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After Steve

How Apple became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul

by Tripp Mickle ...

From the Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants—Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO—and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.Steve Jobs called Jony Ive his “spiritual partner at Apple.” The London-born genius was the ... Read more

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From the Wall Street Journal’s Tripp Mickle, the dramatic, untold story inside Apple after the passing of Steve Jobs by following his top lieutenants—Jony Ive, the Chief Design Officer, and Tim Cook, the COO-turned-CEO—and how the fading of the former and the rise of the latter led to Apple losing its soul.Steve Jobs called Jony Ive his “spiritual partner at Apple.” The London-born genius was the
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Mac for Beginners

by Imagine Publishing ...

Covering everything you need to get started on your Mac, Mac For Beginners takes you from setting up to downloading apps and everything in-between. With an in-depth guide to the hardware and easy-to-follow tutorials on setting your Mac up and personalising your machine, youll be up and running in no time. There are step-by-step guides covering the iLife suite (including iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand ... Read more

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Covering everything you need to get started on your Mac, Mac For Beginners takes you from setting up to downloading apps and everything in-between. With an in-depth guide to the hardware and easy-to-follow tutorials on setting your Mac up and personalising your machine, youll be up and running in no time. There are step-by-step guides covering the iLife suite (including iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand
... Read more
MacBook Air (2020 Model) For Seniors

Getting Started With Your First Mac

by Scott La Counte ...

You know what a MacBook is, but chances are you spent most of your life with a Windows PC.While there is a learning curve, it’s not as hard as you’d think. And there are lots of advantages—especially if you have other Apple products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV.This book is meant to help users who are picking up a MacBook for the first time. While it’s based on the MacBook Air ... Read more

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You know what a MacBook is, but chances are you spent most of your life with a Windows PC.While there is a learning curve, it’s not as hard as you’d think. And there are lots of advantages—especially if you have other Apple products like the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV.This book is meant to help users who are picking up a MacBook for the first time. While it’s based on the MacBook Air
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My First MacBook / MacBook Air

A Beginners Guide to Unplugging You Windows PC and Becoming a Mac User

by Andie Campbell ...

You bought a Mac! Let me be the first to tell you, your day is about to get much, MUCH easier. But before we get there, there’s a bit of light house keeping. Yeah, yeah, yeah - that’s all fine and good, but when do you get to play with your new machine? Mac’s are great - they are powerful, streamlined and easy as heck to use - but your files? They’re still on a PC and like it or not, you just ... Read more

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You bought a Mac! Let me be the first to tell you, your day is about to get much, MUCH easier. But before we get there, there’s a bit of light house keeping. Yeah, yeah, yeah - that’s all fine and good, but when do you get to play with your new machine? Mac’s are great - they are powerful, streamlined and easy as heck to use - but your files? They’re still on a PC and like it or not, you just
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How to Do Everything Mac OS X Lion Edition

by Dwight Spivey ...

Series series How to Do Everything
Get the Most Out of Your MacWith coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything Mac, OS X Lion Edition shows you how to configure and customize your Mac and take full advantage of all the powerful tools and capabilities. You'll learn about the new features, including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, Launchpad, FaceTime, and more. Hardware, ... Read more

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Get the Most Out of Your MacWith coverage of the iMac, MacBook, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, How to Do Everything Mac, OS X Lion Edition shows you how to configure and customize your Mac and take full advantage of all the powerful tools and capabilities. You'll learn about the new features, including Multi-Touch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, Launchpad, FaceTime, and more. Hardware,
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Switching to a Mac For Dummies

by Arnold Reinhold ...

Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.Whether ... Read more

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Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies makes it smoother than you ever imagined. From buying the Mac that’s right for you to transferring your files to breaking your old Windows habits and learning to do things the (much easier) Mac way, it makes the whole process practically effortless.Whether
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How to Do Everything MacBook Air

by Jason Rich ...

