Tired of slowpoke modem connections to the Internet? Baffled by the alphabet soup of TCP/IP, DSL, FAP, and other Internet jargon? Looking for the easy, authoritative, friendly way to choose a broadband Internet connection that won¿t take you to the cleaners?The Complete Idiot¿s Guide to High-Speed Internet Connections is exactly what you¿re looking for! You¿ll find complete, easy-to-understand coverage of leading broadband solutions such as DSL, cable modem, ISDN, fixed wireless broadband, and satellite-based services.Wondering which service is the best buy for you? Not sure if you can connect your favorite broadband service to your computer? Wondering if you can share your broadband connection with other users and still keep intruders out? Wondering how easy a self-installed broadband solution really is? Wonder no more! This book is the book you've been looking for!

Complete Idiot's Guide to High-Speed Internet Connections (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Computers & Technology

Soper, Mark

Networking & Cloud Computing

Alpha

Get the home of tomorrow, today! Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will help you turn your ordinary home into a high-tech haven. Want to schedule your lights to turn on while you're on vacation? Stuck late at work and want to start the roast you put in the crock pot this morning? You can make it all happen with the help of existing 110V electrical wiring in your home and this step-by-step tutorial. Through simple, do-it-yourself instructions, you will walk through the process of outfitting every room in your home with a network connection that you can control with a few clicks on your computer keyboard. Complete with illustrations and photographs, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation will have you riding the wave of the future in no time.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Home Automation

Que Publishing

Is Windows XP making you feel like a 98-pound weakling? Is the bevy of security holes, patches, and networking gotchas making you want to reach for a revolver? If so, then you’re like millions of others who are ready to install Windows Vista--the sorely needed revision to the world's most popular operating system. Maximum PC shows you how to get the most out of this dramatic improvement to Windows. Far from being a mere cosmetic makeover of Windows XP, Windows Vista has been reengineered from the ground up to provide a solid foundation for business, home, education, gaming, and multimedia users. We take the guesswork out of getting up to speed with Vista, and we do it without making you want to put your fist through the screen. Chock full of real world, hands-on solutions, Maximum PC Windows Vista Exposed will have you up and running in no time flat. Here's what you'll find inside… 
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<li>Coverage of Vista’s all-new Aero interface</li> <li>The skinny on Vista’s new menu system</li> <li>Deep coverage of new apps within Vista, including Windows Media Player 11, Windows Movie Maker 6, Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Media Center, and Windows DVD Maker</li> <li>How to secure your PC with Vista’s vastly improved security and user management features</li> <li>Advice for protecting yourself from hackers, spammers, spies, and phishers</li> <li>Details on new parental controls designed to help you protect your family</li> <li>Coverage of a heavily revamped Internet Explorer, as well as the new, built-in email application, Windows Mail</li> <li>Steps for setting up your own home network (wired or wireless) with Vista’s much improved networking capabilities</li> </ul>

Maximum PC Microsoft Windows Vista Exposed: An Insider's Guide to Supercharging Windows Vista

Operating Systems

For most Windows Vista users, Media Center is unknown territory. Unleashing Microsoft® Windows Vista® Media Center shows both newbies and experienced Media Center users how to use Media Center to experience music, photos, videos, movies, TV shows, and games in a whole new way. Windows Vista Media Center takes full advantage of the latest multimedia features: widescreen displays, HDTV, and Media Center Extenders. Mark Edward Soper shows you how to use these and other new and improved features to make the most of your Windows Vista multimedia experience. You won’t find a single book that devotes this much attention to Media Center. Unlock your PC’s hidden multimedia talents and turn your office, living room, and whole home into a multimedia paradise that will leave your friends drooling. Unleashing Microsoft® Windows Vista® Media Center is your indispensable guide to Vista Media Center! Here’s a sample of what you’ll find inside <ul>
<li> Complete coverage of every feature of Windows Vista Media Center </li> <li> Learn how to import video, photos, and music to enhance your entertainment experience </li> <li> Discover better TV viewing and recording with new support for HDTV signals </li> <li> Share the fun of Windows Vista Media Center with Media Center Extenders </li> <li> Create customized CDs and DVDs of your favorite videos, TV shows, audios, and photos </li> <li> Feature checklists help you design the perfect Media Center PC or upgrade your PC for Media Center </li> <li> Use your Media Center PC with Microsoft Windows Home Server </li> <li> Troubleshoot common problems with Media Center </li> <li> Tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Media Center </li> </ul> Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Windows Vista Media Center Chapter 1: Introducing Windows Vista Media Center 9 Chapter 2: Equipping Your PC for Media Center 19 Chapter 3: Setting Up Windows Media Center 53 Part II: Enjoying Media with Windows Media Center Chapter 4: Viewing and Recording Live TV 85 Chapter 5: Watching and Recording Movies 137 Chapter 6: Importing and Playing Audio 165 Chapter 7: Importing and Viewing Photos 189 Part III: Beyond the Basics of Windows Media Center Chapter 8: Enjoying Sports with Windows Media Center 223 Chapter 9: Playing Games and Enjoying Online Resources 251 Chapter 10: Creating CDs and DVDs 289 Part IV: Adding Windows Vista Media Center to Your Home Network Chapter 11: Adding and Using Media Center Extenders 315 Chapter 12: Connecting with Windows Home Server and Other PCs 337 Part V: Enhancing Windows Vista Media Center Chapter 13: Using Windows Media Player with Windows Media Center 375 Chapter 14: Creating Photo and Video Content for Media Center 393 Chapter 15: Extending Media Center with Third-Party Apps 435 Chapter 16: Troubleshooting Media Center 469 Part VI: Appendices Appendix A: Using Windows Anytime Upgrade to Get WMC Features and More 499 Appendix B: Moving from Windows XP Media Center Editions to Windows Vista Media Center 503 Index 509

