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General
Computing Books - Hardware, Software, Networking etc.
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If you a software developer looking for a great no nonsense
book about what is happening in your space, you oought to
check out this new book - No Fluff, Just Stuff.
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Are you the local family and neighborhood computer
geek and repair person? Do you ever experience weird
little things that go wrong with your Windows XP
computer? Odd issues, bugs (Windows features), and
other peculiarities that defy easy comprehension and
repair? If so, check out the new book
"It's Never Done That
Before: A Guide to Troubleshooting Windows XP" (No
Starch Press, May 2006)
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If you are new to
computing with Windows - or if you have a pesky
relative, friend or neighbor who keeps asking you
all kinds of basic questions about how to set up
their computer and how the various functions work,
get them off your back by buying them this book!
PCs: The Missing
Manual explains everything you need to know
about PCs, both inside and out, and how to keep them
running smoothly and working the way you want them
to work.
A complete PC
manual for both beginners and power users, PCs:
The Missing Manual has something for everyone.
PC novices will appreciate the unassuming,
straightforward tutorials on PC basics, such as
hooking up a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and
scanner. Families will enjoy sections on networking
several computers to share an Internet connection,
sharing one monitor between two PCs, connecting
portable media players, and creating a home theater
system. Adventurous PC users will like the clear
photos explaining how to take your PC apart and
replace or upgrade any failing parts; IT
professionals will be grateful to have something to
hand to their coworkers who need solid, trusted
information about using their PC.
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You
got plenty of video on your site, lots of great
content but you are not making any money. Have you
tried Google ads? Check out this new book from
O'Reilly that tells you everything you need to know
about making money with Google ads. Basic google is
easy - tweaking your site for maximum money return
is a complicated game. Get this book.
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Are you concerned
about spyware, a virus or hackers intercepting your
email and getting your data? Or worse, crashing your
computer and destroying your work?
This
easy-to-understand book helps protect you against
Internet threats. It's written specifically for
nontechnical computer users.
- Keep your PC
free of spyware, adware, worms, viruses, and
intruders.
- Protect your
identity and privacy.
- Browse the Web
safely and eliminate junk mail from your inbox.
- Keep
eavesdroppers out of your wireless network.
- Make the most
of the new security features built into Windows
XP.
- Shield your
children from pornography and online predators.
- Protect your
new Internet-based phone service.
- Download free
tools that help you keep your computer safe.
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Windows XP is easy.
Windows XP never crashes. What other lies did Bill
Gates tell us?
O'Reilly's popular
series for customizing and troubleshooting Windows
once again comes to the rescue with Windows XP
Annoyances for Geeks. Offering dozens of
on-target tips, workarounds, and warnings,
Windows XP Annoyances for Geeks allows users to
improve their overall experience with the Windows XP
operating system in every way possible.
There's lots of
great tips in here - ranging from how to use the
Registry Editor; how to customize the interface
beyond Microsoft's own intentions; and how to master
Windows' built-in networking capabilities, including
advanced technologies such as Internet Connection
sharing, Remote Desktop sharing, and virtual private
networking. And now, detailed coverage of
Service Pack 2
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"Just Say No
To Microsoft" by Tony Bove is entertaining,
provocative, and great fun to read, but it's
also packed with practical information about
alternative operating systems and programs
that will help Microsoft captives exercise
their freedom of choice. After tracing
Microsoft's rise from tiny startup to
monopolistic juggernaut, "Just Say No To
Microsoft" chronicles how the company's
practices have discouraged innovation,
stunted competition, and helped foster an
environment ripe for viruses, bugs, and
hackers. From there, Bove examines other
operating systems, such as Linux and
Macintosh, and Microsoft Office alternatives
that will keep readers productive and able
to interact with their Microsoft-using
colleagues and friends
without missing a beat.
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The much-anticipated hardcover book
"The Cult of Mac"
by Leander Kahney is arriving in
stores nationwide. Find out the lengths to which
people will go to personalize their hardware and
adopt a Mac-centric lifestyle, as documented in
The Cult of Mac's 280 full-color pages and more
than 500 original photos. It's full of people
doing innovative, bizarre and artistic things
with their computers (such as the guy who makes
furniture out of cardboard Mac boxes and many
who express their love with tattoos), as well as
interesting tidbits and trivia about the
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Do want to buy and sell video and/or multimedia
gear and software on eBay? Before you do, please
make sure to check out this new book from
Paraglyph
Press, ""Degunking
eBay" by bestselling eBay expert and author Greg
Holden.
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Take a
geek and a PC, add a soldering iron, a
home, and a copy of "Home Hacking
Projects for Geeks" (Northrup and
Faulkner, O'Reilly, US $29.95), and
you'll give new meaning to the words
"home improvement." From fearless
neophytes to tool-wielding masterminds,
the home hacker in any geek will find
new inspiration and plenty of hands-on
guidance to take on a variety of
home-transforming projects once
relegated to the world of sci-fi. This
fun new guide combines creativity with
electricity and power tools to achieve
cool--and often even practical--home
automation projects
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Welcome to the controversial
world of online file sharing. "Steal This File Sharing Book:
What They Won't Tell You About File Sharing" goes beyond the
misconceptions and melodrama to examine how popular services
such as Kazaa, Morpheus and
UseNet work, and uncovers the dangers that can
befall fans of file-swapping, such as viruses,
spyware and even lawsuits.
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iPod
and iTunes- the Missing Manual -
a wonderful
collection of useful tips, tricks, and
shortcuts, and covers all iPod models for both
Mac and Windows |
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PC
Annoyances - Second Edition (O'Reilly, US
$19.95) by Steve Bass covers how to manage
your computer to prevent and solve many of the
painful little things that computers can do
for us. How to Fix the Most Annoying Things
about Your Personal Computer review |
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"The Best of the Joy of Tech"
(O'Reilly, US $14.95) by Nitrozac and Snaggy offers the perfect boost to
get a fresh and funny look at the geek world and restore their sense of humor along the way. With a style that's simultaneously retro and
modern, smart and sexy, The Joy of Tech comics poke fun at the latest
cultural and technological trends, including those mired deep within the
recesses of the IT world. From geeks to corporate giants to the funny
world of Macintosh culture, nothing is sacred, and "The Best of The Joy of
Tech" will have readers laughing at it all. more |
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New
Edition of "PC Hardware in a Nutshell" Covers Windows and
Linux Machines -
Staying on top of PC hardware means
keeping up with the latest specs on a huge range of different
technologies. It's a monumental, time-consuming task, but necessary for
any IT pro, or for that matter, for anyone who wants to buy, build,
upgrade, or repair an Intel-based PC.
The
just released third edition of "PC Hardware in a Nutshell"
(O'Reilly, US $39.95) by Robert Bruce Thompson and Barbara Fritchman
Thompson provides all the information you need in the practical, concise
"In a Nutshell" format. more
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