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The Complete Guide to VR & 360 Photography: Make, Enjoy, and Share & Play Virtual Reality
by Jonathan TustainThe Complete Guide to VR will help you get to grips with this exciting new technology from first principles, so you know what's out there, and what you want.Discover all there is to know about home VR systems, whether they're computer-based, or work using your mobile phone. This book will introduce you to a whole spectrum of VR possibilities including VR games, creating your own VR films and exploring the world using it.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Android App Development: Learn the Secrets and Skills to Create Best-Selling Android Apps
by Christopher FroehlichAn operating manual for the hottest mobile operating system. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Android App Development gets novice developers up and running quickly on creating their very own mobile applications, with step-by-step instruction on everything they need to design, develop, test, and publish their fully-featured apps. The Android operating system is now the largest mobile platform in the U.S., and there are now more than 90,000 apps available. Android is completely open and free to all developers. Topics covered include: • Designing effective and easy-to-navigate user interfaces for apps • Adding audio and video support to apps • Making the most of Android's hardware, including GPS, social media, built-in camera, and voice integration • Publishing application to the Android market
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computer Basics, 5th Edition
by Joe KraynakTime for an upgrade! The fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Computer Basics places the reader in charge of the computer, rather than the other way around, and places the focus on software troubleshooting rather than hardware techno-babble. The reader wants to do something practical with his or her computer—this book shows them how.• Covers basic office programs and how to manage photo, video, and music files• Advice on safe web-surfing, including coverage of newsgroups, message boards, and mailing lists• New green computing initiatives that help protect the environment• Maintenance and upgrading information
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Social Network
by Angela CrockerGet connected The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Creating a Social Network takes reader through the technical aspects of creating a successful site-and addresses the responsibilities involved in running one. • Covers how to build and maintain a website through a white label service such as GroupSite or Ning, and by using customized software for creating one's own network • Addresses such issues as privacy, authenticity, fostering participation, quality versus quantity, moral and ethical guidelines, and much more • Americans now average more than six hours per month on social networks, with an active unique social network audience estimated to be from 149 million—up 29 percent from 2009 • Ad revenue taken in by social networking sites is growing rapidly, and many people and companies are looking for ways to get in on this growth
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Video
by Karl BardoshJoin the digital revolutionWith the availability and affordability of digital movie-making equipment, it&’s now easier than ever for aspiring filmmakers to create the great movie they&’ve always wanted to make. From information on creating mini-films on a PDA to making low-budget, full-length digital movies, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Digital Video provides all the information you need to turn your idea into reality.• A must-read for every film student or novice• Covers all aspects of production, from casting and directing to light and sound to digital editing• Includes 8–page, 4–color insert• Up–to–date recommendations on equipment and software• Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and guidance, as well as all the practical, artistic, and technical &“step–by–step&” advice that only an experienced writer/director can offer
The Complete Idiot's Guide to eBay, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Resource to the Popular Online Marketplace
by Lissa Mcgrath Skip McGrathExperts explain "the new eBay®" . . . eBay® users, new and experienced, also need a clear, convenient reference for optimum results. In this revised edition, readers will find:• Tips on how to set up an account• Buying and selling• Protecting one's identity• Finding the best deals• Making fast and profitable sales • Revised version includes major changes to eBay® as of July 2009, which change users' experience • Authors deeply involved and influential in the eBay® community, as sellers and educators • Tens of millions of people use eBay® every day and three quarters of a million people earn their living with it
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Facebook, 3rd Edition: Stay on Top of the Latest Changes with This Up-to-Date Edition
