Acres of Windows 8 tweaks from a Microsoft MVP and creator of Tweaks.com! From a Microsoft MVP, who is also the savvy creator of Tweaks.com, comes this ultimate collection of Windows 8 workarounds. Steve Sinchak takes you way beyond default system settings, deep under the hood of Windows 8, down to the hidden gems that let you customize your Windows 8 system like you wouldn't believe. From helping you customize the appearance to setting up home networking, sharing media, and squeezing every ounce of performance out of the OS, this book delivers. Get ready to rock and roll with Windows 8! Uncovers hidden gems to help you get the most out of Windows 8 Bypasses the default system settings to show you how to customize the login and start screens, unlock hidden settings, supercharge your network speed, get rid of features you hate, and more Provides over 400 pages of workarounds and tweaks, including many high-level ones for you hotshot techies who really love to reshape an OS and make it your own Offers expert guidance and insight from author Steve Sinchak, a Microsoft MVP and creator of Tweaks.com Start tweaking and make Windows 8 your own with Windows 8 Tweaks.
Wiley; 1 edition
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9781118172773
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Paperback
The Master Algorithm
By Domingos, Pedro
"Wonderfully erudite, humorous, and easy to read." --KDNuggetsIn the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, Pedro Domingos lifts the veil to give us a peek inside the learning machines that power Google, Amazon, and your smartphone. He assembles a blueprint for the future universal learner-the Master Algorithm-and discusses what it will mean for business, science, and society. If data-ism is today's philosophy, this book is its bible.
Basic Books
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9780465094271
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Paperback
Raspberry Pi Cookbook
By Monk, Simon
The world of Raspberry Pi is evolving quickly, with many new interface boards and software libraries becoming available all the time. In this updated cookbook, prolific hacker and author Simon Monk provides hundreds of practical recipes for running this tiny low-cost computer with Linux, programming it with Python, and hooking up sensors, motors, and other hardware - including Arduino.You'll also learn basic principles to help you use new technologies with Raspberry Pi as its ecosystem develops. This cookbook is ideal for programmers and hobbyists familiar with the Pi through resources such as Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (O'Reilly) .
O'Reilly Media
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9781491939109
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Print book
The Essential Guide to HTML5
By Meyer, Jeanine
HTML5 opens up a plethora of new avenues for application and game development on the web. Games can now be created and interacted with directly within HTML, with no need for users to download extra plugins, or for developers to learn new languages. Important new features such as the Canvas tag enable drawing directly onto the web page. The Audio tag allows sounds to be triggered and played from within your HTML code, the WebSockets API facilitates real-time communication, and the local storage API enables data such as high scores or game preferences to be kept on a user's computer for retrieval next time they play. All of these features and many more are covered within The Essential Guide to HTML5. The book begins at an introductory level, teaching the essentials of HTML5 and JavaScript through game development.
Apress; 2010 edition
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9781430233831
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Paperback
AutoCAD For Dummies
By Fane, Bill
Create an AutoCAD project from the ground up Make basic drawings starting with straight lines and curves Jump into advanced drawing with 3D modeling Here's the easy way to learn AutoCAD AutoCAD may be complex, but this book is not! This expert author shows you how to navigate the interface, set up a project, create drawings, manage properties, and enhance your designs with text and dimensions. Once you master the basics, he'll guide you through advanced tools such as blocks, arrays, and xrefs, all the way to 3D modeling. Inside ... How to start a drawing Methods of viewing work All about lines and curves Tools for editing drawings Techniques for adding text Pointers on plotting Help handling parametrics Steps for 3D modeling Useful system variables .
John Wiley and Sons
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9781119255796
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Print book
LinkedIn For Dummies
By Elad, Joel
Dont be left outlink up with this fully updated introduction to the Internets hottest professional networking tool With more than 225 million members from over 200 countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn.com is an unbeatable self-marketing tool. LinkedIn For Dummies teaches you how to make the most of your LinkedIn.com profile and build connections and relationships within the worlds largest professional network. This thorough introduction covers the latest LinkedIn features and how to use this valuable networking tool. Learn how LinkedIn helps you manage relationships and networks, handle recommendations, showcase your skills and endorsements, import contacts, follow thought leaders, cultivate sales leads, find investors, market yourself, and more.
For Dummies; 3 edition
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9781118822210
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Paperback
QuickBooks 2020 All-In-One For Dummies
By Nelson, Stephen L.
