iPhone in easy steps Updated to cover iPhone 4S

December 9, 2011

 

 

 

iPhone in easy steps Updated to cover iPhone 4S

Author: Drew Provan
ISBN: 9781840785296 / 1840785292
©2012 | 3rd Edition | 240 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: DEC-11
Price: US$ 18.50
In Easy Steps Series

 

 

You may think ‘how can anyone compete with the iPhone 4?’ but Apple have managed to do it again with the iPhone 4S, boasting exceptional new features and a prolonged battery life. Our next challenge is to teach you how to make the most of these 200 features in simple stages with one book…

With the new IOS 5 operating system, expect to find over 200 new functions available, including iMessage and Twitter Integration which may seem daunting but have no fear for this 3rd edition of iPhone in easy steps is updated to cover iPhone 4S and will take you through all the essentials you need to know. There are even easy steps in the book explaining an application that enables you to talk to your phone as though it were a human- sending your texts, setting reminders, scheduling meetings and even calling people!

Sharper graphics and a more powerful phone are all part of the new package. This book will help you get the most out of the 8-megapixel camera as well as 1080p HD video function. There is even the option to edit both picture and video directly on your iPhone 4S without the need of your desktop, something this book will happily guide you through in easy steps.

And just when you think it can’t get much better, Apple introduces iCloud, Facetime, Airplay and Airprint! Even more features for us to tell you how to use and be assured you’ll be a whizzing through these sooner than you know it!

 

 

About the Author

Drew Provan is currently a senior lecturer at Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. He’s also a keen iPhone user. Drew enjoys writing and editing and has been involved with the production of a number of medical books. He also writes for GP Magazine, and have written pieces for other publications including Financial Times, Tesco Healthy Living, Readers Digest, and patient support group publications.

Drew uses technology extensively at home and at work, for creating music, reading, writing, databases and giving presentations. As an early adopter of the iPad he has almost stopped using his laptop and switched over to the iPad for most of his computing and multimedia needs.

 

 

Other books you might be interested:

  1. 9780071783071     How to Do Everything iPhone 4S
  2. 9780071759069     iPad & iPhone Administrator’s Guide
  3. 9780071703284     Objective-C for iPhone Developers, A Beginner’s Guide
  4. 9780071634854     iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps
  5. 9780071630245     How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
  6. 9780071774277     iPad 2 QuickSteps  
  7. 9780071780919     How to Do Everything iPad 2
  8. 9780071748698     How to Do Everything iPad
  9. 9781840784084     MacBook in easy steps
  10. 9781840784343     Mac Computing for Seniors in easy steps
  11. 9781840784312     iMac in easy steps, covers Mac OS X Lion
  12. 9781840784152     iPhone in easy steps covers iPhone 4

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How to Do Everything Samsung Galaxy Tab

October 18, 2011

Samsung Galaxy TabHow to Do Everything Samsung Galaxy Tab

Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9780071771092 / 0071771093
©2011 | 1st Edition | 336 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: NOV-11
Price: US$ 25.00
Learn More | How to Do Everything Series

 

 

Get the most out of your Samsung GALAXY Tab

At last—a tablet that puts the power of a full computer right in your pocket! This hands-on guide shows you how to tap into your Galaxy Tab’s full range of business productivity and entertainment features. How to Do Everything: Samsung GALAXY Tab teaches you how to connect to wireless networks, sync data with your PC or Mac, browse the Web, use e-mail, and much more. Harness the power of the Android operating system, maximize the built-in and third-party applications and maintain and troubleshoot your Galaxy Tab with help from this practical, time-saving resource.

  1. Set up, navigate, and customize your Galaxy Tab
  2. Connect seamlessly to as many wireless networks as you need
  3. Synchronize your Galaxy Tab with your PC using Samsung Kies
  4. Integrate your Galaxy Tab with your Mac
  5. Make phone calls with enabled models and enjoy video conferencing
  6. Play movies on your Galaxy Tab or your TV
  7. Take photos and share them online and offline
  8. Check e-mail, communicate with instant messaging, and browse the Web from anywhere
  9. Keep up with your social networks on the go
  10. Read e-books and PDFs in the palm of your hand
  11. Navigate easily with Google Maps
  12. Install and use versatile applications from the Android Market
  13. Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure your Galaxy Tab

 

 

About the Author

Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 60 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPod, iPhone, & iTunes, Fifth Edition, iPad & iPhone Administrator’s Guide, Integrating Macs into Windows Networks, and Mac OS X System Administration. 

