The Ability Hacks

The Ability Hacks
Author: Peter Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-06-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781983089978

The Ability Hacks is the story of two Microsoft hackathon teams, one in the summer of 2014 and one the following summer of 2015. The first would pioneer new software to revolutionize the mobility of tens of thousands of people who live with severe paralysis caused by ALS, Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and traumatic neurological injuries. The second team would pioneer software to help kids with dyslexia read and love learning for the first time in their lives. This is the story of two small groups of driven, focused and passionate software engineers, program managers, marketers and advocates. It's the story of realizing the transformative power of technology for people with disabilities, not just for traditional consumer and industrial markets. It's the story of doing something truly great -- improving outcomes for everyone, discovering a design ethos and blazing a new trail for accessibility. Read more:More than one billion people around the world live with a disability of some kind, and it's estimated two-thirds of us know someone with a disability. Almost everyone will be temporarily or permanently impaired at some point in life, and those who survive to old age will experience increasing difficulties in functioning, according to the World Health Organization. This book explores an optimistic belief that computer software and hardware can empower people with disabilities in a multitude of scenarios. As one engineer interviewed for The Ability Hacks said, "It's not about the technology. It's about the people."

Jessica's Box

Jessica's Box
Author: Peter Carnavas
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781610673471

Originally published in Australia by New Frontier Publishing in 2008.

Raspberry Pi Hacks

Raspberry Pi Hacks
Author: Ruth Suehle
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2013-12-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449362311

With more than 60 practical and creative hacks, this book helps you turn Raspberry Pi into the centerpiece of some cool electronics projects. Want to create a controller for a camera or a robot? Set up Linux distributions for media centers or PBX phone systems? That’s just the beginning of what you’ll find inside Raspberry Pi Hacks. If you’re looking to build either a software or hardware project with more computing power than Arduino alone can provide, Raspberry Pi is just the ticket. And the hacks in this book will give you lots of great ideas. Use configuration hacks to get more out of your Pi Build your own web server or remote print server Take the Pi outdoors to monitor your garden or control holiday lights Connect with SETI or construct an awesome Halloween costume Hack the Pi’s Linux OS to support more complex projects Decode audio/video formats or make your own music player Achieve a low-weight payload for aerial photography Build a Pi computer cluster or a solar-powered lab

HTML5 Hacks

HTML5 Hacks
Author: Jesse Cravens
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 505
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449334997

With 90 detailed hacks, expert web developers Jesse Cravens and Jeff Burtoft demonstrate intriguing uses of HTML5-related technologies. Each recipe provides a clear explanation, screenshots, and complete code examples for specifications that include Canvas, SVG, CSS3, multimedia, data storage, web workers, WebSockets, and geolocation. You’ll also find hacks for HTML5 markup elements and attributes that will give you a solid foundation for creative recipes that follow. The last chapter walks you through everything you need to know to get your HTML5 app off the ground, from Node.js to deploying your server to the cloud. Here are just a few of the hacks you’ll find in this book: Make iOS-style card flips with CSS transforms and transitions Replace the background of your video with the Canvas tag Use Canvas to create high-res Retina Display-ready media Make elements on your page user-customizable with editable content Cache media resources locally with the filesystem API Reverse-geocode the location of your web app user Process image data with pixel manipulation in a dedicated web worker Push notifications to the browser with Server-Sent Events

Mac Hacks

Mac Hacks
Author: Chris Seibold
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2013-03-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1449343481

Want to take real control of your Mac? The hacks in this book help you dig below the surface to tweak system preferences, mount drives and devices, and generally do things with your system that Apple doesn’t expect you to do. With a little effort, you can make your Mac and its applications perform exactly the way you want them to. There are more than 50 hacks in this book that show you how to fine-tune the interface, work with multimedia, set up your network, boost security, and perform a few tricks with Unix. Go beyond Preferences: change the way OS X Mountain Lion behaves Customize your experience by taming browsers and making apps full screen Get information delivered right to your desktop, and automate mundane tasks Use the command line and install various Unix apps to unlock your Mac’s Unix power Increase security, monitor network traffic, and remain anonymous Play Wii games and host a Minecraft server on your Mac Modify your WiFi, move iTunes, and record TV shows Turn your MacBook into a tablet and give it a custom dye job

PC Hacks

PC Hacks
Author: Jim Aspinwall
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2005
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596007485

Covering both Windows and Linux, 'PC Hacks' combines the Hacks series style with popular computing hardware, including advice on reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks.

Wireless Hacks

Wireless Hacks
Author: Rob Flickenger
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2005-11-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596523556

The authors bring readers more of the practical tips and tricks that made the first edition a runaway hit. Completely revised and updated, this version includes over 30 new hacks, major overhauls of over 30 more, and timely adjustments and touch-ups to dozens of other hacks.

Brain Hacks

Brain Hacks
Author: Keith Barry
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2021-10-22
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0717191915

Keith Barry is the world's leading TV Hypnotist, Mentalist And Brain Hacker. He has mastered the unique ability to hack into people's minds and rewire their subconscious. In this groundbreaking book, Keith reveals how, over the course of his astonishing career, he has developed a variety of techniques that will help you to cultivate a 'magical mindset' and develop mental toughness subconsciously. These are the very techniques he uses every day to achieve the life of his dreams. If you feel you are stuck in a rut or need help in life – whether that's with your career, your finances, your personal life or anything else – this book will help you to move forward. When you master these methods, you too will discover that anything is possible when you put your mind to it!

Access Hacks

Access Hacks
Author: Ken Bluttman
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2005
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0596009240

Subtitle on cover: Tips and tools for wrangling your data.

Memory Hacks

Memory Hacks
Author: Life 'n' Hack
Publisher: Life 'n' Hack
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2016-11-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Unlock The Keys To Improve Memory Have you ever wished that you could have a stronger memory? Have you feared losing your memory as you age? Have you ever wished you could recall things simply and easily to increase your productivity? Or maybe you just want to remember where you put your keys at night? If you want to accomplish any or all of those things, try “Memory Hacks.” We’ve all had one of those days. “Where did I leave my keys? What did I need at the store? When was that appointment? What did I need at the grocery store?” We all have wished at one point or another that we didn’t need to ask ourselves these questions only to get no answer. Sometimes, it seems like our memory is slipping away right before our very eyes. It can be frustrating to walk into a room only to forget what you were doing. It can create anxiety to have someone verbally give you directions only to forget them halfway through. Work can become a nightmare when you can’t remember simple tasks such as watering a plant daily or when a meeting is. You say to yourself, “There has to be a better way!” and there is! In “Memory Hacks,” discover how to: - Freeze thoughts for associative recall - Link muscle memory to memorization - Compartmentalize thoughts for an uncluttered mind - Refresh your mind with breathing and relaxation techniques - Visualize thoughts for memory enhancement - Find solutions and remember details through memory scanning - Choose memory-boosting drinks - Substitute symbols for complex actions - Personalize clues to follow the memory trail - Create stories to link your to-do list …and more for you to unlock! Take possession of your mind and everything in it! Use “Memory Hacks” to improve your memory and begin being more creative and productive today!