The quickest way to do the books for small business owners and managers No one looks forward to doing the finances: that's why QuickBooks 2020 All-in-One For Dummies is on hand to help get it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. This comprehensive one-stop reference combines 8 mini-books in one, all written in plain and simple language that makes it easy for even the most accounts-averse to get the most out of the latest version of the QuickBooks software and save time. Written and revised by financial expert Stephen Nelson, the latest version of this invaluable guide takes readers step-by-step through every aspect of small business accounting procedures, including understanding the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, setting up and administering the QuickBooks system, and carrying out complex tasks such as ratio analysis and capital budgeting.
For Dummies
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9781119589808
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Paperback
PCs For Dummies
By Geisler, Sandra
The all-time bestselling PC reference, fully updated for the newest technologies!Previous editions of this fun and friendly PC guide have sold more than three million copies, making it the bestselling PC reference in the world. Dan Gookin, the author whose straightforward and entertaining style is the foundation of the For Dummies series, gives you the same easy-to-follow guidance in this edition, fully updated for Windows 8, using the cloud, and all the newest PC bells and whistles. It's perfect for the absolute beginner as well as for anyone switching to the latest hardware and software.Updated with information on all the latest upgrades, this edition of a worldwide bestseller covers all the essentials of using a PC, and presents them in a fun, non-intimidating stylePopular technology author Dan Gookin starts at the beginning with all the basics that other books assume everyone knowsCovers setting up your PC, exploring the Windows 8 interface, using network hardware and software, getting online and browsing with the newest version of Internet Explorer, setting up an e-mail account, connecting to the cloud, and using cloud-based servicesShows you how to install and upgrade programs and manage files and foldersExplores working with digital photos, downloading music, watching movies, and participating in social mediaPCs For Dummies, 12th Edition is the jargon-free, easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about your PC.
For Dummies; 12 edition
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9781118197349
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Paperback
Tablet PCs for Seniors in Easy Steps
By Price, Michael
After explaining the types of Tablet PC and options available, Tablet PCs for Seniors in easy steps then covers all the functions the reader will need and guides them through setting up, personalizing and maintaining their Tablet PC. They will then learn how to connect to and browse the internet, send and receive message and emails, and maintain contacts and calendar.Apps form a major part of Windows 8 and the functions of the Tablet PC can be extended by downloading Windows 8 Apps from the Windows Store. Tablet PCs for Seniors in easy steps looks at a number of these, focusing on apps the senior reader might find useful. A Tablet PC may include a version of Microsoft Office, or this can be installed as an additional application, so the book covers the basics of the Office applications.
Windows 8 Tweaks
By Sinchak, Steve
Acres of Windows 8 tweaks from a Microsoft MVP and creator of Tweaks.com! From a Microsoft MVP, who is also the savvy creator of Tweaks.com, comes this ultimate collection of Windows 8 workarounds. Steve Sinchak takes you way beyond default system settings, deep under the hood of Windows 8, down to the hidden gems that let you customize your Windows 8 system like you wouldn't believe. From helping you customize the appearance to setting up home networking, sharing media, and squeezing every ounce of performance out of the OS, this book delivers. Get ready to rock and roll with Windows 8! Uncovers hidden gems to help you get the most out of Windows 8 Bypasses the default system settings to show you how to customize the login and start screens, unlock hidden settings, supercharge your network speed, get rid of features you hate, and more Provides over 400 pages of workarounds and tweaks, including many high-level ones for you hotshot techies who really love to reshape an OS and make it your own Offers expert guidance and insight from author Steve Sinchak, a Microsoft MVP and creator of Tweaks.com Start tweaking and make Windows 8 your own with Windows 8 Tweaks.
The Master Algorithm
By Domingos, Pedro
"Wonderfully erudite, humorous, and easy to read." --KDNuggetsIn the world's top research labs and universities, the race is on to invent the ultimate learning algorithm: one capable of discovering any knowledge from data, and doing anything we want, before we even ask. In The Master Algorithm, Pedro Domingos lifts the veil to give us a peek inside the learning machines that power Google, Amazon, and your smartphone. He assembles a blueprint for the future universal learner-the Master Algorithm-and discusses what it will mean for business, science, and society. If data-ism is today's philosophy, this book is its bible.
Raspberry Pi Cookbook
By Monk, Simon
The world of Raspberry Pi is evolving quickly, with many new interface boards and software libraries becoming available all the time. In this updated cookbook, prolific hacker and author Simon Monk provides hundreds of practical recipes for running this tiny low-cost computer with Linux, programming it with Python, and hooking up sensors, motors, and other hardware - including Arduino.You'll also learn basic principles to help you use new technologies with Raspberry Pi as its ecosystem develops. This cookbook is ideal for programmers and hobbyists familiar with the Pi through resources such as Getting Started with Raspberry Pi (O'Reilly) .
