OS X Yosemite in easy steps covers the essentials of this latest operating system for Mac desktop and laptop computers. Step-by-step, it’ll take you through OS X Yosemite’s abundant features to help you get more out of your Mac. Packed with tips and shortcuts, this guide will get you up to speed in no time – ideal for newbies as well as for those upgrading to OS X Yosemite. Covers OS X Yosemite (10.10)
MacBook in easy steps, now in its fourth edition, makes exploring the MacBook inspiring and a pleasure. More specifically, this primer: • Demystifies Mac jargon and MacBook versions • Explains the Dock, Desktop and the Finder • Highlights the new features in OS X Yosemite • Shows how to customize your MacBook • Guides you through Safari and Mail • Demonstrates the Launchpad • Illustrates how to enjoy the digital lifestyle • Teaches how to manage music with iTunes • Reveals all about finding and obtaining Apps • Shows how to use Family sharing and Handoff • Addresses battery issues and security • Covers using MacBook for work & for leisure Use this guide to accelerate your learning and take control of your new MacBook! Covers OS X Yosemite.
Since its introduction in 2010, the iPad has quickly become an iconic device - a compact, versatile tablet computer that packs a real punch in terms of its functionality. It is now widely used and in many ways it is ideal for children: it is user-friendly, compact, powerful and stylish into the bargain. But for a parent, the idea of your child using an iPad can be a daunting one: how do you know what they are using it for, what are they looking at on the web and how are they communicating with their friends? A Parent's Guide to the iPad in easy steps is the guide that aims to put parents' minds at ease and lets them understand the iPad, while helping their child explore this exciting machine. The book looks at the functionality of the iPad so that you can understand how your child is using it, and also make the most of yourself. It then covers a range of topics for which the iPad can be used: education, games, photos, music, creativity and social networking. This third edition covers the latest operating system, iOS 7. A Parent's Guide to the iPad in easy steps will inspire parents to use their iPad to encourage more learning!
Your all-in-one guide to all things OS X Mavericks This fun and friendly For Dummies guide is your ticket to taking advantage of all the features of Apple’s latest desktop operating system – OS X Mavericks. You’ll get to know OS X, customize Mavericks for your needs, become more productive, and take your system to a whole new level with eight minibooks dedicated to OS X essentials. Plus, you’ll learn how to keep your system safe, stay connected on the go, turn your Mac into a multimedia hub, and make your Mac happy with the over 200 new features found in OS X Mavericks. Includes eight minibooks: Introducing OS X, Customizing and Sharing, the Digital Hub, Using iWork, the Typical Internet Stuff, Networking in OS X, Expanding Your System, and Advanced OS X Covers new-to-OS X tools and features including iBooks, Maps, iCloud Keychain, Finder Tabs, and Tags plus the streamlined Calendar, Notifications, and Safari applications Shows you how to navigate around the desktop with Launchpad and Mission Control, build the Finder of your dreams, and sync your important stuff with iCloud Walks you through the fun stuff, too, including editing images in iPhoto, trying out your cinema skills with iMovie, rockin' out with GarageBand and iTunes, becoming a gaming guru, video-chatting with FaceTime, surfing the web with Safari, and more Whether you want to test the OS X waters or just dive right in, OS X Mavericks All-in-One For Dummies is here to help guide your way.
Coast through OS X Mavericks with help from Dr. Mac and For Dummies Ready to make friends with Mavericks? Then, Dr. Mac’s your man. Author and longtime Mac guru, Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus shares his witty insights and helpful tips in this full-color update to his bestselling OS X guide. You’ll learn the basics of working with the Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control before moving on to setting up your e-mail, surfing with Safari, organizing your files, and customizing OS X Mavericks for all you need your Mac to do. Familiarizes you with OS X essentials like navigating the desktop, connecting to a network, using Notification Center, managing your Contacts and Calendar, staying in touch with Messages and FaceTime, and syncing with iCloud Covers new-to-OS X tools and features including iBooks, Maps, iCloud Keychain, Finder Tabs, and Tags plus the streamlined Calendar, Notifications, and Safari applications Explains how to turn your Mac into a multimedia mecca with music, movies, podcasts, photos, videos, e-books, and your favorite apps and games from the Mac App Store Provides troubleshooting tips, advice on customizing and maintaining your Mac, and keeping your information safe and secure Whether you’re dipping your toe into OS X or leaping full on into Mavericks, For Dummies will help you make the most of your Mac and all Mavericks can do for you.