by Joe Kraynak Mikal E. BelicoveFacebook is by far the most popular social networking site, but it is not as user-friendly as the service would like people to think. It leaves many users scratching their heads over even the most fundamental features, such as the difference between their Wall and their News Feed. And Facebook's help system is woefully inadequate. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Facebook, Third Edition, gets readers registered and touring Facebook in the very first chapter and never lets up as it reveals the features that have made Facebook so amazingly popular. Users discover how to:- Flesh out and protect the all new personal profile- Track down long lost friends, family members, and classmates- Communicate via status updates, email, and chat- Share photos and video- Make the best use of the new Timeline feature- Take advantage of Facebook's new location-based functionality- Schedule real world get-togethers and send out invitations- Share common interests in groups- Play games- Understand Facebook's dizzying array of privacy options that dictate who sees one's content- Buy and sell stuff in the Facebook Marketplace, and more.Readers also learn how to tap the power of Facebook for more than simply personal use-such as personal branding; marketing a business, product, service, or non profit; or promoting a worthy cause.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Facebook Marketing: Power Up Your Social Media Strategy on the World’s Largest Platform
by Damon Brown John Wayne ZimmermanCovers all aspects including Facebook Marketplace, Facebook Places, and Facebook Deals
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Geocaching, 3rd Edition: Explore the Latest Advances in This Exciting and Popular GPS Adventure
by Editors & Staff Geocaching.comGeocaching has steadily grown into a fun and enduring outdoor adventure and with the popularity of GPS units and the development of applications for nearly all of the most popular smartphone platforms, it has become an adventure that's available to pretty much anyone. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Geocaching, Third Edition, the editors and staff of Geocaching.com open the world of geocaching up to a much broader audience and take the reader through all of the core essentials for caching including how to play, tips and tricks for finding and placing caches, variations on traditional caching, and much more. In addition, the reader can learn about exciting new changes to the game and the new GPS-enabled games that will take cachers to an entirely new level of fun and adventure.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Google Chrome and Chrome OS
by Paul McFedriesA nontechnical manual for groundbreaking technology The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Google Chrome OS presents readers with a clear overview of Google's free operating system—targeting users of netbook computers and allowing them to work primarily on the web—including how to send email, work with pictures, save and manage files, use common office applications as well as more specialized programs, and deal with problems. • Available day-and-date with the software • Chrome OS will be free, making it very competitive with Windows 7 • Google boasts that Chrome OS will start up and get the user onto the web in a few seconds, without having to contend with viruses, malware, and security updates
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design: Turn Your Creative Ideas into Professional-Looking Design
by Marcia Layton Turner Marjorie CrumIf you can dream it, you can design it Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. • Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more • Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts • Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot&’s Guide® titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga
The Complete Idiot's Guide to HTML5 and CSS3: Everything You Need to Code and Design the Web Content and That’ll Get Your Site
by Joe KraynakCreate dynamic, interactive websites with HTML5 and CSS3. HTML5 and CSS3 are the newest revisions of the primary standards for structuring and styling web content—major updates that enable designers and developers to streamline source code and publish more dynamic, interactive content without having to learn complex scripting languages. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to HTML5 and CSS3 provides both new and existing web developers the tools they need to code and design the web content that people increasingly expect to experience when they surf the web. Even better, you learn HTML5 and CSS3 in the context of building a website with a content management system (CMS), such as WordPress. You can then apply your knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 to customize your site, instead of starting from scratch. You discover how to: • Design and maintain a website using web-based tools instead of a complicated HTML editor. • Code pages properly using the new HTML5 structure tags. • Embed audio and video using the new HTML5 tags. • Apply a CSS theme to format pages, and customize the theme using CSS3 styles. • Use CSS3 to round box corners and make images and backgrounds more or less transparent. • Take full advantage of new CSS3 transformation and animation features to animate objects on a page, create image rollovers, and build your own drop-down menus. • Test and fine-tune your site to make it load faster and look just right. • Perform an SEO audit of your site and keyword-optimize your site's content. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to HTML5 and CSS3 features: • 16-page color insert • HTML5 Quick Reference • CSS3 Properties and Values Quick Reference • HTML Special Characters and Symbols Quick Reference • Speak Like a Geek Glossary From the Author Although this book focuses primarily on HTML5 & CSS3, it presents these topics in the context of building a web site. When you're first getting started, building a site from scratch using only HTML and CSS can be overwhelming. You're usually better off starting with a content management system (CMS), such as WordPress, and a pre-designed theme. You can then use your knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 to customize your site, instead of starting from scratch. This approach gets your site up and running as quickly as possible and allows you to learn more at a more comfortable pace.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to LinkedIn: Develop Your Business or Career with the Preeminent Professional Network
by Susan GuneliusDevelop your business or career with the pre-eminent professional network Most people who are new to LinkedIn don't intuitively recognize the potential of the site when it comes to promoting a business, finding a job/project (or being found for one), or raising money for a business venture. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to LinkedIn goes beyond the usual "how to set up and account" and "create a profile" to help readers become LinkedIn super-users and get the most out of the website based on their individual goals. The book provides new users with clear and detailed guidance on: • Filling out the various parts of the LinkedIn profile, customizing it to meet specific professional goals • The right and wrongs ways of doing things on LinkedIn-especially helpful to those used to Facebook• Finding the right people, making the right introductions, and growing and managing networks • Finding and communicating with LinkedIn Groups to help achieve individual business goals • Specific suggestions for using LinkedIn to find a job, market a business, raise capital, and increase sales
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Memes: Find Out What Makes an Idea Catch On
by Damon Brown John GundersThe ways of memes. Memes are "viruses of the mind"—symbols, ideas, or practices that are transmitted through speech, gestures, and rituals. Understanding how symbols like the peace sign or ad slogans like "Where's the beef?" or viral videos become part of our common culture has become a primary focus of sales and marketing companies across the globe. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Memes explains how memes work, how they spread, and what memes tell us about how we make sense of our world. • First book to cover all types of memes, including viral memes in the digital age • Features the Most Influential Memes in History and the Ten Biggest Internet Memes
The Complete Idiot's Guide to PC Basics, Windows 7 Edition
by Joe KraynakDiscover how to do just about anything with your Windows 7 PC The Complete Idiot's Guide® to PC Basics, Windows 7 Edition shows you how to do practical and fun stuff with your PC, including . . . Basics • Navigate and personalize Windows 7 • Manage disks, files, and folders • Install and uninstall programs • Use office applications, including a word processor and spreadsheet • Manage your personal finances • Get up and running with email Fun Stuff • Manage your digital photos and share them online • Transform a collection of photos into a movie and burn it to a DVD • Download music and transfer it to your MP3 player or CDs • Get connected with friends, family, and old school chums on Facebook • Tweet on Twitter • Discover cool features on Google you never knew existed • Watch and share video on YouTube • Find deals on eBay and other shopping sites • Create your own website or blog for free • Make free or really cheap phone calls all over the world with Skype For power users • Set up a home or small-business network • Protect your computer from viruses and other online threats • Upgrade and troubleshoot your PC From the Author You don't need to be a mechanic to drive a car, and you don't need to be a technician to use a computer. This book puts you in the driver's seat and shows you how to get where you're going with your computer, its software, and the Internet. Whether you want to manage your finances or your photos, connect with family and friends on Facebook, or buy and sell stuff on eBay, this book provides the step-by-step guidance that shows you how to do it.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pinterest Marketing: Tap into Key Markets Using the Hottest Social Media Image-Sharing Site
