• Author:
  • Stauffer, Todd
  • Cohen, Dennis R.
• Subject:
  Computer Hardware
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  21/10/2005
• Price:
  $29.99
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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

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.

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.