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How to Build Android Applications with Kotlin

A hands-on guide to developing, testing, and publishing production-grade Android 16 apps

by Alex Forrester, Eran Boudjnah, Alexandru Dumbravan, Jomar Tigcal ...

Utilize Android programming to build scalable and reliable apps using industry best practices with practical guidance from a team of Android experts with over 60 years of combined experience Get a free PDF copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader with your bookKey FeaturesBuild real-world Android apps with Kotlin and the Jetpack Compose UI frameworkLeverage the latest libraries to accelerate your ... Read more

$36.71 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Utilize Android programming to build scalable and reliable apps using industry best practices with practical guidance from a team of Android experts with over 60 years of combined experience Get a free PDF copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader with your bookKey FeaturesBuild real-world Android apps with Kotlin and the Jetpack Compose UI frameworkLeverage the latest libraries to accelerate your
... 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

$1.79 CAD

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
The Apple TV Pocket Guide

by Jeff Carlson ...

Series series Peachpit Pocket Guide
Here is your essential companion to the Apple TV set-top box. The Apple TV Pocket Guide steers you through how to Connect your Apple TV to your television and home network. Rent and buy movies--including HD movies--using Apple TV. Stream content from a friend's computer to your TV. View high-definition content on your HDTV using the Apple TV. Watch movies and TV shows, view photos, and listen to ... Read more

$7.73 CAD

Here is your essential companion to the Apple TV set-top box. The Apple TV Pocket Guide steers you through how to Connect your Apple TV to your television and home network. Rent and buy movies--including HD movies--using Apple TV. Stream content from a friend's computer to your TV. View high-definition content on your HDTV using the Apple TV. Watch movies and TV shows, view photos, and listen to
... 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

$4.42 CAD

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
Samsung Galaxy Note 4: An Easy Guide for Seniors

by Matthew Hollinder ...

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes from a well established company that aims to create the best innovations and advance technology as far as Smart devices go. It has a list of features and this guide will help you steer safely when using all the Apps. The Voice to text functions makes it easier when typing an entry field. The Swype App makes it easier to type by sliding. You will get to navigate ... Read more

$3.74 CAD

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes from a well established company that aims to create the best innovations and advance technology as far as Smart devices go. It has a list of features and this guide will help you steer safely when using all the Apps. The Voice to text functions makes it easier when typing an entry field. The Swype App makes it easier to type by sliding. You will get to navigate
... Read more
Apple Watch Series 5 for Seniors

A Ridiculously Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 5 and WatchOS 6

by Scott La Counte ...

Series Book 5 - Tech for Seniors
The Apple Watch looks pretty snazzy, right? People have told you all about the cool features: like if you fall it will automatically call for help! They’ve told you about how you can send a text from your wrist. How you can even make a phone call.That’s all great. But how do you actually use it?!As amazing as all the new features are, it’s not quite as easy to use as an iPhone; the lack of buttons ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

The Apple Watch looks pretty snazzy, right? People have told you all about the cool features: like if you fall it will automatically call for help! They’ve told you about how you can send a text from your wrist. How you can even make a phone call.That’s all great. But how do you actually use it?!As amazing as all the new features are, it’s not quite as easy to use as an iPhone; the lack of buttons
... Read more
OS X Yosemite Features: An Easy Guide to OS X Yosemite’s 50+ Best Features

by Michael Glint ...

The OS X Yosemite is the newest operating system released by Apple Inc. This new software was announced in June of 2014 and finally made available to the public at the end of the following month. The release came with heightened expectations and reviews which deemed its launch timely, its design beautiful and its capabilities amazing and efficient. While facilitating ease of use, they have ... Read more

$3.74 CAD

The OS X Yosemite is the newest operating system released by Apple Inc. This new software was announced in June of 2014 and finally made available to the public at the end of the following month. The release came with heightened expectations and reviews which deemed its launch timely, its design beautiful and its capabilities amazing and efficient. While facilitating ease of use, they have
... Read more
The Ridiculously Simple Guide to iPhone 11, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max

A Practical Guide to Getting Started With the Next Generation of iPhone and iOS 13

by Scott La Counte ...

