Two Take Control Books Explain Mac OS X Backups for New and Experienced Users

Ithaca, NY USA (June 26, 2008) -- Everyone knows backups are essential to
protect against file corruption, hardware failure, and theft, but to go
beyond the false security of turning on Time Machine or copying a few files
to CD, Mac users can now turn to the third edition of "Take Control of Mac
OS X Backups," the best-selling Take Control ebook by backup guru Joe
Kissell. Or, for those who find the field overwhelming, Kissell's small
ancillary ebook, "Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard," covers fastest
and easiest way to create a complete Leopard backup system from which data
can be restored after an accident or disaster.

In "Take Control of Mac OS X Backups," Kissell helps readers pick the best
backup strategy for their particular needs, providing an at-a- glance
comparison of different backup strategies (low-cost, easy, safest), along
with extra advice for backing up digital photos and massive video projects.
Readers learn the pros and cons of each type of backup media, including
hard disk, Time Capsule, disc, Internet backup service, and more; discover
how to pick the best backup software for their needs; and find time-tested
recommendations for setting up, testing, and maintaining backups, complete
with the essential instructions on how to restore after a crash. Free
online appendixes compare features in almost 100 different backup products
and give step-by-step directions for Retrospect. 186 pages. $15.

http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/backup-macosx.html

Questions answered in the book include:

* How can I maximize the benefits of using Time Machine?
* What's a hard link, and how does it relate to Time Machine?
* What are the important gotchas relating to Time Machine?
* How do I migrate an existing backup system to Time Capsule?
* I'm running Windows on my Mac - how do I back up my Windows files?
* How can I back up easily and safely while traveling?
* Should I use an online backup service to back up to a different
location?
* What do I need to know to create my own command-line-based backups?
* How do I minimize the amount of downtime I might suffer if my boot
drive fails?

"Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard" aims at the heart of the matter
to teach readers the fastest and easiest way to create a complete Leopard
backup system that includes archives, an all- important bootable duplicate,
and an offsite backup. Kissell helps readers identify the backup hardware
that best matches their needs and budget (including a look at Time Capsule
- Apple's new backup appliance), and he provides instructions for using
Time Machine as well as alternatives for eight cases where Time Machine
lacks crucial features. Kissell walks readers through every step of the
way, from setting up a backup drive or Time Capsule to explaining how to
recover precious data in case of a deleted or corrupted file, a dead drive,
or a stolen laptop. 96 pages. $10.

http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-easy-backup.html

Questions answered in the book include:

* How can I get the maximum benefit from Time Machine?
* Is Time Machine appropriate for backing up multiple Macs?
* What's an archive, and why should I care?
* Why is having a bootable duplicate important?
* How can I easily and effectively keep an offsite backup?
* What features should I look for in an external backup drive?
* Time Machine is acting strangely. What should I do?
* How do I migrate existing backups to a Time Capsule?

Book Details
"Take Control of Mac OS X Backups," version 3.0, by Joe Kissell
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/backup-macosx.html
PDF format, 186 pages, free sample available
Publication date: June 25, 2008
Price: $15 (PDF)
ISBN: 978-0975950-30-2

"Take Control of Easy Backups in Leopard," version 1.1, by Joe Kissell
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-easy-backup.html
PDF format, 96 pages, free sample available
Publication date: June 25, 2008
Price: $10 (PDF)
ISBN: 978-1933671-35-2

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