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Windows Operating System Fundamentals
by Crystal PanekA clear and concise resource, the ideal guide to Windows for IT beginners Windows Operating System Fundamentals covers everything you need to know about Windows 10. Learn to master the installation process and discover the cool new features of Windows 10, including Edge, Cortana, and more. And because this book follows the Windows Server Operating System Fundamentals MTA Certification, it is perfect for IT professionals who are new to the industry and need an entry point into IT certification. This book covers the basics of the Windows operating system, from setting up user accounts to using the start menu, running applications, and setting up internet access. You’ll be prepared to upgrade a computer to Windows 10 and to master the basic tools necessary to work effectively within the OS. Each chapter closes with a quiz so you can test your knowledge before moving to the next section. Learn to configure your Windows 10 operating system, optimize account controls, configure user profiles, customize system options, and more! Understand how to use Windows applications and tools for managing LAN settings, configuring Microsoft Edge, and setting up remote assistance Use Windows to manage devices like printers, cloud storage, OneDrive, and system devices Maintain, update, protect, and backup your data by configuring Windows Update, automated backup, and system recovery and restore With Windows Operating System Fundamentals, IT Professionals looking to understand more about Windows 10 will gain the knowledge to effectively use applications, navigate files and folders, and upgrade client systems. Thanks to the troubleshooting tools and tips in this book, you can apply your new skills in real-world situations and feel confident while taking the certification exam.
Windows Phone 7.5: Building Location-aware Applications
by Zeeshan ChawdharyThis is a practical, hands-on tutorial based on real-world applications, using real-world 3rd Party APIs, teaching the essential tricks to get started in building location aware apps for Windows Phone. With plenty of images and code wherever necessary, this book will take you just a few days to get up to speed, no long weekend classes, no bible to read, a few chapters and you are off. If you are a developer who wants to develop apps for the Windows Phone 7 platform, but do not know where to begin, then this book is for you. Developers working on the Android and iPhone platform wishing to port their apps on the Windows Phone ecosystem will also find this book useful. The bundled code and apps can also help a non-developer; a smart business or sales person to quickly analyze and build new applications. This book is also aimed at Managers and Architects in the News and Entertainment industry; since two giants of this industry (Eventful.com and Patch.com) are mentioned extensively within the book.
Windows Phone 7.5 Application Development with F#
by Lohith G. NA short book with important concepts and instructions.This book is for those who want to find out more about Windows Phone and are familiar with functional programming languages, and in particular, F#. The book assumes that you know how to program using F# as a language. However, the book does take you through a brief introduction to Windows Phone as a platform and F# as a language.As with all Packt books this guide will use practical examples to impart information to the reader.
Windows Phone 7.5 Data Cookbook
by Ramesh ThalliThe book is written in a cookbook style, presenting examples in the style of recipes, allowing you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain in-depth knowledge. This book is for developers who want to build data-driven apps, or a line of business applications using the Windows Phone platform. It is also useful for developers on other mobile platforms looking to convert their apps to Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. Basic understanding of C#, XAML and Silverlight is required.
Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies
by Bill Hughes Indrajit ChakrabartyLearn to build great applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform! Whether you're a budding developer or a professional programmer, this four-color reference covers all the details for developing applications specifically for the Windows Phone 7 platform. The straightforward-but-fun approach tackles not only building an application that is sellable and fulfills user demands, but also shows you how to navigate getting your apps into the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace. Guides both novice and professional developers through building amazing applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform Covers working with graphics, designing games, selling apps, and more Provides a helpful introduction to Windows Phone 7 to set a foundation for the app development process Addresses architectural options for your Windows Phone 7application Takes a look at the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace and helps guide you through the submission process If you're ready to get started developing your own apps for the new Windows Phone 7 platform, then open up Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies and see how it sparkles!
