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You've seen lots of "how to" information...but 101 Reasons to Switch to a Mac offers the "why to"! Inside, instead of tech-talk and speed tests, 101 Reasons to Switch to the Mac offers true stories and unbiased advice from a long-time Windows user who, along with a million others in 2005, made the switch to a Mac. The chapters explore the benefits of working with a Mac, the power of the Mac OS X operating system, and the advantages of owning a computer that "just works." The comprehensive software guide recommends great applications that make short work of everyday tasks like surfing the web, ripping music, watching movies, retouching photos, laying out brochures, and much more. You'll also find pointers to great websites packed with resources for switchers and new Mac owners alike. Already a Mac user? This Short Cut makes the perfect gift for friends and family who haven't yet discovered the joy of switching. The next time a PC user says, "Give me one good reason to switch!" you'll be prepared...with 101 Reasons to Switch to a Mac. Here are just a few of the 101 reasons!
1. It Just Works 2. Ooohs and Aaahs 3. Macs Are Better for Beginners 4. Easy Setup 5. Faster Boots 6. Ready and Waiting 7. Greater Stability 8. Easy Software Installation 9. The Apple Store 10. They're Compatible 11. Macs Do Windows 12. .Mac ("Dot Mac") 13. Easier Wireless Networking 14. Protection from Viruses 15. Protection from Hackers 16. Productivity 17. Intelligent Monitor Management 18. Smoother Media Playback 19. Accessible Software Authors 20. Digital Photography Made Simple 21. Do More with Your Media 22. It Works Like an iPod 23. Native PDFs 24. Powerful Bundled Software 25. Blazing Fast Performance 26. The Value Question 27. Switching Is Easy 28. The MacBook 29. The MacBook Pro 30. iMac 31. Mac mini 32. iPods 33. Mighty Mouse 34. Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth 35. Airport Extreme Wireless Networking 36. Vista 2.0 Today? 37. Unix Under the Hood 38. The Mac OS X GUI 39. The Dock 40. Exposé 41. Spotlight 42. Dashboard 43. Spaces 44. Time Machine 45. Alex 46. Automator 47. Smart Folders 48. Auctions 49. Backup 50. Blogging 51. Charting 52. Chatting 53. Creative Writing 54. Customize Your Computer 55. Databases 56. Desktop Publishing 57. Digital Photography 58. Education 59. Email 60. File Management 61. Finances 62. FTP 63. Games 64. Getting Things Done (GTD) 65. Hobbies 66. iPod Enhancements 67. Launchers 68. Making Slideshows and Movies 69. Music Recording and Editing 70. News Readers and RSS 71. Productivity Suites 72. Organizing Information 73. PDAs, Palms, and Handheld PCs 74. Podcasting 75. Postage Printing 76. Presentations 77. Remote Desktop Management 78. Research Aids 79. Small Business Management 80. Spreadsheets 81. Useful Utilities 82. Voice Over IP[md]Free Phone Calls 83. Virus Protection 84. Watching Movies and TV Shows 85. Web Browsers 86. Web Design 87. Widgets 88. Word Processing 89. Apple.com 90. AppleInsider.com 91. 43folders.com 92. HawkWings.net 93. iLounge.com 94. MacFixIt.com 95. MacInTouch.com 96. MacMod.com 97. MacOSXHints.com 98. MacRumors.com and ThinkSecret.com 99. Macworld.com 100. The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW.com) and Engadget.com 101. VersionTracker.com |
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