 

 

Other books you might be interested:

  1. 9780071630245     How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes
  2. 9780071748698     How to Do Everything iPad

 

 

 

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iPad 2 QuickSteps

July 21, 2011

iPad 2 QuickStepsiPad 2 QuickSteps

Author: Joli Ballew
ISBN: 9780071774277 / 0071774270
©2011 | 1st Edition | 192 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: AUG-11
Price: US$ 20.00
Sample Ch 01 | Learn More | QuickSteps Series

 

This full-color guide is the fastest, easiest way to get up and running on the iPad 2!

iPad 2 QuickStepsshows you, step by step, how to quickly set up and begin using your iPad 2, download and organize content from the App Store, play movies, read e-books, send/receive e-mail, video chat with another iPad 2, surf the web, view photos and video, and more. All of the new features in the iPad 2 are covered so you can get started right away.

The unique, oblong layout of the QuickSteps series mimics your computer screen, displays graphics and explanations side by side, and lays flat so you can easily refer to the book while working on your computer.

 

iPad 2 QuickSteps

  • Features full-color graphics, screenshots on every page, step-by-step tutorials, and quick-reference information
  • Highlights iPad 2 details so you can maximize the features packed into the new product release
  • Includes graphical icons that guide you to useful tips and reminders, bonus information related to the topic being covered, and warnings about common errors and pitfalls
  • High production quality, loads of information, and an ultra-low price make this the best value on the market

 

About the Author

Joli Ballew (Garland, TX) Microsoft MVP, MCSE, MCDST, A+, is the author of over 30 books overall, for McGraw-Hill, including How to Do Everything iPad and DeGunking Windows 7 and for Pearson five books in the Brilliant and In Simple Steps series from including Brilliant Windows 7 for the Over 50′s and Computer Essentials with Windows 7.

Beyond her computer book author career, Joli has written articles and given live webcasts for Microsoft’s Windows XP Expert Zone, and is currently writing web pages for Microsoft’s new Malaysia web site for small- to medium-sized businesses. She was the managing editor for BrightHub.com’s Home Office channel and still currently writes for the site, teaches classes at 3 different community colleges in Dallas and Collin County, Texas, and has created training videos for Keystone Learning.

Joli has hands-on experience teaching with the QuickBooks titles, and for the past three years has taught a course called “Outlook in a Day” using the Outlook 2007 QuickSteps book. Joli says she loves teaching from the QuickSteps series because students are not intimidated by it; there are lots of pictures, and arrows point to every step to make things clearer. It’s also inexpensive, so even the most cash-strapped student (most of whom are unemployed) can afford it. It’s also a great size for carrying around, and does not take up too much room on a desk when left out for reference.

 

 

Other books that you might be interested:

  1. 9780071630245      How to Do Everything iPod, iPhone & iTunes 
  2. 9780071748698      How to Do Everything iPad

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iOS SDK Programming A Beginners Guide

January 14, 2011

 

iOS SDK ProgrammingiOS SDK Programming A Beginners Guide

Authors: James Brannan, Blake Ward
ISBN: 9780071759083 / 0071759085
©2011 | 1st Edition | 528 pages | Paperback
Pub Date: FEB-11
Price: US$ 40.00
Learn More

 

Essential Skills–Made Easy!

Develop, test, and debug iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch applications with help from this practical resource. iOS SDK Programming: A Beginner’s Guide shows you how to use Objective-C and Apple’s new Xcode 4 development environment with an integrated, easy-to-use Interface Builder. You’ll learn which UIView subclasses to use when laying out an iOS app and master all of the iOS user interface controls. Setting application preferences and storing application data are also covered. The book explains how to integrate multimedia into your apps and develop universal apps that run on the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. You’ll learn how to take advantage of the iPad’s larger display and the new features of iOS 4.2. By the end of this book, you’ll be ready to create the next bit hit in the iTunes App Store!

