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Hacking GPSby Kathie Kingsley-Hughes
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 24.99* This is the "user manual" that didn't come with any of the 30 million GPS receivers currently in use, showing readers how to modify, tweak, and hack their GPS to take it to new levels! * Crazy-cool modifications include exploiting secret keycodes, revealing hidden features, building power cords and cables, hacking the battery and antenna, protecting a GPS from impact and falls, making a screen protector, and solar-powering a GPS * Potential power users will take the function and performance of their GPS to a whole new level by hacking into the firmware and hacking into a PC connection with a GPS * Fear not! Any potentially dangerous mod (to the device) is clearly labeled, with precautions listed that should be taken * Game time! Readers can... more...
Maximum PC Guide to Building a Dream PC, Adobe Readerby Maximum PC; Will Smith
Pearson Education 2006; US$ 23.99This is the eBook version of the printed book. The moment you've been waiting for is finally here. Maximum PC has expanded its bestselling "Building a Dream PC" issue to bring you the more complete Maximum PC Guide to Building a Dream PC. This full-color layout packed with pictures, illustrations and infographics that will show you how to build the perfect PC from the ground up. Written by the top two voices in PC hardware technology, Maximum PC and Que, you will also learn how to tune, optimize and backup your dream PC once it's built. No stone is left unturned in this step-by-step guide, as it gives you tips on how to find the best prices on parts, assemble the PC and tweak the BIOS to maximize performance. PC lovers, look no further-your... more...
Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide, Adobe Readerby Leo Laporte; Michael Miller
Pearson Education 2004; US$ 19.99This is the eBook version of the printed book. Dedicated to the leagues of mainstream geeks who integrate technology into every facet of their lives, Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide is the definitive source for your gadget-buying needs in 2004-05. Leo boils down the reams and reams of product specs, slices through the marketing hype and delivers his best-of-breed picks for everything from digital cameras to MP3 players, GPS units to cell phones, and from home theater equipment to computer gadgetry. Leo will help you ensure that your hard-earned bucks are put to good use. Divided into seven easy-to-follow sections, you will find general buying advice, tips on what to avoid and Leo's top picks for each device type. Get the most out... more...
Build And Upgrade Your Own PCby Ian Sinclair
Elsevier Science & Technology 2005; US$ 40.95The book computer retailers don't want you to read! more...
Build the Ultimate Custom PCby Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Kathie Kingsley-Hughes
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 24.99Take control of your PC! Why do they load up a PC with stuff you don't need and leave off the things you really want? Don't take it anymore! Grab a screwdriver and let these two experts show you how to build the PC of your dreams, even if you've never cracked a case before. You'll learn to choose the right components, install them safely, test your system, find the best prices on parts, and even trick out your new machine with some cool tweaks and mods. Plenty of illustrations and step-by-step directions make it easy, and you just might make your wallet happy, too. How to build what you want Oh, the things you'll learn! * Safety first--it's Chapter 1 * Choose your tools * Powering this puppy * Motherboard knows best * RAM it into drive(s)... more...
Build the Ultimate Home Theater PCby Ed Tittel; Mike Chin
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2005; US$ 24.99The best of both worlds-now THIS is entertainment You love tinkering with technology. The digital lifestyle is your lifestyle. So building your own Home Theater PC just might be as entertaining as using it. In these pages, a couple of fellow tinkerers explain the components and subsystems of a Home Theater PC and help you choose and pur- chase parts, assemble and test the PC, install Windows(r) Media Center Edition, and get the whole thing up and running. Then, invite your friends over and watch 'em turn green. All you need to know Clear, step-by-step instructions, complete with parts lists, pictures, and diagrams * What makes it an HTPC * Choosing the CPU and memory * Graphics, video, and HTPC audio * Monitors and displays * Networking... more...
How Video Worksby Diana Weynand; Marcus Weise
Elsevier 2004; US$ 41.95Most used book by professionals in broadcast and post production video departments in the entertainment industry! HOW VIDEO WORKS (formerly Videotape Theory & Operations) offers to the working video professional or student a complete and thorough guide to understanding how the analog and digital broadcast video signal is captured, recorded, transmitted, and broadcast, and the equipment that supports that process. Written in an easy to understand style, this book has been a bible for professionals in the video world since 1985. Update your library with this new version of an industry standard. HOW VIDEO WORKS will give you: * New digital technologies including hi-definition, compression and encoding. * A hands-on approach to learning about... more...
Beginning Digital Electronics through Projectsby Andrew Singmin
Elsevier 2000; US$ 48.95Digital electronics is a little more abstract than analog electronics, and trying to find a useful starter book can be tough. For those interested in learning digital electronics, with a practical approach, Beginning Digital Electronics Through Projects is for you. It is published in the same tradition as Beginning Analog Electronics Through Projects, Andrew Singmin's revision to the popular Beginning Electronics Through Projects. Beginning Digital Electronics Through Projects provides practical exercises, building techniques, and ideas for over thirty-five useful digital projects. Some digital logic knowledge is necessary, but the theory is limited to "need-to-know" information that will allow you to get started right away without complex... more...
How Video Worksby Marcus Weise; Diana Weynand
Elsevier 2007; US$ 45.95How Video Works has been a bible for professionals in the video world since 1985. It offers easy to understand explanations of the entire world of video. A complete guide from analog video to all the new digital technologies, including HD, compression, and encoding. This book is a must-have for any broadcast or video production department. It is also perfect for the new video technician or non-tech creative professional who is just beginning to discover the digital world. Update your library with the brand new version of an industry standard. * Now with full-color image section! * Complete explanation of the new ATSC digital and HDTV video and audio standards * New sections on optical media and fiber optics, updated MPEG material * In-depth... more...
CNET Do-it-yourself Digital Home Office Projectsby Sally Slack
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 24.95Run a world-class business from home. Today's home office is much more than a desk and a computer. In this easy-to-follow guide, you'll find out how to set up a connected, collaborative, portable, and secure digital workspace in your home. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book explains how to get the most out of the latest wireless and Web-based technologies. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. With CNET Do-It-Yourself Digital Home Office Projects , you'll be able to manage a competitive business from the comfort... more...









