PC QuickSteps, Second Edition


Book Description

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Get started using your PC right away--the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots and clear instructions show you how to manage, customize, and troubleshoot your desktop or laptop PC. Follow along and learn how to install and configure hardware and software, use Windows Vista, manage files, access and navigate the Internet, set up a home network, secure your PC, and much more. Get the book that gets you up and running on your PC in no time. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid




PC QuickSteps


Book Description

Learn instantly from step-by-step graphics! We know a picture is worth a thousand words--so we went heavy on pictures and light on words in this easy-to-use guide. Color screenshots and brief instructions show you how to manage, customize, and troubleshoot your desktop or laptop PC. Follow along and learn to install and configure hardware and software, manage files, access the Internet, set up a home network, secure your PC, and much more. Each chapter’s “How to” list and color-coded thumb tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you up and running on your PC right away. In each chapter: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Screenshots with callouts show and explain exactly what you’ll see on your computer screen while you’re doing a task Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 30 computer books, including Windows XP and Office 2003 Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows XP Professional: The Complete Reference, and Mac OS X Panther QuickSteps.




iPad QuickSteps, 2nd Edition : Covers 3rd Gen iPad


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Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Here’s the fastest, easiest way to get up and running on your third-generation iPad. Color photos and screenshots on every page with clear instructions help you get started right away. Follow along and learn how to use the camera and video recorder, download content from the App Store, play movies, video conference, read ebooks, send/receive e-mail, surf the web, and more. The unique, oblong layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your iPad. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid




iPhone Geekery: 50 Insanely Cool Hacks and Mods for Your iPhone 4S


Book Description

Discover More Great Things to Do with Your iPhone 4S or iPhone 4! You already know how to do everyday things with your iPhone--make calls, take photos, enjoy music and movies, and play games. Now it's time to take your iPhone to the next level and turn it into your home recording studio, professional-quality video camera, and handy computer for both business computing and personal productivity. iPhone Geekery shows you how to do all this, and much, much more. You'll learn everything from keyboard secrets and power-user email techniques to ways to jailbreak your iPhone and recover space from its file system. Get your geek on! Learn how to: Load and sync content from multiple computers Use your iPhone as your home and car stereo Record your band on your iPhone--or use your iPhone as your backing track Take stunning macro, telephoto, and panoramic photos Turn your iPhone into your main computer Secure your iPhone against water, dirt, and grime Share your iPhone's Internet connection with your computer Use your iPhone to control your computer remotely Jailbreak your iPhone and install apps Apple hasn't approved Play Genesis, Nintendo, and arcade games on your iPhone under emulation And lots more!




iPad Geekery


Book Description

Take your iPad to its limits--and way beyond You've already mastered iPad essentials. Now, become a bona-fide power-user and transform your iPad into a media center, gaming device, photo and video camera, document editor, and high-powered computer. Through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, iPad Geekery: 50 Insanely Cool Hacks and Mods for Your Apple Tablet teaches you these expert tricks. You'll also find out how to secure your iPad, protect your personal information, and install apps from any source. Get your geek on! Learn how to: Use your iPad as your home and car stereo Pack your iPad with high-quality music files and share them with others Use your iPad as your backing band, your recording studio, and even fix your off-key singing Watch DVDs, stream videos, and show content on your TV Take captivating photos and make professional-grade films Plug in a keyboard and use your iPad as your main computer Create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files Troubleshoot problems and restore your iPad to factory settings Keep your data secure no matter where your iPad goes Connect to your personal or company network Back up, unlock, and "jailbreak" your iPad