Designed for Easy Learning:

  • Key Skills & Concepts–Chapter-opening lists of specific skills covered in the chapter
  • Try This–Hands-on exercises that show you how to apply your skills
  • Notes–Extra information related to the topic being covered
  • Tips–Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
  • Cautions–Errors and pitfalls to avoid
  • Annotated Syntax–Example code with commentary that describes the programming techniques being illustrated

 

Review

1. SciTech Book News, April 2011

This beginner’s guide to programming with Apple’s iOS software developers kit provides step-by-step instructions intended to get the reader programming iPhone and iPad applications as quickly and as easily as possible. The work, assuming no prior programming knowledge but requiring general computer aptitude, provides a basic primer in the C and Objective-C programming languages before presenting topics such as SDK setup and testing, facets of the UI programming functions, using controls, data management and multimedia. The volume includes numerous code examples, illustrations and screen shots and access to additional online resources, including sample applications code, is provided. Brannan and Ward are iPhone and Android application developers. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

 

About the Author

James A. Brannan (Gaithersburg, Maryland) has more than 16 years experience in IT. He has programmed using everything from AWK to Objective-C, including stints as a web designer and Oracle PL/SQL developer. He currently works full time as an independent iPhone developer. He is the author of four books, including iPhone SDK Programming: A Beginner’s Guide and Objective-C for iPhone Programmers: A Beginner’s Guide, both from McGraw-Hill.

 

Related Titles

  1. 9780071626491       iPhone SDK Programming: A Beginner’s Guide
  2. 9780071703284      Objective-C for iPhone Developers, A Beginner’s Guide     

 

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How to Do Everything iPad

June 25, 2010

Apple iPad

How to Do Everything iPad ©  2011

Authors: Ballew, Joli
ISBN-13: 9780071748698
ISBN 10: 0071748695
©2011 | 1st Edition | 336 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: July 2010
Price: US$ 25.00
Author’s Facebook |  Podcast |  Chapter 10  |  Learn More

Tap into every feature of your iPad!

Get the most out of the revolutionary iPad with help from this easy-to-follow guide. Covering both the Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models, How to Do Everything: iPad shows you how to quickly master the basics, such as customizing your iPad, using the Multi-Touch screen, accessing the Internet through wireless and cellular connections, syncing, and backing up your data. Learn to use Mail, Safari, iBooks, iTunes, Maps, the App Store, and much more. View photos and video, create a slideshow, watch movies, use GPS, and play games. If you’re looking for a book as cutting-edge and streamlined as the iPad itself, you found it!

  1. Configure, register, customize, sync, and back up your iPad
  2. Select a data plan for your iPad 3G
  3. Connect to Wi-Fi networks, access the web, and surf with Safari
  4. Set up Mail and integrate with various email accounts
  5. Install iBooks and download and read books
  6. Download and run cool apps from the App Store
  7. View, manage, and share photos and videos
  8. Set up iTunes, sync music and media from your computer, download songs, and create playlists
  9. Rent, purchase, download, and watch movies and TV shows
  10. Manage your contacts and schedule and keep notes
  11. Navigate with GPS and Maps
  12. Discover, download, and play awesome games
  13. Take advantage of the iPad’s built-in accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Zoom

 

