Macs on the Go

ISBN: 0321247485
EAN: 2147483647

Year: 2006
Pages: 119

Authors: John Tollett, Robin Williams

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Macs on the Go: Guide to Mobile Computing for Mac Laptops Using Mac OS X
Table of Contents
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
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