Noelle - How to Do Everything Macbook

How to Do Everything

Robin Noelle

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To my mom for all of her support during the writing of this book

Robin Noelle is a professional freelance writer and author of several technology-related books. She has more than 12 years experience in the fields of high tech marketing and public relations. Having worked for two leading public relations agencies, Noelle has collaborated with a variety of clients, from fledgling Internet startup companies to market leaders such as Microsoft and IBM/Lotus. She spends her recreational time taking art classes, traveling, blogging, and keeping up on the latest video games.

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 60 computer books, including Mac OS X System Administration, Integrating Macs in Windows Networks, and Mac OS X Leopard QuickSteps.

Id like to thank my agent, Neil Salkind, for his ongoing support, and Joya Anthony and Roger Stewart at McGraw-Hill for the opportunity to write this book and their patience as I learned the formatting ropes. Also, thanks to Dwight Spivey for his superb book, How to Do Everything: Mac, which taught me a lot about the Mac OS and whose humorous writing style made me giggle during the tech editing process.

Whether you are new to computers or just new to the MacBook, this book will provide you with valuable information to get the most out of your MacBook. Youll find that you can use your MacBook for much more than just e-mailing and surfing the Internet. You can utilize the easy-to-use Apple software to customize your workspace, edit and share your favorite photos, and create music, movies, and your own DVDs. Thats just the tip of the iceberg!

As you move through the book, youll discover each of the features that your MacBook has to offer and how to use them. Starting at the most simple point, taking your MacBook out of the box, the chapters open with basic information for new and unfamiliar users and gradually increase in complexity. Even seasoned Mac users will learn something from the tips and tricks included in this book.

You can read the book from beginning to end or skip to the chapters and sections that interest you the most. Critical information and convenient tips are highlighted throughout the book and are worth reading, even if you just have time to skim the chapter. Because Apple computers use the same operating system, many of the things you learn in this book can be applied to other Mac computer models, including the desktop versions. Your increased familiarity with the operating system can help you with mobile Apple products like the iPhone and iPad too.

MacBook computers arent just another offering in the crowded laptop market, but powerful machines capable of handling complex processes with ease. Apple has taken care to create a durable, reliable, and simple-to-use computer that works for users of all levels. I hope you are pleased with your new (or future) MacBook and that this book helps you uncover all of the delightful things your MacBook can do for you. Thanks for buying my book!