Windows Developer Power Tools


Book Description

A wealth of open and free software is available today for Windows developers who want to extend the development environment, reduce development effort, and increase productivity. This encyclopedic guide explores more than 100 free and open source tools available to programmers who build applications for Windows desktops and servers.




Windows 3.1 Power Tools


Book Description

Updated to cover the upcoming version of Windows, this package provides a wealth of tips and techniques for maximizing Windows 3's powers and performance. Focuses on intermediate-level topics, such as customizing Windows 3, sharing data with Clipboard and DDE, memory management, and more. 100 line drawings.




Kai's Power Tools 3


Book Description

Forget wordy explanations. This full-colour, visual guide takes you wherever you want to go at a glance. Bigger, better and bolder than before, Nick Clarke's second edition of his best-selling guide continues to be every desktop designer, illustrator and pixel lovers' dream-guide to Kai's Power Tools: the totally zany, wildly creative, best-selling Photoshop compatible plug-in filter set. KPT users at all levels will benefit from this hands-on guide to Meta Tools' revolutionary filters. Beginners will love the step-by-step instructions which assume no prior knowledge. Intermediate and advanced users will gain valuable insights into the hidden powers of KPT with advanced and expert techniques. If you are a Fractal Painter or Adobe Photoshop user, this book is an essential aid for production and creative imaging techniques. Fully revised, the detailed, full-colour, step-by-step tutorials launch you on your own KPT creative adventures Reflecting the trend toward screen-based design, this edition includes examples of KPT in action within multimedia programs like MacroMedia Director Covers the complete collection of KPT filters large and small for Macintosh and Windows users including the amazing Gradient designer, Texture Explorer, Gradients on Paths, KPT Interform, KPT Spheroid Designer, 'all' Compact KPT and KPT Lens f/x Interface Filters CD-ROM Contents PC/Mac Resources for chapters, Presets, working files, animation Links to KPT Web pages, KPT Utilitie Meta Tools WWW page Sample Graphics, Digital Masters and Portfolio Gallery, KPT Power Photo Meta Tools demo software for KPT Gradient Designer, Vector Effects, Convolver, KPT Bryc QuickTime and Adobe Acrobat 3.0 Installe Useful Shareware and Photoshop plug-ins. (Mac only)




Power Tools


Book Description

(Power Tools). Illuminates the technical & creative aspects of loops, allowing you to master this limitless form. Covers: digital recording & sampling, creating your own loops, signal processing & routing, mixing like the pros, legal aspects of sampling, shortcuts and more, exploring applications of the most popular software tools. As a bonus, the included CD-ROM contains demo and lite software of the tools discussed, in both Mac OS and Windows versions, plus 250+ megabytes of license-and royalty-free loops and samples in a variety of styles.




Unix Power Tools


Book Description

With the growing popularity of Linux and the advent of Darwin, Unix has metamorphosed into something new and exciting. No longer perceived as a difficult operating system, more and more users are discovering the advantages of Unix for the first time. But whether you are a newcomer or a Unix power user, you'll find yourself thumbing through the goldmine of information in the new edition of Unix Power Tools to add to your store of knowledge. Want to try something new? Check this book first, and you're sure to find a tip or trick that will prevent you from learning things the hard way. The latest edition of this best-selling favorite is loaded with advice about almost every aspect of Unix, covering all the new technologies that users need to know. In addition to vital information on Linux, Darwin, and BSD, Unix Power Tools 3rd Edition now offers more coverage of bash, zsh, and other new shells, along with discussions about modern utilities and applications. Several sections focus on security and Internet access. And there is a new chapter on access to Unix from Windows, addressing the heterogeneous nature of systems today. You'll also find expanded coverage of software installation and packaging, as well as basic information on Perl and Python. Unix Power Tools 3rd Edition is a browser's book...like a magazine that you don't read from start to finish, but leaf through repeatedly until you realize that you've read it all. Bursting with cross-references, interesting sidebars explore syntax or point out other directions for exploration, including relevant technical details that might not be immediately apparent. The book includes articles abstracted from other O'Reilly books, new information that highlights program tricks and gotchas, tips posted to the Net over the years, and other accumulated wisdom. Affectionately referred to by readers as "the" Unix book, UNIX Power Tools provides access to information every Unix user is going to need to know. It will help you think creatively about UNIX, and will help you get to the point where you can analyze your own problems. Your own solutions won't be far behind.




PC Mag


Book Description

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.




Windows XP Hacks


Book Description

Offering the tips, tools, and bottled know-how to get under the hood of Windows XP, this book won't make anyone feel like a dummy. It covers both XP Home and XP Pro editions.




Lego Software Power Tools With LDraw MLCad and LPub


Book Description

Create Virtual 3D LEGO Models Using LEGO Software Power Tools LEGO Master Builders have created a powerful set of tools that are distributed as freeware to the LEGO community to assist LEGO fans in their building adventures. Until now, these tools have been difficult to find, and even more difficult to configure to work with one another. Here, in one book, readers will find steps for installing and using all of the most popular LEGO freeware applications. Also, all of the applications are consolidated into one simple-to-install program that allows readers to be up and running in minutes Ø Wide market appeal. This book will appeal to the huge established consumer base of the LEGO community, as well as to children, parents, and teachers who may have been intimidated by the difficulties of bringing all of these applications under one roof. Ø The only book of its kind to cover the wide variety of applications available. Some books in the past have touched on one or two of these LEGO applications, but none has covered them all in such detail. Ø CD provides all of these freeware applications in one easy to install program. Included CD packs more than 8 applications into one easy-to-use format, making it easy for readers to have access to all of these applications in minutes and avoid the headaches of trying to download, install, configure, set up folder structures, and troubleshoot such a wide variety of loosely related freeware applications. Ø Will coincide with the release of Lpub. This will be the first in-depth look at LPub, the new creation of Kevin Clague, which ties LDraw, MLCad, L3P, and POV-Ray together to allow users to easily create professional quality LEGO instructions for both the printed page and the web.




Power Tools for Peak Pro


Book Description

Get insider tips for maximizing the most-current version of Peak (the most powerful stereo audio-editing program currently available for Mac OS X) with this book exploring all the relevant tools and commands users need to reach any editing goal. Basic editing, audio repair, sound designing, music and dialog editing, processing with plug-ins, loops, editing to picture, and batch processing are covered in separate chapters with tips and sidebars.




X Power Tools


Book Description

This book puts you in charge of the most flexible and adaptable graphical interface in the computer industry. The X Window System underlies graphical desktops on Linux and Unix systems, and supports advanced features of modern graphics cards. More people use the X Window System than ever before, but there are few books about X in print. X Power Tools fills that hole with the most practical and up-to-date information available. Written in O'Reilly's popular Power Tools format, X Power Tools offers dozens of standalone articles, thoroughly cross-referenced, on useful tools and techniques for using X. This unique inside look at X gives Unix/Linux system administrators, owners of self-administered systems, and power users a lot of useful ways to harness the power of this system effectively. This book: Offers a thorough grounding in X configuration and how the system works Provides the complete ins and outs of changing a desktop's behavior, such as fonts, keyboard settings, and remote security Includes articles on how to take advantage of X's "network transparency" -- its ability to display graphical applications on a remote machine Explores intriguing areas such as using multiple monitors, building kiosks, and accessibility Features discussions on X Window innovations and the future of the system X Power Tools covers configuration and use of X, focusing on Linux but also including notes on other operating systems such as Solaris and FreeBSD. Each article in the book gives you insight into X; the entire book gives you a real grasp on this system and what you can do with it.