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How to Setup a Windows PC

A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Configuring a New or Existing Computer

by Jeff Blum ...

Series Book 4 - Location Independent Series
UPDATED - SECOND EDITION (JUNE 2021)We spend so much of our digital lives using a computer but often don't give enough attention to its setup and configuration. That's a missed opportunity since a well-configured Windows PC can supercharge your productivity and safeguard your important data. The topics discussed in this book not only apply to a new computer, but can be used to verify that your ... Read more

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UPDATED - SECOND EDITION (JUNE 2021)We spend so much of our digital lives using a computer but often don't give enough attention to its setup and configuration. That's a missed opportunity since a well-configured Windows PC can supercharge your productivity and safeguard your important data. The topics discussed in this book not only apply to a new computer, but can be used to verify that your
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Sleep When You're Dead

A gripping techno spy adventure and Financial Times Thriller of the Year

by Jude O'Reilly ...

Series Book 3 - A Michael North Thriller
A FINANCIAL TIMES 2022 THRILLER OF THE YEARIn thirty-six hours, thousands of innocent people will die. There's not a second to waste. And no time for sleep...MICHAEL NORTH: THE PERFECT MI5 ASSET. Ruthless, brave, loyal and, best of all, disposable. The bullet lodged in his brain means he could die at any second.Now, undercover in a doomsday cult on a remote Scottish island, he has thirty-six hours ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

A FINANCIAL TIMES 2022 THRILLER OF THE YEARIn thirty-six hours, thousands of innocent people will die. There's not a second to waste. And no time for sleep...MICHAEL NORTH: THE PERFECT MI5 ASSET. Ruthless, brave, loyal and, best of all, disposable. The bullet lodged in his brain means he could die at any second.Now, undercover in a doomsday cult on a remote Scottish island, he has thirty-six hours
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Samsung Galaxy S8 For Dummies

by Bill Hughes ...

Get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone!Whether you're seasoned in all things Samsung or get seized up at the thought of learning new technology, this no-nonsense guide makes it fast, easy, and fun to unlock everything your Galaxy S8 has to offer. Starting with the basics, like setup and configuration, and moving on to more advanced topics, like expanding your phone's potential with ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone!Whether you're seasoned in all things Samsung or get seized up at the thought of learning new technology, this no-nonsense guide makes it fast, easy, and fun to unlock everything your Galaxy S8 has to offer. Starting with the basics, like setup and configuration, and moving on to more advanced topics, like expanding your phone's potential with
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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

by Marcus Du Sautoy ...

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut
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Schneier on Security

by Bruce Schneier ...

Presenting invaluable advice from the world?s most famous computer security expert, this intensely readable collection features some of the most insightful and informative coverage of the strengths and weaknesses of computer security and the price people pay -- figuratively and literally -- when security fails. Discussing the issues surrounding things such as airplanes, passports, voting machines, ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Presenting invaluable advice from the world?s most famous computer security expert, this intensely readable collection features some of the most insightful and informative coverage of the strengths and weaknesses of computer security and the price people pay -- figuratively and literally -- when security fails. Discussing the issues surrounding things such as airplanes, passports, voting machines,
... Read more
Visio 2007 For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Debbie Walkowski ...

Reveal your inner business artist with VisioTurn your ideas into diagrams and drawings with Visio's stencils and templatesIf you have an idea you want to get down on electronic paper, Visio 2007 is for you, and so is this book! They're both flexible and user-friendly. Here's how to use Visio to capture ideas from simple to intricate, update data in a drawing with a single click, add and manipulate ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Reveal your inner business artist with VisioTurn your ideas into diagrams and drawings with Visio's stencils and templatesIf you have an idea you want to get down on electronic paper, Visio 2007 is for you, and so is this book! They're both flexible and user-friendly. Here's how to use Visio to capture ideas from simple to intricate, update data in a drawing with a single click, add and manipulate
... Read more
Tribe of Hackers

Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World

by Marcus J. Carey, Jennifer Jin ...

Series series Tribe of Hackers
Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781119643371) was previously published asTribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781793464187). While this version features a new cover design and introduction, the remaining content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Looking for real ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Tribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781119643371) was previously published asTribe of Hackers: Cybersecurity Advice from the Best Hackers in the World (9781793464187). While this version features a new cover design and introduction, the remaining content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Looking for real
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Strangers and Intimates

The Rise and Fall of Private Life

by Tiffany Jenkins ...

An Economist Book of the Year'An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’ – The Sunday Times'Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’ – Alice Loxton, author of Eighteen'Lucid and elegant’ – The Daily TelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present, Strangers and Intimates traces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argue... ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

An Economist Book of the Year'An intricate cultural history . . . Thought-provoking’ – The Sunday Times'Brilliantly original . . . Endlessly fascinating’ – Alice Loxton, author of Eighteen'Lucid and elegant’ – The Daily TelegraphFrom ancient times to our digital present, Strangers and Intimates traces the dramatic emergence of private life, and argue...
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Office 2013 All-in-One For Dummies

by Peter Weverka ...

