When you die, what will be left about you online? How will your online accounts be accessed and how will you be remembered for posterity? From online banking to decades worth of digital family photos, copious creative or intellectual property, or personal history documented on social media, everyone has a widespread digital footprint that tells the story of our lives. But how much of that story remains online after we're gone? Angela Crocker and Vicki Mcleod team up to give readers ideas and tips on how to handle their digital legacies. Vicki focuses on the personal aspects of legacy, while Angela brings it down to earth with the practical, how-to aspects. One hundred years from now, there will be one billion dead people on Facebook. And while it can be uncomfortable to talk about death, it's important to prepare the personal and practical elements of your digital life before death.
Self-Counsel Press
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9781770403109
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Paperback
The Power of One
By Haugen, Frances
The inside story of one woman's battles against Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives. In the spring of 2021, when news outlets feasted on "the Facebook Files," Frances Haugen went public as the former employee who blew the whistle on the company by copying tens of thousands of documents. She testified to Congress and spoke to the media. She was hailed at President Biden's first State of the Union Address. She made sure everyone understood exactly what the documents revealed: Facebook not only set its algorithm to reward extremism, it knew that its customers were using the platform to foment violence, to spread falsehoods, to diminish the self-esteem of young women, and more. But how was it that Frances was the only employee at the company who dared to step forward? The answer to that question is an inspiring tale of one young woman's life, and the choices she made.
Little, Brown and Company
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9780316475228
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Hardcover
iPad For Seniors For Dummies
By Spivey, Dwight
Get to know the exciting features of your new iPad! The iPad can do almost anything: entertain you, help you stay in touch with the world, boost your productivity, and more. If you have lots of life experience but are a little less tech savvy, iPad For Seniors For Dummies is here to help you make the most of your wireless device. Learn the essentials of any model of iPad with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. You'll learn to connect to the Internet, play games, watch movies, listen to music, use video chat, update your social media accounts, read the news, and just about anything else you might want to do. Set up your Apple ID and navigate the iPad screens Connect to the internet, check your e-mail, and update social media Cue up music, TV, or a movie to stay entertained Take photos, chat with family and friends, and more! In this edition, you'll also learn to teach your iPad to answer your voice commands, making life with your new iPad easier and more convenient than ever!.
For Dummies
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9781119607922
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Paperback
Broken Code
By Horwitz, Jeff
By an award-winning technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, a behind-the-scenes look at the manipulative tactics Facebook used to grow its business, how it distorted the way we connect online, and the company insiders who found the courage to speak out. "A page-turning narrative of immense importance." - James B. Stewart, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Once the unrivaled titan of social media, Facebook held a singular place in culture and politics. Along with its sister platforms Instagram and WhatsApp, it was a daily destination for billions of users around the world. Inside and outside the company, Facebook extolled its products as bringing people closer together and giving them voice.
Doubleday
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9780385549189
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Hardcover
Easy OS X Mavericks
By Binder, Kate
Easy Mac OS X is the perfect companion for everyone who's bought a new Macintosh with the new OS X pre-installed, every Mac user who's upgrading to the newest version of OS X, and for the many new Mac users who've just switched from Windows. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book has been carefully crafted to provide instant access to the tasks beginner-to-intermediate users need to master. Like all books in the Easy series, it's designed to teach visually; readers never have to work their way through lengthy text explanations. Here's just some of what readers will learn how to do: Get on the Internet and make the most of the Mac's great web and communication tools Install and use applications, printers, and scanners Use OS X powerful iLife media tools Customize their Macs Create home networks and share their Macs with multiple users Organize their files, folders, disks - and their lives Keep their Macs running reliably Use the Cloud, Notification Center, Reminders, Gate Keeper, Messages, Notes and much more.
Que
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9780789752178
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Paperback
A Brief History of Timekeeping
By Orzel, Chad
‎BenBella Books
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9781953295606
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Paperback
Arduino for Beginners
By Baichtal, John
ARDUINO for BEGINNERS ESSENTIAL SKILLS EVERY MAKER NEEDS Loaded with full-color step-by-step illustrations! Absolutely no experience needed! Learn Arduino from the ground up, hands-on, in full color! Discover Arduino, join the DIY movement, and build an amazing spectrum of projects ... limited only by your imagination! No "geekitude" needed: This full-color guide assumes you know nothing about Arduino or programming with the Arduino IDE. John Baichtal is an expert on getting newcomers up to speed with DIY hardware. First, he guides you gently up the learning curve, teaching you all you need to know about Arduino boards, basic electronics, safety, tools, soldering, and a whole lot more. Then, you walk step-by-step through projects that reveal Arduino's incredible potential for sensing and controlling the environment-projects that inspire you to create, invent, and build the future! Use breadboards to quickly create circuits without soldering Create a laser/infrared trip beam to protect your home from intruders Use Bluetooth wireless connections and XBee to build doorbells and more Write useful, reliable Arduino programs from scratch Use Arduino's ultrasonic, temperature, flex, and light sensors Build projects that react to a changing environment Create your own plant-watering robot Control DC motors, servos, and stepper motors Create projects that keep track of time Safely control high-voltage circuits Harvest useful parts from junk electronics Build pro-quality enclosures that fit comfortably in your home .
