About the Author

Brad Miser has written more than 40 books helping people get more out of their technology faster and easier. In addition to MacBook Portable Genius, 2nd Edition, Brad has written Teach Yourself Visually MacBook, iPhoto '09 Portable Genius, MacBook Pro Portable Genius, 2nd Edition, MobileMe for Small Business Portable Genius, My iPhone, Teach Yourself Visually MacBook Air, My iPod touch, and Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard. He has also been co-author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles.

Brad is or has been a solutions consultant, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies.

In addition to his passion for silicon-based technology, Brad enjoys his steel-based technology in the form of motorcycles whenever and wherever possible. Originally from California, Brad now lives in Indiana with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; a rabbit; and a sometimes-inside cat.

Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). You can write to him at .

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