Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! Youre in for a great, virus-free ride. AndSwitching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac thats right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.

Whether youve been using Windows XP, Vista, or even Linux, youll find simple, straightforward ways to make your transition go smoothly. That will leave you plenty of time to get familiar with Macs prodigious and dynamic OS X capabilities. Youll also connect with iLife, Macs amazing integrated software suite that lets you turn your computer into a powerful media centernot just for listening and watching, but for creating music, video, and much more. Discover how to:

Decide whether the switch to Mac is right for youChoose the Mac that will change your lifeKeep and reuse elements of your old setupGo online with your MacConnect to your home networkeven that old PCGo media crazy with iTunes, iPhoto and moreTake advantage of Macs business capabilities

Complete with handy cheat sheet of common Mac short cuts and commands as well as a glossary of Mac world lingo, Switching toMac For Dummies ensures that your switch will be the smartest thing you ever do.

Arnold Reinhold has over three decades experience in the software industry. His first Apple product was a Mac 512. He has coauthored numerous books, includingThe Internet For Dummies Quick Reference, 8th Edition.

Introduction.

Part I: Informed Switching Starts Here.

Chapter 1: Why Switch? Demystifying the Mac Mantra.

Chapter 2: Meet the Mac Family.

Chapter 3: Deciding What to Buy.

Part II: Making the Switch.

Chapter 4: The Big Day: Setting Up Your Mac.

Chapter 5: Mac OS X for Windows Users.

Chapter 6: Moving Files from Your PC to the Mac.

Chapter 7: Switching Applications.

Part III: Connecting Hither and Yon.

Chapter 8: Getting Your Mac Online.

Chapter 9: Networking the Mac Way.

Chapter 10: Staying Secure in a Connected World.

Part IV: More Software, More Choices.

Chapter 11: The Sweet iLife Suite.

Chapter 12: Enjoying Other OS X Goodies.

Chapter 13: Oops, Its a PC: Running Windows on Your Mac.

Part V: Specialty Switching Scenarios.

Chapter 14: Switching with the Whole Family in Mind.

Chapter 15: Switching Your Business to Macs.

Chapter 16: Converting from OS 9 and Other Operating Systems.

Chapter 17: Desktop to Dashcode: OS X Advanced.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Terrific Troubleshooting Tips.

Chapter 19: Ten Cool Mac Tricks.

Chapter 20: Ten Creative Uses for Your Old PC.

Appendix: Mac Speak versus Windows Speak: A Translation Glossary.

Index.