Que
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9780789748836
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Paperback
On the Future
By Rees, Martin
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various prospects for the future -- good and bad -- are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's future depends on our taking a very different approach to thinking about and planning for tomorrow.The future of humanity is bound to the future of science, and our prospects hinge on how successfully we harness technological advances to address the challenges to our collective future. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long-term future. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence -- if pursued and applied wisely -- could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth -- no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this slim, accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.
Princeton University Press
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9780691180441
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Hardcover
Excel 2019 in easy steps
By Price, Michael
Excel 2019 in easy steps will help you get to grips with the latest version of this popular spreadsheet application. Areas covered include: Creating, editing and manipulating worksheets Formulas, Functions and Pivot Tables Handy templates to give you a head start Macros for everyday tasks to save time Charts to get an overview of your data Linking workbooks for automatic updates Using the Excel Online app to share and collaborate on spreadsheets and workbooks Adding images and illustrations to your spreadsheet to impress your colleagues! Whether you're upgrading to Excel 2019 or new to the spreadsheet concept, use this guide to learn the key features constructively and get more out of Excel 2019 - in easy steps!
In Easy Steps Limited
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9781840788211
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Paperback
Quantum Computing for Everyone
By Bernhardt, Chris
An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science, incorporating some of the most stunning ideas from twentieth-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. In this book, Chris Bernhardt offers an introduction to quantum computing that is accessible to anyone who is comfortable with high school mathematics. He explains qubits, entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum algorithms, and other quantum-related topics as clearly as possible for the general reader. Bernhardt, a mathematician himself, simplifies the mathematics as much as he can and provides elementary examples that illustrate both how the math works and what it means.
Digital Legacy Plan
By Crocker, Angela
When you die, what will be left about you online? How will your online accounts be accessed and how will you be remembered for posterity? From online banking to decades worth of digital family photos, copious creative or intellectual property, or personal history documented on social media, everyone has a widespread digital footprint that tells the story of our lives. But how much of that story remains online after we're gone? Angela Crocker and Vicki Mcleod team up to give readers ideas and tips on how to handle their digital legacies. Vicki focuses on the personal aspects of legacy, while Angela brings it down to earth with the practical, how-to aspects. One hundred years from now, there will be one billion dead people on Facebook. And while it can be uncomfortable to talk about death, it's important to prepare the personal and practical elements of your digital life before death.
The Power of One
By Haugen, Frances
The inside story of one woman's battles against Big Tech, by the Facebook whistleblower who is determined to help us all retake control of our lives. In the spring of 2021, when news outlets feasted on "the Facebook Files," Frances Haugen went public as the former employee who blew the whistle on the company by copying tens of thousands of documents. She testified to Congress and spoke to the media. She was hailed at President Biden's first State of the Union Address. She made sure everyone understood exactly what the documents revealed: Facebook not only set its algorithm to reward extremism, it knew that its customers were using the platform to foment violence, to spread falsehoods, to diminish the self-esteem of young women, and more. But how was it that Frances was the only employee at the company who dared to step forward? The answer to that question is an inspiring tale of one young woman's life, and the choices she made.
iPad For Seniors For Dummies
By Spivey, Dwight
Get to know the exciting features of your new iPad! The iPad can do almost anything: entertain you, help you stay in touch with the world, boost your productivity, and more. If you have lots of life experience but are a little less tech savvy, iPad For Seniors For Dummies is here to help you make the most of your wireless device. Learn the essentials of any model of iPad with this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. You'll learn to connect to the Internet, play games, watch movies, listen to music, use video chat, update your social media accounts, read the news, and just about anything else you might want to do. Set up your Apple ID and navigate the iPad screens Connect to the internet, check your e-mail, and update social media Cue up music, TV, or a movie to stay entertained Take photos, chat with family and friends, and more! In this edition, you'll also learn to teach your iPad to answer your voice commands, making life with your new iPad easier and more convenient than ever!.
Broken Code
By Horwitz, Jeff
By an award-winning technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, a behind-the-scenes look at the manipulative tactics Facebook used to grow its business, how it distorted the way we connect online, and the company insiders who found the courage to speak out. "A page-turning narrative of immense importance." - James B. Stewart, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author. Once the unrivaled titan of social media, Facebook held a singular place in culture and politics. Along with its sister platforms Instagram and WhatsApp, it was a daily destination for billions of users around the world. Inside and outside the company, Facebook extolled its products as bringing people closer together and giving them voice.
