Windows 7 All-in-One For Dummies

Windows 7 All-in-One For Dummies
Author: Woody Leonhard
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 887
Release: 2009-09-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470487631

Eight references in one-fully revised to include all the new features and updates to Windows 7 As the #1 operating system in the world, Windows provides the platform upon which all essential computing activities occur. This much-anticiapted version of the popular operating system offers an improved user experience with an enhanced interface to allow for greater user control. This All-in-One reference is packed with valuable information from eight minibooks, making it the ultimate resource. You'll discover the improved ways in which Windows 7 interacts with other devices, including mobile and home theater. Windows 7 boasts numerous exciting new features, and this reference is one-stop shopping for discovering them all! Eight minibooks cover Windows 7 basics, security, customizing, the Internet, searching and sharing, hardware, multimedia, Windows media center, and wired and wireless networking Addresses the new multi-touch feature that will allow you to control movement on the screen with your fingers With this comprehensive guide at your fingertips, you'll quickly start taking advantages of all the exciting new features of Windows 7.

Windows 7 For Dummies

Windows 7 For Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2009-09-08
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470497432

The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7 Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, Windows For Dummies, Enhanced Edition answers all your questions about the changes and new tools in Windows 7, enhanced with detailed video tutorials. Windows expert Andy Rathbone walks you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, customize the desktop, and work with the file system. You’ll then go deeper into the system, discovering new features and improvements, and finding tips and techniques for getting the most out of Windows 7. Covers basic management of applications, files, and data; creating and printing documents; setting up an Internet connection and e-mail account; and online security Includes specially produced videos explaining features and illustrating techniques in greater depth Explores using Windows to edit and manage audio, video, and photo files, and how to create CDs, DVDs, and playlists with Media Center Helps you tweak and customize Windows 7 to operate your way and set up user accounts, build a home network, and maintain your PC Provides troubleshooting advice, helps you find missing files and use the Help system, and explains common error messages Windows 7 For Dummies, Enhanced Edition will have you up and running on the newest version of Windows quickly and easily.

Office 2013 For Dummies

Office 2013 For Dummies
Author: Wallace Wang
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2013-02-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118620283

Office 2013 For Dummies is the key to your brand new Office! Packed with straightforward, friendly instruction, this update to one of the bestselling Office books of all time gets you thoroughly up to speed and helps you learn how to take full advantage of the new features in Office 2013. After coverage of the fundamentals, you'll discover how to spice up your Word documents, edit Excel spreadsheets and create formulas, add pizazz to your PowerPoint presentation, and much more. Helps you harness the power of all five Office 2013 applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access Discusses typing and formatting text in Word and easy ways to dress up your documents with color, graphics, and more Demonstrates navigating and editing an Excel spreadsheet, creating formulas, and charting and analyzing Excel data Walks you through creating a PowerPoint presentation and adding some punch with color, sound, pictures, and videos Explores Outlook, including configuring e-mail, storing contacts, organizing tasks, scheduling your time, and setting appointments Delves into designing Access databases, including editing, modifying, searching, sorting, and querying; also covers viewing and printing reports, and more The fun and friendly approach of Office 2013 For Dummies makes doing Office work easy and efficient!

Windows 7 Para Dummies

Windows 7 Para Dummies
Author: Andy Rathbone
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 634
Release: 2011-12-14
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118297954

Straightforward, easy-to-use Windows 7 reference and guide for Spanish speakers. Microsoft's Windows 7, the long-awaited replacement for Windows Vista has arrived, and now you can learn the basics of this new operating system with this practical guide. Understand the new user interface, set up your desktop, cover basic applications, and much more with this easy-to-follow book. Whether you're upgrading or starting fresh, this is the perfect basic reference. Introduces the operating system and shows you how to navigate the user interface, set up your desktop, and manage files Covers basic management of applications and data and how to print Helps you get things done online by setting up a user account and build a home network Shows you how to have fun with your new system by editing audio, burning CDs, creating videos, and more Explores troubleshooting issues, such as warning notices, finding missing files, transferring data from one PC to another, and more This is the basic Windows 7 reference you'll want to keep on hand.

Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies

Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies
Author: Corey Sandler
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2009-12-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470575689

Learn to diagnose and fix simple PC problems with this easy-to-follow guide When something goes wrong with your computer, it's frustrating and potentially expensive. With Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies, you can find out what's wrong, how to fix it, whether you need to call in professional help, and how to practice preventive maintenance. This friendly guide avoids techie jargon and shows you how to diagnose the problem, find out whether the software or hardware is at fault, make simple repairs, and add external devices such as scanners, printers, and hard drives. It also helps you maintain your computer through basic steps like defragmenting the hard drive and cleaning out files - techniques that can prevent a lot of problems from occurring in the first place. Written specifically for first-time computer users, this book explains how to diagnose basic PC problems, understand error messages, and fix common issues Specific step-by-step procedures guide you through basic repairs such as replacing the hard drive Explains common mistakes and how to avoid them Outlines the steps for preventive maintenance, such as how to defragment the hard drive, clean files, delete old files, and organize files Explores ways to expand and enhance a computer with external devices including hard drives, Web cameras, Web phones, scanners, printers, flash drives and other hardware Shows what you can fix yourself and when to seek help from a repair service or the manufacturer Easy to read and follow, Fix Your Own Computer For Seniors For Dummies will boost your confidence when dealing with your computer and with professional technicians, too.

Droid 4 For Dummies

Droid 4 For Dummies
Author: Dan Gookin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118351835

A handy, concise guide to the Droid 4 from bestselling author Dan Gookin As handy, productive, and trim as your new Droid 4 smartphone, this easy-in, easy-out Droid 4 guide is just what you need to get the very most out of Google's latest home-run smartphone. Bestselling For Dummies author Dan Gookin keeps you ahead of the game by thoroughly and clearly covering all the bases. Master basic phone operations, texting, portable web browsing, social networking, video chatting, and tons more, all delivered in Dan Gookin's fun, funny, fact-filled, and entertaining style. Helps you get the most out of your Droid 4 smartphone, which runs on the ultrafast 4G LTE network Provides an amazing range of useful how-tos, tricks, and techniques Explains setup, basic operations, text and typing, the address book, portable web browsing, and social networking Also covers video chatting, shooting and sharing photos and HD video, wireless networking, downloading the latest apps and games, and customizing your Droid 4 with cool content and amazing accessories Now that you've got the new Droid 4, make it do your bidding with Droid 4 For Dummies!

Office 2010 eLearning Kit For Dummies

Office 2010 eLearning Kit For Dummies
Author: Faithe Wempen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118107934

Publisher's Note - The online training portion of this product is no longer available. Create and work with Microsoft Office 2010 with this learning package Microsoft Office 2010 is the most commonly used office productivity suite and if you're eager to get started using all it has to offer, this value-packed eLearning kit is essential to your learning process. This complete Microsoft Office 2010 course includes a full-color printed book and a Dummies interactive eLearning course on CD. You'll discover the basics of the Office interface, how to navigate it, and how to use the features common to all Office programs. Then you'll get detailed instruction in working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to make learning easier! Follow the material sequentially or jump in and out as you wish?it's set up so you can learn at your own pace. Throughout, you will benefit from illustrations, animations, voiceover explanations, and the option of closed captioning if you find you learn better when you can read the instructions. Helps self-motivated learners get familiar with Office 2010 Walks you through creating and formatting a Word document, creating and working with an Excel spreadsheet, managing e-mail and calendars with Outlook, and building a PowerPoint presentation with graphics and sound Includes an easy-to-follow, full-color book and an interactive Dummies eLearning Course that corresponds with the book on CD Allows you to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections at your own time and pace Office 2010 eLearning Kit For Dummies helps you get the very most out of all the applications in the Office 2010 suite. NOTE: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Islamic Finance For Dummies

Islamic Finance For Dummies
Author: Faleel Jamaldeen
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2012-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118233905

A detailed look at the fast-growing field of Islamic banking and finance The global Islamic finance market is now worth about $700 billion worldwide. Islamic Finance For Dummies helps experienced investors and new entrants into Islamic finance quickly get up to speed on this growing financial sector. Here, you'll find clear and easy-to-understand information on how you can incorporate Islamic finance products into your investment portfolio. You'll quickly and easily: become acquainted with the theory, practice, and limitations of Islamic banking; understand how to develop products for the Islamic financial industry; grasp the objectives and sources of Islamic law and the basic guidelines for business contacts; learn about Islamic fund management and insurance; and much more. Coverage of the role Islamic finance can play in the development of the financial system and of economies Addresses the risks and rewards in Islamic banking The future prospects and opportunities of the Islamic finance industry With the help of Islamic Finance For Dummies, you'll discover the fast and easy way to tap into the booming Islamic finance arena.

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies

Beginning Programming with Java For Dummies
Author: Barry Burd
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2012-03-16
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118233840

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.

Building Beehives For Dummies

Building Beehives For Dummies
Author: Howland Blackiston
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-12-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1118460006

The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware and fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book. Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol’timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more. Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit In today’s world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and sustainability, building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and your bees will appreciate and benefit from.