Publisher's Synopsis
Keep your Mac(r) smiling... Does your Mac crash a lot? Does it choke on big media files? Or limp along on the Web? Are you overdue for an upgrade? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you′ve come to the right place. Now revised to cover all of the latest Mac operating systems, models, and technologies – including Mac OS 9, an overview of Mac OS X, iMacs(TM), iBooks(TM), USB, FireWire(r), and DVD – this comprehensive do–it–yourself reference is just what you need to get a handle on problems, analyze annoyances, and implement the right repair or upgrade solution. Inside, you′ll find complete coverage of Mac repairs and upgrades
∗ Refurbish an old Mac II – or fine–tune the latest models
∗ Identify the most common Mac problems – and what to do about them
∗ Understand your Mac′s innards, from chips and cards to slots and ports
∗ Get hands–on advice for upgrading sound, networking, storage, and other subsystems
∗ Get the scoop on 3D graphics, digital video editing, and other cutting–edge upgrade options
∗ Troubleshoot problems and resolve Sad Mac and compatibility issues
∗ Optimize and manage the Mac OS, including backups and reinstallation
Bonus CD–ROM
∗ Aladdin Flashback(TM) and Shrinkwrap(TM) demo versions
∗ BBEdit(TM) demo from Bare Bones Software, Inc.
∗ TechTool(r) and Extension Overload evaluation versions
∗ And more
www.idgbooks.com System Requirements: PowerPC Mac running system OS 7.5.5 or later; CD–ROM drive
