PCs made easy for visual learners

Beginning computer users who want to see visually how things are done will learn quickly and easily with this full-color, step-by-step guide. Screen shots show clearly what you will see at each step, and numbered instructions guide you through dozens of common PC tasks. You'll learn all the basics, plus some intermediate topics including how to use multimedia applications, the Internet, wireless technologies, Windows 7, Office 2010, mobile devices, and key security processes.Computer literacy is essential in today's world; this full-color guide makes it easy for visual learners to get up to speed quicklyCovers basic operating procedures, hardware and software, Windows 7, networks, the Internet, wireless devices, using multimedia applications, Office 2010, syncing with mobile devices, virus protection, and much moreEach lesson is fully illustrated with screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions

If you learn best when someone shows you how it's done, "Teach Yourself VISUALLY PCs" is the computer book you've been looking for.

Shoebox sized and smaller, small form factor PCs can pack as much computing muscle as anything from a PDA to a full-sized desktop computer. They consume less power, have few or no moving parts, and are very quiet. Whether you plan to use one as a standalone PC or want to embed it in your next hacking project, a small form factor PC may be the next thing you build."Small Form Factor PCs" is the only book available that shows you how to build small form factor PCs -- from kits and from scratch -- that are more interesting and more personalized than what a full-sized PC can give you. Included in the book are projects for building personal video recorders, versatile wireless access points, digital audio jukeboxes, portable firewalls, and much more. This book shows you how to build eight different systems, from the shoebox-sized Shuttle system down to the stick-of-gum sized gumstix. With thorough illustrations and step-by-step instructions, "Small Form Factor PCs" makes it easy for anyone who wants to get started building these tiny systems. Small form factor computing is taking off, and this guide is an absolute must for anyone who wants to get in on the launch.

Mobile Multimedia is defined as a set of protocols and standards for multimedia information exchange over wireless networks. Therefore the book is organised into four parts. The introduction part, which consists of two chapters introduces the readers to the basic ideas behind mobility management and provides the business and technical drivers, which initiated the mobile multimedia revolution. Part two, which consists of six chapters, explains the enabling technologies for mobile multimedia with respect to data communication protocols and standards. Part three contains two chapters and is dedicated for how information can be retrieved over wireless networks whether it is voice, text, or multimedia information. Part four with its four chapters will clarify in a simple a self-implemented way how scarce resources can be managed and how system performance can be evaluated.

You've coveted one for a long while, and now it's yours: the sleek and speedy PowerBook. It's as stylish as you wanted, as slick as you imagined, and as mighty as you hoped. So now what? The "PowerBook Fan Book" is your quick and fun guide to mastering all the features and taking advantage of the infinite advanced capabilities of your beloved new laptop. No PowerBook owner should be without a copy.

Lightweight but power-packed, your PowerBook comes with all sorts of high-end features so that you can effortlessly enjoy portable connectivity, wireless networking, lightning-fast graphics, and much more. In either the 12-inch, 15-inch, or 17-inch model, the PowerBook boasts a PowerPC G4 processor with speeds topping the charts at 1.5GHz and 4x-speed SuperDrives, and it comes standard with AirPort Extreme--offering the fastest speeds in wireless networking--and Bluetooth.

But there's a lot to learn before you know your trusty machine well enough to make the most of these many offerings. The "PowerBook Fan Book" is just the thing to get you up to speed in a flash with your new laptop. This compact, affordable, and accessible guide takes you through the process of getting familiar with your machine and OS X Panther, learning cool tricks and tidbits, and finding out about often little-known but must-have accessories for your favorite new piece of hardware.

The ideal gift for anyone wielding the most desirable of Apple's laptops, this book includes sections on getting started, organizing your digital lifestyle, advanced features, using your PowerBook at home, at the office, or on the go, and tips and tricks for doing most anything and everything you could want. In no time, you'll beburning DVDs, crunching numbers, building a website, composing music, and editing digital video like an expert.

Tap the power and efficiency of handheld computing with this practical guide to one of todays hottest PDA devices available. This easy-to-follow book will show you how to get the most out of your exciting handheld computer, master its built-in applications, and discover numerous third-party software applications that enhance your overall CLIE experience.

Do more with your iPAQ than you ever thought possible using this easy-to-use guide. Get step-by-step guidance for using Word, Excel, and Outlook, manage your finances, and secure your iPAQ from theft or loss. Covering wireless connections, troubleshooting, as well as fun things to do with the most popular pocket PC—this book will show you how make the most out of your iPAQ.