Getting a new iPhone is exciting; it can almost feel like getting a new toy. Nobody likes a toy that makes you read a lengthy manual just to figure out how the darn thing works!If you’ve already had an iPhone (or maybe several), then chances are you already know how it works. But the newest iPhone might throw you a curveball because the Home button has been removed. I’ll help make sure you know ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

Getting a new iPhone is exciting; it can almost feel like getting a new toy. Nobody likes a toy that makes you read a lengthy manual just to figure out how the darn thing works!If you’ve already had an iPhone (or maybe several), then chances are you already know how it works. But the newest iPhone might throw you a curveball because the Home button has been removed. I’ll help make sure you know
... Read more
Apple Training Series

iWork 09

by Richard Harrington ...

In the only Apple-certified guide to iWork ’09, you’ll learn to create everything from first-rate business presentations and newsletters to effective budgets and event planners. Focused lessons take you step by step through all aspects of Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The self-paced book uses real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects. You’ll learn ... Read more

$28.34 CAD

In the only Apple-certified guide to iWork ’09, you’ll learn to create everything from first-rate business presentations and newsletters to effective budgets and event planners. Focused lessons take you step by step through all aspects of Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. The self-paced book uses real-life material and practical lessons that you can apply immediately to your own projects. You’ll learn
... Read more
iPhone 5 Quick Starter Guide (Or iPhone 4 / 4S with iOS 6)

by Scott La Counte ...

iPhone 5 doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that you have to buy someone else’s handbook! iPhone does have a handbook! There are three ways to get it:Download it from the Apple iBookstore (it’s free)Get it online by going online (also free)Get it on your phone; if you go to your bookmarked pages on Safari, the last bookmark is for the ‘iPhone User Guide’.So why do ... Read more

$3.31 CAD

iPhone 5 doesn’t come with a handbook / user guide; this though doesn’t mean that you have to buy someone else’s handbook! iPhone does have a handbook! There are three ways to get it:Download it from the Apple iBookstore (it’s free)Get it online by going online (also free)Get it on your phone; if you go to your bookmarked pages on Safari, the last bookmark is for the ‘iPhone User Guide’.So why do
... Read more
iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, and iPhone Pro Max For Seniors

A Ridiculously Simple Guide to the Next Generation of iPhone and iOS 13

by Scott La Counte ...

Series Book 4 - Tech for Seniors
The iPhone can be a little overwhelming. It seems to do everything! And that’s part of the problem—you don’t need to do everything. Of course you want to take stunning photos of the grandkids, but you probably can’t think of a good reason you’d want to set up a private network or iMAP / POP email account.You want the basics. How to take photos. How to Use Facetime with grandkids. And how to create ... Read more

$5.66 CAD

The iPhone can be a little overwhelming. It seems to do everything! And that’s part of the problem—you don’t need to do everything. Of course you want to take stunning photos of the grandkids, but you probably can’t think of a good reason you’d want to set up a private network or iMAP / POP email account.You want the basics. How to take photos. How to Use Facetime with grandkids. And how to create
... Read more
Advanced Topics In UNIX, Second Edition

by Ronald J. Leach ...

The first edition of Advanced Topics in UNIX was originally published by John Wiley in 1993 when it was named an Alternate Main Selection of the Newbridge Book Club. That book stayed in print for thirteen years, an eternity in the computing literature. Due to changes in the publishing industry, this edition of the book is only available electronically.I was motivated to revise the book because of ... Read more

$8.98 CAD

The first edition of Advanced Topics in UNIX was originally published by John Wiley in 1993 when it was named an Alternate Main Selection of the Newbridge Book Club. That book stayed in print for thirteen years, an eternity in the computing literature. Due to changes in the publishing industry, this edition of the book is only available electronically.I was motivated to revise the book because of
... Read more
A Guide to Android for Seniors: Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

by Matthew Hollinder ...

