| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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PART I Get to Know Your MacBook Air |
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Chapter 1 Get Familiar with Your MacBook Air |
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The Evolution of the MacBook Air |
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Choose the Right MacBook Air Model |
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The 11-Inch MacBook Air System Configurations |
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See What the 13-Inch MacBook Air System Configurations Deliver |
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Additional MacBook Air Models Coming Soon |
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Upgrade Your Existing MacBook Air |
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What Makes the MacBook Air Different from a Windows-Based Computer? |
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Discover What's Included with Your MacBook Air |
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11 | (2) |
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Get to Know Your MacBook Air |
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13 | (3) |
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Get Started with Your MacBook Air's Keyboard |
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14 | (2) |
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Start Using Your New MacBook Air |
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Navigate Your Way Around the Desktop Screen |
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Connect Your MacBook Air to a Wi-Fi Internet Connection |
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18 | (1) |
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Manually Check for OS X and Software Updates |
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19 | (1) |
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Powering Off vs. Power Nap/Sleep Mode |
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19 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 Learn the Basics of the Mac OS X Operating System |
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Using the MacBook Air's Multi-Touch Trackpad |
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21 | (6) |
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Mastering the Multi-Touch Trackpad Finger Gestures |
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22 | (5) |
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Discover What's New in OS X Mountain Lion |
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Sync Important Information with iCloud Integration |
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27 | (2) |
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Send/Receive Text Messages and Instant Messages Using Messages |
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29 | (1) |
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Don't Forget Anything: Use Reminders |
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30 | (2) |
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Jot Down Important Memos with Notes |
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32 | (1) |
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Stay Informed with Notification Center |
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32 | (4) |
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Share In-App Content Using Share Sheets |
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36 | (1) |
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Twitter Integration Allows You to Tweet from Within Apps |
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36 | (2) |
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Experience Multiplayer Games via Game Center |
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38 | (1) |
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Share What's on Your Screen Using AirPlay Mirroring |
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38 | (1) |
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Take Control over Your Computer's Security with Gatekeeper |
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39 | (1) |
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Navigate Your Way Around the OS X Operating System |
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40 | (7) |
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Find Apps, Documents, or Files Using the Finder |
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41 | (2) |
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Use Launchpad to Run Apps |
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43 | (1) |
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44 | (1) |
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Customize the Look of Your Desktop |
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44 | (2) |
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Many Customizations Can Be Made from Within System Preferences |
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46 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 Make the Switch from Windows to a Mac |
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47 | (20) |
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Discover the Differences Between Microsoft Windows and OS X |
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47 | (11) |
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Onscreen Differences Between Windows and OS X |
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48 | (8) |
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Working with Keyboard Shortcuts |
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56 | (1) |
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System Preferences Replaces Windows Control Panel |
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57 | (1) |
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Get Used to the Windows vs. Mac Differences |
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58 | (1) |
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Migrating Your Data from a PC to the MacBook Air |
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58 | (2) |
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Determine if Mac Versions of Your Favorite Software Are Available |
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60 | (1) |
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Use Apple's Migration Assistant to Easily Transfer Your Files and Data |
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60 | (3) |
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Other Data Migration Options |
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62 | (1) |
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Manually Transferring Data and Files from a PC to Your MacBook Air |
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63 | (1) |
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Download Any of Your Past iTunes Purchases |
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63 | (1) |
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Transfer Your Data and Go |
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64 | (3) |
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PART II Discover the Mac OS X Mountain Lion Operating System |
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Chapter 4 Set Up the Software that Comes with the MacBook Air |
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67 | (20) |
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Customizing the Settings in System Preferences |
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67 | (10) |
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Options Available Under the Personal Heading of System Preferences |
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68 | (3) |
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Options Available Under the Hardware Heading of System Preferences |
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71 | (2) |
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Options Available Under the Internet & Wireless Heading of System Preferences |
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73 | (1) |
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Options Available Under the System Heading of System Preferences |
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74 | (3) |
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Customizing OS X's Preinstalled Apps |
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77 | (8) |
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Customizing the Contacts App |
