Lion is the latest version of Apple's operating system. It is available as an
upgrade for any MacBook, iMac or Mini that is already running Snow Leopard and, of course, Lion is now pre-installed on all new Mac computers.

This book will guide you through setting up and using Mac OS X Lion for the first time. It will provide you with many useful hints and tips and also warnings about possible pitfalls. It will enable you to quickly and easily get much more out of your new Mac computer.

Among the many topics explained are:

• A brief look at the Mac OS X Lion operating system
• Configuring your Mac for the first time
• Connecting your Mac to your home network
• Connecting your Mac to a printer
• Making and keeping your Mac secure
• Exploring some of the new features
• Troubleshooting
• Conserving battery life of MacBooks
• Backing up your computer using Time Machine
• Getting and installing free software from the Apple App Store
• And much more besides…

If this is your first time using a Mac computer or using Lion, then this book is for you!

Apple iPads are becoming extremely popular and with the release of the iPad 2, more people than ever are using them for many different purposes.

This book will guide you through setting up and using your iPad 2 for the first time. It will provide you with many useful hints and tips and also warnings about possible pitfalls that you may encounter.

Among the many topics explained are:

• A brief look at the iPad 2
• Configuring your iPad 2 for the first time
• Connecting your iPad 2 to your home network
• Working with e-mails and surfing the Internet
• Exploring many of iPad 2's features
• Making video calls with FaceTime
• Troubleshooting your iPad 2
• Backing up your iPad 2
• Getting and installing software from the Apple App Store

Much of this book will also apply to the original Apple iPad.

If you are already the proud owner of an Apple iPad 2 or perhaps are just thinking about purchasing one, then this book is for you. It will enable you to quickly and easily get to grips with your device.

Apple MacBooks are becoming much more popular now and with a choice of three models, the MacBook, MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air, more people than ever are switching from Windows machines to Macs! This book applies to all three MacBook models.
This book will guide you through setting up and using your MacBook for the first time. It will provide you with many useful hints and tips and also warnings about possible pitfalls. It will enable you to quickly and easily get much more out of your new MacBook.
Among the many topics explained are:
• A brief look at the Mac OS X “Snow Leopard” operating system
• Configuring your MacBook for the first time
• Connecting your MacBook to a printer
• Connecting your MacBook to your home network
• Making and keeping your MacBook secure
• Exploring many of the MacBook features
• Conserving battery life
• Troubleshooting
• Backing up your MacBook using Time Machine
• Getting and installing free software from the Apple AppStore
• And much more besides…
If a MacBook is your first computer or you are familiar with Windows machines but have not used a MacBook before then this is the book
for you!