Computer haben als universelle Maschinen das moderne Leben nicht nur durchdrungen, sie ver ndern durch ihre vielf ltige Funktionalit t auch jede Art der Kommunikation und damit der Organisation und der Arbeitsabl ufe. Vielschichtige Kenntnisse moderner Informationstechnologien sind unabdingbar geworden.

Im vorliegenden Buch werden diese Kenntnisse in solider Weise und auf hohem Niveau vermittelt. Dabei werden insbesondere die Basistechnologien aus den Bereichen Rechnerarchitektur, Netzwerke, Verteilte Systeme, Programmiersprachen und Software-Engineering sowie der Datenbanksysteme ber cksichtigt, aus deren Verst ndnis sich viele aktuelle Schlagworte technischer Entwicklungen und Trends ableiten lassen.

Dieses sorgf ltig erarbeitete Werk richtet sich vor allem an Entscheider im Technologie-Management und an Professionals der IT-Branche, die ein fundiertes Verst ndnis zentraler Basistechnologien erwerben m chten.

Is Windows giving you pause? Ready to make the leap to the Mac instead? There has never been a better time to switch from Windows to Mac, and this incomparable guide will help you make a smooth transition. New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue gets you past three challenges: transferring your stuff, assembling Mac programs so you can do what you did with Windows, and learning your way around Mac OS X. Why is this such a good time to switch? Upgrading from one version of Windows to another used to be simple. But now there's Windows Vista, a veritable resource hog that forces you to relearn everything. Learning a Mac is not a piece of cake, but once you do, the rewards are oh-so-much better. No viruses, worms or spyware. No questionable firewalls, inefficient permissions, or other strange features. Just a beautiful machine with a thoroughly reliable system. And if you're still using Windows XP, we've got you covered, too. If you're ready to take on Mac OS X Leopard, the latest edition of this bestselling guide tells you everything you need to know: Transferring your stuff -- Moving photos, MP3s, and Microsoft Office documents is the easy part. This book gets you through the tricky things: extracting your email, address book, calendar, Web bookmarks, buddy list, desktop pictures, and MP3 files. Re-creating your software suite -- Big-name programs (Word, Photoshop, Firefox, Dreamweaver, and so on) are available in both Mac and Windows versions, but hundreds of other programs are available only for Windows. This guide identifies the Mac equivalents and explains how to move your data to them. Learning Leopard -- Once you've moved into the Mac, a final task awaits: Learning your way around. Fortunately, you're in good hands with the author of Mac OS X: The Missing Manual, the #1 bestselling guide to the Macintosh. Moving from Windows to a Mac successfully and painlessly is the one thing Apple does not deliver. Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition is your ticket to a new computing experience.

As communication and networking (CN) become specialized and fragmented, it is easy to lose sight that many topics in CN have common threads and because of this, advances in one sub-discipline may transmit to another. The presentation of results between different sub-disciplines of CN encourages this interchange for the advan- ment of CN as a whole. Of particular interest is the hybrid approach of combining ideas from one discipline with those of another to achieve a result that is more signi- cant than the sum of the individual parts. Through this hybrid philosophy, a new or common principle can be discovered which has the propensity to propagate throu- out this multifaceted discipline. This volume comprises the selection of extended versions of papers that were p- sented in their shortened form at the 2008 International Conference on Future Gene- tion Communication and Networking (http: //www. sersc. org/FGCN2008/), Inter- tional Conference on Bio-Science and Bio-Technology (http: //www. sersc. org/ BSBT2008/), International Symposium on u- and e- Service, Science and Technology (http: //www. sersc. org/UNESST2008/), International Symposium on Database Theory and Application (http: //www. sersc. org/DTA2008/), International Symposium on Control and Automation (http: //www. sersc. org/CA2008/), International Symposium on Signal Processing, Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (http: //www. sersc. org/SIP2008/), International Symposium on Grid and Distributed Computing (ttp: //www. sersc. org/ GDC2008/), International Symposium on Smart Home (http: //www. sersc. org/SH2008/), and 2009 Advanced Science and Technology (http: //www. sersc. org/A

