Computing

For system administrators, programmers, and end users, shell command or carefully crafted shell script can save you time and effort, (read more)

For system administrators, programmers, and end users, shell command or carefully crafted shell script can save you time and effort, or facilitate consistency and repeatability for a variety of common tasks. This cookbook provides more than 300 practical recipes for using bash, the popular Unix shell that enables you to harness and customize the power of any Unix or Linux system. Ideal for new and experienced users alike-including proficient Windows users and sysadmins-this updated second edition helps you solve a wide range of problems. (hide)

Navigate the tricky issues around cross-browser inconsistencies and use jQuery to avoid wasting time fixing these bugs. This book (read more)

Navigate the tricky issues around cross-browser inconsistencies and use jQuery to avoid wasting time fixing these bugs. This book is your step-by-step guide to learning the jQuery library and allows you to concentrate on what really matters to you, mastering the most popular JavaScript library in a web developer's toolkit.Throughout this book, you'll discover how expressive yet concise jQuery's code is and how much quicker and efficiently you can develop with jQuery. Beginning jQuery takes you from the basics of getting you started with jQuery, right through to extending jQuery by writing your own plug-ins.

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The bestselling blogging book--updated in a new edition! Ready to make your mark on the online world? Start a blog! Blogging For (read more)

The bestselling blogging book--updated in a new edition! Ready to make your mark on the online world? Start a blog! Blogging For Dummies provides you with information on blogging basics, the anatomy of a good blog, and the tools required to get started. Plus, you'll get advice on a blog topic, choosing a domain name and host, writing your first post, planning an editorial calendar, and using your blog as an important part of your personal brand. (hide)

Hackers know everything about us. We know almost nothing about them. Until now. The hacker now known as Alien entered MIT in 1998, (read more)

Hackers know everything about us. We know almost nothing about them. Until now.

The hacker now known as Alien entered MIT in 1998, intending to major in aerospace engineering. Almost immediately, she was recruited to join a secret student group scaling walls, breaking into buildings, pulling elaborate pranks, and exploring computer systems. Within a year, one of her hall mates was dead and two others were arraigned. (hide)

When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in (read more)

When you are working on your PC and come up against a problem that you are unsure how to solve or want to accomplish something in application that you aren't sure how to do, Brilliant guides give you the answers. Brilliant Office 2010 allows you to find the information you need easily and without fuss. It guides you through all tasks and applications using a highly visual, step-by-step approach.

It tells exactly what you need to know when you need to know it.Brilliant Office 2010 will show you how to ...Organize information in Office and add impact with Clip Art, SmartArt diagrams, tables and charts using the new results-oriented interface* Create great-looking documents faster in Word using themes, styles and templates* Use organizing, processing, and presenting tools to create data in Excel* Create powerful presentations faster in Powerpoint using ready-made design templates and themes* Use tools for creating and managing your email, calendar, contacts and tasks in Outlook* Use task panes to quickly create a brochure or a newsletter without being a designer using Publisher* Use Groove and SharePoint Team Services to collaborate and share documents and information Spend less time reading and more time doing with a simple step-by-step approach to beginner and intermediate level office tasks. < /I> Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need - Numbered steps guide you through each task or problems Numerous screenshots illustrate each steps Cross reference boxes point you to related tasks and information in the books "Did you know ?..." sections alert you to relevant expert tips, tricks and advice (hide)

This updated edition of the Build Your Own Gaming PC Manual will help readers get the performance they want on a budget they can (read more)

This updated edition of the Build Your Own Gaming PC Manual will help readers get the performance they want on a budget they can afford. Whether they want the cutting-edge technology or are just interested in streaming video of themselves playing the latest hit games, readers will find the guidance needed to make their perfect PC a reality. Regardless of if they are looking to upgrade an existing computer or build a new one from scratch, they'll be able to play the newest games in style and be ready to face the challenges of next year's hottest titles.

The new edition includes information on virtual reality, along with all the latest software, accessories and video technology. (hide)

What is social media? Have you got a facebook page but are unsure how it can benefit your company? Or do you want to monitor your (read more)

What is social media? Have you got a facebook page but are unsure how it can benefit your company? Or do you want to monitor your social media activity to see its effectiveness? Learn how to understand and utilize social media for business. From the basics to the most complex issues The Business of Being Social breaks down every aspect of social media and explains step-by-step how you can create a strategy for success. Social media exploded onto our screens but most businesses use traditional marketing methods and are confused how to harness the benefits.

Make sure you're using social media to its full potential. Whether you're a business owner or need social media for marketing to set up new social media channels such as Pinterest or YouTube, build your community or find out how to use keywords and SEO, The Business of Being Social covers all these aspects and more. From helping you to build your brand and promote communication between yourself and your customers, to driving customers to your website and learning from companies who have made their social media campaigns a success, The Business of Being Social is your one-stop guide to the ins and outs of social media. (hide)

Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science provides a set of resources to students and teachers following the Cambridge (read more)

Cambridge International AS and A Level Computer Science provides a set of resources to students and teachers following the Cambridge AS and A Level syllabus (9608). It delivers clearly written information to help develop the theoretical and practical skills required by the course, with a clear progression of tasks that consolidate and develop knowledge. The coursebook offers students detailed descriptions of the concepts, reinforced with examples that outline complex subject matter in a clear way.

A teacher resource and revision guide are part of this set of resources. (hide)

Get the most out of your Google Chromebook. Are you the proud new owner of a Google Chromebook and a little - or a lot-intimidated (read more)

Get the most out of your Google Chromebook. Are you the proud new owner of a Google Chromebook and a little - or a lot-intimidated by the technology? You've come to the right place! Chromebook For Dummies walks you through setting up the device, transitioning from traditional computers and working in the cloud, customizing Chromebook to suit your needs, navigating the apps and their uses, and applying advanced settings and features. Fear not: with the step-by-step guidance and helpful information inside, there's no reason to break a sweat.

Chromebooks are affordable, fast, and sleek - and with Google driving the initiative, they're impossible to ignore. So it's no wonder they're gaining popularity and enticing people from all walks of life to make the switch from a traditional PC or laptop. If you're one of those people and want to make the most of your experience, this book is a practical user's guide to all things Chromebook. (hide)

Client-Centered Software Development: The CO-FOSS Approach introduces a method to creating a customized software product for a single (read more)

Client-Centered Software Development: The CO-FOSS Approach introduces a method to creating a customized software product for a single client, either from scratch or by reusing open source components. The clients are typically non-profit humanitarian, educational, or public service organizations. This approach has been used in undergraduate courses where students learn the principles of software development while implementing a real-world software product.
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