MacBook For Dummies
Chapter One
Hey, It Really Does Have
Everything I Need
In This Chapter
* Identifying the important parts of your Mac laptop
* Locating the right home for your computer
* Plugging stuff in and getting hooked up
* Playing with your bundled software
* Buying additional stuff that you might need
Most action films have one scene in common: I call it the "gear up" scene,
where the good guys strap on their equipment in preparation for battle.
(It doesn't matter what era - you see "gear up" scenes in Gladiator, Aliens,
and virtually every movie Arnold has made.) You're sure to see lots of clicking
straps and equipping of offensive weapons (and sometimes even a dash of war
paint). The process usually takes a minute or so, all told with whiplash camera
work and stirring martial music in the background.
Well, fellow Macintosh road warrior, it takes only two seconds and one move
for you to gear up: closing the lid. That's because your Mac is a self-contained
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