by Barbara Boyd Christine MartinezPinterest is a social media site that enables users to create online pinboards of compelling images they find online by "pinning" the images and curating them into various categories. It has exploded into American consciousness with big media attention and exponential growth-most notably reaching 10 million unique monthly visitors more quickly than any social media site in history. The vast majority of early devotees have been women of higher income between the ages of 25 and 49, and the images they pin frequently fall into the categories of clothing, crafts, food, and home décor. This represents a significant opportunity for companies and brands whose products are targeted to this market; however, Pinterest has value far beyond its initial popular use. Companies large and small are hearing the hype and hoping to get an early start with a site that shows signs of continued growth and influence. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pinterest Marketing helps small business owners as well as marketing experts at larger companies get on the Pinterest bandwagon and learn how to use this exciting new phenomenon to increase online exposure for their products, strengthen their online presence, and connect with customers in a place where they are now flocking. In it, readers learn how to: Use the basic features of Pinterest, including setting up an account, creating boards, and pinning images. Develop a Pinterest marketing strategy and integrate it with other online and offline presences. Project a brand voice onto Pinterest through strategic pinning and writing compelling pin copy. Create pins that get repinned. Grow a following organically and understand the importance of whom a brand follows. Engage an audience through contests, collaborative boards, and more. Determine who in the organization will pin, or whether to outsource it. Gauge and quantify the success of a brand's marketing efforts on Pinterest.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Selling Your Crafts on Etsy
by Marcia Layton TurnerEtsy is a wildly popular website where crafters and craftsmen alike have discovered a portal where they can market and sell their handmade wares—literally around the globe. Any successful Etsy seller will tell you the difference between a successful Etsy storefront and the storefront that gets lost in the mix often boils down to the tricky details. The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy is written by someone who has proven selling success on Etsy and knows the tricks that will get a storefront noticed—and wares shipping out the door. From having the right keywords in place for optimum searchability, to creating an attractive storefront that will create return customers and loads of traffic, The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy will help you learn the tricks of the trade and help you build the successful Etsy business you have always wanted.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Social Media Marketing, 2nd Edition
by Jennifer AbernethyThe Complete Idiot's Guide® to Social Media Marketing, Second Edition, covers cutting-edge techniques for small and large businesses alike. Ask the AuthorQ: How has social media marketing changed business and personal lives?A: The playing field has been leveled for business. No longer do you need a 6 or 7 figure budget to reach people around the country or globe for that matter. Personally, many lives have been affected. Many people more connected, businesses have grown because of the connections, TV and singing careers have been launched, money has been raised for charity, books have been marketed and purchased, and so on.Q: What has been the most challenging part of utilizing social media?A: I think the learning curve. With all of these sites . . . they come with no directions and no LIVE phone number.Q: What has worked the best and worst thus far?A: Facebook because of it&’s broad reach really has worked for me, but many would argue that YouTube works the best; particularly since it is the search engine of choice with the 11–34 age group.Q: How can a person searching for a job use social media marketing?A: So many ways. . . . They need to be on LinkedIn with a professional looking profile, photo, and contact information. They could also utilize video to begin sharing their expertise. Candidates need to stand out in a crowd of millions so if they say . . . sent in a video introducing themselves and a video follow up email . . . that would wow them!Q: What is the newest thing since Twitter?A: I believe companies and individuals are starting to utilize audio for creating their own iTunes channel, and also location-based social media like FourSquare. I personally, am not sold on location based services as of yet from a safety point of view, but for retailers it can be a good thing. I believe video is going to explode in popularity in 2011 for the 35+ market as well. They just need to get comfortable being on camera!
