Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters

The premier troubleshooting book for the Macintosh.

With the introduction of increasingly complex Mac software and hardware the need has never been greater for a go-to, problem solving resource like Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters. If something goes wrong with your Mac, from an application that won't open to a document that won't print to a system crash, this book will tell you why it happened and what you can do to fix it.

Organized by problem type, Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters delivers troubleshooting symptoms and solutions for each problem including a "Fix-It" section covering specific troubleshooting techniques in depth. With more problems covered and more in-depth explanations than any other book on the market, this book is the Mac user's one-stop, problem-solving shop.

New material includes a chapter on online and Internet troubleshooting, including the World Wide Web. Clear explanations of modems, Open Transport (Apple's communication software), and of how to set up a trouble-free TCP connection are provided throughout in addition to practical advice on streamlining your Web browsing sessions and overcoming Web page loading delays. To keep their fingers on the pulse of current Mac pitfalls and receive professional advice, readers are provided access to a regularly updated companion Web site.

This book has a Companion Web Site !