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Say cheese! Explore this beginner-friendly guide to digital photography with the Nikon Z fc camera With a design that looks like an old-school film camera, the Nikon Z fc makes photographers want to grab this very-modern model off the shelf and start taking photos. But if you really want to set your pictures apart from the average snapshot, you need Nikon Z fc For Dummies. This book takes you on a comprehensive and user-friendly tour of the Nikon Z fc camera, its settings, and all of its automatic and manual options. You'll learn how to control exposure, take advantage of advanced focusing options, fix color problems, and get the best image quality. You'll also get: Accessible instruction on tried and tested photography techniques Instruction on how to adjust color and exposure settings Strategies for when to use your camera's auto options to when to take full control of settings Ideal for anyone who wants to get the most out of their Nikon Z fc camera, Nikon Z fc For Dummies covers the photography basics you need to understand to take fantastic pictures along with how to apply those techniques to the Nikon Z fc.
Get search engines to rank your site as the No. 1 result with help from this comprehensive resource What's the best hiding place in the world? The second page of Google's search results! If you want your website to be found, you need to make sure it appears prominently on search engines. In Search Engine Optimization All-in-One For Dummies, you'll find practical and easy-to-follow advice to increase your site's chances of landing that coveted No. 1 spot on Google, Bing, and other popular search engines. You'll discover how search engines decide which websites to rank highly, how to optimize your site for your best chance at the first page of organic results, what keywords to target, and even how to make your site internationally visible. You'll also find out how to: Optimize your webpage with responsive design that makes it irresistible to Google Create a keyword strategy that keeps interested and engaged visitors flowing to your website Generate the backlinks that will teach Google you're a trusted resource and help you climb the search engine results page Perfect for webmasters, bloggers, e-commerce professionals, and anyone else looking for more online visibility, Search Engine Optimization All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have guide to improving the quantity and quality of your web traffic.
Customer relationship management, or CRM, is certainly a hot topic in business today. If you have a small or medium-sized business, chances are you're already aware of all it can do for you. But with so many options and so much to think about, how do you get a CRM system in place with a minimum of hassle? Well, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 For Dummies is a great place to start! Written by veteran CRM experts Joel Scott and David Lee, this friendly guide will have you understanding and using Microsoft's CRM solution in a jiffy. Whether you're considering a CRM system for the first time or you've decided to switch from another system to Microsoft Dynamics CRM, this book will make it easy to: Maintain and manage all your customer information Personalize Microsoft CRM to work for your business Set up CRM to support sales, marketing, and customer service Use the Outlook client Manage territories and business units Create and manage activities Generate quotes and invoices Implement and manage a marketing campaign Work with contracts, and much more Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 For Dummies is packed with information on the latest version, It will help you get a unified view of your customer information and interactions through integrated sales, marketing, and customer service features. And that, as every business owner knows, is important to improving your bottom line!
The updated edition of the bestselling guide to Android app development If you have ambitions to build an Android app, this hands-on guide gives you everything you need to dig into the development process and turn your great idea into a reality! In this new edition of Android App Development For Dummies, you'll find easy-to-follow access to the latest programming techniques that take advantage of the new features of the Android operating system. Plus, two programs are provided: a simple program to get you started and an intermediate program that uses more advanced aspects of the Android platform. Android mobile devices currently account for nearly 80% of mobile phone market share worldwide, making it the best platform to reach the widest possible audience. With the help of this friendly guide, developers of all stripes will quickly find out how to install the tools they need, design a good user interface, grasp the design differences between phone and tablet applications, handle user input, avoid common pitfalls, and turn a "meh" app into one that garners applause. * Create seriously cool apps for the latest Android smartphones and tablets * Adapt your existing apps for use on an Android device * Start working with programs and tools to create Android apps * Publish your apps to the Google Play Store Whether you're a new or veteran programmer, Android App Development For Dummies will have you up and running with the ins and outs of the Android platform in no time.
Demystifying the power of the Oracle 12c database The Oracle database is the industry-leading relational database management system (RDMS) used from small companies to the world s largest enterprises alike for their most critical business and analytical processing. Oracle 12c includes industry leading enhancements to enable cloud computing and empowers users to manage both Big Data and traditional data structures faster and cheaper than ever before. Oracle 12c For Dummies is the perfect guide for a novice database administrator or an Oracle DBA who is new to Oracle 12c. The book covers what you need to know about Oracle 12c architecture, software tools, and how to successfully manage Oracle databases in the real world. * Highlights the important features of Oracle 12c * Explains how to create, populate, protect, tune, and troubleshoot a new Oracle database * Covers advanced Oracle 12c technologies including Oracle Multitenant the "pluggable database" concept as well as several other key changes in this release Make the most of Oracle 12c's improved efficiency, stronger security, and simplified management capabilities with Oracle 12c For Dummies.
