Reference - Computer

The bestselling Mac guide, updated for the latest Mac OS X and now in full color! Mac OS X Lion represents a new era in the Mac operating system. This friendly guide is fully updated for the latest Mac OS X and provides everything new Mac users and users upgrading to Mac OS X Lion need to know. A bestseller in previous editions, Mac OS X Lion For Dummies covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks. So whether it's your first Mac or just an OS upgrade, you'll learn to tame your Lion with the expert advice of Bob "Dr. M... read more

The Really, Really Really Easy Step-by-Step Computer Book (XP) explains how to understand computers, using the XP operating system. The absolute beginner will learn how to master the basics of: creating typed documents with Microsoft Word; using the Internet with Internet Explorer; and corresponding in e-mail with Outlook Express. The easy-to-follow instructions are accompanied by exact replicas of icons that will appear on screen to facilitate the step-by-step format. Contents include: Getting started; Creating typed documents; Th... read more

This is the bestselling, full-color guide - completely updated for the new operating system. With this book, you will get started right away on Mac OS X Leopard, the major new release. Color screenshots and clear instructions show and explain how to use all the new and improved features available in this revolutionary operating system. You will learn to: customize the desktop; organize and store files; use email and Web applications; add hardware and software; work with multimedia; set up a network; and, secure the system. "Mac OS ... read more

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 use all the powerful Windows XP features in no time. Follow along and learn to install and run programs, browse the Internet, organize data, play music, watch movies, set up a network, and so much more. Each chapter?s ?How to? list and color-coded tabs make it easy to flip straight to the tasks you need to do. Get the book that gets you started using Window... read more

Simple, straightforward and 100% useful, these are the best quick tips to enable you to reach the full potential of Outlook and Google in your business and personal life. Illustrated with screen shots and written in a way that only Debbie Mayo-Smith can - plain English, ideal for everyone regardless of technical ability.

Excel 2010 For Dummies will be updated to reflect the major changes Microsoft is making to Office. Covers everything you need to know to perform the task at hand. Includes information on creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, adding database records, using seek-and-find options, printing, adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding existing worksheet data to an existing web page, and sending worksheets via e-mail.

The latest edition of one of the bestselling Microsoft Office books of all time! Spend less time figuring out Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access and more time working on actual projects with this new edition of Office 2010 For Dummies. Filled with straightforward, friendly instruction, this book gets you thoroughly up to speed, and it actually makes doing Office work fun! First learn all the basics, then how to add more bells and whistles, including how to spice up your Word documents, edit Excel spreadsheets and create f... read more

A fun and easy social media guide for the over-55 set People over 55 were the fastest-growing user group on Facebook in the first half of 2009, and they're flocking to Twitter at a faster rate than their under-20 grandchildren. From basic information about establishing an Internet connection to rediscovering old friends, sharing messages and photos, and keeping in touch instantly with Twitter, this book by online expert Marsha Collier helps seniors jump right into social media. * Seniors are recognizing the communication possibilit... read more

Ailments from computer use are on the increase as a result of the explosion in the use of computers throughout the world. In this book the author, Guo Baowei, introduces the readers to a simple, convenient and economical way to deal with these problems. His program is based on the Chinese health-promoting exercise of Qi Gong which is related to the more familiar Taiji. Ailments from computer use are on the increase as a result of the explosion in the use of computers throughout the world. In this book the author, Guo Baowei, intr... read more

Windows is the world's most popular operating system, and "Windows For Dummies" is the bestselling computer book ever. When you look at "Windows XP For Dummies, 2nd Edition", it's easy to see why. Here's all the stuff you want to know, served up in plain English and seasoned with a few chuckles. But make no mistake, this book means business. Author Andy Rathbone listened to what you wanted to know, and this edition is loaded with additional information about: e-mail, faxing, and troubleshooting; maximizing security features; custom... read more

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a MUD and an API? Don't know your OCR from your PPC? Not quite clear on crowd-sourcing and culture jamming? Then this book is for you. In a series of accessible and engagingly written essays, 50 Digital Ideas You Really Need to Know introduces and explains all the key aspects of the digital world and how it works. It is a book that will be welcomed by anyone who wants to understand one of the most powerful forces shaping our world. Aggregation; API; Augmented reality; Automatic ... read more

Eight minibooks thoroughly cover the newest Mac operating system--Mac OS X Lion Macs continue to gain market share, and Mac OS X Lion is expected to draw even more converts as it adds the magic of some of your favorite iPad and iPhone features to the legendary power of the Mac. This easy-to-follow guide to Mac OS X Lion features eight self-contained minibooks covering every phase of navigating, customizing, and expanding Mac OS X Lion; the iLife and iWork applications; maintenance and troubleshooting; Internet activities; and much ... read more

Simply the easiest way for visual learners to get up and running with Mac OS X Lion OS X Lion is the latest version of the Mac desktop operating system, offering cool new features for more than 25 million Mac OS X users. For visual learners who are switching to a Mac, upgrading from an earlier OS, or just getting started with computers, Mac OS X Lion Simplified provides all the necessary information in the simplest way possible. Task-based spreads provide step-by-step instructions with full color illustrations that show exactly how... read more

The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhoneCompletely updated and revised to include iOS 5, iCloud, and other new Apple 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 videos, taking great photos, and much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos, pr... read more

Photoshop users who haven't been working with plug-ins haven't been taking full advantage of the program's creative and technical potential, from advanced digital art and photo effects to support for varied file types. But finding the right ones online could be time-consuming...until now. For this handy reference, Jim Zuckerman has done the legwork, describing and test driving many plug-ins for a variety of functions, as well as recommending the very best options currently available on the market. New Photoshop owners, experienced ... read more

With the huge popularity of online auction websites such as eBay showing no signs of waning, more and more people want to know how they can get the most out of such sites. This book looks at all aspects of both buying and selling via such sites. Whether you are a seasoned bargain hunter searching out a new source of value buys or whether you are trying to obtain one specific item, it is important to know how auction sites work before embarking on a bidding process. This book helps absolute beginners to gather all the necessary info... read more

The Really, Really, Really Easy Step-By-Step Computer Book is for the absolute beginner. Divided into five chapters, it shows you how to find your way around your computer, how to create, save and print documents, how to use email to communicate with anyone anywhere in the world, how to use the internet, and it even includes a chapter to show you how to go about choosing a computer. The information is set out in an easy to understand, step-by-step format, with clear illustrations to accompany each action you need to take.

The Business on a Shoestring series helps small business owners grow their business imaginatively, effectively and without spending a fortune. Aimed at entrepreneurs with plenty of vision and commitment but not a lot of cash, each book is packed with ideas that really work, real-life examples, step-by-step advice and sources of further information. Having an online presence is essential for most businesses these days. Don't think that a small budget means that you can't compete with larger organisations: if your site is well laid o... read more

The up-to-date guide to getting the most out of your iPad or iPad 2! With an elegantly thin form, front-and-rear-facing cameras, irresistible multitouch interface, and, now, with the awesome iOS 5 and iCloud, the iPad is one addictive device.