Missing Manual

If you are looking for an extra stocking stuffer to go along with that iPod sitting under the tree, look no further. iPod - The Missing Manual, from New York Times Columnist, J.D. Biersdorfer, hits a home run with this one.

Totally revised and up to date with all of the latest iPods, you will quickly learn the basics and move right into more advanced features of iTunes and your iPod. Full color photos and to the point tutorials make this the indubitable book for getting the most out of your iPod. READ MORE »

Digital Photography is one of the easiest tech fields for anyone to jump into. Since cameras have been around for what seem like, forever, it's hard to find anyone who is intimidated by them. Everyone knows how to take a picture. Look through the view finder, instruct subjects to say 'cheese', and press the button. Pretty simple. The problem is, not everyone knows how to take a great picture, or what to do with it when they do.

This is where 'Digital Photography: The Missing Manual' comes in. It's a great book by experts Chris Grover and Barbara Brundage. As we go into the holidays, digital cameras are on many wish lists, and even if you already have a camera, this full color book will definitely enhance your skills. Mac or PC, this book takes an approach that will help you choose the best camera for you & get high quality results from it. READ MORE »

As more and more people are adopting the Mac as their primary platform, there is a need for instructional guides for new users to reference.

There are many books to help you master individual applications, but just a few that help you move from one OS to another.

Luckily, David Pogue and Adam Goldstein have come together in 'Switching To The Mac - Tiger Edition', to write an easy to read guide to step you right through the whole arduous process. READ MORE »

I think by now you should know I am a fan of the whole Missing Manual series. If I had my way, I would read everyone of them from cover to cover.

My latest undertaking has been iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual. Written by David Pogue and Derrick Story (fitting name for an author, eh), we are brought into the witty pages of 'The Missing Manual' series once again. iPhoto 6 is a premiere photo management tool in the iLife 06' suite from Apple. With more and more features added to each iteration of iPhoto, you need a tangible guide to help keep your pictures looking great on your Mac.
Content:
The newest release is broken into 5 major sections covering: Digital Cameras, iPhoto Basics, Meet Your Public, iPhoto Stunts, and Appendixes. READ MORE »

You've purchased the most beautiful portable music device. Now what? You look in the box and notice the skimpy quick start guide that comes with your iPod. Sure this teaches me how to add music to iTunes and sync it... but does it tell me how to add notes, sync my calendar, or use it as an external hard drive? Unfortunately, the answer is no.

This is where iPod & iTunes: The Missing Manual comes in. NY Times writer J.D. Biersdorfer brings it into it's fourth edition covering the the whole iPod series from Shuffle to Video, you will learn everything you've ever wanted to know about your iPod - Mac or Windows. READ MORE »

Each year Apple introduces the new iLife series, and being a Mac addict, I buy it. Sometimes the latest and greatest features are just small updates, but occasionally they give one of the apps a complete overhaul. This is the case with iLife 06'. Apple has done more than added a few new features to iMovie 6 and iDVD 6 - they have completely changed the way they work.

Luckily David Pogue has written his latest book from the Missing Manual series, 'iMovie 6 & iDVD - The Missing Manual'. Whether you are brand new to these apps, or a veteran, you are sure to enjoy the latest book from Pogue. With 499 pages of full color fun, you can keep it right next to you as you work through the steps creating your next masterpiece. READ MORE »