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Introduction

Part of the magic of Macintosh computers (especially in comparison to Wintel PCs) is that you don't need a lot of technical knowledge to use your computer productively.

Unfortunately, that can also be a problem. Without a basic understanding of how your Mac works, it's harder to solve the problems that cause it to malfunction. In addition, having just a little more technical "know-how" can allow you to analyze your system's performance more accurately, purchase upgrades and additions more intelligently, and configure your computer for maximum productivity.

RED EYEBALL WARNING: The following pages provide the briefest possible overview of eight technical subjects we think every Macintosh user should understand. Despite our best efforts to keep these explanations simple, some of the topics can't be easily summed up with just a few paragraphs. If your eyes start to glaze over because you've been staring at your computer screen for too many hours, you may want to print some of these pages for easier reading.

If you need help understanding any of the phrases or acronyms used in these pages, please refer to the Glossary found on Pages 7-9 of our RESOURCES section.

To navigate this section, follow the directional arrows below to read the pages in order (recommended for first-time visitors), or click on any of the text links to jump straight to the section you want. As always, you can use the text links at the very bottom of each page, or the buttons in the navigation frame at left, to visit other sections of our site.

Here's what you'll find inside the "How It Works" area:

Bits, Bytes and Binary Numbers

CPU and Memory

Hard Disks and Storage

Monitors, VRAM and Graphics

The Startup Sequence

All About Fonts

Laser and Ink Jet Printers

The Internet and Email

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Help: How it Works: 1 of 9
Introduction Part of the magic of Macintosh computers (especially in comparison to Wintel PCs) is that you don't need a lot of technical knowledge to use your computer productively. Unfortunately, that can also be a problem. Without a basic understanding of how your Mac works, it's harder to solve the problems that cause it to malfunction. In addition, having just a little more technical "know-how" can allow you to analyze your system's performance more accurately, purchase upgrades and additions more intelligently, and configure your computer for maximum productivity. RED EYEBALL WARNING: The following pages provide the briefest possible overview of eight technical subjects we think every Macintosh user should understand. Despite our best efforts to keep these explanations simple, some of the topics can't be easily summed up with just a few paragraphs. If your eyes start to glaze over because you've been staring at your computer screen for too many hours, you may want to print some of these pages for easier reading. If you need help understanding any of the phrases or acronyms used in these pages, please refer to the Glossary found on Pages 7-9 of our RESOURCES section. To navigate this section, follow the directional arrows below to read the pages in order (recommended for first-time visitors), or click on any of the text links to jump straight to the section you want. As always, you can use the text links at the very bottom of each page, or the buttons in the navigation frame at left, to visit other sections of our site. Here's what you'll find inside the "How It Works" area: Bits, Bytes and Binary Numbers CPU and Memory Hard Disks and Storage Monitors, VRAM and Graphics The Startup Sequence All About Fonts Laser and Ink Jet Printers The Internet and Email
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Copyright 1998, 5-Minute Mac Consulting, Wampum, Pennsylvania, USA