Windows Phone 7 Companion
by Matthew MillerGet the most out of your Windows Phone 7 device with this handy Companion by your side! Windows Phone 7 Companion goes where you go-and goes beyond the basics to show you how to take advantage of Office features; work with pictures, video, and music; and tap into Xbox LIVE so you can play real-time games with friends and family. Full-color screenshots work together with a clear and concise writing style to present you with invaluable advice on how to download the most anticipated apps and get your phone to exceed your expectations. You'll find little-known tips, easy-to-navigate shortcuts, and useful tools that will save you time and effort so you can enjoy your Windows Phone to the max. If you're eager to make the most of your Windows Phone, then this book is the ideal companion.Coverage includes:How Do I Set Up and Customize My Windows Phone 7 Device?How Do I Get Around My New Windows Phone?How Can I Make Calls and Send Text Messages?How Do I Connect with My Family and Friends?How Can I Set Up and Sync Services to My New Windows Phone?How Do I Connect My Windows Phone to My Computer?How Can I Enjoy Music and Videos on My Windows Phone?How Can I View, Share, and Capture Pictures on My Windows Phone?How Can I Read and Use Email on My Windows Phone?How Do I Get More Organized Using My Windows Phone?How Do I Use GPS Navigation and Mapping on My Windows Phone?How Do I Surf the Internet from My Windows Phone?How Can I Play Games and Connect with Others Using Xbox LIVE on My Windows Phone?How Do I Use Word Mobile 2010 on My Windows Phone?How Do I Use Excel Mobile 2010 on My Windows Phone?How Do I Use OneNote Mobile 2010 on My Windows Phone?How Do I Use PowerPoint Mobile 2010 on My Windows Phone?How Do I Use SharePoint Mobile 2010 on My Windows Phone?What Other Apps are Loaded and How Do I Get More from the Marketplace?How Do I Manage Settings on My Windows Phone?How Do I Deal with Problems on My Windows Phone?
Windows® Phone 7 Developer Guide
by Dominic Betts Scott Densmore Alex Homer Federico Boerr Jose Gallardo SalazarThis guide describes a scenario around a fictitious company named Tailspin that has decided to include Windows Phone 7 as a client device for their existing cloud-based application. Their Windows Azure-based application named Surveys is described in detail in a previous book in this series, Developing Applications for the Cloud. After reading this book, you will be familiar with how to design and implement applications for Windows Phone 7 that take advantage of remote services to obtain and upload data while providing a great user experience on the device.
Windows® Phone 7 Development Internals
by Andrew WhitechapelBuild Windows Phone applications optimized for performance and security Drill into Windows Phone 7 design and architecture--and learn best practices for building a variety of applications. Each chapter focuses on a single Windows Phone building block or feature area, and shows you how to apply it in your applications. If you're an experienced .NET developer familiar with Microsoft® Silverlight®, you'll gain deep insights into the Windows Phone platform design and API surface. Discover how to: Master the Windows Phone application model, including its lifecycle and events Use Silverlight UI controls to create engaging applications Manage databinding and decouple architectural layers with the Model View ViewModel pattern Employ built-in sensors such as Assisted GPS, the accelerometer, and camera Use media services APIs for video streaming, as well as audio input and playback Consume web services and connect to the cloud through Windows AzureTM Apply Windows Phone 7.5 enhancements, such as multitasking and Fast Application Switching
Windows Phone 7 For Dummies
by Bill HughesUnleash the full power of your Windows Phone 7!Windows Phone 7 is the new and improved mobile platform for all Windows smartphones. The new platform has been completely rebuilt from the ground up and this guide walks you through everything that's new, from the look and feel to the underlying code to the revamped home screen and user interface experience. Placing special focus on the features and functionality that is shared across all Windows Phone 7 series models, this fun and friendly book covers a wide range of how-to topics on everything from making simple calls to using your handheld device as a mobile computer.Explores the exciting new Windows Phone 7 and the completely revamped platform that will revolutionize the way you experience mobile phone useShows you how to personalize your interface and exchange and sync information with your Windows PCCovers how to download, install, and use Mobile Office applicationsDemonstrates creating, downloading, exchanging, and sharing digital media, such as photos, videos, sound, and music files with other mobile device and PC usersWindows Phone 7 For Dummies takes your Windows Phone 7 experience to a whole new level!
