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After Steve

How Apple became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul

by Tripp Mickle ...

From the Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants—Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO—and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.Steve Jobs called Jony Ive his “spiritual partner at Apple.” The London-born genius was the ... Read more

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From the Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants—Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO—and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.Steve Jobs called Jony Ive his “spiritual partner at Apple.” The London-born genius was the
... Read more
Mac Maintenance Tips & Tricks

by Imagine Publishing ...

With a trademark smoothness, intuitive user interface and uniquely sharp set of tools, its not often that a Mac user encounters the gradual slow-down facing most PC devotees. However, it has been known to happen, and thats why weve put together this collection of tips and tricks for you that will help boost your Macs performance, protect it against security threats, and allow you to personalise ... Read more

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With a trademark smoothness, intuitive user interface and uniquely sharp set of tools, its not often that a Mac user encounters the gradual slow-down facing most PC devotees. However, it has been known to happen, and thats why weve put together this collection of tips and tricks for you that will help boost your Macs performance, protect it against security threats, and allow you to personalise
... Read more
Switching to a Mac For Dummies

by Arnold Reinhold ...

Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.Whether ... Read more

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Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.Whether
... Read more
The iPhone 5 Starter Guide

The Essential Guide to How to Use iPhone 5 and iOS 6

by Andie Campbell ...

Recently, a friend said to me, “Buying a new phone is a week long process. A day to buy the phone and six days to get it working the way you want it.” Oh my, who has a week to get a phone set up? You bought the iPhone 5 to make your life easier and to produce new things. Not to spend a week fiddling with its settings. You are ready to start creating all the nifty Instagram photos you see posted ... Read more

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Recently, a friend said to me, “Buying a new phone is a week long process. A day to buy the phone and six days to get it working the way you want it.” Oh my, who has a week to get a phone set up? You bought the iPhone 5 to make your life easier and to produce new things. Not to spend a week fiddling with its settings. You are ready to start creating all the nifty Instagram photos you see posted
... Read more
My First MacBook / MacBook Air

A Beginners Guide to Unplugging You Windows PC and Becoming a Mac User

by Andie Campbell ...

You bought a Mac! Let me be the first to tell you, your day is about to get much, MUCH easier. But before we get there, there’s a bit of light house keeping. Yeah, yeah, yeah - that’s all fine and good, but when do you get to play with your new machine? Mac’s are great - they are powerful, streamlined and easy as heck to use - but your files? They’re still on a PC and like it or not, you just ... Read more

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You bought a Mac! Let me be the first to tell you, your day is about to get much, MUCH easier. But before we get there, there’s a bit of light house keeping. Yeah, yeah, yeah - that’s all fine and good, but when do you get to play with your new machine? Mac’s are great - they are powerful, streamlined and easy as heck to use - but your files? They’re still on a PC and like it or not, you just
... Read more
Switching to a Mac For Dummies

by Arnold Reinhold ...

Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transitionThe number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold ... Read more

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Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transitionThe number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold
... Read more
Microsoft Surface 3: A Beginner’s Guide

by Matthew Hollinder ...

In 2012, Microsoft announced that they were releasing the Microsoft Surface. The following year, the company also released the Surface Pro line, which runs most Window Applications. In March of 2015, they released the more updated, Surface 3 model, currently the largest of the regular surface line and considered to be a smaller version of the Surface Pro 3. Dedicated Microsoft users now have the ... Read more

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In 2012, Microsoft announced that they were releasing the Microsoft Surface. The following year, the company also released the Surface Pro line, which runs most Window Applications. In March of 2015, they released the more updated, Surface 3 model, currently the largest of the regular surface line and considered to be a smaller version of the Surface Pro 3. Dedicated Microsoft users now have the
... Read more
iPhone 6 / 6 Plus Quick Starter Guide

(For iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6+)

by Scott La Counte ...

If you believe some news stories, the latest iPhone update (iOS 8) is radically different and you should beware of updating! They’re wrong! This book is for both new users of iPhone and those upgrading to the latest update. I’ll walk you through the changes and show you why updating is nothing to be afraid of. The iPhone doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that ... Read more

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If you believe some news stories, the latest iPhone update (iOS 8) is radically different and you should beware of updating! They’re wrong! This book is for both new users of iPhone and those upgrading to the latest update. I’ll walk you through the changes and show you why updating is nothing to be afraid of. The iPhone doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that
... Read more
Switching from Windows to Mac

The Unofficial Guide to Making a Seamless Switch to Mac OS Yosemite

by Scott La Counte ...

Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works! Whether you are a new convert ... Read more

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Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works! Whether you are a new convert
... Read more
Using iPad 2 (covers iOS 5)

by Bud E. Smith ...

Series series Using
The most complete, powerful iPad learning product! Text, video and audio in one tightly-integrated, hands-on learning experience. Covers both the iPad 2 and the original iPad Also includes coverage of iOS 5! Includes 3+ hours of video and audio tutorials at no extra cost! The media is available online via Safari.com and on the DVD bundled with the book! More than 300 pages of straighforward, ... Read more

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The most complete, powerful iPad learning product! Text, video and audio in one tightly-integrated, hands-on learning experience. Covers both the iPad 2 and the original iPad Also includes coverage of iOS 5! Includes 3+ hours of video and audio tutorials at no extra cost! The media is available online via Safari.com and on the DVD bundled with the book! More than 300 pages of straighforward,
... Read more
The New MacBook: A Guide for Beginners

by Matthew Hollinder ...