Today it is almost impossible to remember what life was like with no computer, no mobile phone, and no Internet for accessing information, performing tra- actions or exchanging emails and data. New technology is bringing wave after wave of new bene?ts to daily life: organisations are doing business with each other via the Internet; people are ?lling in tax declarations online and booking their next vacation through the Internet. In general we are all progressively - ing (and dependent on) software and services running on computers, connecting mobile phones and other devices, and exchanging information on the Internet. People like to shop around and exercise choice. So do businesses and public administrations. Today they can buy a complete software package that best suits their needs, even though they may never use some of the tools it o?ers, or other desirable tools are not available. In the future they may no longer have to compromise on choice. Alternative approaches like "Software as a Service" and "Computing Resources as a Service" are emerging. Software is provided on-line as a service when and where it is needed, and the same for computing resources needed to run software. Such an approach allows individuals and organisations totapintoande?ectivelyharnesstheimmensewealthofinformation, knowledge and analytical resources when they need them, paying only for what they use. Customersareboundtobene?twhenthereisasu?cientlyrichchoiceofservices.

A longtime favorite among PC users, the third edition of the book now contains useful information for people running either Windows or Linux operating systems. Written for novices and seasoned professionals alike, the book is packed with useful and unbiased information. In addition to coverage of the fundamentals and general tips about working on PCs, the book includes chapters focusing on motherboards, processors, memory, floppies, hard drives, optical drives, tape devices, video devices, input devices, audio components, communications, power supplies, and maintenance.

The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, programmable credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It's a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. This title has been written to guide anyone new to computer programming, including children and students, through setting up and programming their new Raspberry Pi.

Microcontrollers are embedded into larger systems to provide benefits such as better performance, more features, better efficiency, lower costs and better dependability. This textbook introduces students to creating microcontroller-based embedded systems featuring an ARM Cortex-M CPU core.

An appendix covers how to measure the power and energy use on the FRDM-KL25Z board, including disconnecting the debug MCU to reduce power. Energy measurement using an ultracapacitor is also presented.

For use in ECE, EE, and CS departments.

Get started with the ASUS Tinker Board and begin building and expanding your own projects. This book covers the basic operating systems offered by ASUS for the Tinker Board and Tinker Board S, TinkerOS and Android, and then dives deeper into its capabilities for projects; such as a music streamer or a weather display with internet connectivity. Beginners will find the resources necessary to follow along and more seasoned makers can review additional information to engage with this new single-board computer platform. The projects are broad enough to show off the capability of the Tinker Board's hardware and they can be used as is or you can add to them based on your skill level. The ASUS Tinker Board offers an increase in hardware specs and, as a result, is more powerful compared to other single-board computers on the market, making it a great option for projects that would have previously been a challenge to run on other boards, such as the Raspberry Pi. Single-board computers in general are also gaining in popularity as solutions for many DIY tech projects, ranging from gaming to file storage to being a small form factor desktop Linux computer. Practical Tinker Board is a great resource to the maker community, enabling people to begin truly exploring the Tinker Board. What You'll Learn: Review ASUS Tinker Board's capabilities and functions Gain a deeper understanding of different Linux distributions Build useful projects with a range of hardware and software Take an in-depth look at how to install, configure and use ASUS Tinker Board in projects Who This Book Is For: Those who have previously worked on some beginner maker projects, such as basic Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, and are looking to expand their skills and knowledge of Linux, single board computers, programming and project builds.

Dieser hochwirkungsvolle Ratgeber zur effektiven Online-Nutzung bietet Fuhrungskraften 101 direkt umsetzbare Tipps zu besserer Eigen-PR, ergiebigerer Informationssuche, effizienterem Online-Zeitmanagement und wirkungsvollerem Networking. Wer als Manager nicht von den "Digital Natives" abgehangt werden will, benoetigt profundes Wissen uber die verschiedenen Online-Instrumente und deren Einsatz. Doch konkrete Anleitungen gibt es weder fur Google noch fur Facebook, Twitter, Xing oder LinkedIn. Dieses Buch schafft Abhilfe und zeigt Schritt fur Schritt, wie Sie das Web effizienter nutzen und ihre Online-Prasenz erfolgreich gestalten koennen. "Wie Sie das Internet zur gezielten Recherche, zur Eigenwerbung und zur Steuerung gewisser Informationen nutzen, erlautert der in Deutschland fuhrende Online-Marketing-Experte Felix Beilharz." Dr. Hubertus Porschen, Bundesvorsitzender BJU - Die jungen Unternehmer "Sind Sie IT-technisch abhangig von Spezialisten? Lesen Sie dieses Buch und probieren Sie die Tipps aus. Danach koennen Sie die Ideen und Vorschlage Ihrer IT-Spezialisten verstehen und einordnen." Dipl.-oec. Siegbert Pinger, Geschaftsfuhrer vem.die arbeitgeber e.V.

