Choosing the right Mac

Two new books were released today, ""--depicting the decision-making process of choosing the right Mac for the home studio. Topics of Take Control of Switching to a Mac include choosing the right Mac model, setting up the Mac, choosing the appropriate Macintosh applications to replace common Windows programs, and moving data--documents, email, address books, and Web bookmarks--to the Mac. Making Music on the Apple Mac contains a section about setting up a studio and configuring the audio and MIDI interfaces for optimum performance, as step-by-step detail how to record with GarageBand. Take Control of Switching to a Mac (93 pages, Scott Knaster) is available for $10 as a PDF document online. Making Music on the Apple Mac (113 pages, Keith Gemmel) is available for $15.

Take Control of Switching to a Mac covers the basics of using a Mac from the perspective of someone who knows only Windows, offering an explanation of user interface differences and lessons on how to use the Finder effectively, search with Spotlight, manage applications and windows, connect to network resources, download software updates, and more. A collection of five key Macintosh features and five useful tips aim to move readers beyond the basics, and the book offers extra help for anyone who must share documents with Windows users or run the occasional Windows application. Take Control of Switching to a Mac includes troubleshooting advice to combat problems that may appear, and a glossary to familiarize Windows users with Macintosh terminology.

by MacNN Staff