Home and business users around the globe turn to Microsoft Office and its core applications every day. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran Office user, this friendly-but-informative guide provides in-depth coverage on all the newest updates and enhancements to the Office 2013 suite. With an overview of tools common to all Office applications and self-contained minibooks devoted to each Office ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Home and business users around the globe turn to Microsoft Office and its core applications every day. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran Office user, this friendly-but-informative guide provides in-depth coverage on all the newest updates and enhancements to the Office 2013 suite. With an overview of tools common to all Office applications and self-contained minibooks devoted to each Office
... Read more
How to Do Everything MacBook Air

by Jason Rich ...

Series series How to Do Everything
Get the most out of Apple’s updated, ultra-slim MacBook Air notebookHow to Do Everything MacBook Air unveils all the new features and improved features such as instant-on responsiveness, Multi-Touch trackpad, and all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web, manage email, view and edit photos, manage contacts and a schedule, video conference, watch videos/TV shows and ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Get the most out of Apple’s updated, ultra-slim MacBook Air notebookHow to Do Everything MacBook Air unveils all the new features and improved features such as instant-on responsiveness, Multi-Touch trackpad, and all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web, manage email, view and edit photos, manage contacts and a schedule, video conference, watch videos/TV shows and
... Read more
Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies

by Peter Weverka ...

The easy way to get up and running with Windows 10!With Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies, becoming familiarized with Windows 10 is a painless process. If you’re interested in learning the basics of this operating system without having to dig through confusing computer jargon, look no further.This book offers a step-by-step approach that is specifically designed to assist first time Windows 10 ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The easy way to get up and running with Windows 10!With Windows 10 For Seniors For Dummies, becoming familiarized with Windows 10 is a painless process. If you’re interested in learning the basics of this operating system without having to dig through confusing computer jargon, look no further.This book offers a step-by-step approach that is specifically designed to assist first time Windows 10
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Platformland

An Anatomy of Next-Generation Public Services

by Richard Pope ...

The aim of most public sector digitization programmes is the status quo, delivered more cheaply. Rather than saving the public from bureaucracy, digital has created new administrative burdens. The public are engaged as consumers in a way that misunderstands the nature of what makes public services public. Instead of digital being recognised as critical to the operation of a modern state, it is too ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The aim of most public sector digitization programmes is the status quo, delivered more cheaply. Rather than saving the public from bureaucracy, digital has created new administrative burdens. The public are engaged as consumers in a way that misunderstands the nature of what makes public services public. Instead of digital being recognised as critical to the operation of a modern state, it is too
... Read more
QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies

by Stephen L. Nelson ...

Take control of the books and keep your finances in the black with QuickBooks and For DummiesWith over four million of his books in print, CPA and perennial bestselling For Dummies author Stephen L. Nelson knows how to make QuickBooks and basic accounting easy for the rest of us. Small business owners, managers, and employees: if you want to use QuickBooks for your business, the new edition of ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Take control of the books and keep your finances in the black with QuickBooks and For DummiesWith over four million of his books in print, CPA and perennial bestselling For Dummies author Stephen L. Nelson knows how to make QuickBooks and basic accounting easy for the rest of us. Small business owners, managers, and employees: if you want to use QuickBooks for your business, the new edition of
... Read more
Delete

The Virtue of Forgetting in the Digital Age (New in Paper)

by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger ...

Delete looks at the surprising phenomenon of perfect remembering in the digital age, and reveals why we must reintroduce our capacity to forget. Digital technology empowers us as never before, yet it has unforeseen consequences as well. Potentially humiliating content on Facebook is enshrined in cyberspace for future employers to see. Google remembers everything we've searched for and when. The ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Delete looks at the surprising phenomenon of perfect remembering in the digital age, and reveals why we must reintroduce our capacity to forget. Digital technology empowers us as never before, yet it has unforeseen consequences as well. Potentially humiliating content on Facebook is enshrined in cyberspace for future employers to see. Google remembers everything we've searched for and when. The
... Read more
Building the Perfect PC

by Robert Bruce Thompson, Barbara Fritchman Thompson ...

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the marketYes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it.Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Build a PC that will outperform any brand-name box on the marketYes, even if you’re not a total geek you can build your own PC -- and we guarantee it’s worth the effort. You’ll discover that the quality is better and the cost is much lower than any comparable off-the-shelf PC you can buy. Design the custom computer you want, and have fun doing it.Get high-quality PC hardware from local stores and
... Read more
Big Data

A Very Short Introduction

by Dawn E. Holmes ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Since long before computers were even thought of, data has been collected and organized by diverse cultures across the world. Once access to the Internet became a reality for large swathes of the world's population, the amount of data generated each day became huge, and continues to grow exponentially. It includes all our uploaded documents, video, and photos, all our social media traffic, our ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Since long before computers were even thought of, data has been collected and organized by diverse cultures across the world. Once access to the Internet became a reality for large swathes of the world's population, the amount of data generated each day became huge, and continues to grow exponentially. It includes all our uploaded documents, video, and photos, all our social media traffic, our
... Read more
iOS 5 Programming Pushing the Limits

Developing Extraordinary Mobile Apps for Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

by Rob Napier, Mugunth Kumar ...

