Upgrading and Fixing Macs and iMacs For Dummies - Softcover

Stauffer, Todd

 
9780764506444: Upgrading and Fixing Macs and iMacs For Dummies

Synopsis

Mac users can keep their new or older machines humming with this fun and easy guide to the internal workings of Macs and iMacs. The book explains, step by step, how to upgrade a Mac -- processor, RAM, video, removable storage, and almost anything else. It also shows how to use a little preventive medicine and how to diagnose your problem in order to help you decide whether you need to repair or upgrade. Common repair scenarios, from hard disk glitches to peripheral problems, are covered. And the little gems that make this ...For Dummies edition shine are a list of utilities for getting to know your inner-iMac and special G3 and G4 fixes. With this trusty guide, you'll be thinking different" in no time.

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About the Author

Todd Stauffer is the "Upgrade Guy" columnist for MacCentral Online, publisher of Mac-Upgrade.com, and cohost of the Disk Doctors television show. His books include the Macworld?? Mac?? Upgrade and Repair Bible and the Macworld?? Mac?? OS 9 Bible.

From the Back Cover

Hands-on advice to boost your system's performance

Covers USB, FireWire, Power PC G3/G4 acceleration, and more

Rev up performance and resolve problems — no experience required! Is your Mac acting sluggish? Does it crash all the time? Relax! With the step-by-step instructions in this friendly do-it-yourself guide, you'll soon have your system back in tip-top shape. From installing today's coolest add-ins and peripherals to troubleshooting typical problems, it's just what you need to get the most out of your Mac.

Discover how to: Formulate an upgrade plan Select high-performance peripherals Set up high-speed Internet access Upgrade cards, RAM, drives, and processors Maintain and troubleshoot your system

The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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