More Macs for Dummies [Paperback]

David Pogue (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Dummies (Computer/Tech) | Publication Date: September 22, 1997

This series of books sets out to explain to the laity how modern computers work and treats the subject in a lighthearted way. In this manual, the beginner is taught how the Mac works and how to use it to its full extent.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Macs For Dummies, 4th Edition, is the best-selling, Dummies-approved guide to using a Macintosh for the first time. But what do you do after you've figured out how to point, click, and empty the trash?

You read MORE Macs For Dummies, 2nd Edition! You'll find out how to use a modem to dial up your friends and over 200 million other people on the Internet, discover how to operate software like Photoshop, PageMaker, Quicken, and Freehand with minimal terminology and maximal humor, and get the truth about AV Macs, PowerPCs, and MORE -- all in the lighthearted, crystal-clear style that made David Pogue's first Mac book a worldwide hit!

Get the most from your Mac with MORE friendly advice on advanced Mac tasks:

• Find out MORE about modems, getting connected to the vast online world, and what you should know about using the Internet and the World Wide Web

• Connect a PowerBook to a regular Mac without buying a single new cable

• Explore the fine art of troubleshooting, even when you've taken all the obvious steps

• Figure out how to upgrade your software without going crazy

• Use your Mac as a telephone and answering machine

• Discover Netscape Navigator and use it to cruise the World Wide Web

• Take care of your hard drive -- an exclusive yearly checklist is included!

• Get MORE great hi-tech stunts and six practical jokes for showoffs

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers); 3 Sub edition (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764502670
• ISBN-13: 978-0764502675
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,093,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David Pogue is the personal-technology columnist for the New York Times. Each week, he contributes a print column, an online column and an online video. His daily blog, "Pogue's Posts," is the Times's most popular blog. David is also an Emmy award-winning tech correspondent for CBS News and a frequent guest on NPR's "Morning Edition." His trademark comic tech videos appear each Thursday morning on CNBC. With over 3 million books in print, David is one of the world's bestselling how-to authors. He launched his own series of complete, funny computer books called the Missing Manual series, which now includes 60 titles. David graduated summa cum laude from Yale in 1985, with distinction in Music, and he spent ten years conducting and arranging Broadway musicals in New York. He's been profiled on both "48 Hours" and "60 Minutes."

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More terrific!, July 30, 1999

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This review is from: More Macs for Dummies (Paperback)

If you read & enjoyed MAC FOR DUMMIES, you will Love this one. It is even funnier& more informative than MAC FOR DUMMIES. It will help you with all those questions you are afraid to call Apple about because you think they will write "DUH" next to your name in a secret Mac File and you will sound like the numero uno Mac expert at the next users meeting or in the office with very little effort on your part. Mr. pogue does all the heavy lifting & we benefit. Thank you for another great Mac book, Mr. Pogue. Keep 'em coming. Eileen

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Macs = more information, more knowledge, more fun!, March 8, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: More Macs for Dummies (Paperback)

Folks, I bought my Mac, a copy of Macs for Dummies, and in just a week I was flying with it! I went back to the store and grabbed a copy of More Macs for Dummies, and have been having a ball with my Mac ever since. These books are NOT manuals, indeed, I read mine "away" from my computer, by taking the book to work with me and reading on my breaks. Each night, I'd try out my new-found knowledge on my Mac. I cannot recommend this book highly enough! Every Mac home should have Macs & More Macs for dummies on their shelves. David Pogue is a delightful author; humourous, knowlegeable, and a fantastic teacher

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great, August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: More Macs for Dummies (Paperback)

Don't be Fooled by other author's who write MAC FOR DUMMIES BOOKS. David Pogue is the Master Mac writer. Anyone else is a pale wannabee. This book helped me learn to use my Mac within a week and I didn't even feel any pain! It was fun to read and easy to follow. I'm ready!!! More, More, More!! Marilyn