* The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projects* The author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management methodology, from managing programmers to assessing and eliminating risk* The book covers the iterative development model, using Microsoft Project 2003, as well as a variety of methodologies including eXtreme, open source, SQA testing, software life cycle management, and more* The companion Web site contains tools, case studies and other resources to help even novices get up and running
The indispensable introductory reference guide to HTML, XHTML and CSS Even though new technologies enable people to do much more with the Web, in the end HTML, XHTML and CSS are still at the root of any Web site. The newest edition of this bestselling guide is fully updated and revised for the latest technology changes to the field, including HTML5 and CSS3. Illustrated in full color, this book provides beginner and advanced coders the tools they need to be proficient at these programming languages. * Shows you how to create a Web page and formulate XHTML document structure * Addresses working with content management systems (WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla), and designing for mobile devices (iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android) * Introduces HTML5 and CSS3, tools critical to mobile Web development * Reviews working with text, lists, and images, and customizing links * Demonstrates ways to employ cascading style sheets (CSS) and get creative with colors and fonts * Details integrating scripts with XHTML and understanding deprecated HTML markup tags Written by two veteran computer whizzes, HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies will help you get the design results you want!
Database Development For Dummies is a "prequel" to SQL for Dummies, which is used in many college database courses across the country. Database Development For Dummies tells why and how database systems came into being, then using actual examples, describes the many obstacles to success that frequently arise in database development projects, and how to handle them. The key to successful database development is accurate and appropriate modeling of the real-world system that will be placed on the computer. Database Development For Dummies describes in detail two popular modeling methods, the entity-relationship model and the semantic object model. Once the model of a system is complete, the book describes how to convert the model into a database design, then implement the model on the target platform. Database on intranets and the Internet is covered, as are the issues that arise when multiple users simultaneously access the same database. A chapter is devoted to the emerging enterprise database market, including data warehousing. Another chapter covers the new object-relational technology.
Are you bemused by blogs? Eager to become a blogger? "Google Blogger For Dummies" can help you start blogging sooner than you think. More than 14 million people are promoting a business, connecting with family and friends, and sharing opinions with Google Blogger. This book helps you start a Blogger account, create content, build an audience, make money from your blog, and more, all without learning to program. You'll be able to: Learn the parts of a blog, what Blogger does, and how to choose goals and blog topicsChoose a domain name, learn to use the dashboard, pick a template, and configure settingsDress up your blog with themes and find out where to get plenty of free onesLearn blogging etiquette and some secrets for long-term successMake money from your blog with Google Adsense, contextual and text link ads, and merchandising with CafePressSet up multi-user blogs or branch into mobile blogging, podcasting, or video bloggingTake advantage of social networking sites and learn simple search engine optimization techniquesMaintain your blog with tools like Blog This and Quick EditModerate comments effectively, track your stats, and more Google Blogger is a great choice for beginning bloggers, and "Google Blogger For Dummies" gives you the know-how to venture confidently into the blogosphere.
Let’s face it: the information age makes dummies of us all at some point. One thing we can say for sure, though, about things related to the Internet is that their best strengths are often also their worst weaknesses. This goes for virtual private networks (VPNs). They may reach a wide base of customers – but can also be vulnerable to viruses, hackers, spoofers, and other shady online characters and entities. VPNs may allow for super-efficient communication between customer and company – but they rely on information which, if compromised, can cause huge losses. The Internet is still a frontier – sometimes so wide open it leaves us bewildered – and, like any frontier, the risks go hand in hand with potentially huge rewards. Virtual Private Networks for Dummies offers you a no-nonsense, practical guide to evaluating your company’s need for a VPN, understanding what it takes to implement one, and undertaking the challenging quest to set it up, make it work, and keep it safe. Whether you’re the resident expert leading the project team, or you just want to learn what makes e-commerce tick, this detailed, from-the-ground-up guide will soon have you comfortably conceptualizing:
With new products and technologies offering supposedly revolutionary solutions to IT departments every day, this book focuses on the real world – you know, the one full of obstacles, mishaps, threats, delays, and errors – and gives you the background knowledge to make decisions for yourself about your VPN needs. Written with a dash of humor, Virtual Private Networks for Dummies contains both technical detail (standards, protocols, etc.) and more general concepts (such as conducting cost-benefit analyses). This clear, authoritative guide will have you securely and cost-effectively networking over the Internet in no time.
