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Laptops Simplified, 2nd Edition

Laptops Simplified, 2nd Edition

By: Sherry Kinkoph Gunter

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 30-OCT-2012

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Step-by-step guidance on all things laptop-related, aimed at visual learners A little overwhelmed by the selection of laptops out there and how to get started using one? Laptops Simplified, Second Edition is here to help! Boasting a straightforward, jargon-free approach, this easy-to-navigate guide takes the fear out of exploring the subject of laptops and breaks it down to the basics. Veteran author Sherry Kinkoph Gunter demystifies common laptop issues such as finding the laptop that is right for you, setting it up, troubleshooting it, and maintaining it. Covers the very basics...

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Windows 8 Bible

Windows 8 Bible

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 23-OCT-2012

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The first and last word on the feature-packed new Windows 8 Windows 8 is an exciting new version of Microsoft's flagship operating system and it's packed with exciting new features. From the new Windows 82032s lock screen and the new Internet Explorer to a built-in PDF reader and new user interface, Windows 8 is not only a replacement for Windows 7 but a serious OS for today's tablet and touchscreen device users. And what better way to get the very most out of it than with this equally impressive new book from Microsoft experts? Over 900 pages packed with tips, instruction, and...

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iMac For Dummies, 7th Edition

iMac For Dummies, 7th Edition

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 10-JUL-2012

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The bestselling guide to the ultimate all-in-one computer—now updated and revised throughout! If you're looking for speed, performance, and power, the iMac is the ultimate all-in-one computer. From its superior performance, powerful operating system, and amazing applications, the iMac is one awesome machine, and the fun, friendly, and approachable style of iMac For Dummies is an ideal way to get started with the basics. You'll learn the fundamentals of the iMac including setting up and customizing your iMac and the software that comes with it, importing files from your old computer,...

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Windows 7 avancé

Windows 7 avancé

By: Louis-Guillaume Morand; Thomas Garcia

Publisher: Eyrolles

Publication Date: 07-JUL-2011

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Présentation Windows 7 au doigt et à l'oeil Pour exploiter tout le potentiel de Microsoft Windows 7, chaque utilisateur doit s'approprier un ensemble complexe d'outils. Cet ouvrage vous explique comment paramétrer, administrer et dépanner votre PC pour qu'il réponde parfaitement à vos besoins. Tant pour une utilisation familiale que professionnelle, ce livre présente les bonnes pratiques qui feront de vous un expert de Windows 7. Adaptez toutes les facettes de Windows 7 à vos habitudes Configurez finement votre système et optimisez-le Paramétrez vos périphériques et installez vos...

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Mac OS X Lion efficace

Mac OS X Lion efficace

By: Guillaume Gete

Publisher: Eyrolles

Publication Date: 26-APR-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Présentation Un Lion dans votre Mac OS X ! Si Mac OS X, désormais proche de l'iPad, brille par son confort d'utilisation, l'intuitivité de son interface et ses nombreux effets graphiques, il n'en demeure pas moins un système d'exploitation de la famille Unix, puissant et complet, dont on veillera à bien connaître les mécanismes pour en optimiser l'utilisation quotidienne. Sachez utiliser votre Mac OS X Lion jusqu'au bout ! Installez et personnalisez le système Maîtrisez les nouveaux gestes multitouch de votre Mac Repensez votre environnement de travail grâce à Mission...

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A la découverte de Mac OS X Lion

A la découverte de Mac OS X Lion

By: Mathieu Lavant

Publisher: Eyrolles

Publication Date: 15-NOV-2011

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Présentation 60 exercices pour apprivoiser son Mac Vous avez choisi d'acquérir un ordinateur Mac par souci d'esthétisme, par peur des virus sur les PC, ou pour toute autre raison aussi valable. Pour apprendre à vous en servir, vous recherchez un ouvrage sans bla-bla, clair et pédagogique, qui aille directement à l'essentiel ? Ce livre est fait pour vous : composé de 60 exercices d'apprentissage progressif, où chaque clic de souris est illustré par une capture d'écran, il propose des méthodes simples et efficaces pour maîtriser votre ordinateur au quotidien : surfer sur Internet, gérer...

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Configuration et dépannage de PC

Configuration et dépannage de PC, 4 edition

By: Sophie Lange

Publisher: Eyrolles

Publication Date: 05-APR-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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Présentation Apprendre à configurer, upgrader et dépanner un PC sous Windows Vous souhaitez vous initier au métier de technicien de maintenance, de "correspondant micro" ou de responsable de parc de PC. Ou tout simplement être capable d'upgrader et de dépanner votre PC personnel sans aide extérieure. Composé de fiches pratiques accompagnées d'exercices et de quiz, ce guide d'autoformation vous permettra de maîtriser rapidement tous les aspects de la configuration, de la mise à jour et du dépannage de PC sous Windows. Vous saurez démonter entièrement votre PC, changer des éléments...

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Windows 8 Simplified

Windows 8 Simplified

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 25-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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The easiest way for visual learners to get started with Windows 8 The popular Simplified series makes visual learning easier than ever, and with more than 360,000 copies sold, previous Windows editions are among the bestselling Visual books. This guide goes straight to the point with easy-to-follow, two-page tutorials for each task. With full-color screen shots and step-by-step directions, it gets beginners up and running on the newest version of Windows right away. Learn to work with the new interface and improved Internet Explorer, manage files, share your computer, and much...

