TidBITS Published Take Control of Switching to a Mac

An increasing number of Windows users are switching to the Mac, but as easy as Mac OS X is to use, making the jump from Windows is still a daunting proposition. In a new ebook, Take Control of Switching to a Mac, best-selling author Scott Knaster (TidBITS Electronic Publishing, ISBN: 1-933671-04-1, PDF format, 93 p, November 17, 2005, $10), who has worked at both Apple and Microsoft, guides switchers through the process of making the decision to switch, 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. Scott then teaches readers the basics of using a Mac from the perspective of someone who knows only Windows, starting with an explanation of user interface differences and moving on to 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 help readers move beyond the basics and become more capable with their new Macs, and the ebook offers extra help for those who must share documents with Windows users or run the occasional Windows application. In keeping with the practical nature of all Take Control titles, Scott includes essential troubleshooting advice in case problems appear, along with a glossary to help familiarize Windows users with Macintosh terminology. [Bill Fox]