Series series Pushing the Limits
Open the door to endless new app development possibilitiesPushing the Limits with iOS 5 Programming is an expert guide for developers aiming to create unique applications for Apple's iPad 2, iPhone, and the iPod Touch, which includes the latest version of the Apple iPhone SDK, iOS 5. This text goes beyond the basics to keep you ahead of the technology curve and spark your innovative nature to ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

Open the door to endless new app development possibilitiesPushing the Limits with iOS 5 Programming is an expert guide for developers aiming to create unique applications for Apple's iPad 2, iPhone, and the iPod Touch, which includes the latest version of the Apple iPhone SDK, iOS 5. This text goes beyond the basics to keep you ahead of the technology curve and spark your innovative nature to
... Read more
Windows 8.1: Out of the Box

by Mike Halsey ...

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Get a real feel for Windows 8.1 with a wealth of tips in this step-by-step guide. After using Windows 7 or XP, learning Microsoft’s latest operating system takes some adjustment. Never fear. Windows expert Mike Halsey starts with the basics and then takes you through the trickier parts of Microsoft’s latest operating system. You’ll quickly learn how to make the most of Windows 8 for work and
... Read more
Programming with Qt

Writing Portable GUI applications on Unix and Win32

by Matthias Kalle Dalheimer ...

The popular open source KDE desktop environment for Unix was built with Qt, a C++ class library for writing GUI applications that run on Unix, Linux, Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT platforms. Qt emulates the look and feel of Motif, but is much easier to use. Best of all, after you have written an application with Qt, all you have to do is recompile it to have a version that works on ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

The popular open source KDE desktop environment for Unix was built with Qt, a C++ class library for writing GUI applications that run on Unix, Linux, Windows 95/98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT platforms. Qt emulates the look and feel of Motif, but is much easier to use. Best of all, after you have written an application with Qt, all you have to do is recompile it to have a version that works on
... Read more
Photoshop Elements 11 For Dummies

by Barbara Obermeier, Ted Padova ...

Better photos are a breeze with the latest version of Photoshop Elements and DummiesAmateur photographers and photo enthusiasts turn to Photoshop Elements for a powerful but simpler way to edit and retouch their snapshots. Photoshop Elements 11 For Dummies is the perfect guide for helping every shutterbug add a touch of creativity to their images. Learn how to find your way around the Elements ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Better photos are a breeze with the latest version of Photoshop Elements and DummiesAmateur photographers and photo enthusiasts turn to Photoshop Elements for a powerful but simpler way to edit and retouch their snapshots. Photoshop Elements 11 For Dummies is the perfect guide for helping every shutterbug add a touch of creativity to their images. Learn how to find your way around the Elements
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Photoshop CS6 For Dummies

by Peter Bauer ...

The bestselling guide to the leading image-editing software, Photoshop CS6, fully updated!Want picture-perfect photos, every time? Get up to speed on the most popular professional photo-editing software on the market: Photoshop. In this new edition of Photoshop CS6 For Dummies, expert Peter Bauer shows you how to use the latest Photoshop tools to change a background, adjust brightness, improve ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The bestselling guide to the leading image-editing software, Photoshop CS6, fully updated!Want picture-perfect photos, every time? Get up to speed on the most popular professional photo-editing software on the market: Photoshop. In this new edition of Photoshop CS6 For Dummies, expert Peter Bauer shows you how to use the latest Photoshop tools to change a background, adjust brightness, improve
... Read more
Architects of Intelligence

The truth about AI from the people building it

by Martin Ford ...

Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2018TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should ReadBook DescriptionHow will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains ... Read more

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Financial Times Best Books of the Year 2018TechRepublic Top Books Every Techie Should ReadBook DescriptionHow will AI evolve and what major innovations are on the horizon? What will its impact be on the job market, economy, and society? What is the path toward human-level machine intelligence? What should we be concerned about as artificial intelligence advances?Architects of Intelligence contains
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The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde ...

This is a high quality book: it was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, finally, back in print.This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and gives you a short overview and insight of this work and the author's style:From the ... Read more

$12.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a high quality book: it was previously published by other bona fide publishers, and is now, finally, back in print.This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and gives you a short overview and insight of this work and the author's style:From the
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Microsoft Windows Networking Essentials

by Darril Gibson ...

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networkingNetworking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

The core concepts and technologies of Windows networkingNetworking can be a complex topic, especially for those new to the field of IT. This focused, full-color book takes a unique approach to teaching Windows networking to beginners by stripping down a network to its bare basics, thereby making each topic clear and easy to understand. Focusing on the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
... Read more

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