SugarCRM is an innovative customer relationship management software solution that enhances your company's marketing effectiveness, drives sales performance, improves customer satisfaction, and provides executive insight into business performance. "SugarCRM For Dummies" will show you to take advantage of this free, open source CRM application to boost your sales and please your customers. This guide helps you choose the flavor of Sugar you need, acquire and deploy it, set up accounts and contacts, and organize your day. You'll first learn how to install SugarCRM, customize user preferences, create databases, and import contacts from other software. Next, you'll discover how to extend SugarCRM's capabilities to meet needs unique to your business. You'll also find out how to: Schedule appointments, link them to records and notes, and organize your sales opportunitiesBuild campaigns, track their success, and grow your contact list with Web-to-lead formsManage customer issues and forums to exterminate software bugsSend e-newsletters and automate customer e-mail communication with templatesTake advantage of a complete recipe book for SugarCRM administratorsImprove sales performance with SugarCRMProvide great service to your customersDevelop searchable libraries and FAQsCreate and share documents "SugarCRM For Dummies" will get you quickly up to speed on this customer relationship management software so you can enhance your business. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
If you run a small business, you know how important customer relationship management, or CRM, can be to your bottom line. And you know it can be a bit daunting. Well, not with GoldMine and "GoldMine 8 For Dummies " GoldMine is business software designed to help you organize your contacts, track activities, schedule appointments, create reports that tell you how you're doing, and make accurate business projections. GoldMine 8 is completely revised to make it more useful than ever, once you get the hang of it. That's where "GoldMine For Dummies" comes to the rescue Written by an authorized GoldMine trainer, this guide shows you how to: Set up GoldMine 8 and customize it for your businessCreate, view, and update customer recordsSchedule activities and manage leadsMonitor your marketing efforts and see what's workingPredict sales based on past resultsWork with GoldMine's e-mail systemOrganize and distribute informationAccess GoldMine from outside your officeIntegrate GoldMine with your company Web site Even if you've used a previous version of GoldMine, you'll find some big changes in this newest revision, but "GoldMine 8 For Dummies" makes it easy to get up to speed. When you've read this book and discovered how GoldMine can help you keep track of your clients, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, you'll think you've hit the motherlode
If you've been using Access for a while, you're probably aware of its power and potential and itching to take advantage of both. "Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummie"s takes you beyond forms and reports and shows you how to use VBA to create killer Access databases and applications. This gentle introduction to VBA programming covers everything you need to get started, including: Basic programming skills and conceptsExplanations of modules, procedures, objects, and argumentsAccess-unique programming activities, including SQL and recordsetsHow to use the Visual Basic editorCreating dialog boxes, lists, drop-down menus, and functionsIntegrating with other Office applicationsReady-to-use VBA code examples to type in or copy and paste from the Web Completely revised to reflect all changes found in Microsoft Access 2007, "Access 2007 VBA Programming For Dummies" gives you access to Access like you've never had it before.
Do you want to develop Web sites without the help of a programmer? Lucky for you there's DotNetNuke, a content management system that allows you to build and maintain dynamic Web sites just by using a Web browser. "DotNetNuke For Dummies" helps you get down to business and shows you how to create a user-friendly Web site. You'll find out how you can build and manage a flexible, versatile site with all the advantages an open-source application offers, use convenient modules, build a community, and save some money at the same time. This plain-English guide lets you discover how to: Install, run, and troubleshoot DotNetNukeChange and customize portal settingsAdd and manage pages on your siteMake your site look professionalDeliver contents with Text/HTMLAdd news feeds, online surveys, and bannersInteract with visitors through blogging, feedback comments, and forumsCreate an e-businessCustomize the look of your site with exciting components This book features cool new modules that will meet every Web site's need, both commercial and personal. With "DotNetNuke For Dummies, " you'll get up to speed with this wonderful online tool and create your own corner of the World Wide Web
The bestselling Excel book on the market -- now in a new edition covering the latest version of Excel! Excel is the spreadsheet and data analysis tool of choice for people across the globe who utilize the Microsoft Office suite to make their work and personal lives easier. It is estimated that 1 in 7 people on the planet use Microsoft Office! If you're one of them, and want to get up to speed on the latest changes in Excel, you've come to the right place. Excel 2019 For Dummies has been updated to reflect the major changes and features made to Excel and covers everything you need to know to perform any spreadsheet task at hand. It includes information on creating and editing worksheets, formatting cells, entering formulas, creating and editing charts, inserting graphs, designing database forms, adding database records, using seek-and-find options, printing, adding hyperlinks to worksheets, saving worksheets as web pages, adding existing worksheet data to an existing webpage, pivot tables, pivot charts, formulas and functions, Excel data analysis, sending worksheets via e-mail, and so much more! Get to know the new Excel interface Become a pro at the spreadsheet and data analysis tool that's available as part of the Microsoft Office suite Find time-tested and trusted advice from bestselling author and expert Greg Harvey Use Excel to streamline your processes and make your work life easier than ever before Written by a bestselling author and seasoned educator, Excel 2019 For Dummies makes it easier than ever to get everything out of this powerful data tool.
