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

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.

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780789750013

Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating such tasks as personalizing Windows 8, connecting to the Internet, using social networks, working with apps, playing music, and performing routine maintenance.

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Mods Programming

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Mods Programming
Author: Rogers Cadenhead
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0133903222

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft® Mods Programming Minecraft® is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. Now you can mod your Minecraft game environment into anything you can imagine, without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to master Minecraft modding and use Java to transform the Minecraft game's worlds, tools, behavior, weapons, structures, mobs… everything! Plus, you'll learn Java programming skills you can use anywhere. Learn how to do what you want, the way you want, one incredibly easy step at a time. Modding the Minecraft game has never been this simple! This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to creating killer Minecraft mods in Java… simple, reliable, full-color instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: Set up your Minecraft server and mod development tools Master Java basics every Minecraft game modder needs to know Read, write, store, and change information throughout your mod Build mods that can make decisions and respond to player actions Understand object-oriented programming and the objects you can program in Minecraft Handle errors without crashing the Minecraft game Use threads to create mobs that can do many things at once Customize your mobs, and build on existing objects to write new mods Spawn new mobs, find hidden mobs, and make one mob ride another Dig holes and build structures Create projectile weapons and potion effects Share your mods with the world

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2010
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789742535

Everything casual users need to know to get the most out of their new Windows 7 PCs, software, and the Internet, including Facebook, craigslist, Twitter, and Wikipedia.

Windows 8 In Depth

Windows 8 In Depth
Author: Brian Knittel
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 1779
Release: 2012-10-26
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0133118010

Windows 8 In Depth Do more in less time! Experienced with Windows? Don’t let Windows 8 make you feel like a beginner again! This book is packed with intensely useful Windows 8 knowledge you won’t find anywhere else. Full of new tips and shortcuts, it’s the fastest, best way to master Windows 8’s full power, get comfortable with its radically different interface, and leverage its new tools for everything from business to video, security to social networking! • Take a quick guided tour of everything that’s new in Windows 8 • Survive without the Start menu • Navigate the new Windows 8 interface (and customize it to make yourself more comfortable) • Learn hidden shortcuts you’d never find on your own • Quickly locate and use files, media, apps, websites, and management tools • Set up your Web connection, and discover Internet Explorer 10’s latest improvements • Get comfortable with Windows 8’s built-in apps, from Calendar and Finance to Weather and Windows Store • Save time by monitoring Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn through one unified app • Make the most of Windows 8’s supercharged media and imaging tools • Profit from Windows 8’s built-in support for business presentations • Maximize the performance and efficiency of hardware, storage, and software • Protect yourself from viruses, spyware, data theft, fraud, spam, hackers, and snoops • Use SkyDrive to access your data from anywhere—and use Remote Desktop to access your computer, too • Get even more power with Windows 8’s command-line interface • Use Hyper-V to run other operating systems alongside Windows 8 • Troubleshoot the most common Windows 8 problems—and the toughest ones In Depth offers: • Comprehensive coverage, with detailed solutions • Breakthrough techniques and shortcuts that are unavailable elsewhere • Practical, real-world examples with nothing glossed over or left out • Troubleshooting help for tough problems you can’t fix on your own • Outstanding authors recognized worldwide for their expertise and teaching style • Quick information via sidebars, tips, reminders, notes, and warnings In Depth is the only tool you need to get more done in less time! CATEGORY: Windows Operating System COVERS: Microsoft® Windows 8

WordPress Absolute Beginner's Guide

WordPress Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Tris Hussey
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789752905

WordPress is a free easy to use, open-source Content Management System (CMS) Use it to create and publish an interactive stae of the art web site.--

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 11 Edition
Author: Mike Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2022-06-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0137885725

Make the most of your Windows 11 laptop or desktop computer--without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you've never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today's best beginner's guide to using your computer or tablet with the Windows 11 operating system...simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: * Set up your computer and personalize the Windows 11 Start menu and desktop * Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge * Get started with social networking on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn * Video chat with Zoom and Microsoft Teams * Use Windows 11's built-in apps--and find great new apps in the Microsoft Store * Connect printers and external storage * Connect to a home wireless network or public Wi-Fi hotspot * Go online to shop and sell--including ordering food and groceries online * Get work done quickly with Microsoft Office * Organize, view, and share photos * Listen to streaming music with Pandora and Spotify * Watch streaming movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, and more * Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition (includes Content Update Program)

Computer Basics Absolute Beginner's Guide, Windows 10 Edition (includes Content Update Program)
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2015-08-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0134077482

Make the most of your new Windows® 10 notebook or desktop computer–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, get started with social networking, make more connections, and have more fun! Even if you’ve never used a Windows computer before, this book shows you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Computer basics have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple using computers could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your computer or tablet with the new Windows 10 operating system…simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Set up your new computer and use the Windows 10 Start menu and desktop Connect to the Internet and browse the Web with Microsoft Edge Get started with social networking on Facebook®, Twitter™, Pinterest™, and LinkedIn® Use Windows 10’s built-in apps–and find great new apps in the Windows Store Connect printers and external storage, and set up automatic file backup Create a home network in just minutes Go online to shop and sell–and smart search with Microsoft Cortana® Get your office work done fast Organize, view, and share photos Play music using Spotify®, Pandora®, iTunes®, and more Watch TV shows and movies online with Netflix® and Hulu™ Protect yourself against viruses, spyware, and spam Keep your system running reliably at top speed This book is part of Que’s Content Update Program. As Microsoft® updates features of Windows, sections of this book will be updated or new sections will be added to match the updates to the software. See inside for details

Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide

Fixing Your Computer Absolute Beginner's Guide
Author: Paul McFedries
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2014
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0789751224

Why throw away that broken PC? You can fix it - really! Fixing it will save you much needed cash - and keeping your hardware out of the trash is good for the environment, too. Best of all, you don't need to be a technical expert to do most typical computer repairs - and this book proves it. If you've found other computer repair books too complicated (or too cute), you're in the right place. McFedries covers everything you need to know, get, and do, in plain English, with plenty of crystal-clear pictures.