Easy OS X Mavericks
By Binder, Kate
Easy Mac OS X is the perfect companion for everyone who's bought a new Macintosh with the new OS X pre-installed, every Mac user who's upgrading to the newest version of OS X, and for the many new Mac users who've just switched from Windows. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book has been carefully crafted to provide instant access to the tasks beginner-to-intermediate users need to master. Like all books in the Easy series, it's designed to teach visually; readers never have to work their way through lengthy text explanations. Here's just some of what readers will learn how to do: Get on the Internet and make the most of the Mac's great web and communication tools Install and use applications, printers, and scanners Use OS X powerful iLife media tools Customize their Macs Create home networks and share their Macs with multiple users Organize their files, folders, disks - and their lives Keep their Macs running reliably Use the Cloud, Notification Center, Reminders, Gate Keeper, Messages, Notes and much more.
A Brief History of Timekeeping
By Orzel, Chad
Arduino for Beginners
By Baichtal, John
ARDUINO for BEGINNERS ESSENTIAL SKILLS EVERY MAKER NEEDS Loaded with full-color step-by-step illustrations! Absolutely no experience needed! Learn Arduino from the ground up, hands-on, in full color! Discover Arduino, join the DIY movement, and build an amazing spectrum of projects ... limited only by your imagination! No "geekitude" needed: This full-color guide assumes you know nothing about Arduino or programming with the Arduino IDE. John Baichtal is an expert on getting newcomers up to speed with DIY hardware. First, he guides you gently up the learning curve, teaching you all you need to know about Arduino boards, basic electronics, safety, tools, soldering, and a whole lot more. Then, you walk step-by-step through projects that reveal Arduino's incredible potential for sensing and controlling the environment-projects that inspire you to create, invent, and build the future! Use breadboards to quickly create circuits without soldering Create a laser/infrared trip beam to protect your home from intruders Use Bluetooth wireless connections and XBee to build doorbells and more Write useful, reliable Arduino programs from scratch Use Arduino's ultrasonic, temperature, flex, and light sensors Build projects that react to a changing environment Create your own plant-watering robot Control DC motors, servos, and stepper motors Create projects that keep track of time Safely control high-voltage circuits Harvest useful parts from junk electronics Build pro-quality enclosures that fit comfortably in your home .
On the Future
By Rees, Martin
A provocative and inspiring look at the future of humanity and science from world-renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin ReesHumanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various prospects for the future -- good and bad -- are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and bestselling author Martin Rees argues that humanity's future depends on our taking a very different approach to thinking about and planning for tomorrow.The future of humanity is bound to the future of science, and our prospects hinge on how successfully we harness technological advances to address the challenges to our collective future. If we are to use science to solve our problems while avoiding its dystopian risks, we must think rationally, globally, collectively, and optimistically about the long-term future. Advances in biotechnology, cybertechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence -- if pursued and applied wisely -- could empower us to boost the developing and developed world and overcome the threats humanity faces on Earth, from climate change to nuclear war. At the same time, further advances in space science will allow humans to explore the solar system and beyond with robots and AI. But there is no "Plan B" for Earth -- no viable alternative within reach if we do not care for our home planet.Rich with fascinating insights into cutting-edge science and technology, this slim, accessible book will captivate anyone who wants to understand the critical issues that will define the future of humanity on Earth and beyond.
Excel 2019 in easy steps
By Price, Michael
Excel 2019 in easy steps will help you get to grips with the latest version of this popular spreadsheet application. Areas covered include: Creating, editing and manipulating worksheets Formulas, Functions and Pivot Tables Handy templates to give you a head start Macros for everyday tasks to save time Charts to get an overview of your data Linking workbooks for automatic updates Using the Excel Online app to share and collaborate on spreadsheets and workbooks Adding images and illustrations to your spreadsheet to impress your colleagues! Whether you're upgrading to Excel 2019 or new to the spreadsheet concept, use this guide to learn the key features constructively and get more out of Excel 2019 - in easy steps!
Quantum Computing for Everyone
By Bernhardt, Chris
An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fusion of quantum physics and computer science, incorporating some of the most stunning ideas from twentieth-century physics into an entirely new way of thinking about computation. In this book, Chris Bernhardt offers an introduction to quantum computing that is accessible to anyone who is comfortable with high school mathematics. He explains qubits, entanglement, quantum teleportation, quantum algorithms, and other quantum-related topics as clearly as possible for the general reader. Bernhardt, a mathematician himself, simplifies the mathematics as much as he can and provides elementary examples that illustrate both how the math works and what it means.