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No Starch Press
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Provides updated information on the inner workings of the operating system, including how the kernel manages devices, device drivers, and processes how networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work and how to write effective shell scripts.
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With Windows 8, Microsoft completely reimagined the graphical user interface for its operating system, which now runs on both desktop PCs and tablets, but the overhaul was not without hitches and its dueling UIs (one designed for touch, the other for keyboards and mice) created significant confusion for users. Windows 10 (a free update to users of Windows 8 or Windows 7) fixes a number of the problems introduced by the revolution in Windows 8 and
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"'My Chromebook, Third Edition' is the one-stop guide to Chrome OS and Google Chromebooks. It has been updated to cover the latest version of Chrome OS, including the new desktop, and the latest Chromebook and Chromebox models. It starts with basic unboxing and configuration and works through customization, cloud storage, Chrome Apps, and troubleshooting." -- Publisher annotation.
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"An in-depth guide explains the new features of the latest versions of Windows 10, detailing timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds, and covers such topics as how to install, configure, and personalize Windows 10; explore cloud services; and strengthen security." --
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"Linux has become an increasingly popular alternative to the Windows operating system. The reasons for its growing appeal are manifold: Linux is an extremely stable operating system that serves as a platform for an ever-growing number of quality applications; it has become more user-friendly with each version released; and perhaps best of all it's free! Linux in easy steps instructs you how to install the operating system, explore the desktop, and...
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The bestselling tech book of all time, now updated for Windows 8
Microsoft Windows is the operating system that runs nearly 90 percent of the world's computers. Windows 8 will offer new interface updates, cloud-based services, and much more. This update of Andy Rathbone's bestselling Windows guide covers all the basics, plus the enhancements unique to Windows 8. Whether you're meeting Windows for the first time or upgrading from an earlier
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"Learn the simplest ways to get things done with Windows 10 Here's WHAT you'll learn Navigate Windows 10 Fall Creators Update quickly, easily, and efficiently Get online with the sleek Microsoft Edge web browser Make the most of the Cortana personal assistant Efficiently manage your email, calendar, photos, and more Access your files from anywhere with Microsoft OneDrive Help secure your computer and protect your data Here's HOW you'll learn Jump...
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This fun and friendly guide shows you clearly how to use Windows 10. Featuring a large font that makes the book easier to read and magnified screen shots to help make the subject matter less intimidating, Weverka cuts through the confusing jargon to explain how to use the Start Screen and apps, organize your documents, connect to devices, and so much more!
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McGraw-Hill
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[2012]
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English
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Hard stuff made easy! Your practical, self-paced guide to operating system fundamentals. Operating Systems DeMYSTiFieD is an easy way to understand how operating systems enable computer hardware and software to communicate successfully with each other.
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The most comprehensive guide to Windows 10! If you're a first-time Windows 10 user looking for an authoritative, accessible guide to the basics of this new operating system, look no further than Windows 10 All-in-One For Dummies. Written by trusted Windows expert Woody Leonhard, this all-encompassing guide cuts through confusing jargon and covers just what you need to know: navigating the start menu, personalizing Windows, working with the desktop,...
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O'Reilly
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Ready to move to the Mac? This incomparable guide from New York Times columnist and Missing Manuals creator David Pogue helps you make a smooth transition to OS X Mavericks, a beautiful machine with a thoroughly reliable system. Whether you're using Windows XP, Windows 7, or Windows 8, we've got you covered.
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"Ultra-light, ultra-fast, and ultra-powerful, the MacBook is the coolest laptop around, and longtime Mac guru Mark L. Chambers is just the guy you want showing you the ropes. Inside, he shows you how to navigate the Mac desktop, customize your settings, surf the web and set up email, hook into a network, transfer your important documents from another PC or Mac, and troubleshoot with ease. You'll also get the inside scoop on the fun stuff like FaceTime...
