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41. 

Siri For Dummies

Siri For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 28-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 23-JAN-2013

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Find out what Siri's got up her sleeve with this fun and friendly guide! Who couldn't use a little extra help these days? Answers, information, reminders, and all sorts of additional help are only a verbal query away with Siri, the artificial intelligence personal assistant. Siri made her debut with the iPhone 4 and is now updated for iOS 6 as well as the third-generation iPad and she is ready to assist! This easy-to-understand guide walks you through the vast array of capabilities that Siri boasts, from creating texts and e-mails from dictation to getting directions to finding a...

42. 

Der Android Tablet PC

Der Android Tablet PC

By: Dr. Rainer Rainer Hattenhauer

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Verlag

Publication Date: 05-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 23-JAN-2013

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Das ideale Buch für alle, die ihr Tablet mit Android 4 gleich einsetzen wollen - ob daheim für Unterhaltung oder Hobby oder ganz produktiv im Büro. Rainer Hattenhauer, Autor der erfolgreichen ersten Auflage, zeigt Ihnen in 12 leichten Einsteiger-Lektionen, was Sie alles mit Ihrem ersten Android-Tablet machen können - egal, welches Gerät Sie sich gekauft haben. Das Buch bietet neben dem klassischen Einsatz -"Tablet als Büroersatz" - auch eine umfangreiche Beratung zu Multimedia am Tablet, von der eingebauten Kamera über Filme, Videoschnitt, Webradio bis zum eBook. Holen Sie sich die...

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iOS 6 Programming Pushing the Limits: Advanced Application Development for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

iOS 6 Programming Pushing the Limits: Advanced Application Development for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

By: Rob Napier; Mugunth Kumar

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 10-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 22-JAN-2013

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Learn to build extraordinary apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch iOS is the hottest development platform around, and iOS 6 adds a new and deeper dimension to explore. This guide offers serious information for serious programmers who know the basics and are ready to dive into the advanced features of iOS. You'll learn to create killer apps for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, including how to maximize performance and make more money from your apps with in-app purchases. Topics covered include security, multitasking, running on multiple platforms, blocks and functional programming,...

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Dein Android Smartphone

Dein Android Smartphone

By: Christian Christian Immler

Publisher: Markt+Technik Verlag

Publication Date: 01-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 22-JAN-2013

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Ein farbig visuelles Handbuch für alle Android-Smartphone-Besitzer. Egal, welches Gerät Sie haben, egal von welchem Hersteller, hier sehen und lesen Sie alles, was Sie brauchen, um Ihr Phone in jeder Lebenslage perfekt zu bedienen. Das Buch startet mit Telefonie und Internet. Dann folgen E-Mail, Datenabgleich mit dem Google-Konto und anderen Cloud-Diensten, Apps-Installation, mobil unterwegs, sozial unterwegs, Umgang mit Fotos, Musik, Filmen und Spielen. Tipps, Tricks und Troubleshooting runden es ab. Für die Android-Versionen 4.0 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") bis 4.2 ("Jelly Bean"), mit...

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Raspberry Pi User Guide

Raspberry Pi User Guide

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 24-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 15-JAN-2013

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Make the most out of the world's first truly compact computer It's the size of a credit card, it can be charged like a smartphone, it runs on open-source Linux, and it holds the promise of bringing programming and playing to millions at low cost. And now you can learn how to use this amazing computer from its co-creator, Eben Upton, in Raspberry Pi User Guide. Cowritten with Gareth Halfacree, this guide gets you up and running on Raspberry Pi, whether you're an educator, hacker, hobbyist, or kid. Learn how to connect your Pi to other hardware, install software, write basic programs, and...

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My New iPad, 3rd Edition

My New iPad, 3rd Edition

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Publisher: No Starch Press

Publication Date: 08-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013

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The new iPad is cute. It's loveable. It's fun to play with. But it can also be a bit mysterious. My New&tm; iPad is your guide to getting the most from Apple's latest magical creation....