The Complete Idiot's Guide to SQL: Master the Language of Database Management
by Steven Holzner• Provides a practical overview of the most common database management tasks for those who need to manage data
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting a Web-Based Business
by Steve SlaunwhiteThe web-based basics! Aspiring web entrepreneurs will find here everything they need to know about starting and running their own small-scale online business. Whether they intend to sell goods, services, subscriptions, or advertising, this book provides them with the specific nuts and bolts of planning, designing, building, hosting, marketing, and operating their online businesses. • The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Starting Your Own Business has over a quarter million copies sold in five editions • 1.6 million web-based businesses in the U.S., a $175 billion market in 2007 • Online businesses benefiting from increasing number of Internet users—with increased traffic for subscription, advertising, and affiliate program revenue
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Using Your Computer - for Seniors
by Paul McFedriesThe easiest way to get what you want from your computer With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For Seniors, getting started with your computer couldn't be easier.This guide is focused on all the activities you want to learn how to do including how to set up and use your computer and email, browse and search online and protect your computer against viruses and spam. Also learn how to work with photos, shop online, use social networks, and play games, music and films so you can get the most out of your computer. You'll also find out how to seek help and troubleshoot common problems.With lots of helpful visuals, oversized type and absolutely everything you need to know to use a computer with ease, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Using Your Computer - For Seniors is the perfect companion to have on hand.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Windows 8: Master the All New Microsoft Operating System
by Paul McFedriesMicrosoft® Windows® 8 is designed to mesh users' digital lives seamlessly—from desktop to phone to tablet—by utilizing a look and feel that give users a new Windows experience. However, with all of this change comes new features that may catch old-school Windows users off guard. In The Complete Idiot&’s Guide® to Microsoft® Windows® 8, veteran tech writer Paul McFedries uses his friendly style and wit to comfort experienced Windows users and newbies alike by explaining all the new features as well as the old, and helping everyone overcome trepidation about using this completely updated look to the most popular desktop operating system in the world. You will learn how to use new Windows 8 features, including tiles and the new home screen, how you can mesh your data with &“the cloud,&” and much more. And, when all else fails, McFedries teaches you how to easily and seamlessly toggle back to the &“old&” and familiar Windows look and feel, should the new experience prove to be a bit more change than desired.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to WordPress: Find Your Very Own Place in the Blogosphere
by Susan GuneliusTake advantage of the #1 blog publishing application. With more than 22 million users worldwide, WordPress is the #1 blog WordPress publishing application in the world. This guide provides users of both its hosted blogging service (WorldPress.com) and its self-hosted application (WordPress.org) with everything they need to know to create, customize, manage, and share their WordPress blogs with the world.
The Complete Idiot's Mini Guide to Creating Your Own Wordpress.Com Blog
by Clinton BonnerLearn how to create your own Wordpress.com blog with this helpful guide! The Complete Idiot&’s Mini Guide to Creating Your Own Wordpress.com Blog gives user-friendly, step-by-step directions for building a successful blog. Topics covered include how to coding a blog theme, publishing posts, as well as installing additional beneficial applications.
Complete iOS 12 Development Guide: Become a professional iOS developer by mastering Swift, Xcode 10, ARKit, and Core ML
by Craig Clayton Donny WalsLearn to create professional-grade iOS applications for the App Store using the latest iOS 12 features and other helpful tools Key Features Explore the distinctive design principles that define the iOS user experience Train and use machine learning models with Core ML 2 and Create ML Delve into advanced animations with UIViewPropertyAnimator and UIKitDynamics Book Description With Apple users spending more money in the App Store, there are plenty of development opportunities for professional iOS developers. This Learning Path is a direct route to iOS development, which will take you through the basics and help you put principles into practice. For experienced programmers, this book will help you gain insights into the latest iOS 12 features. This book is also useful for beginners who want to gain expertise in iOS development. You'll start with an introduction to iOS development, Xcode, and Swift. To give your app the edge, you'll get up to speed with advanced iOS topics, such as gestures and animations. Next, you will understand the latest Swift 4.2 and iOS 12 developments by incorporating new features, such as the latest in notifications, custom-UI notifications, maps, and recent additions in SiriKit. With these tools, you'll be able to write efficient, readable, and maintainable Swift code that maintains industry best practices. By the end of the book, you will have the confidence to build iOS 12 applications that harness advanced techniques and make the best use of the latest features. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: iOS 12 Programming for Beginners - Third Edition by Craig Clayton Mastering iOS 12 Programming - Third Edition by Donny Wals What you will learn Build a responsive user interface (UI) and add privacy to your custom-rich notifications Set up SiriKit to add voice for Siri shortcuts Integrate iMessage, Siri, and more in your app through app extensions Use TestFlight to collect feedback before releasing your apps on the App Store Use Auto Layout to create complex layouts that look visually appealing on any device Enhance your app by building your own profiling tools Create engaging augmented reality experiences with ARKit 2 Who this book is for If you are completely new to Swift, iOS, or programming and want to become an expert in developing iOS applications, this Learning Path is for you. You'll also find this Learning Path useful if you're an experienced programmer looking to explore the latest iOS 12 features.