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This year, millions of casual computer users will buy new Windows 8 mobile devices, notebooks, and desktop PCs. They'll want to know how to find their way around, get comfortable, and get the job done - without jargon, complexity, or hassle. There's a book for them: Michael Miller's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics, Windows 8 Edition. It's the one book that covers everything today's beginners and near-beginners need to know: not just about Windows, but also about software, hardware, and the Internet. Through 100+ books, author Michael Miller has established an unparalleled track record in explaining complicated concepts simply and clearly, and empowering beginners. Now, he's thor...
Use Social Media to Build a Great Personal Brand–and a Great Career! Need to demonstrate more value to customers or employers? Want a new job or career? Use social media to build the powerful personal brand that gets you what you want! In Branding Yourself, two leading social media consultants show how to use today’s social media platforms to attract new business and job opportunities you’ll never find any other way. Erik Deckers and Kyle Lacy show you how to supercharge all your business and personal relationships...demonstrate that you are the best solution to employers’ or partners’ toughest problems...become a recognized thought leader...and translate your online network into g...
Microsoft® Windows 7 In Depth Beyond the Basics…Beneath the Surface…In Depth Microsoft Windows 7 In Depth is the comprehensive guide to Microsoft's Windows 7 for everyone who's no longer a Windows beginner: corporate, small office/home office, and personal users alike. Top Windows authors Robert Cowart and Brian Knittel have packed this 1,100-page book with intensely useful and practical information that can't be found elsewhere. You can turn here for expert guidance on... " Migrating to Windows 7 as an individual - or rolling it out throughout a business " Making the most of Windows 7's powerhouse media tools " Installing, configuring, and managing Windows 7 networks more quickly and efficiently " Securing Windows 7 PCs against spam, spyware, viruses and other "Net Nasties" " Using the updated Windows 7 interface more efficiently " Troubleshooting and solving Windows 7 problems more rapidly " And much more..
Illustrated in colour throughout, this step-by-step guide uses a proven approach to learning the basics. Just follow the simple directions, watch the task unfold on sample screens, and then do it for yourself!
Covers Internet connections, the World Wide Web, e-mail, newsgroups, downloading files, chat rooms, Internet phone calls, virtual meetings, downloading files, games, and Web page design.
Some new users to Second Life may find that it can be very difficult to navigate this new 3D space and even harder to find some of the more interesting places to visit. Many of the best places to visit in Second Life have remained a secret to the most active and seasoned users, until now! Now there is a guide for everyone who wants to access the top destinations on Second Life. "This book provides over 200 destinations in six areas - shopping, entertainment, education, real life in Second Life, adults only, and where to live" to " over 100 top destinations in shopping, entertainment, adults only, virtual travel, education, and where to live. Answering questions like - where to go for a night out on the town, how to find the best shopping experience or find a specific area like Adidas. The book briefly covers the basics of navigating Second Life with tips on flying, teleporting and creating landmarks, then jumps into the main areas of travel. It also includes profiles of some of the people behind these locations. In most cases they are just as colorful as some of the places they create. Each location will be highlighted with a brief write up, screen shots, and location information.
Will your TV go blank on February 17, 2009? That's the date that all U.S. television stations switch to digital broadcasting-effectively making obsolete every analog television set in the country.
Adults may think they’re pretty hip because they have an iPod. But you know that’s just not enough anymore! iPods are meant to reflect your personality, just like your clothes, your shoes, your hairstyle. So learn how to mod out your iPod withiCan iPod. Here are just a few ideas: Customize it: Go crazy with tattoos, skins, cases, and other covers. Jam it:Turn your iPod into a full fledged stereo with speakers that rock! Style it:Get the latest iPod gear that will have you traveling in style! Read it:Listen to audiobooks on your iPod Play it:Find games that work on your iPod -- games aren’t just for game systems anymore Hear it:Take part in the latest craze–podcasting! Plusget a preview of what’s coming next!
Now in its 27th edition, and compiled in association with the Publishers Association, this is the most authoritative, detailed trade directory available for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the Irish Republic. It lists some 1,500 publishers in 22 countries: Australia, Canada, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Irish Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda the UK, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In addition to the coverage of publishers the 'Directory' offers in-depth coverage of the wider UK book trade: packagers, authors' agents, trade and allied associations and services. Detailed Appendices and Indexes include who owns whom, UK publishers classified by field of subject speciality, names and addresses of publishers' overseas representatives; overseas publishers represented in the UK; ISBN prefixes; names of key personnel; publishers imprints; agents and associations; UK publishers by post code.
Every new, or relatively new, Mac comes loaded with powerful "digital lifestyle" applications, collectively known as iLife. Problem is, Apple provides little if any documentation. Sure, these iApps are easy-to-use, but each of them also has tons of undocumented features and shortcuts. We'll visually explain each app's basic features, then go beyond the basics to show hidden features and time-saving shortcuts. In addition, each section that focuses on the creative iApps will include off-the-wall and entertaining, yet useful, projects that'll show readers how to have fun with the easy-but-powerful software that came with their Macs. Finally, we'll take a look inside the Utilities folder to exp...