For PC novices and all the digitally experienced striving to work faster and smarter, 1,001 "Computer Hints & Tips" comes through with winning "byte-size" strategies and solutions. Step-by-step, screen-by-screen, this sweeping resource leads the way to total desktop and keyboard mastery plus confident Net navigation, all virtually free of frustration.Comprehensive PC know-how and hands-on troubleshooting help, arranged a-to-z for fast lookup and easy browsing.This indispensable, time-, money- and sanity-saving reference covers basic PC how-tos, savvy shortcuts and insider secrets in four key c... View More...
In this full-color book, author Robin Williams and illustrator John Tollett celebrate the new wave of type design known as "grunge" typography. The book consists of famous and not-so-famous quotes about type and design set in a range of grunge fonts, using rule-breaking layouts. The illustrations, created in Fractal Design Painter, complement the text. Includes a companion disk with 21 of the best freeware and shareware grunge fonts, several of which were newly created for this book. View More...
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This work offers detailed advice on all aspects of technical resume creation, from objective statements to the best ways to list experience, training and education with a list of key technology words. Interviews with IT hiring managers provide explanations on what they look for and why. Also included is a resume encyclopaedia section featuring 50 sample resumes, both good and bad, annotated to illustrate most important do's and don'ts to help technical professionals learn to market themselves effectively and to avoid common mistakes. View More...
Written by a professional in the field, this book aims to present the latest technologies for parallel processing and high performance computing. It deals with advanced computer architecture and parallel processing systems and techniques, providing an integrated study of computer hardware and software systems, and the material is suitable for use on courses found in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering departments. View More...
This book takes those who are familiar with the basics of Visual Basic.NET programming, and helps them understand how to harness its power for more advanced uses. Coverage of various database, ASP, and Web Services topics is provided in the same understandable way that has made Tony Gaddis' books leaders in the field. View More...
Use Case analysis is a technique for identifying the required features of a software system. The systems analyst walks through how each end-user would 'use' the system to help determine the different system requirements. For example, a customer service representative conducts a variety of tasks when tracking the status of an individual order in a system. The Use Case for this user would map out each input and output necessary for the customer service tasks to be performed. This analysis, when repeated many times from the point of view of different end-users, results in a good outline of the ma... View More...
Discover the latest programming tips and techniques Start writing programs for Windows, Linux, Macintosh, Palms, and PocketPCs Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace Wang shows you how to begin programming as simply and quickly as possible. In no time, you'll find out how to create and debug programs in Liberty BASIC, use algorithms, build interactive Web pages, and more All this on the bonus CD-ROM * Liberty BASIC and other compilers * All the examples and code from the book * IBM Robocode V1.0.6 * JBuilder 9 Persona... View More...
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Now available in Complete and Introductory versions, this introduction to computers textbook is one that students will engage with--maintaining an encyclopedic approach with a popular magazine style. It is refreshing, accurate, and easy to learn from--written to today's student. The Eighth Edition moves the emphasis to connectivity and includes loads of new research to ensure that the statistics in the book are current. This edition emphasizes emerging technologies while de-emphasizing older technologies. View More...
For all introductory Computer and Concepts courses, including those in Business and Information Technology. This text continues to be a tool instructors and students can rely on. Its direct, complete presentation and easy-to-use style teaches the latest in computers and allows students to quickly grasp the concepts presented. The brief edition can serve as a text for learning application software use; while the complete edition serves as a primary text for lecture-based concepts courses. - NEW- New chapter on ethics and social issues. Gives students more emphasis on these emerging trends. - NE... View More...
This essential resource for software developers highlights the weak points in "well-protected" software, shows how crackers break common protection schemes, and how to defend against crackers. Includes in-depth discussions of anti-debugging and anti-disassembling. The CD-ROM contains compression and encoding software, debuggers and anti-debugging tricks, practical protection demonstrations, and extended examples from the book. View More...
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