Series series How to Do Everything
Get the most out of Apple’s updated, ultra-slim MacBook Air notebookHow to Do Everything MacBook Air unveils all the new features and improved features such as instant-on responsiveness, Multi-Touch trackpad, and all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web, manage email, view and edit photos, manage contacts and a schedule, video conference, watch videos/TV shows and ... Read more

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Get the most out of Apple’s updated, ultra-slim MacBook Air notebookHow to Do Everything MacBook Air unveils all the new features and improved features such as instant-on responsiveness, Multi-Touch trackpad, and all-flash storage. This practical guide shows you how to surf the web, manage email, view and edit photos, manage contacts and a schedule, video conference, watch videos/TV shows and
... Read more
Mac Maintenance Tips & Tricks

by Imagine Publishing ...

With a trademark smoothness, intuitive user interface and uniquely sharp set of tools, its not often that a Mac user encounters the gradual slow-down facing most PC devotees. However, it has been known to happen, and thats why weve put together this collection of tips and tricks for you that will help boost your Macs performance, protect it against security threats, and allow you to personalise ... Read more

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With a trademark smoothness, intuitive user interface and uniquely sharp set of tools, its not often that a Mac user encounters the gradual slow-down facing most PC devotees. However, it has been known to happen, and thats why weve put together this collection of tips and tricks for you that will help boost your Macs performance, protect it against security threats, and allow you to personalise
... Read more
Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide

The Ultimate Mac OS X Quick Reference Guide

by Chuck Toporek ...

No matter how much Mac experience you have, Mac OS X Leopard requires that you get reacquainted. This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you do just that. You get all details you need to learn Leopard's new features, configure your system, and get the most out of your Mac. Pronto.Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide offers an easy-to-read format for users of all levels. ... Read more

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No matter how much Mac experience you have, Mac OS X Leopard requires that you get reacquainted. This little guide is packed with more than 300 tips and techniques to help you do just that. You get all details you need to learn Leopard's new features, configure your system, and get the most out of your Mac. Pronto.Mac OS X Leopard Pocket Guide offers an easy-to-read format for users of all levels.
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Switching to a Mac For Dummies

by Arnold Reinhold ...

Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transitionThe number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold ... Read more

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Learn how to make the switch from PC to Mac a completely smooth transitionThe number of Mac users continues to increase significantly each year. If you are one of those people and are eager but also anxious about making the switch, then fear not! This friendly guide skips the jargon to deliver you an easy-to-read, understandable introduction to the Macintosh computer. Computer guru Arnold Reinhold
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The iPhone 5 Starter Guide

The Essential Guide to How to Use iPhone 5 and iOS 6

by Andie Campbell ...

Recently, a friend said to me, “Buying a new phone is a week long process. A day to buy the phone and six days to get it working the way you want it.” Oh my, who has a week to get a phone set up? You bought the iPhone 5 to make your life easier and to produce new things. Not to spend a week fiddling with its settings. You are ready to start creating all the nifty Instagram photos you see posted ... Read more

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Recently, a friend said to me, “Buying a new phone is a week long process. A day to buy the phone and six days to get it working the way you want it.” Oh my, who has a week to get a phone set up? You bought the iPhone 5 to make your life easier and to produce new things. Not to spend a week fiddling with its settings. You are ready to start creating all the nifty Instagram photos you see posted
... Read more
How to Do Everything: iPad, 3rd Edition

covers 3rd Gen iPad

by Joli Ballew ...

Series series How to Do Everything
Tap into the power of the third-generation iPad!Get the most out of the faster, more streamlined iPad with help from this practical guide. How to Do Everything: iPad, Third Edition gets you started using all the revolutionary new features right away, such as the stunning Retina display, the 5-megapixel iSight camera, and the ultrafast 4G LTE wireless technology. Learn how to customize your iPad, ... Read more

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Tap into the power of the third-generation iPad!Get the most out of the faster, more streamlined iPad with help from this practical guide. How to Do Everything: iPad, Third Edition gets you started using all the revolutionary new features right away, such as the stunning Retina display, the 5-megapixel iSight camera, and the ultrafast 4G LTE wireless technology. Learn how to customize your iPad,
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Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Making App Store Apps Without Objective-C or Cocoa

by Jonathan Stark ...