How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes, Fifth Edition


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Enjoy your iPod, iPhone, and iTunes to the fullest! Fully revised and updated, this easy-to-use guide covers the iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, iPhone, and iTunes--including the App Store. Download music, podcasts, videos, games, and applications; load your calendar and contacts; select accessories; and connect to the Web. Discover how to easily manage your iTunes library, convert file formats, use networking features, troubleshoot your device, recover data, and so much more. How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone & iTunes, Fifth Edition covers it all! Configure iTunes and load your iPod or iPhone with music, video, and data Select accessories, including speakers, cases, adapters, docks, remote controls, and radio transmitters Use your iPod or iPhone as a home or car stereo Create high-quality AAC or MP3 files from CDs, vinyl, or other sources Synchronize your iPod or iPhone with multiple computers Create video files that work with the iPod or iPhone Use your iPod or iPhone as an external drive or backup device Troubleshoot problems with your iPod, iPhone, or iTunes Connect to wireless networks and use VPNs Set up e-mail accounts and surf the Web Install applications and play games




How to Do Everything iPod and iTunes 6/E


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Get the most out of your iPod and iTunes Fully revised throughout, How to Do Everything: iPod and iTunes, Sixth Edition covers the iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod shuffle as well as the latest version of iTunes. Find out how to easily load music, podcasts, and video, customize settings, enhance audio quality, manage your iTunes library, convert file formats, recover data, and much more. This step-by-step guide helps you maximize the versatile features of your iPod and iTunes. Configure iTunes and load your iPod with music, video, and photos Enhance your iPod with accessories such as speakers, cases, adapters, stands, docks, and radio transmitters Use your iPod as a home stereo and car stereo Learn how to make music sound great in iTunes and on your iPod Create high-quality AAC, MP3, or Apple Lossless Encoding files from CDs, vinyl, or other sources Buy and download content from the iTunes store or find free songs online Create video files that work with the iPod classic Sync your iPod with multiple computers Use your iPod as an external drive or backup device Recover songs and videos from your iPod Troubleshoot problems with your iPod or iTunes




How to Do Everything iPod Touch


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This practical guide covers all that’s new in the latest iPod touch and shows the best ways to load media content, play games, surf the web, use FaceTime to video chat, watch TV shows and movies, and more! How to Do Everything: iPod touch covers the new, supercharged iPod touch which combines three great products: a widescreen iPod with touch controls; a portable game console; and a breakthrough Internet device The book’s chapters provide details on loading your iPod touch with music, videos, games, and data, plus how to chat with FaceTime, keep up with social media accounts, take photos, create and edit business documents, and much more. You’ll get all the information you need to fully exploit the iPod touch with both Windows PCs and Macs and learn about the wealth of activity you can do beyond listening to music. How to Do Everything: iPod touch Contains clear instructions with screenshots and illustrations that guide you through everything from unboxing your iPod touch and installing iTunes to troubleshooting hardware and software issues Includes “How To” and “Did You Know?” sidebars with extra information to help you with tricky issues and queries Explains how to use your iPod touch and iTunes with both Windows PCs and Macs, covering Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Offers tips for building a comprehensive media library in iTunes and keeping it backed up




Kindle Fire Geekery: 50 Insanely Cool Projects for Your Amazon Tablet


Book Description

Take your Kindle Fire to its limits—and way beyond them You already know how to download and read e-books on your Kindle Fire. Now, discover how to turn it into a personal music and video player, Web and e-mail device, Android-based app and gaming center, text messager, and remote work tool. Kindle Fire Geekery: 50 Insanely Cool Projects for Your Amazon Tablet teaches these power-user tricks and many more. You’ll see how to load non-Amazon media files, find free stuff, and stream your library from the cloud. Get your geek on! Learn how to: Use your Kindle Fire as a portable music player Rip CDs and transfer audio from LP or cassette Watch movies and TV shows stored on your computer Stream your collection through Amazon’s Cloud Drive Load e-books from any format to your Kindle Fire Lock your Kindle Fire and tweak its operating system Install apps from sources other than Amazon’s Appstore Connect to WiFi networks, browse the Web, and use e-mail Keep your Kindle Fire and its Silk browser running smoothly Send text messages, share files, and edit Office documents




How to Do Everything with Your eBay Business, Second Edition


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This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job! Find out how to establish a seller’s account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and “buy it now” pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.