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What is a USB Flash Drive and What Is It Good For, Anyway? Getting Started

What is a USB Flash Drive and What Is It Good For, Anyway?

Floppies are dead and buried. Long live the flash drive! Find out why these little guys are so useful and why you should have one.

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BEFORE YOU BUY

Can I Do Everything on a Mac?

We'll break down what you can and can't do on a Mac that you do right now on your PC.

GETTING STARTED

Don’t I Need Microsoft Office to Open That?

Microsoft still wants $150-$500 for you to use Office. Skip the tax and give NeoOffice a try. You'll like the price.

GETTING HELP

What is “Safe Mode” and How Does That Help Me Anyway?

When you get deep into trouble with your Mac, Safe Mode may be the ticket to sorting out your problem.

SWITCHING FROM WINDOWS

Do I Need Virus Protection for My New Mac?

If you own a PC, you better get all the latest anti-virus software up and running before even connecting to the internet. What about Macs?

MASTERING THE MAC

The Magic Mind Reading App That Makes Your Mac Even Easier to Use

What is the big deal about this free app Quicksilver? Why do all its users swear by it? Find out as Chris takes you through the basics.

NEWS & COMMENTARY

Does Apple Have a Laptop Ghetto Problem?

Apple introduces 2 MacBooks and 2 MacBook Pros while leaving a few older models for sale. Is this a clearance sale or the dawn of a new eMac?

MFM Forums

Check Out the Brand New MFM Forums

Got questions, opinions or comments? Discuss them with other MFM readers now in the forums. Get Mac help here.

My First Mac Q & A

Questions About Buying a Mac From a Reader Who Doesn’t Know Anything About Macs (Yet!)

My First Mac's latest Q&A column.

HOW DO I...?

How Do I Create an Audio CD From iTunes?

If you are new to the Mac and iTunes, take a look to see how to accomplish one of the basics.

Mac Link of the Day

15 reasons Macs are still better than Windows PCs

With Windows 7 coming up, it's time to yet again ponder on whether Microsoft has the upper hand in operating systems. Here's 15 reasons it doesn't

-APC

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