Motorola XOOM For Dummies

Motorola XOOM For Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2011-06-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118121643

Zoom into the next generation of mobile pad technology with Xoom The buzz on Motorola's new Xoom tablet is that it's made of some pretty powerful hardware and boasts a larger screen, higher resolution, and a more powerful, dual-core CPU than other tablets on the market. On top of that, it runs on Android 3.0—the latest operating system designed specifically for tablets. Get thoroughly up to speed on the unique Motorola Xoom and take advantage of all the amazing things it can do with Motorola Xoom For Dummies. This full-color book is packed with practical how-tos, Xoom features, smart techniques, and even insider info on the device, thanks to author Andy Rathbone's deep expertise. Learn how to browse the web, download apps, access social networks, customize your Xoom, track down the handiest accessories, and more. Gets you up to speed on the Motorola Xoom tablet Clarifies the basics of how to use it, how the technology works, how to configure everything, and which ten free apps and ten paid apps you absolutely must have Delivers a full slate of features, tips, tricks, and techniques, all in full color Walks you through basic training, browsing the web, sending and receiving e-mail, accessing social networks, downloading apps, using all the fun multimedia features—music, movies, photos, and books—and more Explores how to maintain and customize your Xoom and includes a handy list of Ten Tips 'n Tricks Get the very most out of the exciting Motorola Xoom. This jam-packed, full-color For Dummies guide makes it easy.

Android Tablet Application Development For Dummies

Android Tablet Application Development For Dummies
Author: Donn Felker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011-11-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118182979

Get up to speed on the hottest opportunity in the application development arena App development for tablets is a booming business. Android tablets, including the popular Motorola Xoom, are gaining market share at breakneck speed, and this book can have even novice programmers creating great Android apps specifically for tablets quickly and easily. A little Java knowledge is helpful but not essential to get started creating apps. Android expert Donn Felker helps you get the Android environment up and running, use XML to create application menus, create an icon for your app, and submit your app to the Android Market. You'll also learn to create an SQLite database to run behind your app and how to allow users to tailor your app to their needs. Tablet application development is booming, and Android tablets, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Xoom, are rapidly gaining market share This easy-to-follow guide helps new and veteran programmers set up the Android tablet environment, work with Google's notification system, and design apps that take advantage of larger tablet screens Covers using XML to create application menus, creating an icon for your app, and submitting your app to the Android Market Demonstrates notifications, how to create an SQLite database to run behind an application, and how to set up your app so users can choose options that tailor the app to their individual needs If you want to break into the growing Android tablet application development market, look no further than Android Tablet Application Development For Dummies!

NOOK Tablet For Dummies

NOOK Tablet For Dummies
Author: Corey Sandler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2012-02-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118306139

A guide to using the NOOK tablet covers buying and downloading books and media; adjusting the device's settings; accessories; importing videos, music, and photos; and navigation.

Evernote For Dummies

Evernote For Dummies
Author: David E. Y. Sarna
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118224108

The fun and easy guide to using Evernote for everything that's noteworthy Voicemail, email, things to do, things to get, people you know, places you've been, places to be... Who can remember it all? You can, with Evernote. Evernote is a free suite of software and services that makes it easy to remember things big and small using your computer, phone, tablet, and the web. If you can see it or think of it, Evernote can help you remember it. Type a text note. Clip a web page. Snap a photo. Grab a screenshot. Evernote makes it easy to keep track of it all, and Evernote For Dummies makes Evernote even easier. Written in the fun and informative For Dummies style, Evernote For Dummies introduces you to the key features of Evernote, from getting started and opening your own Evernote account to the essentials of capturing information and creating a simple text note. The book shows you how to capture everything—clip a web page, create a voice note, scan a note, even capture a note from a picture. Author David Sarna reveals the secrets of letting Evernote help you organize all your information including how to synchronize; import,export, and merge notes; and store to-do lists, business cards, even items from Facebook and Twitter—plus find it all superfast. Evernote For Dummies makes it easy to use Evernote everyday. Explains how to download and install Evernote on all your devices, open an account, create notes, clip a web page, save a photo, grab a screenshot, even collect items from social media like Facebook and Twitter Shares tips on organizing your information by using tags or different notebooks, and on finding what you need—even printed and handwritten text inside images—fast Includes advice on enhancing Evernote with third-party applications, troubleshooting common problems, and more Unless you're an elephant who never forgets, you'll want to remember Evernote For Dummies, the most useful guide to the program that remembers it for you.

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies
Author: Barry Burd
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118220145

One of the most popular beginning programming books, now fully updated Java is a popular language for beginning programmers, and earlier editions of this fun and friendly guide have helped thousands get started. Now fully revised to cover recent updates for Java 7.0, Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 3rd Edition is certain to put more first-time programmers and Java beginners on the road to Java mastery. Explores what goes into creating a program, putting the pieces together, dealing with standard programming challenges, debugging, and making the program work Offers new options for tools and techniques used in Java development Provides valuable information and examples for the would-be programmer with no Java experience All examples are updated to reflect the latest changes in Java 7.0 Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies, 3rd Edition offers an easy-to-understand introduction to programming through the popular, versatile Java 7.0 language.

Probiotics For Dummies

Probiotics For Dummies
Author: Shekhar Challa
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1118169735

Discover the pros of probiotics Probiotics are beneficial, live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to those found naturally in the human intestine. Also known as "friendly" or "good" bacteria, probiotics are the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body. Probiotics are associated with treating everything from IBS to certain forms of cancer, allergies, eczema, and even the effects of aging. Probiotics For Dummies reveals how taking the right probiotics—in the form of food and supplements— as part of a total health program benefits one's overall health, as well as improving specific conditions. This hands-on, essential guide features 20 probiotic recipes and gives you a step-by-step plan for infusing probiotics into your diet to improve the health of the GI tract, alleviate allergies and asthma, restore reproductive and urinary tracts, bolster the immune system against disease, enhance weight loss, and more. Advice on how to ingest the right probiotics 20 probiotic recipes from breakfast to dessert Information on naturally occurring probiotic compounds as well as the effectiveness of supplements Probiotics For Dummies gives you everything you need to make informed decisions about adding probiotics to your daily diet.

Portuguese For Dummies

Portuguese For Dummies
Author: Karen Keller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2013-01-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118461266

The fast and easy way to learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese Quick! What's the most widely spoken language in South America? That's right, Portuguese! And what's the fastest, easiest, most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese for Dummies, of course! This fun, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately! Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you'll love its practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references—including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more! Have everyday conversations in Portuguese Make sense of Portuguese grammar Use idioms and popular expressions Improve your pronunciation Grasp verb conjugations Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries Portuguese For Dummies comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language with ease. CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Puppies For Dummies

Puppies For Dummies
Author: Sarah Hodgson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1118117557

This book contains advice from puppy care basics--feeding, crating, and housetraining--to the latest on training tools and advice.

WebKit For Dummies

WebKit For Dummies
Author: Chris Minnick
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 111812720X

Pt. 1. Introducing WebKit -- pt. 2. Your first mobile web app -- pt. 3. Mobile web fundamentals -- pt. 4. Optimizing your apps -- pt. 5. Advanced topics -- pt. 6. The part of tens