Synopses & Reviews
Your PowerBook or iBook is a constant companion in your on-the-go world. Who has time to thoroughly research all its secrets? Sometimes you just need quick answers, and this compact, full-color
guide is packed with them. With it in your laptop bag, you'll always be prepared to get out of a jam, secure your data, configure Internet connections, synchronize files, and make your portable Mac even more efficient in dozens of ways.
- Save time with portable function keys
- Improve power management and choose portable power solutions
- Select the right backup method
- Use iChat AV, audio conferencing, and Voice over IP on the road
- Access your LAN remotely
- Fix problems with permissions, files, applications, startup, and more
Synopsis
* A handy, full-color guide that slips easily into a laptop bag and is loaded with tips, techniques, and troubleshooting advice
* Devoted exclusively to issues that portable users may encounter, especially when traveling or moving a portable between home and work, school, or the cyber-cafe
* Covers file synchronization; using a portable as a desktop; managing contacts and schedules; syncing with phones, PDAs, and iPods; online backup; data security; wireless networking; emergency procedures and recovery; backup solutions; and printing, scanning, and problem-solving on the road
* In the last two quarters of 2004, over one-half of Apple's sales were notebook computers
* At $21.99, the special free downloading offer from Audible.com virtually pays for the book
Synopsis
* Fix problems with permissions, files, applications, startup, and more
About the Author
Todd Stauffer is a longtime Mac aficionado and coauthor of
Mac Upgrade and Repair Bible,
Mastering Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger, and several other computer books. He's also a magazine writer and a documentary filmmaker/editor.
Dennis R. Cohen is a software developer and former Apple engineer. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including the bestselling Mac Xcode 2 Book, and contributes to Mac-oriented publications.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
Quick Tour.
Part I: Using Your PowerBook or iBook.
Chapter 1: Exploring Your Portable Mac.
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Portable Mac.
Chapter 3: Security Basics for Your Portable Mac.
Part II: Getting the Most From Your Portable Mac.
Chapter 4: Online on the Road.
Chapter 5: Networking Your Portable Mac.
Chapter 6: Tips and Techniques for a Better Portable Mac Experience.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your Portable Mac.
Appendix A: Upgrading Your Portable Mac.
Index.