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 OS X: the Dock and the Finder. Then, it reveals a raft of ways in which you can make the most of OS X El Capitan: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in OS X El Capitan.Working with and managing your apps.Productivity options on your Mac.Getting online with Safari, Mail, Messages and FaceTime.Managing your digital lifestyle for photos, music, video, books and games.The invaluable iCloud online function for backing up and sharing your files. There is also a chapter on troubleshooting and keeping your El Capitan in tiptop shape. OS X El Capitan in easy steps also covers the new features in the operating system, which include: Split view functionality, so that you can work with two apps at the same time.A streamlined Mission Control function for managing your open apps and Desktop.An improved Notes app that can be used to add photos, videos, web page addresses and map details from the Maps app.Enhanced Spotlight search functionality that can produce results from an increased number of sources.An updated Mail app that can be used in full-screen and supports swipe gestures for managing your Inbox.Additional editing options in the Photos app.An enhanced Safari app for browsing the web, including an option for pinning your favourite websites so that they are readily available and open in the background. Whether you’re new to the Mac or just upgrading, use this book to master the essentials and then unleash the power of OS X El Capitan. Covers OS X El Capitan (10.11)
This book teaches you the fundamentals of working with the Mac operating system as well as how to use many of the applications that come with your Mac. Find out how to locate, purchase, and download applications using the Mac App Store; use Spotlight to instantly locate any file; chat with your friends online using audio and video; buy music online; use iPhoto to organize your photo collection; purchase and read books with iBooks; get directions in Maps; make your email organize itself; burn custom music CDs and video DVDs; customize your desktop and icons; and set up your own wireless network to share files, printers, and Internet access.--From back cover.
PHP and MySQL in easy steps will teach the user to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. It has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: anyone who wants to begin producing data-driven web pages.web developers wanting to add database interaction to their web sites.the programmer who quickly wants to add PHP and MySQL to their skills set.the hobbyist who wants to begin creating scripts for upload to their own ISP.the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of server-side programming with PHP and MySQL. PHP & MySQL in easy steps demonstrates by example how to produce data-driven web pages using the powerful PHP scripting language and the popular free MySQL database server. The book examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively insert and extract data from databases for presentation on your web browser. PHP & MySQL in easy steps begins by explaining how to install a free web server, the PHP interpreter, and MySQL database server, to create an environment in which you can produce your very own data-driven server-side web pages. You will learn how to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. Examples illustrate how to store and retrieve Session Data, how to provide a Message Board, and how to create an E-Commerce Shopping Cart. This book assumes you have no previous experience of any programming or scripting language so is ideal for the newcomer to PHP and MySQL technologies.
Java in easy steps instructs you how to easily create your own exciting Java programs. Now, updated for Java 8, it contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. Complete example programs with colorized code illustrate each important aspect of Java programming - all in easy steps. Now, in its fifth edition, Java in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) for the Java SE (Standard Edition) platform. This allows you to quickly begin creating your own executable programs by copying the examples. This book assumes no previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Java. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write your own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled computer.
C Programming in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to begin programming in C, from programmers moving from another programming language, to the student who is studying C programming at school or college, or to those seeking a career in computing who need a fundamental understanding of procedural programming. C Programming in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install a free C compiler so that you can quickly begin to create your own executable programs by copying the book's examples. You need have no previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of C. C Programming in easy steps contains separate chapters on the major features of the C language. There are complete example programs that demonstrate each aspect of C together with screenshots that illustrate the output when that program has been executed. The sample code provided all has colored syntax-highlighting for clearer understanding. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the C language and be able to write your own C programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any compatible computer. Fully updated and revised since the third edition, which was published in April 2009. Table of Contents 1) Getting started 2) Storing variable values 3) Setting constant values 4) Performing operations 5) Making statements 6) Employing functions 7) Pointing to data 8) Manipulating strings 9) Building structures 10) Producing results Reference Section
