Download or read book Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps 2nd edition written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Android is the mobile operating system that is used on the majority of smartphones worldwide. It is a robust and versatile operating system that can be used by any manufacturer to add to their handsets. This means that there is a wide range of Android phones available and also different versions of Android that run on them. Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android, and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone. The book looks at using the interface of an Android phone including: · Using Home screens · Organizing apps · Viewing notifications · Locking the phone · Searching for items · Accessing the range of Android settings · Syncing with other Android Devices The book also covers all aspects of the standard communication functions that are now commonplace on smartphones: · Making and receiving calls · Making video calls · Sending text messages · Adding contacts · Sending emails · Browsing the web Android phones are excellent for a range of mobile entertainment, and the book shows how to listen to music, watch videos and read books. It also deals with taking and viewing photos so that you can use your Android phone as a replacement for a digital camera. Due to the range of versions of Android and models of phones, Android phones can sometimes appear a bit of a maze. However, Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd edition provides a clear guide to navigate through the issues and ensure that you can get the most out of your Android phone, whichever version it is. Updated for Android v7 Nougat. Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Android Phones 2. Models of Android Phones 3. Android Settings 4. Around an Android Phone 5. Calls and Contacts 6. Using the Keyboard 7. Messaging and Email 8. Android Apps 9. Being Entertained 10. Keeping in the Picture 11. Online with Chrome 12. Staying Secure

Download or read book Android Phones for Seniors in Easy Steps written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource starts with a detailed look at the different versions of Android, and the range of models of phones that are available. It also explains the relationship with Google and the services that can be used with an Android phone.

Download or read book Start an Online Business in easy steps 2nd edition written by Jon Smith and published by In Easy Steps Limited. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Start an Online Business in easy steps, 2nd edition will show you how to research, prepare and run your own online business and will also give you the tools and the confidence to be able to explain to other staff members, clients, potential suppliers and of course customers, about what your online business is, and what it can do for them. Now fully updated for today’s online market, it will guide you through: · Planning, registering, and financing your business. · Setting up your business online, and marketing it effectively. · Monetizing your site. · Managing and retaining customers. · The tricks of the trade to earn more from your website, and much more to make your site successful! This book is intended for entrepreneurs, employees, employers, parents, students... in fact anyone interested in starting a business online no matter what their level of experience. It is for the non-techie who wants to be involved with every facet of setting up and running their own e-business. Whether you have a great idea for an online business but don’t know where to start, or you’ve just launched your online shop and need to attract customers, this book is for you! Table of Contents: 1. Start an Online Business 2. Business Planning & Finance 3. Setting Up Online 4. Monetizing Your Site 5. Supply Chain 6. Marketing Your Online Business 7. Customer Relationship Management 8. Useful Resources

Download or read book PHP MySQL in easy steps 2nd Edition written by Mike McGrath and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PHP and MySQL in easy steps, 2nd edition teaches 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 and MySQL in easy steps, 2nd edition 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 and MySQL in easy steps, 2nd edition 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. Covers MySQL 8.0. Contents · Getting started · Performing operations · Controlling progress · Producing forms · Assembling tables · Handling data · Connecting databases · Registering users · Providing forums · Processing shops

Download or read book Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps 2nd edition written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2015-06-05 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tablet computers are now a familiar sight on the digital landscape. They are powerful, portable and packed full of functionality for most computing tasks. Android is the operating system on a wide range of tablets and it is one of the major players in this market. This determines the tablet's user interface and also a lot of its functionality. The latest version of Android is 5.0 Lollipop and improves upon what is already the most widely used operating system for tablets. Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps: Looks at the range of devices available and their specifications and functionalityExplains the Android operating system and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around, performing all of your favourite tasks, getting online and turning your tablet into a mobile library and entertainment centreFocuses on the latest version of Android, 5.0 Lollipop, and shows the enhancements that have been made over previous versions, such as allowing guest users, viewing the latest notifications on your tablet and accessing quickly the settings that you use most often Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps will show you how to: Get up and running with the interactive, touch screen experience so that you can quickly find your way around with AndroidUse the Android settings to ensure that your tablet looks and works in exactly the way that you wantFind your way around apps: the programs that give Android tablets their functionality - from using the preinstalled apps, to downloading and using the huge selection available from the Google Play Store, which is linked directly to Android tablets. It also shows how to get the best apps for popular activities such as travel, health and wellbeing, family history and online shoppingConnect to the web via Wi-Fi, using email, making phone and video calls to family and friends with Skype and diving into the world of social networkingKeep your tablet safe - security on tablets is just as important as on any other computer and this is covered in terms of preventing access to your tablet and staying safe online and when using your apps Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps gives you the confidence to enter the world of the tablet and get the most out of your device, using Android 5.0 Lollipop. The book features the Google Nexus but is applicable to all tablets running the Android operating system. Presented in larger type for easier reading.

