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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8 Tablets

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8 Tablets

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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A visual guide to all the features of the new Windows 8 Tablet This must-have resource features visually rich, step-by-step instructions that show you how to get the most enjoyment from your Windows 8 tablet. Learn about the exciting new Metro UI, optimized specifically for touch devices. The most popular and commonly used apps and functions are covered too, along with the basics of syncing with a network, setting up e-mail, watching videos, listening to music, and common productivity tasks. This book provides all the guidance needed to enjoy all the best the new Windows 8 tablets have...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Macs, 3rd Edition

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 06-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The visual guide to getting up and running with your new Mac Macs are enjoying robust sales, and visual learners are drawn to their intuitive interface. This colorful, step-by-step guide quickly gets you up to speed on your new Mac, and if you're moving to a Mac from Windows, it smoothes the transition. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show you how to navigate the interface and explain how to attach hardware, sync mobile devices, browse the web with Safari, manage photos with iPhoto, shop at the iTunes store, and much more. There are even productivity,...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac Mini

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac Mini

By: Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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The perfect how-to guide for visual learners Apple s Mac Mini packs a powerful punch is in a small package, including both HDMI and Thunderbolt ports plus the acclaimed OS X. But if you want to get the very most from all this power and versatility, be sure to get this practical visual guide. With full-color, step-by-step instructions as well as screenshots and illustrations on every page, it clearly shows you how to accomplish tasks rather than burying you in pages of text. Discover helpful visuals and how-tos on the OS, hardware specs, Launchpad, the App Store, multimedia capabilities...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 5

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 5

By: Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 30-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 06-MAY-2013

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Get the most out of your new iPhone with this easy-to-read visual guide If you want clear, practical, visual instructions on how to use your new iPhone, this is the book for you. With over 500 color illustrations plus easy-to-follow explanations, it gets you up and running by clearly showing you how to do everything. See how to access and download books, apps, music, and video, as well as send photos, sync with your other Apple devices, and even edit movies on your phone! Guides you through all the new features and capabilities of the cutting-edge iPhone and the latest version of...

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My Samsung Galaxy Note™ II

My Samsung Galaxy Note™ II

By: Craig James Johnston; Guy Hart-Davis

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 23-APR-2013

Insert Date: 03-MAY-2013

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Samsung Galaxy Note II photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Note II problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Note II Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Note II working just the way you want. Learn how to Make the most of Galaxy Note II’s powerful hardware—from S Pen to sensors Connect the right way at the right time, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VPNs, NFC, and beaming Transform your Galaxy Note II...

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My Windows® Phone 8

My Windows® Phone 8

By: Brien Posey

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 03-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 03-MAY-2013

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Friendly, quick, and 100% practical, My Microsoft Windows Phone 8 is the must-have companion for every Windows Phone 8 user. Written by ten-time Microsoft MVP Brien Posey, it walks new users through every task they'll want to perform, including: * Navigating the Windows Phone 8 interface * Using audio, video, photos, and other media * Connecting to the Internet, surfing the Web with Internet Explorer, and searching with Bing * Getting productive with Windows Phone 8's version of Microsoft Office * Downloading great apps and games in the Marketplace * Storing content in the cloud, on...

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Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents

Raspberry Pi for Secret Agents

By: Stefan Sjogelid;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-APR-2013

Insert Date: 30-APR-2013

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Turn your Raspberry Pi into your very own secret agent toolbox with this set of exciting projects! Detect an intruder on camera and set off an alarm Listen in or record conversations from a distance Find out what the other computers on your network are up to Unleash your Raspberry Pi on the world In Detail Ever wished you could play around with all the neat gadgets your favorite spies use (like James Bond or Michael Westen)? With the introduction of the remarkable Raspberry Pi and a few USB accessories, anybody can now join in on the action. Discover how to turn...

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The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® Repair: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

The Unauthorized Guide to iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod® Repair: A DIY Guide to Extending the Life of Your iDevices!

