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TechtalkRadio conducted a great interview with Wallace Wang, author of My New Mac. In it, Wallace states that he "basically wrote My New Mac for [his] dad because he’s the type of guy that’s never going to read a computer book from cover to cover. He’s just going to pick and choose the things he needs."
Listen to the interview here!

"Those who have recently purchased a Macintosh, and are unfamiliar with its use, will find this book an essential hand-holding experience that moves them rapidly from learning how to turn the computer on and off, to fixing unexpected problems that might arise. Through the experience of completing 52 non-intimidating projects, the reader learns how to control all of the everyday aspects of computer usage so that they can work and play trouble-free."
—The Kleper Report, Issue 13.3 May/June 2008

"In all reality, Wallace Wang (the author) has hit the nail on the head...some people just learn better and faster by doing projects rather than trying to stay awake doing tedious lessons."
—Brian Chee's Geeks in Paradise blog (Read More)

Podcast review.
—Pc2Mac Switch (Listen Here)

"Wang's book is a fine text, written with knowledge and wit. It's an easy read and for the most part, presents information in a very organized and linear fashion. The subtitle "52 Simple Projects to Get You Started" are 52 (more or less) common tasks the new Mac user will likely want to know how to do."
—James Pyles, tech reviewer (Read More)

"There are 52 [projects], so by the end of the book you’ll be exceedingly competent and ready to take on pretty much anything, including learning much more complex software should you wish."
—Mark Webster, mac.nz (Read More)

My New Mac is "a fairly ideal guide for someone who has just fled Vista land to try something new - and there are a heck of a lot people doing just that."
—Mstation Book Reviews (Read More)

"The projects are all short, well-illustrated, and begin with a clear goal and a list of which part of the Mac system you'll be using. Highly recommended for newbies and switchers."
—MacWorld, November 2008

In My New Mac, "explanations of Mac features and step-by-step instructions are clear and concise, while many screenshots both break up the text and illustrate the directions well. 'Additional ideas' for utilizing the different Mac applications conclude each project's section. Recommended."
—The Tech Static (Read More)

"A 'must' for any brand new to the Mac system."
—The Midwest Book Review



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