A full-color guide to Canon's exciting new dSLR camera Whether it's your first dSLR, your first Canon camera, or simply a new tool for your photography, your Canon Rebel T3i/600D has countless capabilities and you'll want to understand them all. This book covers all the dials, menus, and controls, showing you how to use each one. It explains how to change and use various lenses and offers advice on exposure, focus, printing, using flash, sharing photos online, and much more, all with plenty of full-color examples to show what you can achieve.Canon's popular T3i/600D offers a vast array of options for the new dSLR photographer; this book guides you through all the settings, dials, and menusExplains how to use Live View mode and record, edit, and play back videoProvides tips and advice on working with exposure, manipulating focus and color, switching from auto to manual controls, and using lighting creativelyShows how to get photos from the camera to the computer, then edit and manage them using different software packagesIllustrated with full-color photos from the author, showing what you can achieve This fun and friendly book helps you to quickly and confidently take advantage of the many creative possibilities offered by your new Canon camera.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard is the newest version of the Macintosh operating system, and "Dr. Mac" Bob LeVitus is the ideal expert to introduce you to Snow Leopard. "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" covers all the cool stuff and prepares you for the quirks, so whether it's your first Mac or an upgrade, you'll enjoy a truly rewarding relationship. From starting up your Mac to setting up a network and keeping in touch via iChat AV, "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" gives you the scoop on the new features and improvements that help you do more work in less time.Learn when to shut down your Mac and when not to, how to secure it, and how to back it up with Time MachineOrganize your life with iCal and your stuff with files and folders, and be able to find what you're looking forSet up your Internet connection and e-mail, manage spam, surf with Safari, and start iChattingDownload and organize songs, podcasts, and movies with iTunes and plan a playlist with GeniusCreate documents with TextEdit, print them, fax then, and make PDFsSet up a network and share files, printers, and Internet connectionsFind out about operating system updates, firewalls, troubleshooting, and other ways to keep your Mac safe, healthy, and happy Technology columnist Bob LeVitus has been a Mac guru for nearly two decades. "Mac OS X Snow Leopard For Dummies" provides just what you need to get up and running with Snow Leopard.
* The ideal introductory guide to Microsoft's much anticipated entry into the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software marketplace
Even experienced programmers need a place to start with a new technology. XSLT For Dummies gives you the foundation they need to start transforming XML data right away. This friendly guide covers the essentials first-time XSLT users need to know about creating basic style sheets, working with various Web browsers, navigating XSLT tools, transforming XML, and putting the technology to work.
This easy-to-understand guide helps seniors get started with Windows 7 Many seniors use a home computer to stay connected to family and friends. This fun and friendly guide shows how to use Windows 7, the most popular operating system pre-loaded onto personal computers and laptops, to write e-mails, connect with family via Windows Live Messenger, download pictures with Photo Gallery, and listen to music using Windows Media Player. "Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies" uses a large font for the text that makes the book easier to read and it features magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating. "For Dummies" author Mark Justice Hinton walks you through the basics of Windows 7, shows you how to customize the desktop so that it accommodates your needs, and explains how to use the webcam and instant messenger to keep in contact with family and friends. Plus, you'll get critical insight for protecting your personal information.Shows seniors how to stay connected to family and friends using the features of Windows 7Explains how to use the Internet, send and receive e-mail, upload and download photos, view video, listen to music, play games, use webcam and instant messenger, and moreDiscusses the important topic of keeping data and personal information safe and secureUses a larger font for text and includes more than 150 enlarged screen shots For seniors interested in getting started using the exciting features of Windows 7, "Windows 7 For Seniors For Dummies" is the ideal beginner guide
A quick guide to using Microsoft OneNote on tablets, online, or on your desktop OneNote is the note-taking-and-sharing application that's part of Microsoft Office. It lets you create notes by hand, as audio, or by clipping items from other electronic formats to create a file that can be indexed and searched. With the release of Office 2013, OneNote has been integrated with Windows 8-powered tablet platforms and offers advanced mobile-enhanced features. This guide includes all the basic information, guidance, and insight you need to take full advantage of everything OneNote can do for you. * OneNote is the Microsoft Office note-taking application that lets you make notes and clip items from electronic media to create a searchable file * This friendly, plain-English guide shows you how to use OneNote online, on your desktop PC, or on your Windows-powered tablet * Helps you take advantage of this highly useful and often-overlooked application OneNote 2013 For Dummies gets you up and running with OneNote quickly and easily.