What people are saying about Building iPhone Apps w/ HTML, CSS, and JavaScript"The future of mobile development is clearly web technologies like CSS, HTML and JavaScript. Jonathan Stark shows you how to leverage your existing web development skills to build native iPhone applications using these technologies."--John Allsopp, author and founder of Web Directions"Jonathan's book is the most ... Read more

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What people are saying about Building iPhone Apps w/ HTML, CSS, and JavaScript"The future of mobile development is clearly web technologies like CSS, HTML and JavaScript. Jonathan Stark shows you how to leverage your existing web development skills to build native iPhone applications using these technologies."--John Allsopp, author and founder of Web Directions"Jonathan's book is the most
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OS X Mountain Lion: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue ...

What do you get when you cross a Mac with an iPad? OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Its 200 new features include iPaddish goodies like dictation, Notification Center, and Reminders—but not a single page of instructions. Fortunately, David Pogue is back, with the expertise and humor that have made this the #1 bestselling Mac book for over 10 years straight.Big-ticket changes. Twitter and Facebook ... Read more

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What do you get when you cross a Mac with an iPad? OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Its 200 new features include iPaddish goodies like dictation, Notification Center, and Reminders—but not a single page of instructions. Fortunately, David Pogue is back, with the expertise and humor that have made this the #1 bestselling Mac book for over 10 years straight.Big-ticket changes. Twitter and Facebook
... Read more
MacBook Pro with MacOS Catalina

Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for MacBook Pro

by Scott La Counte ...

NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.In 2008, Apple released something revolutionary: a notebook so thin it could fit in an envelope! The newest MacBook Pro did something equally revolutionary—it’s nearly as thin and slim, but it packs the power of many desktop computers ... Read more

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NOTE: This book is based off of "MacOS Catalina: Getting Started with MacOS 10.15 for Macbooks and iMacs" and contains additional content on the MacBook Pros specs.In 2008, Apple released something revolutionary: a notebook so thin it could fit in an envelope! The newest MacBook Pro did something equally revolutionary—it’s nearly as thin and slim, but it packs the power of many desktop computers
... Read more
macOS Sequoia For Dummies

by Guy Hart-Davis ...

Learn the ins and outs of macOS with the top-selling Dummies guidemacOS 2025 For Dummies is here to help you get acquainted with the operating system that makes your Mac computer go. Get easy-to-follow instructions for doing everything you need and taking advantage of the hottest features. If you've just jumped on the Mac bandwagon, veteran macOS writer Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to get started ... Read more

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Learn the ins and outs of macOS with the top-selling Dummies guidemacOS 2025 For Dummies is here to help you get acquainted with the operating system that makes your Mac computer go. Get easy-to-follow instructions for doing everything you need and taking advantage of the hottest features. If you've just jumped on the Mac bandwagon, veteran macOS writer Guy Hart-Davis shows you how to get started
... Read more
MacBook Neo User Guide for Everyone

The Essential Manual to the Latest Apple Laptop for Newbies and Pros Alike

by Donald Unger ...

Got a new MacBook Neo and not sure where to begin? Feeling excited, but also a little overwhelmed by macOS, settings, gestures, apps, security features, and all the things your laptop can do? You are not alone. Many people buy a new Mac expecting a smooth experience, only to realize that getting comfortable with it takes the right guidance. That is where this book comes in.This guide was written ... Read more

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Got a new MacBook Neo and not sure where to begin? Feeling excited, but also a little overwhelmed by macOS, settings, gestures, apps, security features, and all the things your laptop can do? You are not alone. Many people buy a new Mac expecting a smooth experience, only to realize that getting comfortable with it takes the right guidance. That is where this book comes in.This guide was written
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Switching from Windows to Mac

The Unofficial Guide to Making a Seamless Switch to Mac OS Yosemite

by Scott La Counte ...

Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works!Whether you are a new convert to ... Read more

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Every year or so you hear the big pitch: Windows is finally going to be awesome again. The new update is big, grander and a huge overhaul. And then it comes and it’s more buggy, weirder, and less functional than the version that came before! That’s probably what made you consider making the switch—you’re tired of the excuses and you want a computer that just works!Whether you are a new convert to
... Read more
The Insanely Simple Guide to Apple Watch Series 7

Getting Started with the Latest Apple Watch and watchOS 8

by Scott La Counte ...