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79 | (1) |
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Customizing the Calendar App |
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79 | (1) |
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Customizing the Dashboard |
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80 | (1) |
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Customizing the FaceTime App |
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81 | (1) |
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Customizing the Messages App |
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82 | (1) |
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Customizing the Font Book |
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82 | (3) |
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Customizing Your MacBook Air's Apps Offers Many Benefits |
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85 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Install New Software onto Your MacBook Air |
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87 | (16) |
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Six Options for Installing New Software onto Your MacBook Air |
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87 | (1) |
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Shopping at Apple's Online-Based App Store |
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88 | (9) |
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Learn About Featured Software |
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90 | (2) |
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See the Best-Selling Mac Software by Viewing the Top Charts |
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92 | (2) |
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Search for Software from the Categories Listings |
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94 | (1) |
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Review and Access Your App Store Purchases |
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95 | (1) |
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Keep Your Apps Up to Date Using the Updates Feature |
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96 | (1) |
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Download and Install Software Directly from the Web |
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97 | (1) |
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Installing Software Using the MacBook Air's Optional SuperDrive |
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97 | (1) |
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Install Software from a USB Thumb Drive |
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98 | (1) |
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Link Your MacBook Air to an iMac or MacBook Pro to Share a SuperDrive |
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99 | (2) |
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How to Learn About New Mac Software |
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101 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Transferring and Organizing Data, Files, and Folders |
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103 | (18) |
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Quick Tips for Using Finder |
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105 | (4) |
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How to Move Files or Folders Around on Your Computer |
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109 | (4) |
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Drag and Drop Files from One Location to Another |
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110 | (1) |
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Move Files or Folders Around Using the Select, Select All, Copy, and Paste Commands |
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111 | (2) |
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Using an External Hard Drive or Storage Device with the MacBook Air |
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113 | (2) |
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Sharing Files and Data with Other Computers |
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115 | (6) |
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Using Email to Transfer Files Between Computers |
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115 | (1) |
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Using a Cloud-Based File Sharing Service |
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115 | (1) |
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Using Online-Based File Sharing Services |
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116 | (1) |
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Use OS X's AirDrop Feature to Share Files Wirelessly Between Mac Computers |
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117 | (1) |
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Use OS X's File Sharing Feature to Move Files Between Two or More Computers Wirelessly |
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118 | (3) |
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Chapter 7 Use Apple's iCloud to Sync All Your Devices |
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121 | (16) |
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Setting Up an iCloud Account |
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122 | (1) |
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Managing Your iCloud Account from Your MacBook Air |
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123 | (6) |
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129 | (5) |
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Customizing How iTunes Works with iCloud |
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130 | (1) |
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Downloading Past iTunes Purchases on Your MacBook Air |
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131 | (3) |
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Using iTunes Match to Access Your Entire Digital Music Library Through iCloud |
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134 | (3) |
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Chapter 8 Add Optional Peripherals and Accessories to Expand Performance |
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137 | (20) |
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Understanding the Differences Between USB Ports, the Thunderbolt Port, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth |
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139 | (7) |
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Using Your MacBook Air's USB Ports |
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139 | (2) |
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What the MacBook Air's Thunderbolt Port Offers |
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141 | (1) |
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Making a Wireless Connection via Wi-Fi |
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142 | (1) |
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Using the Bluetooth Capabilities of Your Computer |
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143 | (1) |
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How to "Pair" a Bluetooth Device with Your MacBook Air |
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143 | (3) |
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Connecting a Printer to Your Computer |
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146 | (4) |
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Set Up a New Printer or Scanner to Work with Your MacBook Air |
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146 | (4) |
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Using an External Storage Device with Your MacBook Air |
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150 | (7) |
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Using a USB Thumb Drive with Your Computer |
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153 | (4) |
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PART III Use Your MacBook Air Anytime and Anywhere |
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Chapter 9 Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Digital Slide Show Presentations on Your MacBook Air |
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157 | (14) |
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Using Microsoft Office with Your MacBook Air |
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157 | (8) |