By: Timothy L. Warner

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 27-APR-2013

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DON’T JUNK IT, FIX IT--AND SAVE A FORTUNE! The only reference & tutorial of its kind--in full color! Fix your own iPhone, iPad, or iPod with secret repair knowledge Apple doesn’t want you to have! This groundbreaking, full-color book shows you how to resurrect expensive Apple mobile iDevices you thought were dead for good, and save a fortune. Apple Certified Repair Technician Timothy L. Warner demystifies everything about iDevice repair, presenting simple, step-by-step procedures and hundreds of crisp, detailed, full-color photos. He’ll walk you through safely taking apart your...

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My Google Chromebook™, Second Edition

My Google Chromebook™, Second Edition

By: Michael Miller

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 26-APR-2013

Insert Date: 16-APR-2013

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to new Google Chromebook photos that show you exactly what to do Help when you run into Chromebook problems or limitations Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your brand-new Chromebook Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Chromebook or ChromeboxTM working just the way you want. Learn how to: Quickly set up your Chromebook or Chromebox, log in, and get productive Get comfortable with Google’s intuitive new Chrome Desktop interface Reliably connect to Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks Use...

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iPhone 5 For Dummies, 6th Edition

iPhone 5 For Dummies, 6th Edition

By: Edward C. Baig; Bob LeVitus

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 15-NOV-2012

Insert Date: 13-APR-2013

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The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhone Completely updated and revised to include iOS 6, iCloud, and the latest iPhone 5 features, this full-color book is your guide to all things iPhone. Bestselling veteran authors Edward Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus introduce you to the capabilities of the iPhone for making phone calls, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, working with the calendar, watching and recording HD videos, taking and editing great photos, and much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos, protect your...

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iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

By: Nancy Muir

Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 03-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Six minibooks in one show you how to power-use the iPad For work, play, and life on the road, the iPad has quickly become indispensable, and the new iPad is packed with even more features and power than ever. In this fun and practical guide, long-time For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir walks you through the latest functions, features, and capabilities of the iPad. Get up to speed on the basics, see how to use your iPad to get more organized and productive, learn to use your iPad for work, and discover all the ways to have fun. This book covers it all, and in full color! Packs six...

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iPad® and iPad® mini Absolute Beginner’s Guide

iPad® and iPad® mini Absolute Beginner’s Guide

By: James F. Kelly

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 09-APR-2013

Insert Date: 09-APR-2013

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Make the most of your new iPad or iPad mini–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, enjoy media, play games, post to Facebook and Twitter, and more! Even if you’ve never used an iPad before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iPads have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple iPad and iPad mini could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your new iPad or iPad mini…simple, practical instructions for...

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Das Buch zum neuen iPad und iPad mini

Das Buch zum neuen iPad und iPad mini

By: Susanne Möllendorf

Publisher: O'Reilly Verlag

Publication Date: 31-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 03-APR-2013

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Mit dem iPad der 4. Generation hat Apple auch eine kleinere Version des begehrten Tablets auf den Markt gebracht: das iPad mini. Beide Geräte kommen mit einer Reihe von Features, die überzeugen: dem neuen Lightning-Anschluss, dem ultraschnellen LTE, das nun auch in Deutschland nutzbar ist, dem noch schnelleren A6X-Prozessor (dem A5-Prozessor beim iPad mini), einer HD-Frontkamera, iOS 6 mit all seinen Neuerungen wie Siri, einer stärkeren iCloud-, Facebook- und Twitter-Integration, Passbook u.v.m. Last but not least stehen mehr als 275.000 Apps zur Verfügung, mit denen das Große und das Kleine...