Android is a mobile operating system which can be used on different mobile devices such as phones and tablets. The android system was made by Google. It has many features and makes having a phone or a tablet easy to use. The screen is sensitive and can be used to gain access to various Apps. This guide will show you how to navigate through the various controls and how to protect your device. You ... Read more

$3.74 CAD

Android is a mobile operating system which can be used on different mobile devices such as phones and tablets. The android system was made by Google. It has many features and makes having a phone or a tablet easy to use. The screen is sensitive and can be used to gain access to various Apps. This guide will show you how to navigate through the various controls and how to protect your device. You
... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S9 For Dummies

by Bill Hughes ...

The bestselling guide to getting the most out of your Android Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9 For Dummies documents all the features and capabilities of this popular smartphone, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is perhaps a bit baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phone. All aspects of the device are covered, from setup and configuration, to ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The bestselling guide to getting the most out of your Android Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9 For Dummies documents all the features and capabilities of this popular smartphone, approaching them from the point of view of a user who is perhaps a bit baffled by the documentation and online support that comes with the phone. All aspects of the device are covered, from setup and configuration, to
... Read more
Androids

The Team that Built the Android Operating System

by Chet Haase ...

The fascinating inside story of how the Android operating system came to be.In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldn't get investors interested. Today, Android is a large team at Google, delivering an operating system (including camera software) to over 3 billion devices worldwide. This is the inside story, told by the people who made it happen.Androids: The ... Read more

$20.15 CAD

The fascinating inside story of how the Android operating system came to be.In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldn't get investors interested. Today, Android is a large team at Google, delivering an operating system (including camera software) to over 3 billion devices worldwide. This is the inside story, told by the people who made it happen.Androids: The
... Read more
Apple Pro Training Series

OS X Lion Server Essentials: Using and Supporting OS X Lion Server

by Arek Dreyer, Ben Greisler ...

Series series Apple Pro Training
The only Apple-certified book on OS X Lion Server, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside this server operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to service administration, customizing users and groups, and more. Aligned to the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification exam, the lessons in ... Read more

$46.07 CAD

The only Apple-certified book on OS X Lion Server, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside this server operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to service administration, customizing users and groups, and more. Aligned to the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical Coordinator certification exam, the lessons in
... Read more
13 trucs et astuces pour bien commencer l’année

Mieux profiter de OS X Mountain Lion et OS X Lion

by Agnosys ...

Series series Mon Mac & Moi
** Toute l'équipe Agnosys vous présente ses meilleurs vœux pour l'année 2013 et à cette occasion, vous offre cet ouvrage **Mon Mac & Moi, la première collection de livres interactifs vous invitant à télécharger gratuitement au fil des pages des compléments de formation vidéo pour enrichir vos connaissances sur les sujets traités.Pour bien commencer l’année 2013 avec votre Mac, nous avons ... Read more

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** Toute l'équipe Agnosys vous présente ses meilleurs vœux pour l'année 2013 et à cette occasion, vous offre cet ouvrage **Mon Mac & Moi, la première collection de livres interactifs vous invitant à télécharger gratuitement au fil des pages des compléments de formation vidéo pour enrichir vos connaissances sur les sujets traités.Pour bien commencer l’année 2013 avec votre Mac, nous avons
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My MacBook (Mountain Lion Edition)

by John Ray ...

Series series My...
Covers 2010 and later MacBook/Air/Pro models Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Mountain Lion problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks ... Read more

$17.72 CAD

Covers 2010 and later MacBook/Air/Pro models Step-by-step instructions with callouts to MacBook photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into MacBook or OS X Mountain Lion problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your MacBook. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your MacBook working just the way you want. The tasks
... Read more
Apple Pro Training Series

OS X Support Essentials 10.9: Supporting and Troubleshooting OS X Mavericks

by Kevin M. White, Gordon Davisson ...

