Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Get the most out of your netbook!
Now that you've got a netbook, it's time to find out how to maximize all of its capabilities. This hands-on guide explains how you can keep your netbook running at peak performance by limiting how many programs you run concurrently and what you download. Learn the best ways to connect to the Internet, secure your system, install software, use web-based programs from Microsoft, Google, and others, add memory, and troubleshoot your netbook. You'll also get helpful tips for working with Windows and Linux operating systems.
<ul>
<li>Secure your netbook, set up a firewall, and protect it from viruses, malware, and other threats</li>
<li>Connect to public wireless networks, Wi-Fi hotspots, and wired networks</li>
<li>Configure your web browser to run quickly and cleanly</li>
<li>Connect to printers, USB drives, backup devices, and other hardware</li>
<li>Install software stored on a CD or DVD</li>
<li>Configure and use the built-in web cam</li>
<li>Expand your netbook with accessories</li>
<li>Take advantage of Office Live Workspace, Google Apps, and other free web-based applications</li>
<li>Use Open Office on a Linux-based netbook</li>
<li>Learn how to use Windows 7</li>
</ul>
About the author: Joli Ballew, MCSE, MCTS, MCDST, is a technical writer, technology trainer, and website manager. She is the author of How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center, Hardcore Windows XP, and other books.

How to Do Everything Netbook

Computers & Technology

Ballew, Joli

Networking & Cloud Computing

McGraw=Hill

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 Maximize the Power of Your BlackBerry Storm2Master all the versatile capabilities of the hot handheld that's taking the world by storm. How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm2 shows you how to set up and customize your device, make calls, manage contacts, send and receive messages, snap photos, and capture video footage. You'll learn how to download and install all kinds of apps, map with GPS, play games, listen to music, create playlists, and so much more. This hands-on guide covers it all!
<ul>
<li>Make phone calls, use e-mail, and access the web</li>
<li>Use various messaging options, including BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, and MMS</li>
<li>Take photos and capture video</li>
<li>Customize with ring tones, wallpaper, and themes</li>
<li>Download applications from BlackBerry App World</li>
<li>Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots</li>
<li>Navigate with BlackBerry Maps and GPS</li>
<li>Tether your BlackBerry to your computer</li>
<li>Load and play music, create playlists, and set up synching</li>
<li>Use the calendar and clock and manage appointments</li>
<li>Secure, back up, restore, and troubleshoot your BlackBerry Storm2.</li>
</ul>
About the Author: Joli Ballew is a technical author, technical author, technology trainer, community college instructor, and gadget expert. She has written more than 30 books, including How to Do Everything: Netbook, How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center, and others.

How to Do Everything BlackBerry Storm2

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 Tap into every feature of your iPad!Get the most out of the revolutionary iPad with help from this easy-to-follow guide. Covering both the Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models, How to Do Everything: iPad shows you how to quickly master the basics, such as customizing your iPad, using the Multi-Touch screen, accessing the Internet through wireless and cellular connections, syncing, and backing up your data. Learn to use Mail, Safari, iBooks, iTunes, Maps, the App Store, and much more. View photos and video, create a slideshow, watch movies, use GPS, and play games. If you're looking for a book as cutting-edge and streamlined as the iPad itself, you found it!
<ul>
<li>Configure, register, customize, sync, and back up your iPad</li>
<li>Select a data plan for your iPad 3G</li>
<li>Connect to Wi-Fi networks, access the web, and surf with Safari</li>
<li>Set up Mail and integrate with various email accounts</li>
<li>Install iBooks and download and read books</li>
<li>Download and run cool apps from the App Store</li>
<li>View, manage, and share photos and videos</li>
<li>Set up iTunes, sync music and media from your computer, download songs, and create playlists</li>
<li>Rent, purchase, download, and watch movies and TV shows</li>
<li>Manage your contacts and schedule and keep notes</li>
<li>Navigate with GPS and Maps</li>
<li>Discover, download, and play awesome games</li>
<li>Take advantage of the iPad's built-in accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Zoom</li>
</ul>

How to Do Everything iPad

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Learn what happens behind the scenes of operating systemsFind out how operating systems work, including Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Operating Systems Demystified describes the features common to most of today's popular operating systems and how they handle complex tasks.
Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins with an overview of what operating systems are and how they are designed. The book then offers in-depth coverage of the boot process; CPU management; deadlocks; memory, disk, and file management; network operating systems; and the essentials of system security. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand even the technical material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
<ul>
<li>Fundamentals of operating system design</li>
<li>Differences between menu- and command-driven user interfaces</li>
<li>CPU scheduling and deadlocks</li>
<li>Management of RAM and virtual memory</li>
<li>Device management for hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray drives</li>
<li>Networking basics, including wireless LANs and virtual private networks</li>
<li>Key concepts of computer and data security</li>
</ul>
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Operating Systems Demystified helps you learn the essential elements of OS design and everyday use.