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Tablet PC Quick Reference

Tablet PC Quick Reference

By: Jeff Van West

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 06-NOV-2002

Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013

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Whether you’re in a meeting, hallway, coffee shop, or conference—achieve ultimate mobility with the TABLET PC QUICK REFERENCE. Combining the simplicity of pen and paper with all the muscle of Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, the Tablet PC is more than just cool—it can maximize your productivity, no matter how or where you work. Use this expert guide to get up and running faster, and take the power of a desktop PC—and more—anywhere you’d take a notepad and pen ...

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iPhone Secrets

iPhone Secrets

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 28-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 11-JAN-2013

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A top tech blogger takes you behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the iPhone The world's love of the iPhone only continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Darren Murph, managing editor of Engadget and a Guinness World Record holder as the most prolific blogger, explores every amazing capability of the iPhone and shows you how to take full advantage of this remarkable mini-computer. He reveals secret shortcuts, best ways to boost your productivity, how to take advantage of iMessage and push notifications, international iPhone travel tips, how to maximize AirPlay, and so much...

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iPhone 5

iPhone 5

By: Jean-Marc Delprato

Publisher: Pearson France

Publication Date: 04-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 08-JAN-2013

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Découvrez toutes les fonctionnalités de votre nouvel iPhone. Bien plus complet et plus facile à consulter que le manuel d'utilisation fourni avec l'appareil, cet ouvrage est un concentré d'astuces et de conseils pour exploiter l'ensemble des possibilités offertes par l'iPhone 5. À chaque page, vous découvrirez, exposé sans aucun jargon technique, un nouveau réglage ou une nouvelle astuce pour maîtriser les fonctionnalités les plus simples comme les plus complexes de votre iPhone. Vous saurez rapidement comment réorganiser l'écran d'accueil, lire vos e-mails et gérer les pièces jointes,...

50. 

Electronics For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Electronics For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 22-SEP-2009

Insert Date: 08-JAN-2013

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Electronics is fascinating – want to make something of it? This book shows you how! You can make all sorts of things, once you understand what electronics is and how it works. This book helps you out with that part, explaining the whole thing in plain English. Learn how electricity functions, how to harness it and put it to work, what tools you need to build circuits, what you can make with them, and how to do it safely. Mystery solved – understand what makes your iPod, remote control, and computer work Essential stuff – outfit your electronics lab with all the necessary...

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Learn Raspberry Pi with Linux

Learn Raspberry Pi with Linux

By: Peter Membrey; David Hows

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 07-JAN-2013

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Learn Raspberry Pi with Linux will tell you everything you need to know about the Raspberry Pi's GUI and command line so you can get started doing amazing things. You'll learn how to set up your new Raspberry Pi with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, and you'll discover that what may look unfamiliar in Linux is really very familiar. You'll find out how to connect to the internet, change your desktop settings, and you'll get a tour of installed applications. Next, you'll take your first steps toward being a Raspberry Pi expert by learning how to get around at the Linux command line. You'll...

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Kindle Fire: Visual QuickStart Guide

Kindle Fire: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Scott McNulty

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 12-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 06-JAN-2013

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This task-based tutorial and reference guide is packed with practical guidance for people who want to jump in and start using the Kindle Fire. Written by Scott McNulty--known for his in-depth knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Kindle platform--this essential companion features eye-catching graphics and screen-shots and a clean design to help readers get the most out of Amazon's touchscreen tablet. Scott guides Kindle Fire users through Amazon's rich content ecosystem, showing readers how to: Purchase or rent movies and TV shows Find and download popular apps and games Buy and...

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iPad mini

iPad mini

By: Laurent Gatignol

Publisher: Pearson France

Publication Date: 11-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 05-JAN-2013

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Noir ou blanc, aux couleurs de votre tablette, découvrez-en toutes les facettes ! Vous apprendrez dans ce guide non pas comment marche votre tablette mais comment l'exploiter au maximum de ses possibilités. Cet ouvrage est à l'image de l'iPad mini : compact, simple d'emploi et agréable à utiliser. Chaque page vous expose, sans jargon, une procédure à suivre pour maîtriser les fonctionnalités les plus simples comme les plus originales de votre iPad mini. Vous saurez rapidement comment naviguer sur le web, lire vos e-mails et gérer plusieurs comptes de messagerie, prendre des photos ou...