Series series Apple Pro Training
This is the official curriculum of the Apple Mavericks 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.9 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 certification– as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Mavericks. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Mavericks and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only Apple ... Read more

$58.40 CAD

This is the official curriculum of the Apple Mavericks 101: OS X Support Essentials 10.9 course and preparation for Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) 10.9 certification– as well as a top-notch primer for anyone who needs to support, troubleshoot, or optimize OS X Mavericks. This guide provides comprehensive coverage of Mavericks and is part of the Apple Pro Training series–the only Apple
... Read more
OS X El Capitan in easy steps

Covers OS X v 10.11

by Nick Vandome ...

Series series In Easy Steps
OS X is the operating system at the heart of Mac computers. The latest version, OS X El Capitan, builds on some of innovative functions and level of performance that were introduced with the previous version, OS X Yosemite, to provide a stylish, effective and powerful operating system for your Mac desktop or laptop computer. OS X El Capitan in easy steps opens up the gateway to the foundations of ... Read more

$16.83 CAD

OS X is the operating system at the heart of Mac computers. The latest version, OS X El Capitan, builds on some of innovative functions and level of performance that were introduced with the previous version, OS X Yosemite, to provide a stylish, effective and powerful operating system for your Mac desktop or laptop computer. OS X El Capitan in easy steps opens up the gateway to the foundations of
... Read more
Apple Training Series

Mac OS X Server Essentials v10.6: A Guide to Using and Supporting Mac OS X Server v10.6

by Arek Dreyer, Ben Greisler ...

Series series Apple Training
The only Apple-certified book on Mac OS X Server v10.6, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside this server operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to service administration, customizing users and groups, command-line service equivalents, and more. Keyed to the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical ... Read more

$46.07 CAD

The only Apple-certified book on Mac OS X Server v10.6, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and ardent Mac users deep inside this server operating system, covering everything from networking technologies to service administration, customizing users and groups, command-line service equivalents, and more. Keyed to the learning objectives of the Apple Certified Technical
... Read more
Hamshack Raspberry Pi

How to Use the Raspberry Pi for Amateur Radio Activities

by James Baughn K9E0H ...

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios. ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

Use a forty-dollar credit card–sized computer to enhance your amateur radio operating. Learn how to set up and configure the computer. Then learn how to install operating aids, such as logging, timekeeping, satellite tracking, and Morse code practicing. Communicate in sixteen digital modes. Design antennas and save, restore, and manage memory for your radios.
... Read more
iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide

Visual QuickStart Guide

by Tom Negrino ...

Series series Visual QuickStart Guide
Learn how to use Apple's iCloud service to share your content across all your Apple devices. This indispensable guide to Apple's iCloud service walks readers how to share their iTunes songs, photos, books, apps, files, email, contacts, and calendars across their PC, Mac, and iOS devices. Readers will learn how to create documents in iWork apps--Pages, Keynote, and Numbers--and edit them on any ... Read more

$17.72 CAD

Learn how to use Apple's iCloud service to share your content across all your Apple devices. This indispensable guide to Apple's iCloud service walks readers how to share their iTunes songs, photos, books, apps, files, email, contacts, and calendars across their PC, Mac, and iOS devices. Readers will learn how to create documents in iWork apps--Pages, Keynote, and Numbers--and edit them on any
... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies

by Bill Hughes ...

Feeling hamstrung by your new Samsung? Figure out how to navigate your new phone in no timeYour Samsung Galaxy comes packed with features you’ll use every day, and Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies is your guide to exploring them. What do you want to do first? Send a text or email? Take photos and videos? Make a basic call? Play games? Shop? This handy guide can help you do all that and so much more ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Feeling hamstrung by your new Samsung? Figure out how to navigate your new phone in no timeYour Samsung Galaxy comes packed with features you’ll use every day, and Samsung Galaxy S21 For Dummies is your guide to exploring them. What do you want to do first? Send a text or email? Take photos and videos? Make a basic call? Play games? Shop? This handy guide can help you do all that and so much more
... Read more

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