Features

  1. Personalize your iPad with applications, ringtones, themes, skins, and wallpapers and explore iPad accessories
  2. Use iPad Desktop Software to synchronize the iPad with your computer
  3. Download and access e-books, online newspapers, magazines, videos, movies, blogs, journals, and educational materials like college textbooks and lab books
  4. Use the operating system to navigate file folders, applications, and perform computer-related tasks
  5. Place and answer phone calls, use voice activation, add phone contacts, and incorporate a Bluetooth headset
  6. Send and receive text, picture, and video SMS, MMS, and e-mail messages, and explore additional messaging options (Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, AOL, and others)
  7. Find Wi-Fi hotspots, surf the Internet, research, and locate and read online publications, and explore GPS and Maps
  8. Learn about networking options including Ethernet, ad-hoc, Bluetooth, wireless, and connect the iPad to your home entertainment center or game console
  9. Readers quickly learn how to use basic features like making phone calls, sending text messages, and managing contacts, as well as listening to music, taking and viewing photos, working with e-mail, creating contacts and synching data with their computer
  10. Readers learn about things they did not expect to see in the iPad, including using GPS and maps, working with an actual “Tablet computer”, and easily obtaining downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines, newsletters, journals, and blogs in the fields of entertainment, sports, science, history, culture, celebrities, news, current events, politics, technology, and education
  11. Readers learn how to locate and connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, choose an Internet subscription plan, surf the Internet, and perform Internet-related tasks, like shopping, updating their device, signing into Web sites, and managing bookmarks and cookies.
  12. Contents are arranged so readers can either work through the book chapter by chapter or use the book as reference, using the Table of Contents and Index as a guide
  13. See what fun and games are available at the App Store, what can be acquired from iTunes, and download and install 3rd party applications created for the iPad
  14. Learn how to take handwritten notes on the iPad and translate them into typed pages, how to navigate the mobility options, how to video conference with others, and how to use the computer functions
 
 
 
Review
 
1. SciTech Book News, April 2011
Covering both Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G models for those new to or familiar with other Apple iDevices, a technical writer/website manager/technology trainer in Texas introduces the basics of setting up and using the iPad tablet computer securely to access iTunes, other audio-visual content, the Safari web browser, Mail, iBooks, and applications (some free). The guide includes a chapter on accessibility options for those with a disability, and tips on customizing apps and preferences and troubleshooting. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

 

 

Author Profile

 
Joli Ballew (Garland, TX) Microsoft MVP, MCSE, MCDST, A+, and MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2007 is the extremely popular, bestselling author of Degunking Windows (Paraglyph Press), voted IPPY’s Best Computer Book of the Year in 2005. Joli has written over 30 books overall, including but not limited to How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center (McGraw-Hill), How to Do Everything with BlackBerry Storm 2 (McGraw-Hill), PC Magazine’s Office 2007 Solutions (Wiley), Breakthrough Windows Vista (Microsoft Press), and 5 books in Pearson’s Brilliant and In Simple Steps series including Brilliant Windows 7 for the Over 50′s and Computer Essentials with Windows 7. Beyond her book writing career, Joli has written articles and given live webcasts for Microsoft’s Windows XP Expert Zone, and is currently writing web pages for Microsoft’s new Malaysia web site for small- to medium-sized businesses. She was the managing editor for BrightHub.com’s Home Office channel and still currently writes for the site, teaches classes weekly at Eastfield and Collin community colleges in Dallas and Collin County, Texas, and has created training videos for Keystone Learning. She has also served as technical editor and/or contributor on myriad book titles.

 

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How to Do Everything Nexus One

June 8, 2010


Nexus OneHow to Do Everything Nexus One

Author: Smith, Bud
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-174872-8
ISBN-10: 0071748725
©2010 | 1st Edition | 336 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: July 2010
Price: US$ 24.99

Contents |  Chapter 01 | Podcast| Learn More

Tap into every feature of your Nexus One

How to Do Everything: Nexus One reveals how to master all the versatile features of Google’s new “super phone.” Nexus One includes several features that surpass the iPhone: a thinner, lighter handset; a larger screen with twice the resolution; voice-enabled text entry; better battery life; and a 5 megapixel camera with built-in flash. Readers will learn how to map routes, use Google Voice, Gmail, and other mail services, use Google Apps, play games, take and upload photos and video, download and play music, synch the phone with a Mac or PC, and much more.

The book is organized to match the user’s process in buying, setting up, and using the Nexus One. Chapters 2-7 match the order of icons users will encounter on the Nexus One home screen. Later chapters add detail on downloading software and content for the phone and extending it with add-on hardware. Pre-loaded Google services such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Navigation, and Google Voice are also covered.

