Learn how to solve any Mac problem with Joe Kissell's expert advice!

We may love our Macs, but they can still suffer significant problems. In this essential guide from best-selling author Joe Kissell, you'll learn 17 basic troubleshooting procedures and how to solve 9 common problems , along with an easy-to-follow way to troubleshoot novel problems . Whether your Mac won't turn on, experiences kernel panics repeatedly, or is glacially slow, this book has the calm, friendly advice you need to find a solution.

Following in the footsteps of his critically acclaimed booksTake Control of Mac OS X Backups andTake Control of Maintaining Your Mac, Joe starts by helping you prepare for trouble . You'll learn how to prevent problems from occurring, what tools you'll need to diagnose and fix problems , and the key troubleshooting techniques and solutions for common problems .

You'll also learn how to handle problems that include:

• Your Mac won't turn on.
• Repeated kernel panics.
• Abnormal slowdowns.
• Emptying the Trash when the Finder balks.
• An application grinds to a halt.
• An application crashes.
• Recalcitrant keyboards and mice.
• A dead Internet connection.
• Printing doesn't work.