A Newbies Guide to Xbox 360

A Newbies Guide to Xbox 360
Author: GameCaps
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1621075761

Games systems used to be simple--plug into TV, put in game cartirage, power on...and occasionally spend several minutes plugging dust out and putting it in at just the right angle! Today game systems are more than game systems--they are multi-media powerhouses. In the case of Xbox 360, it is a full on computer. This guide will help you get the most out of your Xbox 360 and everything that's built into it--from adjusting parental settings to changing the way it looks. GameCaps Walkthroughs was started as a way of bringing cheap, reliable, and informative game walkthroughs and system profiles. Our library is growing more every month.

Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide

Windows 8.1 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Paul Sanna
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133541754

Make the most of your new Windows 8.1 device–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8.1, and use it to create, connect, and discover…simplify and organize your whole life…learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book shows you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8.1 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 8.1 desktop, notebook, or tablet…simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Run Windows the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard • Make the most of the Charms Bar and other new shortcuts • Get online with Internet Explorer® 11 and master its new tools • Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data • Set up your home network, printer, and other devices • Safeguard your personal information and keep it private • Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music • Easily connect with anyone through email and the People app • Discover and play new Windows 8.1 games • Control your Xbox from Windows with Xbox® SmartGlass™ • Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media • Automatically back up your data to the cloud • Fix problems, protect against malware, and keep Windows working reliably

Wireless Networking Absolute Beginner's Guide

Wireless Networking Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Michael R. Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 678
Release: 2013-02-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133381307

Make the most of your wireless network...without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to connect all your wireless devices, get great performance with everything from streaming media to printing, stay safe and secure, and do more with Wi-Fi than you ever thought possible! Even if you’ve never set up or run a network before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Wireless networking has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple wireless networking could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to creating, using, troubleshooting, and doing more with your wireless network...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do, at home or in your business! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Buy the right equipment without overspending • Reliably connect Windows PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, game consoles, Blu-ray players, smartphones, and more • Get great performance from all your networked devices • Smoothly stream media without clogging your entire network • Store music and movies so you can play them anywhere in your home • Keep neighbors and snoopers out of your network • Share the files you want to share–and keep everything else private • Automatically back up your data across the network • Print from anywhere in the house–or from anywhere on Earth • Extend your network to work reliably in larger homes or offices • Set up a “guest network” for visiting friends and family • View streaming videos and other web content on your living room TV • Control your networked devices with your smartphone or tablet • Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and get online in your car • Find and log onto hotspots, both public and hidden • Quickly troubleshoot common wireless network problems Michael Miller is the world’s #1 author of beginning computer books. He has written more than 100 best-selling books over the past two decades, earning an international reputation for his friendly and easy-to-read style, practical real-world advice, technical accuracy, and exceptional ability to demystify complex topics. His books for Que include Computer Basics Absolute Beginner’s Guide; Facebook for Grown-Ups; My Pinterest; Ultimate Digital Music Guide; Speed It Up! A Non-Technical Guide for Speeding Up Slow PCs, and Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource. Category: Networking Covers: Wireless Networking User Level: Beginning

Window Tips Starter Guide

Window Tips Starter Guide
Author:
Publisher: IDG Consumer and SMB Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2013-07-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1937821315

Windows 8 is rife with features and behaviors that conspire to perplex even the most experienced PC user. Not all of them are bad, but few are immediately intuitive. Making matters worse, Microsoft designed the OS primarily for touch control, and as a result many mouse and keyboard commands feel like tacked-on afterthoughts. But help is on the way. We’ve assembled a list of our favorite Windows 8 shortcuts, tricks, and workarounds. Many focus on making the most of the OS on a traditional desktop PC, but we also have a special chapter devoted to Windows 8 touch gestures.

