps since the documentation that comes with the laptop is cute but not very substantial. Laid out logically in easy-to-read chapters, this book is a good learning and reference book. Good images and readable language make this a good buy--well worth the price.

42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, January 11, 2009

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Laura P - See all my reviews

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As a brand-new Apple user (and long time PC user) I found this book incredibly useful as I made the transition. It provides step by step instructions for using the basics (email, internet, address books, calendars, printing, etc) and familiarizing oneself with the Apple world.