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Das iPhone 5 Buch

Das iPhone 5 Buch

By: Susanne Möllendorf

Publisher: O'Reilly Verlag

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2010

Insert Date: 29-MAR-2013

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Das iPhone 5 ist bereits die sechste Generation von Apples Kult-Handy. Es bringt eine Menge Neuerungen mit und ist noch schneller und besser als seine Vorgänger. Aber das iPhone ist nicht nur ein Handy, sondern vor allem auch ein cooler Computer in all seiner Komplexität. Mit der dazu passenden Anleitung in der Hand ist man bestens ausgerüstet, um das Gerät optimal zu nutzen. In bewährter Querformater-Tradition präsentiert Das iPhone 5-Buch so ziemlich alles, was Apples neues iPhone mitbringt. Sie können sich schnell und auf den Punkt gebracht orientieren, durch einfaches Nachschlagen...

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Take Control of Your iPad, 2nd Edition

Take Control of Your iPad, 2nd Edition

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Publisher: TidBITS Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 02-APR-2013

Insert Date: 19-MAR-2013

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Many people can use the iPad well enough, but they aren't having the amazing experience that they should be. They sell themselves short. They can't find their stuff. They scroll when they could tap. They put up with a cacophony of noisy notifications. They miss important email messages. They watch video on the iPad when they could stream it to an Apple TV. They turn on the wrong settings for the wrong reasons. They need help... even if they don't realize that they do. With 226 detail-packed pages, Take Control of Your iPad is on an unstoppable quest to make your iPad experience delightful. It...

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Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 21st Edition

Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 21st Edition

By: Scott Mueller

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 22-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 13-MAR-2013

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This is the eBook version of the print title. Access to the media files found on the DVD included with print editions included with Upgrading and Repairing PCs, 21st Edition, is available through product registration—see instructions in back pages of your eBook. For 25 years, Upgrading and Repairing PCs has been the world’s #1 guide to PC hardware: The single source for reliable information on troubleshooting and fixing problems, adding hardware, optimizing performance, and building new PCs. Now, better than ever, this 21st edition offers beefed-up coverage of the newest hardware...

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SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies

SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 17-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 12-MAR-2013

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The easy-to-use guide to SMART Board interactive whiteboards SMART Board interactive whiteboards—which combine the functionality of a computer with the simplicity of a whiteboard—are rapidly becoming fixtures in classrooms, boardrooms, and lecture halls everywhere. While these high tech devices are transforming the ways we teach and learn, getting the most out of them can be down right intimidating. SMART Board Interactive Whiteboard For Dummies is here to help, explaining everything users need to know to make the most of their technology. Covering topics including how to calibrate a...

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MacBook Air Portable Genius, 4th Edition

MacBook Air Portable Genius, 4th Edition

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 12-MAR-2013

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You'll fly through your work with these MacBook Air tips and tricks Packed with tips and techniques on everything from how to get started with the MacBook Air notebook to getting the most out of all its latest features and accessories, this fun, hip, and portable guide has just what you need to take flight. Veteran author Paul McFedries covers a slew of new topics, including improved graphics on the new Air, setting up the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, using the new, iPhone-like multitrack touchpad, and more. You'll save time and hassle and discover how to do the things you...

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MacBook Pro Portable Genius, 4th Edition

MacBook Pro Portable Genius, 4th Edition

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 11-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 12-MAR-2013

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Discover loads of tips and techniques for the newest MacBook Pro You're already ahead of the game with a MacBook Pro. Now you can get even more out the popular Apple notebook with the new edition of this handy, compact book. Crammed with savvy insights and tips on key tools and shortcuts, this book will help you increase your productivity and keep your Apple digital lifestyle on track. From desktop sharing and wireless networking to running Windows applications, this book avoids fluff, doesn't skimp on the essentials, saves you time and hassle, and shows you what you most want to...

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Microsoft Windows 8 Tablet

Microsoft Windows 8 Tablet

By: Walter Saumweber

Publisher: Microsoft Press Deutschland

Publication Date: 11-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 12-MAR-2013

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Ob Sie mit dem Windows 8 Tablet im Internet surfen, Fotos und Filme ansehen oder Ihre Kontakte pflegen möchten - mit diesem farbigen Praxisbuch finden Sie sich schnell zurecht....