Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Supercharge and customize your PC Now you can get the most out of your PC with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to exploit the media, communications, networking, and security features of your PC. You'll also find out how to add powerful hardware and software, improve performance, and expand your computer's capabilities. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, clear step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of helpful photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself PC Upgrade Projects, you'll be able to take your PC to peak performance--and beyond. Transform your PC into a video phone Add two or more extra monitors so you can see all your work at once Set up your PC as a recording studio Create a permanent wireless network or a temporary one Back up your data safely--and restore it Digitize your paper documents for safekeeping Secure your secrets in a virtual locker And much more

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Discover the hidden magic of your MacMaximize the power of your Mac with the useful and entertaining projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to do all kinds of cool things with your Mac, like convert VHS movies into digital format, control your Mac with your voice, set up a PC-friendly Mac network, and more. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Mac Projects, you'll discover that your Mac has much more to offer than you ever imagined. Set up videoconferencing via your webcam Create a live radio broadcast, a podcast, or a vodcast Connect to a Windows PC remotely Send and receive SMS messages to and from cell phones Turn your Mac into a jukebox and stream music wirelessly Create a multimedia DVD Convert any video content to iPod video format And much more

Thema dieses Werkes ist der Aufbau moderner Mikroprozessoren und der darauf basierenden Rechnersysteme. Nach einem UEberblick uber gangige Prozessoren stellt es grundlegende Eigenschaften von Befehlssatzen dar und skizziert, wie die Leistung von Computern beurteilt werden kann. Fundiert abgehandelt werden Techniken wie Pipelining, Out-of-order-Execution und spekulative Befehlsausfuhrung, Aufbau und Organisation des Hauptspeichers sowie Techniken zur Sprungvorhersage. Mittels frei verfugbarem Simulator und Werkzeugen zur Visualisierung werden alle grundlegenden Konzepte veranschaulicht. Dazu wird insbesondere der von Donald E. Knuth (Stanford University) entwickelte Modell-Prozessor MMIX verwendet. Mit Hilfe dieser Werkzeuge kann der Leser eigene Experimente durchfuhren und so sein Wissen vertiefen. Alle Kapitel enthalten UEbungsaufgaben mit Loesungen.

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Focusing on object models and PC application development in C++, this reference work integrates a method for program development. It covers three main categories: object modelling as a program design tool; design patterns and their modelling in C++ language structures; and the implementation of PC hardware-related features. The book also addresses the gap between the ability to code and the ability to program, and includes a sample data mining toolkit.

Current or future user-support professionals discover the critical people skills and exceptional technical knowledge to provide outstanding support with Beisse's A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK AND SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, 6E. This useful guide focuses on the informational resources and technical tools needed most to function effectively in a support position. Readers learn to handle troubleshooting and problem solving, successfully communicate with clients, determine a client's specific needs, train end-users and even handle budgeting and other management priorities. This edition prepares readers to work with the latest developments, from Web and e-mail-based support to Windows (R) 7 and cloud computing. Leading HelpSTAR (R) and Microsoft (R) Office Project Professional 2010 software accompanying the text further reinforce user-support knowledge and skills.

The Laboratory Manual is a valuable tool designed to enhance your lab experience. Lab activities, objectives, materials lists, step-by-step procedures, illustrations, and review questions are commonly found in a Lab Manual.

Mactivities is an introduction and guide for first-time users of he Macintosh computer. The purpose of this text is to help you learn to use the Macintosh's operating system. The Mac is easy to learn and quick to put to use. The text also tells how to use word processing and paint and draw graphic programs. With this information you will soon be able to use the Mac to produce useful documents efficiently and quickly.

The interest in PCs and computer technology has spawned a host of courses in microcomputer technology (both traditional FE courses and more adult retraining). This title was written for the demands of such courses at advanced FE level, in particular the CG 7361. The emphasis is on practical aspects of hardware handling, and line diagrams and photographs help the reader to identify component parts. Suitable for structured study or interested enthusiasts, the theory and practice is covered in breadth, whilst workbook-type fill-in sections should benefit teachers when lesson-planning.

Now a large growth area in computing, multimedia is becoming more accessible to those who need it most - artists, musicians, educators, publishers, advertisers, marketing people, and so on - and who feel that interactive sound and video is the way forward in their business. This book should benefit all those who are now building (authoring) or considering building multimedia applications.;This is above all a practical book about multimedia PCs and applications, featuring extensive and detailed examples of how multimedia applications are authored, and taking a tutorial approach.;A disk is available to support the book, containing multimedia applications to run instantly (authored by using ToolBook) and a Windows video recorder (VFW compatible) so the applications can run on any multimedia PC.;This book should be of interest to users or potential users of multimedia PCs and those considering upgrading an "ordinary" PC to a multimedia one.

This step-by-step, highly visual text provides a comprehensive introduction to managing and maintaining computer hardware and software. Written by best-selling author and educator Jean Andrews, A+ Guide to IT Technical Support, 9th Edition closely integrates the CompTIA+ Exam objectives to prepare you for the 220-901 and 220-902 certification exams. The new Ninth Edition also features extensive updates to reflect current technology, techniques, and industry standards in the dynamic, fast-paced field of PC repair and information technology. Each chapter covers both core concepts and advanced topics, organizing material to facilitate practical application and encourage you to learn by doing. The new edition features more coverage of updated hardware, security, virtualization, new coverage of cloud computing, Linux and Mac OS, and increased emphasis on mobile devices. Supported by a wide range of supplemental resources to enhance learning with Lab Manuals, CourseNotes online labs and the optional MindTap that includes online labs, certification test prep and interactive exercises and activities, this proven text offers students an ideal way to prepare for success as a professional IT support technician and administrator.