Lisa Lee
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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 3
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Very useful but needs updating 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
A very useful reference book, especially if your Mac is earlier than September 1995. Of course a lot of the information about software and hardware in general is applicable to later machines as well. I would have given it a 10 when it was published first, but now I only give it an 8 because it has not been updated. I would hope that a new edition will be published that includes the many Macs and Mac clones brought out since August 1995.
ANYTHING I need to know is in this book. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book has aided me greatly in configuring,
installing and repairing every aspect of the Mac
that I am at all familiar with from my experience
during the past 15+ years.
In depth coverage of the Mac makes this a valuable resource. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Having problems with your Mac? Need to add a video card, install RAM, or just wondering how all those components work together? MacWeek Upgrading and Repairing Your Mac has a wealth of useful information for the novice and pro alike.
Lisa Lee discusses everything from troubleshooting to choosing software to buying the right Mac. Her writing is generally accessible and easy to understand. She tackles difficult and "techie" subjects with aplomb. Most techniques for fixing the Mac are here, though I did notice a few curious omissions (for example, only one reference to zapping the PRAM and no details about how to accomplish it or when doing so might be helpful. There was also no mention of replacing a dead backup battery, which has become a common fix for aging Macs.) I found the index incomplete and occasionally incorrect, a problem for any reference tome. Still, the book serves well as a fix-it guide.
Mac books become quickly outdated with Apple's introduction of new models and System software, and this guide is no exception. If you have a newer machine, check that it is covered before you shell out for this volume. Minor caveats aside, I recommend it to anyone who needs hardware help with their Mac.
Editorial Review:
Including the updated information on PowerPC, this reference guide provides cost edffective solutions to extend the life of a user's computer investment. It explains hardware and software options for a user's particular computer needs. Contains quick and easy 10-step maintenance guides to keep one's Mac healthy.