The Essential Guide to HTML5
By Meyer, Jeanine
HTML5 opens up a plethora of new avenues for application and game development on the web. Games can now be created and interacted with directly within HTML, with no need for users to download extra plugins, or for developers to learn new languages. Important new features such as the Canvas tag enable drawing directly onto the web page. The Audio tag allows sounds to be triggered and played from within your HTML code, the WebSockets API facilitates real-time communication, and the local storage API enables data such as high scores or game preferences to be kept on a user's computer for retrieval next time they play. All of these features and many more are covered within The Essential Guide to HTML5. The book begins at an introductory level, teaching the essentials of HTML5 and JavaScript through game development.
AutoCAD For Dummies
By Fane, Bill
Create an AutoCAD project from the ground up Make basic drawings starting with straight lines and curves Jump into advanced drawing with 3D modeling Here's the easy way to learn AutoCAD AutoCAD may be complex, but this book is not! This expert author shows you how to navigate the interface, set up a project, create drawings, manage properties, and enhance your designs with text and dimensions. Once you master the basics, he'll guide you through advanced tools such as blocks, arrays, and xrefs, all the way to 3D modeling. Inside ... How to start a drawing Methods of viewing work All about lines and curves Tools for editing drawings Techniques for adding text Pointers on plotting Help handling parametrics Steps for 3D modeling Useful system variables .
LinkedIn For Dummies
By Elad, Joel
Dont be left outlink up with this fully updated introduction to the Internets hottest professional networking tool With more than 225 million members from over 200 countries and territories worldwide, LinkedIn.com is an unbeatable self-marketing tool. LinkedIn For Dummies teaches you how to make the most of your LinkedIn.com profile and build connections and relationships within the worlds largest professional network. This thorough introduction covers the latest LinkedIn features and how to use this valuable networking tool. Learn how LinkedIn helps you manage relationships and networks, handle recommendations, showcase your skills and endorsements, import contacts, follow thought leaders, cultivate sales leads, find investors, market yourself, and more.
QuickBooks 2020 All-In-One For Dummies
By Nelson, Stephen L.
The quickest way to do the books for small business owners and managers No one looks forward to doing the finances: that's why QuickBooks 2020 All-in-One For Dummies is on hand to help get it over with as quickly and painlessly as possible. This comprehensive one-stop reference combines 8 mini-books in one, all written in plain and simple language that makes it easy for even the most accounts-averse to get the most out of the latest version of the QuickBooks software and save time. Written and revised by financial expert Stephen Nelson, the latest version of this invaluable guide takes readers step-by-step through every aspect of small business accounting procedures, including understanding the fundamentals of double-entry bookkeeping, setting up and administering the QuickBooks system, and carrying out complex tasks such as ratio analysis and capital budgeting.
PCs For Dummies
By Geisler, Sandra
The all-time bestselling PC reference, fully updated for the newest technologies!Previous editions of this fun and friendly PC guide have sold more than three million copies, making it the bestselling PC reference in the world. Dan Gookin, the author whose straightforward and entertaining style is the foundation of the For Dummies series, gives you the same easy-to-follow guidance in this edition, fully updated for Windows 8, using the cloud, and all the newest PC bells and whistles. It's perfect for the absolute beginner as well as for anyone switching to the latest hardware and software.Updated with information on all the latest upgrades, this edition of a worldwide bestseller covers all the essentials of using a PC, and presents them in a fun, non-intimidating stylePopular technology author Dan Gookin starts at the beginning with all the basics that other books assume everyone knowsCovers setting up your PC, exploring the Windows 8 interface, using network hardware and software, getting online and browsing with the newest version of Internet Explorer, setting up an e-mail account, connecting to the cloud, and using cloud-based servicesShows you how to install and upgrade programs and manage files and foldersExplores working with digital photos, downloading music, watching movies, and participating in social mediaPCs For Dummies, 12th Edition is the jargon-free, easy-to-use guide to everything you need to know about your PC.
Tablet PCs for Seniors in Easy Steps
By Price, Michael
After explaining the types of Tablet PC and options available, Tablet PCs for Seniors in easy steps then covers all the functions the reader will need and guides them through setting up, personalizing and maintaining their Tablet PC. They will then learn how to connect to and browse the internet, send and receive message and emails, and maintain contacts and calendar.Apps form a major part of Windows 8 and the functions of the Tablet PC can be extended by downloading Windows 8 Apps from the Windows Store. Tablet PCs for Seniors in easy steps looks at a number of these, focusing on apps the senior reader might find useful. A Tablet PC may include a version of Microsoft Office, or this can be installed as an additional application, so the book covers the basics of the Office applications.