Windows Phone 7 in Action
by Michael Sync Massimo Perga Tim Binkley-JonesSummaryWindows Phone 7 in Action is a hands-on guide to building mobile applications for WP. Written for developers who already know their way around Visual Studio, this book zips through the basics, including an intro to WP7 and Metro. Then, it moves on to the nuts and bolts of building great phone apps.About the TechnologyWindows Phone 7 is a powerful mobile platform sporting the same Metro interface as Windows 8. It offers a rich environment for apps, browsing, and media. Developers code the OS and hardware using familiar .NET tools like C# and XAML. And the new Windows Store offers an app marketplace reaching millions of users.About the BookWindows Phone 7 in Action is a hands-on guide to programming the WP7 platform. It zips through standard phone, text, and email controls and dives head-first into how to build great mobile apps. You'll master the hardware APIs, access web services, and learn to build location and push applications. Along the way, you'll see how to create the stunning visual effects that can separate your apps from the pack.Written for developers familiar with .NET and Visual Studio. No WP7 or mobile experience is required.Purchase includes free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBooks downloadable at manning.com.What's InsideFull introduction to WP7 and MetroHTML5 hooks for media, animation, and moreXNA for stunning 3D graphicsSelling apps in the Windows StoreAbout the AuthorsTimothy Binkley-Jones is a software engineer with extensive experience developing commercial IT, web, and mobile applications. Massimo Perga is a software engineer at Microsoft and Michael Sync is a solution architect for Silverlight and WP7.Table of Contents4>PART 1 INTRODUCING WINDOWS PHONEA new phone, a new operating systemCreating your first Windows Phone applicationPART 2 CORE WINDOWS PHONEFast application switching and scheduled actionsLaunching tasks and choosersStoring dataWorking with the cameraIntegrating with the Pictures and Music + Videos HubsUsing sensorsNetwork communication with push notifications and socketsPART 3 SILVERLIGHT FOR WINDOWS PHONEApplicationBar, Panorama, and Pivot controlsBuilding Windows Phone UI with Silverlight controlsManipulating and creating media with MediaElementUsing Bing Maps and the browserPART 4 SILVERLIGHT AND THE XNA FRAMEWORKIntegrating Silverlight with XNAXNA input handling
Windows® Phone 7 Plain & Simple
by Michael StrohLearn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows® Phone 7 Get the guide that makes learning Windows Phone 7 plain and simple! This full-color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to set up and use your new phone -- with easy-to-follow steps, screenshots and concise, straightforward language. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Set up and use your new phone in a few easy steps Make calls, send e-mail, and browse the Web Play music, watch movies, and listen to FM radio Get cool apps and games, and sync them with your PC Edit Microsoft® Office documents and manage appointments Take and share pictures and videos Here's HOW you'll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help apply what you learn right away
Windows Phone 7 Silverlight Cookbook
by Jonathan Marbutt Robb Schiefer Jr.The book is written in a cookbook style, presenting examples in the style of recipes, allowing you to go directly to your topic of interest, or follow topics throughout a chapter to gain in-depth knowledge. All levels of developers and designers will be able to utilize this book. The language and examples are written for beginners but there are plenty of deeper concepts to explore and code to master.
Windows Phone 7 XNA Cookbook
by Zheng YangWritten in a cookbook style, this book offers solutions using a recipe based approach. Each recipe contains step-by-step instructions followed by an analysis of what was done in each task and other useful information. The cookbook approach means you can dive into whatever recipes you want in no particular order. If you are an aspiring programmer with some basic concepts in C# and object-oriented knowledge who wants to create games for Windows Phone 7, this book is for you. This book is also for the experienced programmers want to transfer from Windows or Xbox to the Windows Phone 7 platform. Only basic knowledge of C# and .Net is required.