Im vorliegenden Lexikon sind uber 3.200 der wichtigsten wirtschaftspolitischen Fachbegriffe kurz und pragnant dargestellt. Nach dem Motto "aus der Praxis fur die Praxis" konnen Sie Definitionen aus den Themengebieten Ordnungspolitik, Strukturpolitik, Prozesspolitik und internationale Wirtschaftspolitik nachschlagen. Sie erhalten fundierte Informationen uber die zentralen Theorien, Instrumente und Ansatze und gewinnen durch Querverweise schnell einen Gesamtuberblick. Das Lexikon richtet sich somit an Praktiker und Studierende, die ein kompaktes und praxisorientiertes Nachschlagewerk zum Thema Wirtschaftspolitik suchen."

Das Buch prasentiert einen faszinierenden UEberblick uber die inzwischen 25jahrige Geschichte des Mikroprozessors. Michael S. Malone beschreibt nicht allein die Herstellung und Arbeitsweise des Mikroprozessors auch in ihrer historischen Dimension, sondern lasst den Leser teilhaben an den spannenden Geschehnissen hinter den Kulissen. Die Persoenlichkeiten und Unternehmen, die die Entwicklung des Mikroprozessors entscheidend pragten - und somit auch unsere Gesellschaft - werden ausfuhrlich gewurdigt. Ein Ausblick auf zukunftige Technologien und moegliche Entwicklungen jenseits des Mikroprozessors runden Malones geistreiche und unterhaltsam geschriebene Darstellung ab.

Die Direktmontage ungehauster Halbleiter auf Substraten bringt als Systemintegrationsverfahren eine neue Qualitat in die mikroelektronische Aufbau- und Verbindungstechnik. Fur dieses Handbuch wurden die aktuellen Ergebnisse aus den verschiedenen Technologiebereichen der Direktmontage ungehauster Halbleiter durch den Fachausschuss 4.9 der GME zusammengetragen. Da hier Fachleute aus Industrie und Wissenschaft zusammenarbeiteten, konnten Neuentwicklungen nicht nur aufgezeigt, sondern auch deren Umsetzung und Anwendbarkeit technisch und wirtschaftlich beurteilt werden. Die Bewertung der einzelnen Verfahren hilft bei der Auswahl entsprechender Technologien.

Wie sicher sind EDV-Anlagen, beispielsweise bei Sabotage oder Katastrophen? Das Buch liefert die technischen und organisatorischen Grundlagen fur die Sicherheitsanalyse und die Konzeption von Schutzmassnahmen. Der Autor, ein erfahrener Sicherheitsingenieur und -berater, stellt Beurteilungskriterien, wirtschaftliche und versicherungstechische Aspekte sowie Wege zur Problemlosung praxisbezogen dar."

Die im vorliegenden Buch enthaltenen Artikel befassen sich mit Konzepten zukunftiger optischer Computer, deren praktische Realisierung absehbar ist. Der besondere Reiz dieser neuen Technologie liegt darin, dass der optische Computer hoehere Rechenleistung als die bisherigen elektronischen Computer bietet. Im Buch werden - ausgehend von der Beschreibung der fur optische Computer verwendeten grundlegenden physikalischen Phanomene - die Forschungsergebnisse auf folgenden Gebieten dargelegt: Konzepte optischer Computer, Grundlagen optischer analoger und digitaler Bauelemente, optische Bauelemente zur digitalen Verarbeitung, integrierte optische Schaltkreise, optische Speicher, optische Verarbeitung und optischer Supraleitungscomputer. Der Leser gewinnt einen guten UEberblick uber den gegenwartigen Hard- wie auch Software-Entwicklungsstand.

Das kompakte Lehrbuch fuhrt leicht verstandlich in Aufbau und Funktionsweise von modernen PC-Systemen ein und stellt deren Komponenten vor. Neben den gebrauchlichsten Prozessoren werden Aufbau und Funktionsweise von Hauptplatinen (Mainboards), Hauptspeichermodulen, Massenspeichermedien, Peripheriegeraten sowie Ein-/Ausgabekarten fur Audio und Graphik vorgestellt. Wegen der wachsenden Bedeutung des Mobile Computing wird auch in die Technik dieser Gerate eingefuhrt. Der Band erganzt die Lehrbucher Technische Informatik 1 und 2.