Computing & Internet

This book takes a long hard look at the text-messaging phenomenon and its effects on literacy, language, and society. Young people who seem to spend much of their time texting sometimes appear unable or unwilling to write much else. Media outrage has ensued. "It is bleak, bald, sad shorthand," writes a commentator in the UK Guardian. "It masks dyslexia, poor spelling, and mental laziness." Exam answers using textese and reports that examiners find them acceptable have led to headlines in the tabloids and leaders in the qualities. D... read more

Millions of genealogical resources and records are available online, allowing you to become a successful family historian from the comfort of your home. This practical guide shows you where to start, how to find and use the best websites and how to swap information with others - helping you to become a smart, discriminating researcher.

Switch on your computer and discover a whole new world. Unlike most 'beginner' guides, "Easy PC" assumes readers have absolutely no previous knowledge of computers, and takes them by the hand through their first teetering steps into Windows XP or Vista. And, unlike most other computer guides, "Easy PC" benefits from being written not by a technical guru but by an ordinary person who understands the problems faced by computer virgins.From the very basic skills of using a mouse, learning how to single- and double-click, opening files... read more

This book helps you get crafty! Veteran WoW player and creator of the most popular 'World of Warcraft' add on (Atlas), Dan Gilbert guides you through making your stay in the world of Azeroth more exciting. Whether you're human, dwarf, elf, or orc, you'll feast on numerous unique hacks such as combat, artwork and model, map, interface, loot, chat, raid, PvP, and more. You'll also learn to create and use skins and themes, write your own macros, create add ons, and work with frames and XML so that you can improve your experience with ... read more

A guide for Android phone users. It shows you all the tips and tricks that ensure your phone performs to its full potential. It reveals the secrets of this mobile operating system; covering models produced by Motorola, HTC, Samsung and more. It also includes a complete lowdown on the hottest 100 Android apps.

The ins and outs of all things iPad and iPad 2--in full color! Packed with the power of a MacBook, iPod touch, eReader, digital camera, portable game console and so much more, the iPad is an awesome device. And, the business world has certainly taken notice. The iPad is moving into the enterprise where power users and professionals alike are using the device to increase their productivity and work smarter at the office and on the go. Long-time For Dummies author Nancy Muir walks you through the latest functions, features, and capab... read more

"The Rough Guide to Digital Photography" tells you everything you need to know to maximise the quality and impact of your pictures offline, online and from a mobile phone. With tips on composition and technique, editing quick fixes, and cool things to do with photos, this essential handbook is the ultimate digital photography book for a truly digital era. Helping make sense of the mass of online options in an ever-changing digital age the book covers everything, from photo sharing and street photography to hosting and creating blog... read more

"The Rough Guide to Android Phones" is the ultimate guide for Android phone users. The book shares all the tips and tricks that ensure the phone performs to its full potential. The book includes a complete lowdown on the hottest 100 Android apps, as well as codes to use for on-the-spot downloading. "The Rough Guide" reveals the secrets of this up-and-coming mobile operating system, covering models produced by Motorola, HTC, Samsung, and many more. From the basic questions like "What is Android?" to making the most of its functional... read more

Quite simply, this book will help you make more money, improve your customer relationships and save you a significant amount of time. Even better, it shows you how to do this using three ingredients you already have at your fingertips: Your customer information ; Your computer software; Your clever thinking.

This new book from Activity Press will document the rise of the Internet in New Zealand and look to its future as it becomes an increasingly vital part of our economic and social infrastructure. Controversial and enlightening, this book takes us from small beginnings to today’s borderless world where fast, pervasive always-on Internet has arrived at our digital doorstep. It backgrounds the evolution of electronic communications in New ... read more

In August, 2008, Facebook signed up its 100 millionth user. Eight months later its 200 millionth user signed up. Today it is closing in on 250 million users. This phenomenal growth rate is unprecedented and shows the allure and power of Facebook. It has become an essential part of the social life of a generation, all around the world. David Kirkpatrick traces the Facebook story from its origins in Mark Zuckerberg's dorm room at Harvard, where a handful of 19-year-olds devised a way for Harvard students to connect with one another, ... read more

Enter the world of computer programming with this step-by-step guide to the C++ language! C++ is a great introduction to object-oriented programming, and this friendly guide covers everything you need to know and nothing you don't. You'll write your first program by the end of Chapter 1. "C++ For Dummies, 6th Edition", helps you understand C++ programming from the ground up. It's full of examples to show you how things work, and it even explains 'why', so you understand how the pieces fit together. And the bonus CD includes a speci... read more

MYOB Software for Dummies has been completely updated in line with the latest version of the software, and also covers the latest on electronic payments and GST. Featuring expert tips for running your small business and working your business software harder and smarter, this jargon-free guide explains everything you need to know about MYOB software.

The perfect plain-English guide to the much-anticipated release of Windows 7 Windows For Dummies is the all-time bestselling guide to the Windows operating system. Windows 7 For Dummies answers all your questions about the interface adjustments and all the new tools in Windows 7. Whether you're new to computers or just eager to start using the newest version of Windows, expert author Andy Rathbone will walk you step by step through the most common Windows 7 tasks, including managing files, applications, media, and Internet access.... read more

A reference for Java 7 that covers object-oriented programming basics with Java, code reuse, the essentials of creating a Java program using the JDK 7, creating basic Java objects, and fresh Eclipse features. It offers a CD-ROM that includes JCreator, various code in the book, and sample apps.

Assuming no prior JavaScript experience, this book shows beginning users how to add JavaScript to their Web development toolbox, including how to design an interface and animations with JavaScript. This hands-on reference walks readers through JavaScript, the popular programming language that uses scripts to create elements such as window pop-ups, Web form validation, and image changes on mouseover. It provides a new approach that also covers how JavaScript works in the Web 2.0 world with the Ajax programming method, new JavaScript... read more

The ultimate, in-depth reference for troubleshooting Windows 7 -- from the inside out! This supremely organized book delivers hundreds of prevention tips, troubleshooting techniques, and recovery tools, with a companion ebook and additional content online.