Windows 8 Absolute Beginner's Guide

Windows 8 Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Paul Sanna
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 593
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133103374

Windows 8 Absolute Beginner’s Guide Make the most of your new Windows 8 device—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 8, and use it to create, connect, and discover… simplify and organize your whole life… learn more, play more, do more, live better! Even if you’ve never used Windows 8 before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows 8 has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 8 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to navigating Windows 8—whether from a desktop, notebook, or tablet… simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Discover Windows 8’s whole new approach to running a computer • Run Windows 8 the way that’s easiest for you: mouse, touch, or keyboard • Find and use the old Windows Desktop along with all your favorite Windows XP and 7 programs • Get online with Internet Explorer® 10 and master its new tools and shortcuts • Set up your home network, printer, and other devices • Master quick, easy new ways to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn® • Safeguard your personal information and keep it private • Enjoy all your digital photos, videos, movies, and music • Connect with anyone through email, messaging, and video chat • Discover and play new Windows 8 games, and use Windows to control your Xbox 360 • Manage even the most gigantic collections of data and media • Automatically back up your information to external drives, DVDs, or Microsoft SkyDrive® • Fix problems, protect yourself from viruses, and keep Windows 8 working reliably Paul Sanna is the author of almost two dozen computer books on topics such as Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Windows security. He has extensive experience working with and explaining pre-release versions of Windows. He currently advises his clients on software decisions, both for the desktop and for large business projects.

HoloLens Beginner's Guide

HoloLens Beginner's Guide
Author: Jason Odom
Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2017-04-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1786465469

Create interactive and intuitiveness HoloLens applications with ease About This Book Start developing immersive and interactive apps for Microsoft HoloLens Explore the Windows Universal Development platform for HoloLens development Leverage the full set of HoloLens sensors to create mesmerizing apps Who This Book Is For If you are a developer new to Windows Universal development platform and want to get started with HoloLens development, then this is the book for you. No prior experience of C# programming or of the .NET framework is needed to get started with this book. What You Will Learn Write an app that responds to verbal commands Communicate between devices in the boundaries of the UWP model Create sounds in the app and place them in a 3D space Build simple apps that display holograms Interact with the physical environment while taking physical boundaries into account In Detail HoloLens revolutionizes the way we work and interact with the virtual world. HoloLens brings you the amazing world of augmented reality and provides an opportunity to explore it like never before. This is the best book for developers who want to start creating interactive and intuitive augmented reality apps for the HoloLens platform. You will start with a walkthrough of the HoloLens hardware before creating your first app. Next you will be introduced to the various HoloLens sensors and find out how to program them efficiently so that they can interact with the real world seamlessly. Moving on, you will learn how to create smart animations and add video overlay that implements real-time tracking and motion-sensing abilities to your HoloLens app. Finally, you will learn how to test your app effectively.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2007
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 078973673X

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating how to print letters, manage finances, shop online, send and receive e-mail, and customize the desktop.

Windows 10 Absolute Beginner's Guide (includes Content Update Program)

Windows 10 Absolute Beginner's Guide (includes Content Update Program)
Author: WRIGHT
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 853
Release: 2015-09-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134086031

Book + Content Update Program Make the most of your new Windows 10 device–without needing to be a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Windows 10, and use it to create, connect, and discover… simplify and organize your whole life… learn more, play more, do more, live better! This book will show you how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Windows 10 has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple Windows 10 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using your new Windows 10 desktop, notebook, or tablet… simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Make the new Windows 10 Start menu work just the way you want Tweak Windows to reflect your personality and maximize your security Reliably connect to your home network or public Wi-Fi Master the speedy new Microsoft Edge web browser Install and use the best new Windows Store apps Enjoy all of your digital photos, videos, movies, and music Find whatever you’re looking for–or let Cortana find it for you Use free OneDrive cloud storage to store, sync, and back up your files Play games and media through Xbox Live Manage all email from one easy app: Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo!, and more Share files and printers the easy way with Homegroups Retrieve up-to-the-minute news, sports, weather, and financial data Set up the notifications you want–and turn off those you don’t want Create efficient virtual desktops to get more done faster Connect multiple monitors to one computer Keep your computer safe and healthy–painlessly Alan Wright has spent a decade providing IT support to enterprises, small businesses, and residential users. He holds several certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft, was technical editor on Using Windows 8 and Microsoft Project 2013 In Depth, and co-authored both Windows 8.1: Absolute Beginner’s Guide and Visio 2013: Absolute Beginner’s Guide.

Starter Guide to Minecraft

Starter Guide to Minecraft
Author: Josh Gregory
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1534131515

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn how to get started in the world of Minecraft, from gathering resources to building their first structures. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading.

Computer Basics - Absolute Beginner's Guide

Computer Basics - Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789752336

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating such tasks as personalizing Windows 8.1, connecting to the Internet, using social networks, working with apps, playing music, and performing routine maintenance.