Windows may rule the world of popular computing on PCs around the globe, but DOS still has a place in the hearts and minds of computer users who vaguely remember what a C prompt looks like. Even if DOS (with all its arcane commands and its drab, boring look) isn't your idea of the best way to get things done on a PC, you'll find plenty of fast and friendly help on hand with the third edition of DOS For Dummies. Here's a plain-speaking reference guide to all the command-line stuff and nonsense that makes DOS work, whether you're a native DOS user or are an occasional dabbler who needs the operating system to run all those cool games under Windows. DOS For Dummies, 3rd Edition, avoids all the technical jargon to cut to the heart of things with clear, easy-to-understand explanations and step-by-step help for managing files, running DOS inside Windows, and installing and running DOS-based software programs. All the basic DOS commands, from APPEND to XCOPY, are demystified to make life in DOS much more bearable. And the book has plenty of helpful tips and tricks for bending DOS to your will, without having to dedicate your life (and all your free time) to mastering this little corner of the PC.
The bestselling book on Photoshop Elements now in a new edition Getting great photos is easier than you think it just takes some know-how and a tool like Adobe's Photoshop Elements. Photoshop Elements 14 For Dummies is a fun and easy-to-follow guide for photographers and photo enthusiasts who want to make their snapshots picture perfect. In no time, you'll tackle the basics of Photoshop Elements and find out how to execute hundreds of tasks, like using special effects and drawing tools, working with layers, improving your color and clarity, and so much more. Photoshop Elements is the #1 selling consumer photo editing software, and Adobe continues to add innovative features that allow professional and self-made digital photographers to do it all. Written by veteran authors Barb Obermeier and Ted Padova, this full-color guide shows you how to make the most of the latest version of the software in a fun and friendly way that makes learning feel like play. Even if you have no digital image editing experience at all, this hands-on guide shows you how to take your photos from 'meh' to 'wow' and have a blast along the way! * Get instant results using one-click editing options * Apply pro techniques to correct photo color and clarity * Show off your artsy side with special effects and filters * Find tips for improving edits and creative projects The power and simplicity of Photoshop Elements makes it easy to turn out photos worth bragging about and this no-nonsense guide will get you there in a flash.
Create stunning infographics with this hands-on guide "Infographics For Dummies" is a comprehensive guide to creating data visualization with viral appeal. Written by the founder of Infographic World, a New York City based infographic agency, and his top designers, the book focuses on the how-to of data, design, and distribution to create stunning, shareable infographics. Step-by-step instruction allows you to handle data like a pro, while creating eye-catching graphics with programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The book walks you through the different types of infographics, explaining why they're so effective, and when they're appropriate. Ninety percent of the information transmitted to your brain is visual, so it's important to tickle the optic nerves to get people excited about your data. Infographics do just that. Much more exciting than a spreadsheet, infographics can add humor, interest, and flash while imparting real information. Putting your data in graphic form makes it more likely to be shared via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media sites, and the visual interest makes it less likely to be ignored. "Infographics For Dummies" provides a tried-and-true method for creating infographics that tell a story and get people excited. Topics include: Talking to clients about the dataDiscovering trends, outliers, and patternsDesigning with mood boards and wireframesLaunching and promoting your infographic The book, written by Justin Beegel, MBA, founder of Infographic World, Inc., describes the elements of a successful infographic, and stresses the must-have ingredients that get your data noticed. Humans are visual creatures, telling stories in a visual way. In today's world filled with data and messaging, an infographic is one of the best ways to get your point across.
Professional photography advice for D3000 beginners The Nikon D3000 is Nikon's new entry-level camera. With the D3000, you get all the features of Nikon's older cameras along with an updated battery, larger monitor, and improved focus features. In addition, the D3000 also offers simpler menus to help first-time DSLR users. Assuming no prior dSLR knowledge, veteran author Julie Adair King offers you a tour of the camera body, a hands-on how-to on all the features of the D3000, and a step-by-step walkthrough of how to get the photos you want.Explains shooting in auto mode, reviews the new video option, and covers working with file size and qualityWalks you through shifting out of automatic mode and using the D3000's lighting, exposure, focus, and color featuresDemonstrates getting photos from your camera to your PC, developing an effective file system, and sharing photos via print, online, or other ways Packed with useful tips, this helpful guide encourages you to take control of your camera. |
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