Get Started With the Apple Watch Series 7 / SE and watchOS 8The Apple Watch is hard to define. It’s a great device to…make calls...send messages...use apps. The problem with defining it is there isn’t one feature that it’s good at. It’s good at many things and used for multiple purposes. It’s good for fitness. But it’s also good for kids to communicate with you from school. And it’s good for your ... Read more

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Get Started With the Apple Watch Series 7 / SE and watchOS 8The Apple Watch is hard to define. It’s a great device to…make calls...send messages...use apps. The problem with defining it is there isn’t one feature that it’s good at. It’s good at many things and used for multiple purposes. It’s good for fitness. But it’s also good for kids to communicate with you from school. And it’s good for your
... Read more
Programming Embedded Systems

With C and GNU Development Tools

by Michael Barr, Anthony Massa ...

If you have programming experience and a familiarity with C--the dominant language in embedded systems--Programming Embedded Systems, Second Edition is exactly what you need to get started with embedded software. This software is ubiquitous, hidden away inside our watches, DVD players, mobile phones, anti-lock brakes, and even a few toasters. The military uses embedded software to guide missiles, ... Read more

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If you have programming experience and a familiarity with C--the dominant language in embedded systems--Programming Embedded Systems, Second Edition is exactly what you need to get started with embedded software. This software is ubiquitous, hidden away inside our watches, DVD players, mobile phones, anti-lock brakes, and even a few toasters. The military uses embedded software to guide missiles,
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ESP32 Essentials: From Basics to Advanced Projects

Discover the World of Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Systems

by Ch Farrukh ...

Series Book 1 - IOT
Unlock the full potential of the ESP32 microcontroller with our comprehensive guide, "Mastering ESP32." Whether you're a beginner diving into the world of embedded systems or an experienced developer seeking advanced projects, this book is your roadmap to mastering the ESP32.Key Features:From Basics to Advanced Projects: Start with the fundamentals, including setting up your development ... Read more

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Unlock the full potential of the ESP32 microcontroller with our comprehensive guide, "Mastering ESP32." Whether you're a beginner diving into the world of embedded systems or an experienced developer seeking advanced projects, this book is your roadmap to mastering the ESP32.Key Features:From Basics to Advanced Projects: Start with the fundamentals, including setting up your development
... Read more
Mac OS X Lion: The Missing Manual

by David Pogue ...

With Lion, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of Mac OS X yet—and once again, David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.7 completely transforms the Mac user interface with multi-touch gestures borrowed from the iPhone and iPad, and includes more than 250 brand-new features. This book reveals them all with a wealth of insight and detail--and ... Read more

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With Lion, Apple has unleashed the most innovative version of Mac OS X yet—and once again, David Pogue brings his humor and expertise to the #1 bestselling Mac book. Mac OS X 10.7 completely transforms the Mac user interface with multi-touch gestures borrowed from the iPhone and iPad, and includes more than 250 brand-new features. This book reveals them all with a wealth of insight and detail--and
... Read more
GoPro: An Ideal Guide for Seniors

by Matthew Hollinder ...

The GoPro camera is a compact and convenient camera to carry with you everywhere to capture life’s special moments. The size and build of the camera allows it to be taken almost anywhere even when doing high speed activities. As an older person, life becomes about enjoying the finer things and there are many special moments that come along. Capturing these memories will be priceless and using a ... Read more

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The GoPro camera is a compact and convenient camera to carry with you everywhere to capture life’s special moments. The size and build of the camera allows it to be taken almost anywhere even when doing high speed activities. As an older person, life becomes about enjoying the finer things and there are many special moments that come along. Capturing these memories will be priceless and using a
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MacOS Catalina for Seniors

A Ridiculously Simple Guide to Using MacOS 10.15

by Scott La Counte ...

Switching from Windows to Mac? Let's make this as easy as possible!There's a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer--of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn't complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book ... Read more

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Switching from Windows to Mac? Let's make this as easy as possible!There's a pretty good chance your first computer was a Windows computer--of maybe even just DOS. MacOS isn't complicated but switching from another operating system can be a little confusing at first. This guide is intended to help you make the switch.If you want to know how to do all those Windows things on a Mac, then this book
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