  • Take advantage of all Nexus One and Android apps
  • Connect to data and voice networks, including Google Voice
  • Make calls and send text and multimedia messages
  • Master the hardware and software controls, including voice recognition
  • Design your home screen and get apps
  • Load and manage contacts
  • Use Gmail and email, set up accounts, and chat with Google Talk
  • Browse the web with Google Chrome
  • Get spoken turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps Navigation
  • Snap photos and capture videos
  • Load and play music

 

About the Author

Bud Smith (Oakland, CA) is one of the top authors working in technology today. Beginning in 1984, he’s written more than fifteen books, selling more than a million copies in total. Published books include nine editions of Creating Web Pages for Dummies (Wiley) and Internet Marketing for Dummies (Wiley). Topics Bud has written about include the first book on Google Voice, using Google applications, using Word Press, AutoCAD, and more. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, including all major European languages, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian. His current bestseller is Creating Web Pages For Dummies, now in its Ninth Edition; the recently released Google Voice For Dummies is the first book on the topic, and the sales outlook is promising as Google Voice and Android expand.

Bud has also worked for a wide range of technology companies, including Apple, IBM, Microsoft, AltaVista and others. He has served as a technical writer, project manager, and marketing director, taking an active role in development of QuickTime software, GPS devices, and software, Web services, and portable computer hardware for the blind, among other products.

Bud holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of San Francisco and completed an MSc at the London School of Economics in 2007, both in Information Systems. Today, he is a full-time author living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Review

1. SciTech Book News, April 2011

This comprehensive guide to Google’s flagship smart-phone provides clear instructions for getting the most out of the hardware and its Android operating system. Beginning with familiarizing the user with phone features, the work provides information on setup and configuration, administering contacts, voice and e-mail, the use of Internet and mapping features and multimedia features including music and video players. Step-by-step instructions, tips and tricks and numerous screen shots are provided throughout. This volume deals with stock Android and Google applications only and does not provide instructions for third-party software. Smith is an experienced technology writer. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)


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How to Do Everything BlackBerry Storm2

May 3, 2010


How to Do Everything BlackBerry Storm2

How to Do Everything BlackBerry Storm2

Authors: Ballew, Joli
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170332-1
ISBN-10: 0071703322
©2010 | 1st Edition | 256 pages , Softcover
Pub Date: April 2010
Price: US$ 24.99
Learn More


Maximize the Power of Your BlackBerry Storm2

Master all the versatile capabilities of the hot handheld that’s taking the world by storm. How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm2 shows you how to set up and customize your device, make calls, manage contacts, send and receive messages, snap photos, and capture video footage. You’ll learn how to download and install all kinds of apps, map with GPS, play games, listen to music, create playlists, and so much more. This hands-on guide covers it all!

  • Make phone calls, use e-mail, and access the web
  • Use various messaging options, including BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, and MMS
  • Take photos and capture video
  • Customize with ring tones, wallpaper, and themes
  • Download applications from BlackBerry App World
  • Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Navigate with BlackBerry Maps and GPS
  • Tether your BlackBerry to your computer
  • Load and play music, create playlists, and set up synching
  • Use the calendar and clock and manage appointments
  • Secure, back up, restore, and troubleshoot your BlackBerry Storm2.


 

Coverage of everything, including:

  • Phone basics
  • Blackberry Messaging Camera
  • Personalization; Ringtones, Themes, and Wallpaper
  • Blackberry App World
  • E-mail; Internet
  • Games
  • Media Player
  • Mobile streaming and multimedia
  • Blackberry Desktop Software
  • Calendar, Tasks, and To-Do Lists
  • Alarms and reminders
  • Wi-Fi
  • Maps
  • Troubleshooting



Review

  1. Reviewed in the September 2010 issue of SciTech Book News

“This user’s guide offers step-by-step instructions, illustrated with b&w screenshots, notes, and tips, on how to set up, customize, and use the BlackBerry Storm2 to make calls, send and receive messages, take photos and videos, install apps, play games, and listen to music. One appendix collects tips, tricks, and shortcuts, and the other covers backup, restore, reset, and troubleshooting. Ballew is a community college instructor who has written other books on computing. (Annotation ©2010 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)”



About the Author

Joli Ballew, Microsoft MVP, MCSE, MCDST, A+, and MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2007 (Garland, TX) is the extremely popular, bestselling author of Degunking Windows (Paraglyph Press), voted IPPY’s Best Computer Book of the Year in 2005. She has written more than 30 books, including How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center.