Download or read book Management Basics in easy steps 2nd edition written by Tony Rossiter and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2019-01-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition offers practical tips, information and common-sense advice based on the author’s 40 years’ hands-on experience of management – now updated to reflect advances in technology and changes in the wider working environment. Whether you are an experienced manager or about to take up your first management job, Management Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition will be of real help to you in the workplace. It is a lively, easy-to-read book, full of tips and simple, practical things that have been put into practice in the real world and shown to work where it matters – in the workplace. Tony Rossiter’s clear, humorous writing style and comprehensive content make Management Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition a compelling must-read for anyone with a management role. His management tips and advice will show you: · How people skills help you put into practice all the technical skills needed by a manager · How to manage your staff, your colleagues, your customers and even your boss · How to organise yourself and make the most effective use of your time · How to focus on the vital 20% of your work that accounts for most of the results · How to win the respect and trust of your team and make it the best · How to select the right person to join your team · The art of effective delegation · How to make effective use of digital tools, online networks and social media · How to cope with change and see it not as a threat but as a great opportunity This second edition has been revised to include the changes in management practices since the first edition, which was published in 2011, including: · The increased importance and use of digital tools, business and performance management software, and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack, Yammer, Scoro, Twitter, Facebook) · Increased focus on diversity and inclusion · Implications of new data protection legislation · Less tolerance of unacceptable workplace behaviour such as bullying and sexual harassment · More recognition of the importance of the culture of an organisation · A move away from traditional, command-and-control hierarchies towards more flexible working – working from home, better work/life balance, teamwork, collaboration, matrix structures, trusting and empowering those at the coal-face · A move away from fixed appraisal systems and formal training towards continuous feedback, coaching and personal learning (e-learning, distance learning) · More refined recruitment (use of LinkedIn etc) Comes with useful worksheets – a complete guide for easy reference.

Download or read book Android For Dummies written by Dan Gookin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive (and very friendly!) reference guide to Android phones and tablets You’re used to hearing it said that the phone in your pocket or tablet by your bed has more computing power than the entire Apollo 11 space program in the 1960s (or something similarly impressive)—and this is no less true for Android devices than any other. Sounds great—but what does that actually mean you can do with them? The new edition of Android For Dummies reveals all for new and experienced users alike, making it easy to get the most out of the awesome computing power of Android smartphone and tablet devices—from communications and pictures and videos to the wonderful world of 2.8+ million Google apps! Cutting through the jargon, bestselling tech author Dan Gookin puts you in touch with all the Android features you’ll need to know (and many more you’ll be pleased to discover!), from setup and configuration to the major features, such as text, email, internet, maps, navigation, camera, and video, as well as synching with your home computer. In addition to getting familiar with these and the latest Android 10 operating system (OS)—in both Google Pixel and Samsung versions—you’ll become an expert on the best ways to share your thoughts, videos, and pictures on social media, navigate with Android Auto when driving, and maintain your files so they’re orderly and easy to find. Explore Android devices, from physical functions to software and online features Communicate via email, social media, Google Duo video calls, and more Tweak your privacy settings to keep your information secure Use Android Auto when driving and see in the dark with Night Light and Dark Mode Androids may be able to land a spacecraft on the Moon (yet) but there’s a whole universe waiting right there in the device at your fingertips—and this book is the perfect place to begin to explore!

