Bob\xa0\u201cDr. Mac\u201d LeVitus is back after too long an absence, and after being trapped at home during the recent severe winter weather in Texas. In the first part of our conversation, Bob tells us how he passed the time without tech, and provides some ideas on what you might do if and when it happens to you. (Part 1)\xa0
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Bob LeVitus, often referred to as "Dr. Mac," has been considered one of the world's leading authorities on the Macintosh and Mac OS for nearly twenty years. A prolific author, Bob has sold millions of books worldwide in a dozen languages. His recent titles include:\xa0iPad 2 For Dummies,\xa0Incredible iPad Apps For Dummies,\xa0iPhone 4S For Dummies, and\xa0Mac OS X Lion For Dummies. He's been a tech columnist for the Houston Chronicle since 1996 and writes regularly for\xa0The Mac Observer\xa0web site. His hobbies include playing guitar with the infamous Macworld All-Star Band, engineering audio recordings (mostly of classic rock songs), and budget video-making. Bob also has a\xa0Macintosh computing consultancy\xa0that offers expert technical help, training, and pre-purchase advice to Mac users via phone, e-mail, and/or Internet-enabled remote control software. You can find him on\xa0Twitter\xa0and see his latest project at WorkingSmarterForMacUsers.com.
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