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Take Control of VMware Fusion 2
Thanks to VMware Fusion, you can now run Windows on your Intel-based Mac without slowdowns or tradeoffs, and with the benefit of configuration snapshots, multiple installations, and the capability to mix Windows and Mac apps. Cross-platform expert Joe Kissell teaches you how best to install and use Windows in Fusion's virtualization environment. More info...

Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network
Get real-world advice from Wi-Fi wizard Glenn Fleishman on setting up the 802.11n models of the AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule. You'll find help with choosing bands, maximizing performance, extending range, backing up via Time Machine, complex Internet configs, streaming music, and sharing USB disks and printers. More info...

Take Control of MobileMe
In this unique book, Joe Kissell helps you get set up and start syncing various data and devices with MobileMe, and then he explains how to best use MobileMe's Mail, iDisk, Gallery, Contacts, and Calendar features. He also covers working with an iPhone or iPod touch, creating a Web site, and sharing photos and videos via Gallery. More info and a special offer!

Take Control of Back to My Mac
Back to My Mac promises easy connections between your Macs, wherever they may be. But those promises have proven false for many, so Glenn Fleishman walks you through setup for file and screen sharing, helps you figure out puzzling router problems, and explains Back to My Mac's security implications. 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...

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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