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The iPhone Book: Covers iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 4, Sixth Edition

The iPhone Book: Covers iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 4, Sixth Edition

By: Scott Kelby; Terry White

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 03-JAN-2013

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If you're looking for a book that focuses on just the most important, most useful, and most fun stuff about your iPhone 5, 4S, or 4—you've found it. There are basically two types of iPhone books out there: (1) The "tell-me-all-about-it" kind, which includes in-depth discussions on everything from wireless network protocols to advanced compression codes. (2) Then there's this book, which instead is a "show-me-how-to-do-it" book that skips all the confusing techno-jargon and just tells you, in plain, simple English, exactly how to use the iPhone features you want to use most. The iPhone Book is...

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iPad® and iPhone® Tips and Tricks (Covers iOS 6 on iPad, iPad mini, and iPhone), Second Edition

iPad® and iPhone® Tips and Tricks (Covers iOS 6 on iPad, iPad mini, and iPhone), Second Edition

By: Jason R. Rich

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 27-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 03-JAN-2013

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Easily Unlock the Power of Your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone Discover hundreds of tips and tricks you can use right away with your iPad, iPad mini, or iPhone to maximize its functionality. Learn to use your iOS 6 mobile device as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as a feature-packed entertainment device. In addition to learning all about the apps that come preinstalled on your iPad or iPhone, you will learn about some of the best third-party apps currently available, plus discover useful strategies for how to best utilize them in your personal...

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Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S III

By: Alexandre Filluzeau

Publisher: Pearson France

Publication Date: 12-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 31-DEC-2012

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Apprenez avec ce guide à prendre en main le meilleur smartphone du moment et exploitez ses prodigieuses performances. De la dècouverte de l'ècran tactile et de l'univers Android à la maîtrise de la technologie NFC en passant par la commande vocale intelligente S Voix, vous apprivoiserez votre appareil et dècouvrirez les applications indispensables pour une utilisation au quotidien. Bien plus qu'une simple notice, ce guide est un vèritable mode d'emploi illustrè de votre smartphone. La prèsentation sous forme defiches vous permettra de trouver rapidement l'information dont vous avez...

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Spectral Logic and Its Applications for the Design of Digital Devices

Spectral Logic and Its Applications for the Design of Digital Devices

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Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Publication Date: 27-MAY-2008

Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012

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Spectral techniques facilitate the design and testing of today's increasingly complex digital devices There is heightened interest in spectral techniques for the design of digital devices dictated by ever increasing demands on technology that often cannot be met by classical approaches. Spectral methods provide a uniform and consistent theoretic environment for recent achievements in this area, which appear divergent in many other approaches. Spectral Logic and Its Applications for the Design of Digital Devices gives readers a foundation for further exploration of abstract harmonic...

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My Samsung® Galaxy Tab™ 2, Second Edition

My Samsung® Galaxy Tab™ 2, Second Edition

By: Eric Butow; Lonzell Watson

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 22-DEC-2012

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do with the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 working just the way you want. Learn how to • Get started fast • Navigate Samsung Galaxy Tab 2’s Android operating system • Retrieve, play, and manage music, video, podcasts, and audiobooks • Use Google Play as a portal to...

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Microsoft Surface: Visual QuickStart Guide

Microsoft Surface: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Joni Blecher

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 12-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012

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This Visual QuickStart Guide will help you get up and running with the Surface, Microsoft's very-own entry into the tablet market. This guide walks you through how to get the most from the Surface, using four-color images and step-by-step instruction. You'll learn how to tap and swipe, search, find the best Metro apps, read books, watch movies, listen to songs, and use Office. Along the way, you'll pick up indispensable tips for getting the most out of your tablet. ...

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iPod: The Missing Manual, 11th Edition

iPod: The Missing Manual, 11th Edition

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Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Publication Date: 28-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012

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Apple’s iPods continue to set the bar for media players, with bold new features like the Touch’s supersized screen and Siri voice control. But iPods still lack a guide to all their features. That’s where this full-color book comes in. It shows you how to play music, movies, and slideshows; shoot photos and videos; and navigate Apple's redesigned iTunes media-management program....