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Office Offers Application Data and Content Integration |
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161 | (1) |
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Sharing Microsoft Office Files and Data |
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161 | (1) |
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There's No OneNote, but Word Offers the Notebook Layout |
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162 | (3) |
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Apple's iWork Apps Offer a Microsoft Office Alternative |
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165 | (2) |
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Other Software Options to Meet Your Needs |
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167 | (1) |
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Database Management on the Go Is Easy Using a MacBook Air |
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167 | (2) |
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Manage Financial Data with Quicken or QuickBooks for Mac |
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169 | (1) |
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Your Data Is Available When and Where You Need It |
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170 | (1) |
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Chapter 10 Surf the Web on Your MacBook Air |
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171 | (22) |
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Surf the Web from Almost Anywhere |
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171 | (2) |
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Getting to Know the Safari Web Browser |
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173 | (20) |
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Access Safari's Pull-Down Menus from the App's Menu Bar |
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174 | (4) |
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Finding Your Way Around Safari's Toolbar |
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178 | (8) |
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Using Safari's Share Menu |
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186 | (1) |
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Store Articles and Web Content for Later Viewing Using Reading List |
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187 | (1) |
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Taking Advantage of Safari's Privacy Features |
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188 | (3) |
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Sync Your Saved Bookmarks with Other Computers and Mobile Devices |
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191 | (2) |
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Chapter 11 Set Up Existing Email Accounts for MacBook Air |
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193 | (20) |
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Discover the Features and Functions Offered by the Mail App |
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194 | (1) |
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Set Up Your Preexisting Email Accounts to Work with the Mail App |
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195 | (3) |
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Setting Up Your Email Accounts from Within System Preferences |
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195 | (2) |
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Setting Up Your Email Accounts from Within the Mail App's Preferences Window |
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197 | (1) |
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Navigating Your Way Around the Mail Apps Menu Bar and Toolbar |
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198 | (2) |
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The Anatomy of an Incoming Email Listing Within the Mail App |
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200 | (3) |
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Reading Your Incoming Emails Using the Mail App |
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203 | (2) |
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Printing Email Messages Within the Mail App |
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205 | (1) |
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Customizing the Mail App's Toolbar |
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206 | (1) |
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Composing Outgoing Emails from the Mail App |
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207 | (3) |
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Using Email Signatures at the End of Outgoing Messages |
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209 | (1) |
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Setting Up the Mail Account Preferences |
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210 | (2) |
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Using the Notification Center Window with the Mail App |
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212 | (1) |
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Chapter 12 Bring the iLife Apps into Your Life |
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213 | (22) |
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Discovering All that the iPhoto App Is Capable Of |
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218 | (11) |
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Ordering Prints from iPhoto Using Apple's Photo Lab |
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219 | (1) |
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Using iPhoto's Various Organizational and Editing Features |
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220 | (3) |
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Editing and Enhancing Photos Using iPhoto |
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223 | (1) |
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Sharing Your Photos from Within iPhoto |
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224 | (4) |
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Creating a Backup of Your Digital Image Library |
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228 | (1) |
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Discovering How iMovie Can Make You a Skilled Home Movie Producer |
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229 | (3) |
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Using GarageBand to Create Music |
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232 | (3) |
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Chapter 13 Get Organized with the Contacts and Calendar Apps |
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235 | (22) |
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Syncing Contacts and Calendar Data from Other Apple Devices via iCloud |
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236 | (2) |
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Maintaining Detailed Contact Records Using the Contacts App |
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238 | (8) |
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Viewing Contact Entries in Your Contacts Database |
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239 | (3) |
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Creating a New Contact Entry |
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242 | (2) |
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Editing or Deleting a Contact Entry |
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244 | (2) |
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Managing Your Schedule Using the Calendar App |
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246 | (11) |
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Adding Events to Your Calendar(s) |
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249 | (3) |
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Editing and Deleting Events from Your Calendars |
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252 | (1) |
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Customizing the Calendar App |
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252 | (5) |
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PART IV Entertain Yourself with iTunes Content, Games, and More |
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Chapter 14 Find and Enjoy Music, Movies, TV Shows, and More with iTunes |
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257 | (24) |