Unleashing Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center

Humor & Entertainment

CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams retired in 2019. Search the store to find CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) books, eBooks, and video courses. In this best-of-breed study guide, a leading expert helps you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CompTIA 220-901 and 902 exams and move into a successful career as an IT technician. The concise, focused approach explains every exam objective from a real-world perspective, helping you quickly identify weaknesses and retain everything you need to know. Every feature of this book is designed to support both efficient exam preparation and long-term mastery: <ul>
<li> Includes coverage of the new performance-based questions </li> <li> Opening Topics Lists and Exam Objectives Summary define the topics you’ll need to learn in each chapter, including a list of the official exam objectives covered in that chapter </li> <li> Key Topics call attention to the information that’s most crucial to know for the exam </li> <li> Exam Preparation Tasks include reviewing key topics, completing memory tables, defining key terms, working through scenarios, and answering review questions—all designed to help you go beyond simple facts to make sure you master concepts crucial to both passing the exam and enhancing your career </li> <li> Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field’s essential terminology </li> </ul>
The companion website contains access to the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine and two complete exams with access to a large library of exam-realistic questions. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the new A+ 901 and 902 exams, including: <ul>
<li> Motherboards, processors, RAM, and BIOS </li> <li> Power supplies and system cooling </li> <li> I/O, input ports, and devices </li> <li> Video displays and video cards </li> <li> Customized PCs </li> <li> Laptops, mobile and wearable devices </li> <li> Printers </li> <li> Storage devices including SSDs </li> <li> Installing, using, and troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and OS X </li> <li> Virtualization </li> <li> Networking </li> <li> Security </li> <li> Operational procedures and communications methods </li> </ul>

CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Cert Guide

Certification

Pearson IT Certification

CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 exams retired in 2019. Search the store to find CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) and Core 2 (220-1002) books, eBooks, and video courses. In this best-of-breed full-color study guide, a leading expert helps you master all the topics you need to know to succeed on your CompTIA 220-901 and 902 exams and move into a successful career as an IT technician. The Academic Edition is ideal for the classroom and self study and includes bonus content such as exam objectives table for easy navigation by chapter, a full objectives index for each exam, and a master list of key topics, each of which give you the page number where the objective/topic can be found. Every feature of this book is designed to support both efficient exam preparation and long-term mastery: <ul>
<li> Includes coverage of the new performance-based questions </li> <li> Exam Objectives Summary and Index make it easier than ever to find what you’re looking for and track what you’ve learned </li> <li> Opening Topics Lists define the topics you’ll need to learn in each chapter, including a list of the official exam objectives covered in that chapter </li> <li> Key Topics call attention to the information that’s most crucial to know for the exam </li> <li> Exam Preparation Tasks include reviewing key topics, completing memory tables, defining key terms, working through scenarios, and answering review questions–all designed to help you go beyond simple facts to make sure you master concepts crucial to both passing the exam and enhancing your career </li> <li> Key Terms defined in a complete glossary explain all the field’s essential terminology </li> </ul> The companion website contains access to the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test Engine and two complete exams with access to a large library of exam-realistic questions. This study guide helps you master all the topics on the new A+ 901 and 902 exams, including <ul>
<li> Motherboards, processors, RAM, and BIOS </li> <li> Power supplies and system cooling </li> <li> I/O, input ports, and devices </li> <li> Video displays and video cards </li> <li> Customized PCs </li> <li> Laptops, mobile and wearable devices </li> <li> Printers </li> <li> Storage devices including SSDs </li> <li> Installing, using, and troubleshooting Windows, Linux, and OS X </li> <li> Virtualization </li> <li> Networking </li> <li> Security </li> <li> Operational procedures and communications methods </li> </ul>

CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902 Cert Guide, Academic Edition

Prowse, David

SEE IT DONE. DO IT YOURSELF. It’s that Easy! Easy Windows 10 teaches you the fundamentals to help you get the most from Windows 10. Fully illustrated steps with simple instructions guide you through each task, building the skills you need to perform the most common tasks with Windows. No need to feel intimidated; we’ll hold your hand every step of the way. Learn how to... · Use the improved Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Start menu in standard and Tablet mode versions · Add extensions to the Microsoft Edge browser to translate foreign-language web pages and much more · Keep your information safe with improved File History and Backup · Use OneDrive® cloud storage to save space on your tablets and computers · Create reminders using Cortana’s voice recognition and Sticky Notes integration · Enjoy and shop for your favorite apps, movies, music, and TV shows · Manage and protect your home network · Touchscreen, keyboard, or mouse–use Windows 10 your way! Category: Windows Operating System Covers: Windows 10 User Level: Beginner

Easy Windows 10

Learn, prepare, and practice for CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 exam success with this CompTIA Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning. <ul>
<li> Master CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 exam topics </li> <li> Assess your knowledge with practice questions </li> <li> Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks </li> <li> Practice with realistic exam questions </li> <li> Get practical guidance for next steps and more advanced certifications </li> </ul>
 CompTIA IT Fundamentals Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Leading IT certification expert Mark Edward Soper shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions, this CompTIA study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. The CompTIA study guide helps you master all the topics on the IT Fundamentals exam, including: <ul>
<li> IT concepts and terminology, including data types, input, processing, output, storage, the value of data and information, and basic troubleshooting methods </li> <li> Infrastructure, including I/O hardware, peripheral setup/installation, internal computer components, Internet service types, storage types, computing devices, and networking </li> <li> Applications and software, including software management, operating system components, software types and uses, application architecture and delivery models, web browser configuration, application concepts, and best practices </li> <li> Software development concepts, including types of programming languages, programming organization techniques and logic, and basic programming concepts </li> <li> Database concepts, purposes, structures, and interfaces </li> <li> Security issues, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability; device security; behavioral security; authentication and authorization; password best practices; encryption; and business continuity concepts </li> </ul> Companion Website The website contains two free, complete practice exams. Includes Exclusive Offer for up to 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test Pearson Test Prep online system requirements: Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required. Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ FC0-U61 Cert Guide (Certification Guide)

Skip the fluff and get straight to the essentials with an indispensable prep handbook for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam 
In CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101, veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Mark Soper deliver a hands-on and practical roadmap to taking―and succeeding on―the CompTIA A+ Core 1 exam. You’ll learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users, service components based on customer requirements, understand networking basics, and apply essential cybersecurity methods. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach: Prepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks! Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer! Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification! 
With a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test―the first time around! An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for their A+ certification, CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 1 Exam 220-1101 is also a must-read for hardware and PC technicians seeking to upgrade their skillset.

CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Core 1 Exam 220-1101 (CertMike Get Certified)

Chapple, Mike

Sybex

Skip the fluff and get straight to the essentials with an indispensable prep handbook for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam 
In CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!Core 2 Exam 220-1102, veteran tech experts and educators Mike Chapple and Mark Soper deliver a hands-on and practical roadmap to taking―and succeeding on―the CompTIA A+ Core 2 exam. You’ll learn how to install, configure, and maintain computer equipment, mobile devices, and software for end users, service components based on customer requirements, understand networking basics, and apply essential cybersecurity methods. Ace the test using the proven CertMike approach:\nPrepare -- CertMike is your personal study coach, guiding you through all the exam objectives and helping you gain an understanding of how they apply to on-the-job tasks! Practice -- Each chapter includes two multiple choice practice questions. Work through the detailed explanations to evaluate each answer option and understand the reason for the best answer! Pass -- On exam day, use the critical knowledge you've learned when you’re ready to take the test. You'll feel ready and confident to pass the exam and earn your certification!\nWith a laser-focus on getting you job- and exam-ready, the book skips the fluff and gets right to the point of getting you familiar with IT basics and on the road to an in-demand IT certification and a new career in tech. You’ll also get complimentary access to additional online study tools, complete with a bonus practice exam and audio recordings of the CertMike Exam Essentials. Banish test anxiety and feel ready to pass the test―the first time around! An indispensable resource for anyone preparing for their A+ certification, CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified! Core 2 Exam 220-1102 is also a must-read for hardware and PC technicians seeking to upgrade their skillset.

CompTIA A+ CertMike: Prepare. Practice. Pass the Test! Get Certified!: Core 2 Exam 220-1102 (CertMike Get Certified)

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