Download or read book Windows 11 in easy steps 2nd edition written by Nick Vandome and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows 11 was first released in 2021 and was a major evolution of the Windows operating system. This has continued with regular updates, with the latest one being the Windows 11 24H2 update. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition will guide you through this latest version of Windows 11, covering the key features and functions for becoming confident with the operating system. In concise language, this best-selling guide takes you through the essentials a step at a time. Areas covered include: · The Desktop, Start button, and Start menu. · Customizable widgets that display real-time information such as news feeds and weather. · Keeping your files organized with the streamlined File Explorer. · Customizing Windows 11 to give it a unique feel, with the options in the Settings app. · Using and managing the extensive range of Windows apps. · Snap layouts for displaying and managing multiple apps within a single screen. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition also covers some of the very latest features of the operating system in the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2), including: · Copilot, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) digital assistant, for smart searching over your Windows 11 computer and the internet. · Using the Teams app with the Chat function for text and video communication. · Accessing the Quick Settings panel, with its redesigned interface. Windows 11 in easy steps, 2nd edition is ideal for anyone who wants to grasp the essentials quickly and easily. Covering Windows 11 on desktop and laptop computers the book is ideal for new users and also those upgrading from an earlier version of Windows. Covers all PCs and laptops with the Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2). Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Windows 11 2. Getting Started 3. Working with Apps 4. Standard Controls 5. Customizing Windows 6. File Explorer 7. Managing Files and Folders 8. Digital Lifestyle 9. Microsoft Edge Browser 10. Keeping in Touch 11. Networking and Sharing 12. System and Security

Download or read book Android Smartphones For Seniors For Dummies written by Marsha Collier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-10-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quickest and easiest way to outsmart your Android smartphone Android smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, offer great ways to simplify and enhance your life. From easy ways to stay in touch with your friends and family to helpful reminders for everyday tasks, Android phones can keep you connected and current at all times. Sometimes, though, the learning curve can seem a little steep. But it doesn’t have to! Android Phones For Seniors For Dummies is your one-stop guide to discovering the essentials on how to take charge of your Android-powered phone. It skips the techspeak and confusing jargon to deliver key information in a straightforward and reader-friendly way. With this book, you’ll learn to: Navigate your way around your smartphone so you can easily open and close apps, access info, and see photos Read your email and messages so you can stay in touch with the important people in your life Secure your phone so you can be assured that you, and only you, can access the sensitive data on it Printed using larger-print type and accompanied by full-color pictures that show you how to apply the step-by-step instructions, this easy handbook is the only resource you’ll need to make the most of your Android phone.

Download or read book Help Me Guide to Android for Seniors written by Charles Hughes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need help with your new Android phone or tablet? Are you new to smartphones in general, or coming from an iPhone or Blackberry? The Guide to Android for Seniors is a book written specifically for those who have difficulty using electronics, such as phones, personal computers, and tablet computers. There is a wealth of knowledge about all types of Android devices in this book, regardless of the manufacturer or model, and can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Whether you are puzzled about managing your electronic address book, or how to take and send a picture to a friend, you will find the information in this guide. The Internet is riddled with advanced tips and tricks, but the goal of this book is to sort through the extra information to simplify your first experience with using an Android phone or tablet. Help is here! Here are some examples of the topics discussed in this guide: - Charging the Device - Finding the Android Buttons - Calling a Contact - Assigning a Speed Dial - Using the Speakerphone During a Voice Call - Adding a New Contact - Composing a New Text Message - Adding an Attachment to a Text Message - Taking a Picture - Capturing a Video - Navigating to a Web Page - Setting Up Email - Setting Up a Google Account - Buying an Application - Importing Your Contacts from Another Phone - Adjusting the Brightness - Saving on Data Costs with Your Phone PLUS, what to do when the phone - Does not turn on - Can't make a call - Touchscreen does not respond as expected ...and much more!