The Apple MacBook is one of the leading devices that are made from the top computer manufacturer Apple Inc. It was first released in 2006 and now it is re-released in March of 2015. It is billed as a thin and portable notebook that has a similar design to the MacBook Air. The initial colors released are Silver, Space Gray and Gold. It carries features such as the Retina Display, Trackpad, ... Read more

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The Apple MacBook is one of the leading devices that are made from the top computer manufacturer Apple Inc. It was first released in 2006 and now it is re-released in March of 2015. It is billed as a thin and portable notebook that has a similar design to the MacBook Air. The initial colors released are Silver, Space Gray and Gold. It carries features such as the Retina Display, Trackpad,
... Read more
MacOS Catalina for Seniors

A Ridiculously Simple Guide to Using MacOS 10.15

by Scott La Counte ...

Switching from Windows to Mac? Let's make this as easy as possible!There's a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer--of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn't complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book ... Read more

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Switching from Windows to Mac? Let's make this as easy as possible!There's a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer--of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn't complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book
... Read more
iPhone iOS 7 Quick Starter Guide

(For iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, and iPhone 5c)

by Scott La Counte ...

If you believe some news stories, the latest iPhone update (iOS 7) is radically different and you should beware of updating! They’re wrong! This book is for both new users of iPhone and those upgrading to the latest update. I’ll walk you through the changes and show you why updating is nothing to be afraid of.The iPhone doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that you ... Read more

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If you believe some news stories, the latest iPhone update (iOS 7) is radically different and you should beware of updating! They’re wrong! This book is for both new users of iPhone and those upgrading to the latest update. I’ll walk you through the changes and show you why updating is nothing to be afraid of.The iPhone doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that you
... Read more
Apple TV Portable Genius

by Guy Hart-Davis ...

Series series Portable Genius
Get savvy advice and hip tips on using Apple TVThe Portable Genius series is all about getting the most from your Apple-inspired digital lifestyle and the popular and inexpensive Apple TV is no exception. With this helpful guide, you'll find important basics on how to stream Internet content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and iTune. In addition, you'll learn how Apple TV fully integrates with ... Read more

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Get savvy advice and hip tips on using Apple TVThe Portable Genius series is all about getting the most from your Apple-inspired digital lifestyle and the popular and inexpensive Apple TV is no exception. With this helpful guide, you'll find important basics on how to stream Internet content from Netflix, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and iTune. In addition, you'll learn how Apple TV fully integrates with
... Read more
OS X Yosemite: A Beginner’s Guide

by alex trostanetskiy ...

What is OS X: The OS X has been classified as the operating system that enhances the power of all your Mac devices. It has been created using the greatest and firm technology of the UNIX and is capable to unlock the full capabilities of the marvelous hardware like never before. Not only it gives you a pleasant feeling by its elegant looks, but is also pretty easy to use. It has a large collection ... Read more

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What is OS X: The OS X has been classified as the operating system that enhances the power of all your Mac devices. It has been created using the greatest and firm technology of the UNIX and is capable to unlock the full capabilities of the marvelous hardware like never before. Not only it gives you a pleasant feeling by its elegant looks, but is also pretty easy to use. It has a large collection
... Read more
The Ridiculously Simple Guide to MacBook Pro With Touch Bar

A Practical Guide to Getting Started With the Next Generation of MacBook Pro and MacOS Mojave (Version 10.14)

by Brian Norman ...

Series Book 7 - Ridiculously Simple Tech
MacBook Pro is like every other MacBook except for two key differences. One: Power. Two: Touch Bar.If you have purchased the notebook or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS can do for you, then you’ll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the MacBook Pro (this book can also help you with other non-Pro MacBooks and iMacs—the only ... Read more

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MacBook Pro is like every other MacBook except for two key differences. One: Power. Two: Touch Bar.If you have purchased the notebook or are just curious about seeing more about what Mac OS can do for you, then you’ll see it in this book.This book is intended for people who want to get started quickly with the MacBook Pro (this book can also help you with other non-Pro MacBooks and iMacs—the only
... Read more
60+ iPad iOS 8 Quick-Start Tips and Tricks to Get You Started with Your iPad

(For iPad 2, 3 or 4, iPad Air, iPad Mini with iOS 8)

by Scott La Counte ...

My parents are official iPad users. I began writing this book when I realized that they could check Facebook, but didn’t have the faintest idea how to make the text size bigger on Safari and a number of other things that I thought were commonsense after using the tablet for a day. I decided to make a list for them, and this book is a result of that. If you have been using Apple products for ... Read more

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My parents are official iPad users. I began writing this book when I realized that they could check Facebook, but didn’t have the faintest idea how to make the text size bigger on Safari and a number of other things that I thought were commonsense after using the tablet for a day. I decided to make a list for them, and this book is a result of that. If you have been using Apple products for
... Read more
MacBook Air (Retina) with MacOS Catalina

Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for MacBook Air

by Scott La Counte ...