Windows Phone 8 Application Development Essentials
by Tomasz SzostakA mini-tutorial full of code examples and strategies to give you plenty of options when building your own applications for Windows Phone 8.This book is ideal if you are a developers who wants to get into mobile development. Some C# background may be useful for a complete understanding.
Windows Phone 8 Development Internals
by Andrew Whitechapel Sean MckennaBuild and optimize Windows Phone 8 apps for performance and security Drill into Windows Phone 8 design and architecture, and learn best practices for building phone apps for consumers and the enterprise. Written by two senior members of the core Windows Phone Developer Platform team, this hands-on book gets you up to speed on the Windows 8 core features and application model, and shows you how to build apps with managed code in C# and native code in C++. You'll also learn how to incorporate Windows Phone 8 features such as speech, the Wallet, and in-app purchase. Discover how to: Create UIs with unique layouts, controls, and gesture support Manage databinding with the Model View ViewModel pattern Build apps that target Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7 Use built-in sensors, including the accelerometer and camera Consume web services and connect to social media apps Share code across Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 apps Build and deploy company hub apps for the enterprise Start developing games using Direct3D Test your app and submit it to the Windows Phone Store
Windows Phone 8 Game Development
by Marcin JamroWritten as a practical Packt tutorial, this essential reference will show you how to develop engaging games on the Windows Phone 8 platform.The book is dedicated to the beginners in 3D game development that want to learn how to create their first game for the Windows Phone 8 platform. You do not need to have any prior experience regarding the integrated development environment, the mobile platform, and used technologies. However, some basic knowledge of C++ and C# languages, as well as object-oriented programming, is required to understand parts of code described in the book.
Windows Phone 8 in Action
by Michael Sync Massimo Perga Tim Binkley-JonesSummaryWindows Phone 8 in Action is a comprehensive guide to developing apps for the WP8 platform. It covers the Windows Phone Runtime and .NET APIs used to work with a phone's sensors and hardware, including the accelerometer, camera, gyroscope, GPS, and microphone. You will learn to write code to dial the phone, write emails, send text messages, and recognize speech. The book also teaches you to build applications that use location and push notification.About this BookWith 10 million (and climbing) active handsets, Windows Phone 8 has become a real alternative to Android and iOS. WP users are hungry for great apps, so it's time for you to start creating them!Windows Phone 8 in Action teaches you how to design, build, and sell WP8 apps. In it, you'll learn to use the WP Runtime and .NET APIs to control key features like the accelerometer, camera, GPS, and microphone. This example-driven book also shows you how to write applications that use location and push notification, enhanced navigation services, and WP8's deep multimedia capabilities.You'll need a working knowledge of C#. No experience with Windows Phone or XAML is required.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.What's InsideBuild your first phone appMaster the Windows Phone 8 interfaceHow to sell on the Windows Phone StoreUse features like voice recognition and mediaAbout the AuthorsTim Binkley-Jones has worked with XAML since the first releases of WPF and Silverlight. Adam Benoit is an independent developer with more than a dozen apps in the Windows Phone Store. Massimo Perga is an engineer at Microsoft. Michael Sync is a web and WP architect.Table of Contents PART 1 INTRODUCING WINDOWS PHONEA new phone, a new operating systemCreating your first Windows Phone applicationPART 2 CORE WINDOWS PHONEFast application switching and resume Scheduled actions Launching tasks and choosersContacts and calendars Storing dataWorking with the cameraIntegrating with the Photos and Music + Videos Hubs Using sensors Network communication with push notificationsUsing the Speech APIPART 3 XAML FOR WINDOWS PHONEApplicationBar and context menus Panorama and pivot controlsBuilding a media player Using MapsBuilding HTML applicationsReleasing and monetizing apps
Windows Phone 8 Recipes
