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Macs for Dummies
By David Pogue
Softcover, IDG Books, 341 Pages, 1992
USED, notes and writing in book.
You thought the Macintosh was supposed to be easy, didn't you? That was before you found out
there were dozens of different models...before they started
lobbing terms like ROM and virtual memory at you...and before the Mac started making funny
beeps.
David Pogue, MacWorld Magazine columnist and personal trainer of hundreds of former Mac Dummies,
blasts through the techno-jumbo — and helps you build your
Mac IQ without trying to turn you into a power user.
Thousands of readers have written to us about the popular ...For Dummies Computer Book
Series from IDG."' Comments include: "Finally, a computer book I can understand," or "I
like my copy so much I told friends about it," and most often, "Bring us more ...For
Dummies books!"
Read Macs for Dummies and you'll learn the
basic stuff you need to know like:
· How to turn your Mac on (and off)--what makes it tick?
· Common computer tasks explained in everyday language
· Do it yourself Mac Maintenance: what to do when bad things happen to good computers
· 100% Jargon Free—complete glossary decodes Macspeak
· How to fake your way through the top ten programs
· David Pogue's lop Ten Lists of Tips on: Printers, disks, word processing, fonts, major
software programs, desk accessories and more!
· Saving money on stuff like printers, modems, and software
· How to buy or upgrade a Mac: get the most for your money
· Entertaining cartoons by Rich Tennant
· FREE Pull-out Cheat Sheet to popular Mac software
Macs for Dummies is the only book that makes using your Mac fun. And all the technical
experience you need to get the most out of this book is the ability to run a toaster.
Finally, a friendly reference for the first-time user. Macs for Dummies will convince you that
you don't have to be a genius to perform like one!
About the Author
David Pogue is a Macwodd Magazine contributing editor and Desktop Critic columnist. He's a
personal Macintosh trainer in Manhattan, where he's also a Broadway show
conductor and magic instructor.
Contents at a Glance
Part I: For the Absolute Mac Virgin
Chapter 1: How to Turn On Your Mac (and What to Do Next)
Chapter 2: High-Tech Made Easy
Chapter 3: Doing Windows, Getting Floppy
Chapter 4: Actually Getting Some Work Done
Chapter 5: A Quiet Talk About Printers,
Part II: Increasing Your Coolness
Chapter 6: Faking Your Way Through the Top Ten Programs
Chapter 7: More Stuff To Buy and Plug In Chapter 8: Putting the Mouse to the Metal
Part III: Becoming Your Own Guru
Chapter 9: When Bad Things Happen to Good Machines.
Chapter 10: Beyond Point Where to Go From Here -and-Click
Appendix A: How To Buy (And Set Up)
Appendix B: The PowerBook Survival
Appendix C: The Resource Resource
Appendix D: The Techno-Babble Translation Guide
Appendix E: Long-Distance Computing: AppleTalk Remote Access a Macintosh Guide