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Making an Online Content Purchase from the iTunes Store |
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258 | (3) |
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The Cost of Purchasing Music, Movies, and TV Shows from iTunes |
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260 | (1) |
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Accessing the iTunes Store from Your MacBook Air |
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261 | (3) |
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Acquiring Music from the iTunes Store |
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264 | (4) |
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Listening to iTunes Music Purchases Using the iTunes Software |
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268 | (2) |
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Shopping for TV Show Episodes from the iTunes Store |
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270 | (2) |
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Shopping for Movies from the iTunes Store |
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272 | (2) |
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Watching TV Show Episodes and Movies Using the iTunes Software |
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274 | (4) |
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Controlling Your Viewing Experience |
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277 | (1) |
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Streaming Web Content Instead of Purchasing and Downloading It |
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278 | (3) |
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Chapter 15 Play Games on Your MacBook Air |
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281 | (18) |
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Finding the Best Games to Experience on Your MacBook Air |
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284 | (10) |
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Discover Fun-Filled and Challenging Paid Games |
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286 | (1) |
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Some Games Are Offered for Free from the App Store |
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287 | (1) |
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Top Grossing Games Often Offer Expandability |
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287 | (2) |
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Browse the App Store to See All Games Offered |
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289 | (2) |
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Access a Game Listing's Description |
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291 | (3) |
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Online Games Offer Another Option for Entertaining Yourself |
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294 | (1) |
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Apple's Game Center Is Now Available to MacBook Air Users |
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294 | (5) |
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PART V Easily Handle All of Your Mobile Computing Needs |
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Chapter 16 Travel with Your MacBook Air |
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299 | (10) |
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Getting Your MacBook Air Ready to Transport |
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300 | (1) |
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Choosing a Case for Your MacBook Air |
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301 | (6) |
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Choosing a Slipcover for Your MacBook Air |
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302 | (1) |
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Add a Design and Scratch Protection to Your MacBook Air with a Skin |
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302 | (1) |
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MacBook Air Case and Slipcover Manufacturers |
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303 | (4) |
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Access the Internet While on the Go |
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307 | (1) |
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Preparing to Travel Overseas with Your MacBook Air |
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308 | (1) |
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Chapter 17 Use FaceTime, Skype, or VoIP Software to Communicate and Video Conference |
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309 | (16) |
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Using FaceTime for Video Conferencing |
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311 | (7) |
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Setting Up Your Free FaceTime Account |
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311 | (4) |
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Participating in FaceTime Video Conferences |
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315 | (2) |
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Receiving an Incoming FaceTime Call |
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317 | (1) |
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Participating in a FaceTime Call |
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317 | (1) |
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Using Skype for Video Conferencing or Voice-over-IP Calls |
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318 | (6) |
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Choosing the Skype vs. Skype Premium App |
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320 | (1) |
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Registering for a Free Skype Account |
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320 | (1) |
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321 | (3) |
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Alternatives to FaceTime and Skype |
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324 | (1) |
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Chapter 18 Run Microsoft Windows and Windows Software on Your MacBook Air |
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325 | (14) |
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Using Boot Camp to Run Microsoft Windows and Windows-Based Software |
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326 | (4) |
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Running Boot Camp Assistant for the First Time |
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328 | (1) |
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Choosing Between OS X or Windows When Turning on Your MacBook Air |
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329 | (1) |
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Taking Advantage of the Parallels Desktop 7 Alternative |
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330 | (7) |
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Taking Advantage of Remote Desktop Solutions for Controlling Windows Software from Your MacBook Air |
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337 | (2) |
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APPENDIX What to Do if Something Goes Wrong |
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339 | (4) |
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Take Precautions with Your MacBook Air |
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339 | (1) |
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What to Do if Something Goes Wrong |
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340 | (2) |
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Restarting an App that Crashes |
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340 | (1) |
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What to Do if Your MacBook Air Won't Turn On |
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341 | (1) |
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The MacBook Air Won't Connect to the Internet |
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341 | (1) |
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How to Get Help from Apple |
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342 | (1) |
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Keep Your MacBook Air's Serial Number Handy |
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342 | (1) |
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