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Macs on the Go!: Guide to Mobile Computing for Mac Laptops Using Mac OS X
By John Tollett, Robin Williams
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: May 01, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-321-24748-5
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-24748-3
Pages: 240

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Many Thanks
		Introduction
		Chapter 1.  Being Mobile Things You Can Do
			How Mobile Do You Want to Be?
		Chapter 2.  Essential Hardware for Mobile Computing
			Which Laptop to Buy?
			Essential Mobile Accessories
			Laptop Keyboards Are Different
		Chapter 3.  Network Preferences for Mobile Computing
			Your Network Settings
			Internet Connect
			Set Up Customized Network Locations
		Chapter 4.  A.Mac Account for Mobile Computing
			A .Mac Account
			iDisk
			iSync
			.Mac Mail
			.Mac Address Book
			.Mac Bookmarks
			Create a .Mac Group
			Mac Slides
			iWeb Blog and Photos
			Photocasting
			Backup (The Application)
		Chapter 5.  iChat and Bonjour for Easy Communication
			Text, Audio, or Video Chat
			Create a Buddy List
			Text Chat
			Audio Chat
			Video Chat
			Send or Receive Files Through iChat
			Bonjour
		Chapter 6.  iCal Calendars for Mobile Computing
			The iCal Window
			Create a New Calendar
			Create a Calendar Group
			Create a New Event
			Delete an Event
			Move an Event
			Create a To Do List
			iCal Search
			Publish an iCal Calendar
			Subscribe to iCal Calendars
			Backup iCal Calendars
		Chapter 7.  Energy Saver and Fax Tidbits for Traveling
			Important Energy Saver Settings
			Maximize Your Battery Life
			Fax on the Go
		Chapter 8.  Mobility Tips Domestic and Foreign
			Protect Your Laptop
			SMTP Away from Home
			Dial-Up Tips
		Chapter 9.  Wi-Fi and Hotspots A Wireless Primer
			What is Wi-Fi?
			Where and How to Find Hotspots
			AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express
			Wi-Fi Security
		Chapter 10.  File Sharing On the Go
			Check Your System Preferences
			Archive Files and Folders Before Sharing
			iChat File Sharing
			Bonjour File Sharing
			.Mac iDisk File Sharing
			File Sharing with HomePage
			Create a Page for Sharing Your Files
			AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express
			Create a Computer-to-Computer Network
			Share Using Ethernet or FireWire Cables
			Use Target Disk Mode
			Connect Through the Network Icon
			Connect Through the Go Menu
		Chapter 11.  Extra Road Warrior Tips
			Troubleshooting
			Foreign Language Translation
			Convert Foreign Measurements
			Maps on the Go
			More Chat Clients
			Fax, Voicemail, or Print on the Go
			Wi-Fi VIP Lounges
			VoIP
			Bandwidth Speed Testing
			Spam Filter Options
			Travel Widgets
			Other Mobile Devices
			Broadband Tuner 1.0
			Mobile Broadband Service
			Acoustic Coupler
		Index