by Lori Lalonde David R. TotzkeWindows Phone 8 Recipes is a problem-solution based guide to the Windows Phone 8 platform. Recipes are grouped according to features of the platform and ways of interacting with the device. Solutions are given in C# and XAML, so you can take your existing . NET skills and apply them to this exciting new venture. Not sure how to get started? No need to worry, there's a recipe for that! Always wondered what it takes to add cool features like gesture support, maps integration, or speech recognition into your app? We've got it covered! Already have a portfolio of Windows Phone 7 apps that needs to be upgraded? We have a recipe for that too! The book starts by guiding you through the setup of your development environment, including links to useful tools and resources. Core chapters range from coding live tiles and notifications to interacting with the camera and location sensor. Later chapters cover external services including Windows Azure Mobile Services, the Live SDK, and the Microsoft Advertising SDK, so you can take your app to a professional level. Finally, you'll find out how to publish and maintain your app in the Windows Phone Store. Whether you're migrating from Windows Phone 7 or starting from scratch, Windows Phone 8 Recipes has the code you need to bring your app idea to life. What you'll learn Set up your development environment with the Windows Phone 8 SDK. Upgrade your existing Windows Phone 7 apps to Windows Phone 8. Meet and try out the new features provided in the Windows Phone 8 SDK. Bring your apps to life with live tiles, notifications, and cloud services. Discover the easy steps to setting up your own Windows Phone Store account. Learn how to submit your apps for publication to the Windows Phone Store. Who this book is for Windows Phone 8 Recipes is for the developer who has a . NET background, is familiar with C# and either WPF or Silverlight, and is ready to tap into a new and exciting market in mobile app development. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to the Windows Phone SDK Chapter 2: Multi-Resolution Support and Basic User Interface Components Chapter 3: Gestures Chapter 4: Live Tiles and Lock Screen Chapter 5: Background Agents and Notifications Chapter 6: Appointments and Contacts Chapter 7: Camera, Photos, and Media Chapter 8: Maps, Location, and Routing Chapter 9: Communications and Speech Chapter 10: Launching and Resuming Apps Chapter 11: Data Storage Chapter 12: Windows Azure Mobile Services Chapter 13: Using the Microsoft Live SDK Chapter 14: Publishing your App
Windows PowerShell™ 2.0: Administrator’s Pocket Consultant
by William StanekGet ready answers for using Windows PowerShell 2.0 to manage multiple clients and servers. This practical, pocket-sized quick reference is packed with hundreds of examples that show you how to run commands and write scripts.
Windows PowerShell™ 2.0 Administrators Pocket Consultant
by William R. StanekPortable and precise, this pocket-sized guide delivers ready answers for automating everyday system-administration tasks with Windows PowerShell. Zero in on core commands and techniques using quick-reference tables, instructions, and lists. You'll get the focused information you need to save time and get the job done--whether at your desk or in the field. Get fast facts to: Run core cmdlets--singly or in sequence--to streamline daily tasks Execute remote commands and background jobs Inventory computers; tweak configurations; manage domains Configure server roles, role services, and features Manage and troubleshoot TCP/IP networking Administer file systems, directories, and print services Implement security settings, event logs, and auditing Read and write registry values Automate system monitoring and performance tuning Extend Windows PowerShell with snap-ins and module extensions
Windows PowerShell™ 2.0 Best Practices
by Ed WilsonApply best practices for automating system administration with Windows PowerShell 2.0 and optimize your operational efficiency and results. This guide captures the field-tested tips, real-world lessons, and candid advice of practitioners across the range of business and technical scenarios and across the scripting life cycle. Discover how to: Take advantage of new features and cmdlets in Windows PowerShell 2.0 Plan scripting usage scenarios and define standards Deploy Windows PowerShell 2.0 to desktops and servers Configure scripting environments Optimize remote scripting capabilities Work with Active Directory(r) and WMI Design functions and modules Optimize input and output Handle errors Document scripts Test and troubleshoot scripts Avoid scripting pitfalls The companion CD includes a fully searchable eBook and sample scripts. A Note Regarding the CD or DVD: The print version of this book ships with a CD or DVD. For those customers purchasing one of the digital formats in which this book is available, we are pleased to offer the CD/DVD content as a free download via O'Reilly Media's Digital Distribution services. To download this content, please visit O'Reilly's web site, search for the title of this book to find its catalog page, and click on the link below the cover image (Examples, Companion Content, or Practice Files). Note that while we provide as much of the media content as we are able via free download, we are sometimes limited by licensing restrictions. Please direct any questions or concerns to booktech@oreilly.com.