MacBook Air used to be the computer you would never think was possible: thin enough to fit in an envelope, but powerful enough to run all the programs you love.For years, the Air collected dust as other notebooks came out more powerful and almost the same weight. In 2018, however, it was made relevant again when Apple released a new model that was both powerful and had a Retina display.If you have ... Read more

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MacBook Air used to be the computer you would never think was possible: thin enough to fit in an envelope, but powerful enough to run all the programs you love.For years, the Air collected dust as other notebooks came out more powerful and almost the same weight. In 2018, however, it was made relevant again when Apple released a new model that was both powerful and had a Retina display.If you have
... Read more
Mac mini: An Easy Guide to Mac mini 2014 Best Features

by Jacob Gleam ...

The latest Apple Mac Mini has captured headlines since it was released earlier in the month. Understandably so, users of the smallest and cheapest Apple computer have had to wait for about two years for an update to the Mac Mini. Despite the revolutionary influence of smartphones and tablets over the past few years, the Mac Mini continues to be a widely patronized device. This is one of the most ... Read more

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The latest Apple Mac Mini has captured headlines since it was released earlier in the month. Understandably so, users of the smallest and cheapest Apple computer have had to wait for about two years for an update to the Mac Mini. Despite the revolutionary influence of smartphones and tablets over the past few years, the Mac Mini continues to be a widely patronized device. This is one of the most
... Read more
Apple Watch: The Complete Guide

by Alexander Mayward ...

Apple Inc. has released its latest piece of technology in the form of the Apple Watch. Available to the public since late April 2015, the new device has received rave reviews and has been applauded for its introduction of what has been deemed to be innovation at its best.Each of the available watches are accompanied by a magnetic charging cable, quick start guide, two same design bands and a USB ... Read more

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Apple Inc. has released its latest piece of technology in the form of the Apple Watch. Available to the public since late April 2015, the new device has received rave reviews and has been applauded for its introduction of what has been deemed to be innovation at its best.Each of the available watches are accompanied by a magnetic charging cable, quick start guide, two same design bands and a USB
... Read more
MacBook Pro with MacOS Catalina

Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for MacBook Pro

by Scott La Counte ...

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.In 2008, Apple released something revolutionary: a notebook so thin it could fit in an envelope! The newest MacBook Pro did something equally revolutionary—it’s nearly as thin and slim, but it packs the power of many desktop computers ... Read more

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NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.In 2008, Apple released something revolutionary: a notebook so thin it could fit in an envelope! The newest MacBook Pro did something equally revolutionary—it’s nearly as thin and slim, but it packs the power of many desktop computers
... Read more
Getting Started with iPhone SDK, Android and others: Mobile Application Development - Create your Mobile Applications Best Practices Guide

by Steven Hall ...

This book covers the known relative differences between the most popular mobile platform development options for handheld devices such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones.It helps guide developers in choosing a mobile platform for development on Information appliances, and covers iPhone SDK, Android, Java ME, Symbian, Lazarus, Python, .NET, BREW, Pocket ... Read more

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This book covers the known relative differences between the most popular mobile platform development options for handheld devices such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones.It helps guide developers in choosing a mobile platform for development on Information appliances, and covers iPhone SDK, Android, Java ME, Symbian, Lazarus, Python, .NET, BREW, Pocket
... Read more
Microsoft Office 365/2016 Keyboard Shortcuts For Macintosh

by U. C-Abel Books ...

Series series Shortcuts Matters
*Become effective in the way you manage your office for Mac through the use of keyboard shortcuts*Office 2016 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac is a compilation made to help Mac users to improve on the way they handle tasks. That is why major programs of office 2016 for Mac are all included in it. You really need keyboard shortcuts to work with if you are a Mac user.Here is a summarized preview of what ... Read more

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*Become effective in the way you manage your office for Mac through the use of keyboard shortcuts*Office 2016 Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac is a compilation made to help Mac users to improve on the way they handle tasks. That is why major programs of office 2016 for Mac are all included in it. You really need keyboard shortcuts to work with if you are a Mac user.Here is a summarized preview of what
... Read more
iWork '05: The Missing Manual

The Missing Manual

by Jim Elferdink ...

Introduced by Apple in January 2005, iWork '05 is an innovative new suite of document and presentation software that's the same caliber as Apple's groundbreaking digital media applications and that's wholly dedicated to what Mac users like you care about most: artistry and creativity. iWork '05 isn't about "office productivity"--it's about creating slick and stylish documents and cinema-quality ... Read more

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Introduced by Apple in January 2005, iWork '05 is an innovative new suite of document and presentation software that's the same caliber as Apple's groundbreaking digital media applications and that's wholly dedicated to what Mac users like you care about most: artistry and creativity. iWork '05 isn't about "office productivity"--it's about creating slick and stylish documents and cinema-quality
... Read more

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