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Windows 8 Visual Quick Tips

Windows 8 Visual Quick Tips

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 16-OCT-2012

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Easy-in, easy-out format covers all the bells and whistles of Windows 8 If you want to learn how to work smarter and faster in Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, this easy-to-use, compact guide delivers the goods. Designed for visual learners, it features short explanations and full-color screen shots on almost every page, and it's packed with timesaving tips and helpful productivity tricks. From enhancing performance and managing digital content to setting up security and much more, this handy guide will help you get more out of Windows 8. Uses full-color screen shots and...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 8

By: Paul McFedries

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 07-FEB-2013

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A practical guide for visual learners eager to get started with Windows 8 If you learn more quickly when you can see how things are done, this Visual guide is the easiest way to get up and running on Windows 8. It covers more than 150 essential Windows tasks, using full-color screen shots and step-by-step instructions to show you just what to do. Learn your way around the interface and how to install programs, set up user accounts, play music and other media files, download photos from your digital camera, go online, set up and secure an e-mail account, and much more. The...

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Windows 8 For Dummies

Windows 8 For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

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The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8 Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier version, this book shows you how to navigate the interface, work with files, browse the Internet, set up e-mail, manage media, and...

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Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies

Windows 8 All-in-One For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 16-OCT-2012

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Ten minibooks in one great resource will get you fully up to speed on Windows 8 Promising an updated user interface, new application to today's mobile world, and increased connection to data and services that live in the cloud, Windows 8 will have new features and perks you'll want to start using right away. And that's where this bestselling guide comes in. With ten minibooks in one, it's packed with information on all aspects of the OS. Take the guesswork out of Windows 8 from day one with this all-in-one resource. Windows 8 boasts numerous exciting new features, and this...

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Windows 8 Secrets

Windows 8 Secrets

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 04-SEP-2012

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Tips, tricks, treats, and secrets revealed on Windows 8 Microsoft is introducing a major new release of its Windows operating system, Windows 8, and what better way for you to learn all the ins and outs than from two internationally recognized Windows experts and Microsoft insiders, authors Paul Thurrott and Rafael Rivera? They cut through the hype to get at useful information you'll not find anywhere else, including what role this new OS plays in a mobile and tablet world. Regardless of your level of knowledge, you'll discover little-known facts about how things work, what's new and...

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My iMac (Mountain Lion Edition)

My iMac (Mountain Lion Edition)

By: John Ray

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 23-JAN-2013

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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iMac images that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into hardware or operating system problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iMac. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iMac working just the way you want. The tasks include: Managing and arranging your desktop Staying on top of important changes with Notification Center Creating and navigating virtual workspaces in Mission Control Opening and organizing applications in Launchpad Accessing...

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Das Mac OS X-Buch für Mountain Lion

Das Mac OS X-Buch für Mountain Lion

By: Thomas Kraetschmer

Publisher: O'Reilly Verlag

Publication Date: 30-SEP-2012

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Das Buch für alle, die sich schnell und unkompliziert in das Betriebssystem OS X Mountain Lion einarbeiten möchten! Es bringt die bewährte Seitenaufteilung der O’Reilly-Querformater mit: links Bild, rechts Text, pro Informationseinheit eine Doppelseite. So finden Sie sich schnell zurecht, können jederzeit die Seite aufschlagen, die Sie gerade benötigen, und finden dort die gewünschten Informationen auf einen Blick. Das ideale Buch, wenn Sie bisher mit Windows-Computern oder älteren Mac-Versionen gearbeitet haben. Sie lernen u.a., sich in den Menüs und Fenstern zurechtzufinden, Arbeitsplatz...

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The Hacker's Guide to OS X

The Hacker's Guide to OS X

By: Robert Bathurst; Russ Rogers; Alijohn Ghassemlouei

Publisher: Syngress

Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 22-JAN-2013

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Written by two experienced penetration testers the material presented discusses the basics of the OS X environment and its vulnerabilities. Including but limited to; application porting, virtualization utilization and offensive tactics at the kernel, OS and wireless level. This book provides a comprehensive in-depth guide to exploiting and compromising the OS X platform while offering the necessary defense and countermeasure techniques that can be used to stop hackers As a resource to the reader, the companion website will provide links from the authors, commentary and updates. ...

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Microsoft Windows 7-Expertentipps - 2. Auflage mit Ausblick auf Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 7-Expertentipps - 2. Auflage mit Ausblick auf Windows 8

By: Thomas Joos

Publisher: Microsoft Press Deutschland

Publication Date: 06-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 14-JAN-2013

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Fortgeschrittenen Windows 7-Anwendern und -Administratoren bietet dieses Buch eine Fülle an Tipps - inklusive eines Ausblicks auf Windows 8 und Tipps zur Testinstallation, Datensic...

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Optimizing Windows® 7 Pocket Consultant

Optimizing Windows® 7 Pocket Consultant

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 16-SEP-2011

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Portable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for optimizing the performance of your Windows 7-based PC. Zero in on core tuning, customization, and troubleshooting tasks—and get the focused information you need to get the job done....

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Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Inside Out

Troubleshooting Windows® 7 Inside Out

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Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 02-NOV-2010

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The ultimate, in-depth reference for troubleshooting Windows 7 -- from the inside out! This supremely organized book delivers hundreds of prevention tips, troubleshooting techniques, and recovery tools, with a companion ebook and additional content online....

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Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step Deluxe, 2nd Edition

Microsoft® Windows® XP Step by Step Deluxe, 2nd Edition

By: Online Training Solutions

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Publication Date: 15-SEP-2004

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The Deluxe Edition of this Microsoft Press customer favorite has been fully updated with the latest technologies plus new resources on CD-ROM. It’s the smart way to teach yourself exactly what you need to know about using Windows XP—one step at a time!...