Windows PowerShell® 2.0 Bible
by Thomas Lee Karl Mitschke Mark E. Schill Tome TanasovskiHere's the complete guide to Windows PowerShell 2. 0 for administrators and developers Windows PowerShell is Microsoft's next-generation scripting and automation language. This comprehensive volume provides the background that IT administrators and developers need in order to start using PowerShell automation in exciting new ways. It explains what PowerShell is, how to use the language, and specific ways to apply PowerShell in various technologies. Windows PowerShell is Microsoft's standard automation tool and something that every Windows administrator will eventually have to understand; this book provides the background necessary to apply PowerShell automation. Covers how to use the language and specific ways to apply PowerShell in a variety of scenarios Addresses new features in the latest version of PowerShell and the additional functionality delivered by new products that provide direct or indirect ways to use PowerShell for scripting and automation purposes Explores the language fundamentals and how to use PowerShell for desktop, server, server application, and virtualization/cloud situations This thorough guide goes well beyond theory to offer real-world information and new scripting techniques, enabling administrators and developers to make the most of PowerShell 2. 0.
Windows PowerShell 2.0 Scripting für Administratoren
by Tobias Weltner Dr.Wenn Sie sich für die Automatisierung der Verwaltung von Windows-Systemen mit den vielfältigen Möglichkeiten von Windows PowerShell 2.0 interessieren, finden Sie in diesem Buch zahlreiche Beispielskripts aus allen wichtigen administrativen Bereichen. Einer der bekanntesten Scripting-Experten Deutschlands stellt Ihnen die wichtigsten Cmdlets vor und liefert Ihnen viele Beispielskripts, die Sie sofort einsetzen, anpassen und erweitern können. Dieses Buch ist ein Nachschlagewerk für die PowerShell-Praxis, die vielen hilfreichen Codebeispiele in diesem Buch sind ohne größeres Vorwissen für den Praktiker sofort einsetzbar.
Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies
by Steve SeguisPrepare for the future of Microsoft automation with this no-nonsense guide Windows PowerShell 2 is the scripting language that enables automation within the Windows operating system. Packed with powerful new features, this latest version is complex, and Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to help system administrators get up to speed. Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the program managers and developers, this book covers every new feature of Windows PowerShell 2 in a friendly, easy-to-follow format. Windows PowerShell 2 is the updated scripting language that enables system administrators to automate Windows operating systems System administrators with limited scripting experience will find this book helps them learn the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 2 quickly and easily Translates the jargon and complex syntax of Windows PowerShell 2 Covers script debugging improvements, the ability to invoke commands remotely, and the new user interface Uses real-world applications to clarify the theory, fundamentals, and techniques of the scripting language Written by a Microsoft MVP with direct access to the developers of Windows PowerShell 2 Windows PowerShell 2 For Dummies makes this tool easily accessible to administrators of every experience level.
Windows PowerShell 3.0 First Steps
by Ed WilsonGet started with this powerful Windows administration tool Automate Windows administration tasks with ease by learning the fundamentals of Windows PowerShell 3.0. Led by a Windows PowerShell expert, you'll learn must-know concepts and techniques through easy-to-follow explanations, examples, and exercises. Once you complete this practical introduction, you can go deeper into the Windows PowerShell command line interface and scripting language with Windows PowerShell 3.0 Step by Step. Discover how to: Create effective Windows PowerShell commands with one line of code Apply Windows PowerShell commands across several Windows platforms Identify missing hotfixes and service packs with a single command Sort, group, and filter data using the Windows PowerShell pipeline Create users, groups, and organizational units in Active Directory Add computers to a domain or workgroup with a single line of code Run Windows PowerShell commands on multiple remote computers Unleash the power of scripting with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)