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  • Take Control of Your iPadby Tonya Engst

    TidBITS 2011; US$ 15.00

    Tonya walks you through the entire iPad experience: Handle the hardware: Learn about the hardware components in your iPad model that make it unique, and get ideas for which accessories you should considering purchasing. Also, see where all the ports and buttons are on your iPad, plus find out how to turn it on and off, and how to reset and restore in case of a problem. For iPad 2 and third-generation iPad users, the ebook also describes how to use the camera for photos and videos, or to place a FaceTime video call. Get started: Learn how to answer the questions asked by the iPad's Setup Assistant, and get help with important configuration options that the Setup Assistant doesn't cover, including security, Bluetooth, tethering, Picture... more...

  • Serial Port Completeby Jan Axelson

    Lakeview Research 2007; US$ 31.95

    PC COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports in embedded systems are all addressed in this updated guide to programming, interfacing, and using serial ports. Topics include using .NET’s SerialPort class for COM-port communications on PCs; upgrading existing RS-232 designs to USB or wireless networks; and creating serial networks of embedded systems and PCs. Example circuits and code provide a quick start to projects. Installation and maintenance staff will also find tips for ensuring reliable operation and problem tracking. more...

  • Software Performance and Scalabilityby Henry H. Liu

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 99.95

    Praise from the Reviewers: "The practicality of the subject in a real-world situation distinguishes this book from others available on the market." — Professor Behrouz Far , University of Calgary "This book could replace the computer organization texts now in use that every CS and CpE student must take. . . . It is much needed, well written, and thoughtful." — Professor Larry Bernstein , Stevens Institute of Technology A distinctive, educational text onsoftware performance and scalability This is the first book to take a quantitative approach to the subject of software performance and scalability. It brings together three unique perspectives to demonstrate how your products can be optimized and tuned for the best possible performance... more...

  • Sams Teach Yourself Android Application Development in 24 Hoursby Lauren Darcey; Shane Conder

    Pearson Education 2010; US$ 31.99

    Full Color!   In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, learn how to build powerful applications for the world’s first complete, open, and free mobile platform: Android. Using this book’s straightforward, step-by-step approach, you’ll build a fully-featured Android application from the ground up and master the skills you need to design, develop, test, and publish powerful applications. Each lesson builds on what you’ve already learned, giving you a rock-solid foundation for real-world success!   Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common Android development tasks. Quizzes and Exercises at the end of each chapter help you test your knowledge. By the Way notes... more...

  • Android Cookbookby Ian F. Darwin

    O'Reilly Media 2012; US$ 43.99

    Jump in and build working Android apps with the help of more than 200 tested recipes. With this cookbook, you’ll find solutions for working with the user interfaces, multitouch gestures, location awareness, web services, and device features such as the phone, camera, and accelerometer. You also get useful steps on packaging your app for the Android Market. Ideal for developers familiar with Java, Android basics, and the Java SE API, this book features recipes contributed by more than three dozen developers from the Android community. Each recipe provides a clear solution and sample code you can use in your project right away. Among numerous topics, this cookbook helps you: Use guidelines for designing a successful Android app ... more...

  • iPad: The Missing Manualby J. D. Biersdorfer

    O'Reilly Media 2012; US$ 19.99

    Apple’s third-generation iPad has a new, razor-sharp Retina display and a robust processor that will dazzle you with their looks and speed, but you won’t get far without an owner’s manual to all the tablet’s features. This comprehensive guide shows you how to transfer media to your iPad, sync and shop wirelessly, tap into WiFi and 4G cellular networks, and use iTunes for media management. The important stuff you need to know: Build your media library. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, eBooks, and more. Sync wirelessly. Keep your iPad’s apps, media, and email messages current without cabling up. Capture stunning images. Take photos and HD video with the tablet’s... more...

  • Take Your iPad to Workby Brian Proffitt

    Course Technology PTR 2012; US$ 24.99

    Soon after the release of Apple's first iPad, the business world discovered that the popular device, beyond being simply a new, fun, mobile platform for games, e-books, media, and the like, was also a powerful and welcome ally in the workplace. The first edition of TAKE YOUR IPAD TO WORK explored the many ways in which iPads were being put to use on the job and showed readers how to bring the device into their own workflow. Now, in this timely second edition, coinciding with the release of the new third-generation iPad, Brian Proffitt explains the latest updates to this revolutionary device and teaches you new ways to put the power and portability of the Apple iPad to work for you. The iPad is being deployed successfully in businesses large... more...

  • PC User Fundamentalsby Mark Stevens

    John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd 1999; US$ 6.25

    PC User Fundamentals is designed to give you an introduction to computer systems. It presents an overview of various types of computer hardware using the technologies currently found in IBM PC-type machines. more...

  • The Microcontroller Idea Bookby Jan Axelson

    Lakeview Research 2002; US$ 19.95

    This hand-on introduction to microcontrollers includes dozens of examples with program code and circuit designs. more...

  • Exploring IBM eServer zSeries and S/390 Serversby Jim Hoskins; Bob Frank

    Maximum Press 2002; US$ 47.95

    Considered the bible of the IBM zSeries and S/390 world, this new edition closely examines the role large computers will play in the new century. All the new hardware models and operating system products—Linux, VSE, MVS, VM, AIX, and Open Edition—are now available for the zSeries and are fully explained, as are critical business issues such as cost justification, lease versus purchase, support, security, and maintenance. Hypothetical small, medium, and large businesses are described and then outfitted with the appropriate zSeries solution. more...