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Getting Started With the 2021 iPad mini

A Simple Guide To Help You Understand the iPad mini and iPadOS 15

by Scott La Counte ...

★★★ Learn how to use the iPad mini ★★★For over ten years, the iPad has been a force in the tablet world for one reason: its operating system. There are other tablets that have matched, or come close to matching, its hardware specs—yes they’re fast, have good cameras, and even gimmicky accessories...but none but the iPad have iPadOS.Each fall, Apple makes sure the iPad continues to dominate with ... Read more

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★★★ Learn how to use the iPad mini ★★★For over ten years, the iPad has been a force in the tablet world for one reason: its operating system. There are other tablets that have matched, or come close to matching, its hardware specs—yes they’re fast, have good cameras, and even gimmicky accessories...but none but the iPad have iPadOS.Each fall, Apple makes sure the iPad continues to dominate with
... 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

£0.89

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
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

£2.23

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
The iPad Pro for Seniors

A Ridiculously Simple Guide To the Next Generation of iPad and iOS 12

by Brian Norman ...

Series Book 3 - Tech for Seniors
The iPad does everything...but what if you don't want to do everything?! Sure, it's great that you can log into a private network or set up an iMAP / POP email account--but what if you are retired and just want to know the basics--like how to do a group Facetime with all the grandkids!This book walks you through what you need to know step-by-step--including how navigation works now that the Home ... Read more

£3.05

The iPad does everything...but what if you don't want to do everything?! Sure, it's great that you can log into a private network or set up an iMAP / POP email account--but what if you are retired and just want to know the basics--like how to do a group Facetime with all the grandkids!This book walks you through what you need to know step-by-step--including how navigation works now that the Home
... 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

£1.80

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
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

£3.05

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
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

£2.24

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
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

£2.60

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
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

£15.02

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
Mac Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts in easy steps, 2nd Edition

for Apple iMacs and MacBooks - over 800 tips, tricks & shortcuts

by Drew Provan ...

Series series In Easy Steps
Rather than just getting by with the basics, explore all the clever things you can do on your Mac, and take control of it!Mac Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts easy steps is packed with over 800 useful tips, smart tricks and time-saving shortcuts – all in the familiar In Easy Steps style.These include:• Customize the Finder to suit you• Time-saving keyboard shortcuts• Printing tricks to save time• Access ... Read more

£9.89

Rather than just getting by with the basics, explore all the clever things you can do on your Mac, and take control of it!Mac Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts easy steps is packed with over 800 useful tips, smart tricks and time-saving shortcuts – all in the familiar In Easy Steps style.These include:• Customize the Finder to suit you• Time-saving keyboard shortcuts• Printing tricks to save time• Access
... 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

£4.31

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
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

£9.89

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
Easy OS X Mavericks

by Kate Binder ...

Series series Easy
Easy Mac OS X is the perfect companion for everyone who's bought a new Macintosh with the new OS X pre-installed, every Mac user who's upgrading to the newest version of OS X, and for the many new Mac users who've just switched from Windows. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book has been carefully crafted to provide instant access to the tasks beginner-to-intermediate users need to ... Read more

£9.44

Easy Mac OS X is the perfect companion for everyone who's bought a new Macintosh with the new OS X pre-installed, every Mac user who's upgrading to the newest version of OS X, and for the many new Mac users who've just switched from Windows. This full-color, utterly simple, step-by-step book has been carefully crafted to provide instant access to the tasks beginner-to-intermediate users need to
... Read more
Mastering Xcode 4

Develop and Design

by Joshua Nozzi ...

Series series Develop and Design
Xcode 4 has a brand new user interface, built upon proven technologies that Apple itself uses to build Mac OS X and iOS, and that have produced over a quarter million Mac OS X and iOS apps. This project-based book introduces readers to Apple's development environment. The book is aimed at new Mac OS X and iOS developers and assumes the reader is familiar with programming and object-oriented ... Read more

£18.80

Xcode 4 has a brand new user interface, built upon proven technologies that Apple itself uses to build Mac OS X and iOS, and that have produced over a quarter million Mac OS X and iOS apps. This project-based book introduces readers to Apple's development environment. The book is aimed at new Mac OS X and iOS developers and assumes the reader is familiar with programming and object-oriented
... Read more
Working Smarter for Mac Users

by Bob LeVitus ...

Change your thinking, Change your life. This isn’t a Mac book. It isn’t even a computer book. [BC1] I’ve written many and this isn’t one of them. Don’t get me wrong, this book was written for Mac users, but it’s not actually about your Mac. This book will show you how to become hyper-productive, avoid procrastination, [BC2] use your time wisely, and how to harness your Mac to think differently ... Read more

£19.51

Change your thinking, Change your life. This isn’t a Mac book. It isn’t even a computer book. [BC1] I’ve written many and this isn’t one of them. Don’t get me wrong, this book was written for Mac users, but it’s not actually about your Mac. This book will show you how to become hyper-productive, avoid procrastination, [BC2] use your time wisely, and how to harness your Mac to think differently
... 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

£5.03

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
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

£4.22

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
Swift Development for the Apple Watch

An Intro to the WatchKit Framework, Glances, and Notifications

by Jon Manning, Paris Buttfield-Addison ...

Apple Watch is the sort of science-fiction gadget that people used to dream about as kids. What kinds of apps do you envision for this new device? If you’re comfortable using OS X, Xcode, and iOS—and familiar with Swift—this concise book shows you the basics of building your own apps for this wrist-mounted computer with Apple’s WatchKit framework.You’ll learn what an Apple Watch is, what it isn’t, ... Read more

£9.71

Apple Watch is the sort of science-fiction gadget that people used to dream about as kids. What kinds of apps do you envision for this new device? If you’re comfortable using OS X, Xcode, and iOS—and familiar with Swift—this concise book shows you the basics of building your own apps for this wrist-mounted computer with Apple’s WatchKit framework.You’ll learn what an Apple Watch is, what it isn’t,
... Read more
Mac OS X Tiger Killer Tips

by Scott Kelby ...

Series series Killer Tips
Tips rule! Have you ever noticed that in just about every Mac book, the author will include a couple of tips in each chapter (you'll usually find them in the sidebar, or at the bottom of the page in a tinted box). Sometimes it's a shortcut, a faster way to do something, or a clever workaround that just makes your life easier. People really love those tips, but there's only one problem--there's ... Read more

£11.24

Tips rule! Have you ever noticed that in just about every Mac book, the author will include a couple of tips in each chapter (you'll usually find them in the sidebar, or at the bottom of the page in a tinted box). Sometimes it's a shortcut, a faster way to do something, or a clever workaround that just makes your life easier. People really love those tips, but there's only one problem--there's
... 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

£1.79

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
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

£8.63

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
iOS Swift Game Development Cookbook

Simple Solutions for Game Development Problems

by Jonathon Manning, Paris Buttfield-Addison ...

Ready to make amazing games for the iPhone and iPad? With Apple’s Swift programming language, it’s never been easier. This updated cookbook provides detailed recipes for managing a wide range of common iOS game-development issues, ranging from 2D and 3D math, SpriteKit, and OpenGL to augmented reality with ARKit.You get simple, direct solutions to common problems found in iOS game programming. ... Read more

£26.63

Ready to make amazing games for the iPhone and iPad? With Apple’s Swift programming language, it’s never been easier. This updated cookbook provides detailed recipes for managing a wide range of common iOS game-development issues, ranging from 2D and 3D math, SpriteKit, and OpenGL to augmented reality with ARKit.You get simple, direct solutions to common problems found in iOS game programming.
... 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

£2.23

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

£3.59

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

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