Download or read book Android for Programmers written by Paul J. Deitel and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the world's #1 Java programming authors, and the creators of the bestselling "iPhone for Programmers," the application-driven approach to Android brings the Deitels' signature "Live Code" technique to Android development and teaches every new technique in the context of a real-world Android App: 16 complete Apps in all.

Download or read book Building Android Apps in easy steps 2nd edition written by Mike McGrath and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2014-10-31 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how to create an app for Android devices? Here's your chance to find out! Android has become the dominant operating system for smartphones and a host of connected devices. Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition will help you develop your own brilliant Android App using the popular Android App Inventor 2. Your App idea can now become a reality! Assuming no prior knowledge of any programming language, Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition is ideal for newcomers wanting to easily create apps for Android devices, as well as programmers and web developers looking to quickly expand their skill set. Starting from setting up your computer to develop and test your Android apps, Building Android Apps in easy steps, 2nd edition shows how to create graphical interfaces; define application properties; add interactivity; integrate with the web; build and deploy complete Android apps and more – all using simple drag-and-drop blocks – and demonstrated here by examples. Each chapter builds your knowledge so by the end of the book you'll have gained a sound understanding of application development for the Android platform. Use Building Android Apps in easy steps to create your own Android apps without doing any coding! Covers App Inventor 2 (released December 2013).

Download or read book R for Data Analysis in easy steps written by Mike McGrath and published by In Easy Steps. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The R language is widely used by statisticians for data analysis, and the popularity of R programming has therefore increased substantially in recent years. The emerging Internet of Things (IoT) gathers increasing amounts of data that can be analyzed to gain useful insights into trends. R for Data Analysis in easy steps has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to anyone who wants to produce graphic visualizations to gain insights from gathered data. R for Data Analysis in easy steps begins by explaining core programming principles of the R programming language, which stores data in “vectors” from which simple graphs can be plotted. Next, the book describes how to create “matrices” to store and manipulate data from which graphs can be plotted to provide better insights. This book then demonstrates how to create “data frames” from imported data sets, and how to employ the “Grammar of Graphics” to produce advanced visualizations that can best illustrate useful insights from your data. R for Data Analysis in easy steps contains separate chapters on the major features of the R programming language. There are complete example programs that demonstrate how to create Line graphs, Bar charts, Histograms, Scatter graphs, Box plots, and more. The code for each R script is listed, together with screenshots that illustrate the actual output when that script has been executed. The free, downloadable example R code is provided for clearer understanding. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of R programming, and be able to write your own scripts that can be executed to produce graphic visualizations for data analysis. You need have no previous knowledge of any programming language, so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Contents: Getting started Storing values Performing operations Testing conditions Employing functions Building matrices Constructing data frames Producing quick plots Telling stories with data Plotting perfection

Download or read book Word 2013 ELearning Kit For Dummies written by Lois Lowe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you've used other versions of this popular program or never processed a single word, this guide will get you going with Word 2013.

Download or read book Android Smartphone Photography For Dummies written by Mark Hemmings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wait—you took that amazing picture? Taking a photo is as simple as point and click. Taking a good photo takes a bit more know-how, and Android Smartphone Photography For Dummies is your quick-and-easy guide. No matter what model of Android phone you have, this book teaches you to produce high-quality images using the powerhouse camera you carry in your pocket every day. You’ll learn the photography techniques pros use, like how to recognize beautiful outdoor lightning, how to capture moving subjects, and how to make stuff look good. Whatever kind of photos you want to take, this book will help you identify the gear and the apps you need for stunning results. With Dummies as your friendly instructor, you’ll be wowing your friends and family before you know it. Explore your phone’s camera, including little-known advanced features that will make a big difference in your images Figure out how to edit your pictures, correct lighting imbalances, apply neat filters, remove blemishes, and more Learn the basic principles of photography and apply your knowledge to outdoor photography, action shots, and still life Plus: capture video, organize your images, share photos online, choose a phone tripod, and protect your camera from the elements Dummies makes it easy for Android users of all skill levels to morph into masterful image-makers.

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