Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) [Paperback]

Paul McFedries (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0470384689 | ISBN-13: 978-0470384688 | Edition: 1

Are you a visual learner? Than Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs is the book for you! This resource:

• Offers a perfect introduction for visual learners looking to gain a general understanding of Macs and some of the common peripherals associated with them.
• Demonstrates everything you need to know about transitioning from Windows to a Mac, using iPhoto, creating home movies with iMovie, and connecting all those cool devices, like the iPhone or iPod, so you can maximize iTunes.
• Shows you how to browse the Web with Safari and use iCal to track appointments, and what to do if something should ever go wrong.
• Includes full-color, rich screen shots and illustrations as well as step-by-step instructions clearly explain how to get the most from your Mac.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 145 tasks with your Mac hardware and software. Each task-based spread covers a single technique and is sure to help you get up and running on your Mac in no time.

You'll learn to:

• Use the Dock, toolbars, and menus

• Create, save, and print documents

• Play music and edit photos

• Browse the Web with Safari®

• Set up and use a MobileMe account

• Customize and maintain your Mac

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules

• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task

• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step

• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

About the Author

Paul McFedries is a freelance technical writer and passionate Mac fan who has been using Apple computers since 1989. He has written over 50 books that have sold more than three million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Macs Portable Genius, MacBook Air Portable Genius, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Computers, Fifth Edition. Please visit Paul's personal website at www.mcfedries.com. Paul is also the proprietor of Word Spy (www.wordspy.com) a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Visual; 1 edition (October 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470384689
• ISBN-13: 978-0470384688
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,366,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Paul McFedries runs Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company, and has been writing computer books for more than 17 years. He is the author or coauthor of more than 60 books that have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Paul is also the proprietor of Wordspy.com, a website that tracks new words and phrases as they enter the language.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, October 9, 2010

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Janet Kuzawa "GalaxyGirl" (SACRAMENTO, CA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

I am a visual learner, thus I chose a book with pictures--hurray! Who says picture books are just for children? =) In any case, the book provides a relatively good overview of how to navigate Macs. If you have ever used a computer, the book is relatively easy to follow. If you have never used a computer, well, take your time I suppose. I noticed a couple of errors (and there may be more) and the only reason I was aware of the errors is my prior light dabbling with Macs. One I noticed is it mentioned to toggle between programs you press and hold the "command" key, but that doesn't work for me on my Macbook--I actually press "command + tab." Also, to force quit an application the book stated to press "command + option + command" when it is in fact "command + option + esc." Regardless, the book is decent and the internet is always a great resource if the directions provided in the book are not activating the function you are seeking. I'm still learning and having fun. Hope ya'll do the same!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teach Yourself Visually / Macs, June 16, 2009

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Chester Keefe (Portsmouth, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

This is an excellent publication for a person considering the purchase of a Mac as it gives a comprehensive overview of the various Macs available and describes in detail how all or most of the many Mac features are accessed and used. I frequently use them as reference sources to access some feature or activate some process I haven't used before. I highly recommend this book to any prospective, and existing, Mac user as well as the 'Teach Yourself Visually / Mac OS X Leopard'.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Still looking for a simple guide, February 26, 2011

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elizabeth c walters (Jacksonville, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs (Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)) (Paperback)

I purchased this book because we had just bought the MacBook Pro and I thought visual aids would help. I'm sure it is useful for those who are more experienced with computers, but this book assumes that one understands many terms that I do not. For example, I found the instructions for taking a screen shot, but am still trying to figure out how to manage the shots now that they are on the desktop. My husband, who is more comfortable with computers than I am, is also frustrated with this book. We would really appreciate a book that starts with the basics and uses natural language. Again, I'm sure it is helpful to those who already know computers, but I do not recommend it for beginners.