Operating Systems DeMYSTiFieD

McIver-McHoes, Ann

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Degunking Windows 7 is the fast, affordable way to keep your computer running quickly and efficiently. Over time, Windows PCs can slow down due to unnecessary programs, files, errors, and other "gunk." This book's proven Degunking 12-Step Program shows you how to organize your hard disk, load and run only the programs and processes you need, and restore the speed, responsiveness, and reliability your PC had when it was brand new. This do-it-yourself guide puts the practical information the expert PC technicians know directly into your hands, saving you lots of time and money!
Degunking Windows 7 shows you how to:
<ul>
<li>Remove unwanted data and programs</li>
<li>Organize your file system</li>
<li>Unclutter your desktop, start menu, and taskbar</li>
<li>Optimize your hard drive</li>
<li>Tune up and secure Internet Explorer</li>
<li>Organize your email</li>
<li>Secure your computer</li>
<li>Clean up and secure your network</li>
<li>Fix problems with media</li>
<li>Optimize syncing </li>
<li>Resolve lingering software and hardware issues</li>
<li>Back up precious files</li>
</ul>

Degunking Windows 7

Business & Money

Biography & History

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!
Start using your iPad 2 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions help you get the most out of the latest release of this powerful tablet. Follow along and learn how to navigate the touch screen, surf the web, send and receive email, use the camera, and video chat using FaceTime. You'll also find out how to play music, movies, videos, and games, read e-books, and download content from the App Store, the iBookstore, and iTunes. Get up to speed on your iPad 2 in no time using this practical, fast-paced guide.
Use these handy guideposts:
<ul>
<li>Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks</li>
<li>Need-to-know facts in concise narrative</li>
<li>Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things</li>
<li>Bonus information related to the topic being covered</li>
<li>Errors and pitfalls to avoid</li>
</ul>
Joli Ballew is a technical writer, technology trainer, and self-proclaimed gadget guru. She is the bestselling author of more than 40 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPad, How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm 2, How to Do Everything: Netbook, and Degunking Windows 7.

iPad 2 QuickSteps

Computer Science

Maximize the power of your iPad 2! Master all the versatile and fun features of your iPad 2 using this hands-on guide. With coverage of both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models, How to Do Everything: iPad 2 shows you how to configure settings, access the Internet, use Mail and Safari, and download music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, apps, games, and more. You'll get tips for taking photos and video with the camera, using FaceTime for video chatting, navigating with GPS, and connecting to social networks. This easy-to-follow book covers it all! <ul>
<li>Set up, customize, sync, and back up your iPad 2 </li>
<li>Choose a data plan for your iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G </li>
<li>Connect to Wi-Fi networks and access the web </li>
<li>Configure Mail and integrate with various email accounts </li>
<li>Download and read books from the iBookstore </li>
<li>Stay connected with social networks </li>
<li>Find and download apps and games from the App Store </li>
<li>Video chat using FaceTime </li>
<li>Take, view, manage, and share photos and video </li>
<li>Download music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store </li>
<li>Manage your contacts and schedule and keep notes </li>
<li>Navigate with Maps </li>
<li>Use the accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Zoom </li>
<li>Secure and troubleshoot your iPad 2</li>
</ul>

How to Do Everything iPad 2

Humor & Entertainment

McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media

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 Getting the most out of your Amazon Kindle fire is only a few QuickSteps away! Color diagrams and clear instructions make it simple to set up, configure, customize, and use your Kindle Fire. Follow along to easily register your Kindle Fire and connect to Wi-Fi networks. Once you're up and running, learn how to navigate Kindle books and other print content; access, transfer, obtain and listen to music; browse, download, and view videos from Amazon and explore other options such as Netflix and Hulu; get, use, and manage the newest Android apps; play games; use email and social media; surf the web; make your Kindle Fire the perfect partner for business and travel; and use Amazon's Cloud services to wirelessly backup, store, and access your most valuable data.

Kindle Fire QuickSteps

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Keep your Mac running at peak performance―or restore it to like-new condition!
Save time and money by solving everyday Mac problems yourself. The Healthy Mac: Preventive Care, Practical Diagnostics, and Proven Remedies shows you how to diagnose, declutter, and debug your Mac and keep it running smoothly. You’ll find expert tips for making your Mac boot up quickly, managing updates, safeguarding your Mac from malware, installing software, securing your Mac and your network, solving issues that crop up long after your warranty has expired, and much more. Avoid costly repairs, lost data, and inconvenient downtime with this one-of-a-kind guide!
<ul>
<li>Optimize your data, free up hard drive space, and create an organized filing system</li>
<li>Remove unwanted programs</li>
<li>Customize OS X to suit the way you work</li>
<li>Optimize iTunes and share media over your network and devices</li>
<li>Use Mail to mitigate spam, organize contacts, and manage messages</li>
<li>Personalize Safari, manage bookmarks, and stay safe online</li>
<li>Harness Mountain Lion and customize its features</li>
<li>Secure your Mac and protect your personal data</li>
<li>Safeguard your network from intrusion</li>
<li>Share data safely and seamlessly between your Mac and Windows PC</li>
<li>Speed up the boot process and increase performance</li>
</ul>

The Healthy Mac: Preventive Care, Practical Diagnostics, and Proven Remedies

Morris, Heather

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.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:
<ul>
<li>Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks</li>
<li>Need-to-know facts in concise narrative</li>
<li>Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things</li>
<li>Bonus information related to the topic being covered</li>
<li>Errors and pitfalls to avoid</li>
</ul>

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

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