Mac Annoyances: How To Fix The Most Annoying Things About Your Mac

In this follow-up to the bestselling "PC Annoyances," Mac expert Rizzo reveals how to tame the Macintosh beast. His survival guide helps users address their Mac issues and get the most out of their computer.

Anyone who plugs in a Mac whether it's the proud owner of the very latest version or someone still tapping away on yesterday's model usually finds these machines to be an immensely popular and beneficial tool. Unfortunately, they can also be a royal pain in the neck. Any way you slice it, Macs still have a tendency to induce minor headaches at the most inopportune times.

"Mac Annoyances" feels your pain. Developed precisely for the individual who can't live without a Mac yet can't deal with its fickle temperament "Mac Annoyances" provides solutions to scores of common problems faced by Mac owners. Contained within its pages are hidden (plus well-documented) tips, tricks, and workarounds designed to drastically improve specific problem-solving capabilities. The result: a significant enhancement of the overall user experience and a tremendous savings of time no matter which version you own.

What does "Mac Annoyances" cover? What doesn't it cover is the more appropriate question. Hassles associated with Mac OS X, iLife, Mac hardware, and Microsoft Office (the mother of all annoyances) are all addressed in sharp detail. Also tackled: how to overcome problems related to specific applications such as iTunes, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Apple's Mail program.

Having trouble browsing the Web or searching with Google? Want to make your Mac a bit faster? Keyboard causing you trouble? These and dozens more annoyances like them are all dissected as well. Truth is, if you've experienced it, "Mac Annoyances" addresses it.

Written by top-flight author and renowned Mac expert, John Rizzo, this book is a follow-up to the bestselling "PC Annoyances," In keeping with the spirit ofO'Reilly's Annoyances series, Rizzo adopts a sympathetic tone throughout the book that quickly ingratiates itself to readers. Rather than blaming Mac owners for possessing minimal technical savvy, "Mac Annoyances" takes them along for a fun-filled ride as they join forces and outsmart the system together.