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October New Titles

September 26, 2009

 

McGraw-Hill Professional 

 

iPhone & iPod Touch Quicksteps 9780071634854

iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps

Authors: Spivey, Dwight
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163485-4
ISBN-10: 0071634851
©2010 | 1st Edition | 240 pages , Softcover
Status: October 2009
Price: US$ 19.99

Step-by-step, full-color graphics!

This visually oriented guide shows you how get the most out of the games, accessories, add-ons, applications, and multimedia functions of your iPhone or iPod touch. Nearly every page includes screen shots with numbered callouts that show and explain how to use all of the fun and powerful features.

Follow along and learn how to make calls, send and receive emails and text messages, surf the Web, use applications, and download and play multimedia files, including music, movies, and games. iPhone & iPod touch QuickSteps makes it easy to find the information you need using color-coded tabs. Have fun on day one with your iPhone or iPod touch!

Learn More 

 

 

Windows 7 Quicksteps 9780071635691

Windows 7 QuickSteps

Authors: Matthews, Marty
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163569-1
ISBN-10: 0071635696
©2010 | 1st Edition | 272 pages , Softcover
Status: October 2009
Price: US$ 19.99

Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics!

Get started using Windows 7 right away–the QuickSteps way. Color screenshots with streamlined explanations show you how to use all the new and improved features of this sleek operating system. You’ll find tips for customizing your desktop, managing files, connecting to the Internet, using email, adding hardware and software, and enjoying photos, music, and video. Learn how to set up a wired or wireless network and secure your entire system too. Get the book that gets you up-and-running on Windows 7 in no time.

Use these handy guideposts:

  • Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks
  • Need-to-know facts in concise narrative
  • Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things
  • Bonus information related to the topic being covered
  • Errors and pitfalls to avoid

Learn More  | Book Review

  

  

Microsoft Press

 

Windows 7 Resource Kit 9780735627000

Windows® 7 Resource Kit 
Authors:Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup, Jerry Honeycutt, Ed Wilson, and the Windows 7 Team at Microsoft
ISBN-13: 9780735627000
ISBN-10: 0735627002
©2010 | 1st Edition | 1,760 pages , Softcover with CD
Status: October 2009
Price: US$ 69.99

In-depth and comprehensive, this RESOURCE KIT delivers the information you need to administer your Windows 7 system. You get authoritative technical guidance from those who know the technology best—Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows 7 product team—along with essential scripts and resources. In addition, “Direct from the Source” sidebars offer deep insights and troubleshooting tips from the Windows 7 team.Get expert guidance on how to:

•  Use Microsoft Deployment Toolkit best practices and tools.
•  Plan user-state migration and test application compatibility.
•  Exploit new Group Policy features, settings, and ADMX templates.
•  Configure software updates and client-security technologies.
•  Administer disks, file systems, file sharing, search, and Windows Internet Explorer® 8.
•  Install and troubleshoot printers, devices, and services.
•  Manage IPsec, IPv6, wireless, and remote connectivity.
•  Use performance monitoring and diagnostic tools to manage desktop health.
•  Resolve common startup, hardware, and networking issues.CD features:
•  Sample VBScript scripts and Windows PowerShell™ scripts
•  Troubleshooting tools
•  Links to toolkits, documentation, and white papers
•  Fully searchable eBook of this guide
•  Complete eBook of INTRODUCING WINDOWS SERVER® 2008
•  Sample chapters from related Microsoft Press® books

  

Introducing Windows 7 for Developers 9780735626829

 Introducing Windows® 7 for Developers 

Authors: Yochay Kiriaty, Laurence Moroney and Sasha Goldshtein
ISBN-13: 9780735626829
ISBN-10: 0735626820
©2009 | 1st Edition | 352 pages , Softcover
Status: October 2009
Price: US$ 39.99

Get your first look at Windows 7—and see how much more productive and efficient the development life cycle can be. Guided by Windows programming experts, you’ll examine new Windows 7 capabilities and get a head start exploiting them to build better user experiences and applications. Topics include multi-touch gesture support, graphics and video enhancements, the Ribbon user interface (including the difference between Windows 7 Ribbon and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) Ribbon), federated search, the Libraries feature, Taskbar functionality, the new Windows Sensor and Location platform, and more.

 

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