Chapter 3

The Mac App Store

When Apple introduced the original App Store for the iPhone, it revolutionized the way people looked for and obtained software. Virtually overnight the iPhone App Store was a stratospheric hit. Now Apple has brought the App Store to the Mac (called the Mac App Store). This chapter covers everything you need to know about the Mac App Store, from getting an account to searching for apps to reinstalling apps on other computers you own. Let's get started.

What Is the Mac App Store?

The Mac App Store is the easiest way to find and download software for your Mac. It's also the future of app delivery. If you've walked around an Apple Store lately, you'll have noticed that Apple has virtually eliminated all software from ...

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