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Take Control of Buying a Mac, 3rd Edition
Macintosh guru Adam Engst is back with the latest advice about how to figure out which Mac meets your needs and budget, and when and where you should buy. This significantly updated edition includes current details about all the Intel-based Macs, in-depth instructions on moving files to a new Mac, and more. More info and a special offer!

Macworld Digital Music & Video Superguide
Macworld's experts have turned their attention to digital music and video! You'll find help with digitizing and organizing content in iTunes, finding media online, and syncing your content to an Apple TV, iPod, or iPhone. It also helps when problems crop up, and recommends top cases, speakers, and other accessories. More info...

Take Control of Podcasting on the Mac, 2nd Edition
Whether you're just getting started podcasting or want to take it to the next level, long-time podcaster Andy Affleck has the start-to-finish guidance you need! Learn how plan your podcast, choose the right mic, record and edit like a pro, and publish your podcast to the world. Updated with the latest software and techniques! More info and a special offer!

Take Control of Mac OS X Backups, 3rd Edition
Backup expert Joe Kissell provides all the latest advice you need to create a backup strategy that protects your data and enables quick recovery. Joe compares backup media and all Mac backup programs to help you make the best choices. You'll learn to set up, test, and maintain your backups, plus how to restore! More info...

Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard
There's more to a solid backup strategy in Leopard than turning on Time Machine and hoping for the best. In this updated ebook, backup guru Joe Kissell guides Leopard users through setting up easy and reliable backups using Time Machine and other tools that fill in where Time Machine doesn't meet your needs. More info...

About Take Control

It's time for you to Take Control with our highly practical, tightly focused electronic books covering Mac OS X, Macintosh applications, and hardware, along with several lifestyle titles about travel and cooking! Written by the same expert authors responsible for best-selling print books but available much more quickly, Take Control ebooks provide the technical help you need now. Our PDF-format ebooks use carefully designed layout and typography for easy onscreen reading and printing, and they include bookmarks, clickable links, and a Check for Updates link that lets you access free updates. We offer free samples of all our ebooks and a money-back guarantee, so download a Take Control ebook today!

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