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The “Art of Moving Points” is designed for the intermediate to advanced Character Rigger or Character Modeler that wants to learn a different approach to character facial articulation using point weight containers , and assigning them to deformers to move points in space.  The “Art of Moving Points” is also an excellent source for Character Modelers who are designing character facial meshes for production.  Character facial articulation is extremely challenging, and The “Art of Moving Points” breaks down the modeling and articulation process using three formats: text, illustrations and videos. |
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L’intelligence artificielle est un sujet qui fait la une depuis de nombreux mois. Nous avons jugé utile de vous proposer un petit guide qui revient sur cette notion à travers l’histoire et le type de services que cela devrait vous rendre au quotidien. La plupart des services et applications que nous détaillons ici sont accessibles depuis un navigateur ou un logiciel dédié pour Mac. À la fin de cet ouvrage, nous avons sélectionné 10 applications iOS fortement intéressantes. Bonne découverte ! |
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iOS 17 brings a lot of improvements and new features to communication apps and settings. iOS 17 focuses primarily on communication upgrades, and it's safe to call it the operating system's central theme. Starting with FaceTime, you can now leave a video message when someone doesn't answer your call. This makes it easier for you to share your latest updates with the other party when they're too busy to pick up. Through iOS 17, users can now create a Contact Poster, which allows them to personalize their contacts' call screen. There's a new great Live Voicemail feature that allows you to read the script of a voicemail at the same time the caller is speaking. This way, if the topic is urgent or sensitive, you can choose to pick up on the spot. Users also get two new apps: Check In and Stickers. The former allows you to share your locations and movements on the map with somebody, while the latter enables you to create fun (and even animated) stickers that can liven up your conversations. You get a whole lot from iOS 17, and it is all embedded in this book. This guide with precision and simplicity gives the key to unlock any of your Apple iPhone model. It offers All new features, latest tips and tricks and pictorial illustration for user convenience. In this book you will learn? Update to iOS 17 Use new Spotlight Interactive Widgets Create Focus group Use NameDrop Fixing iMessage reverting to SMS Set Emails to Send Later iMessage Live Stickers Live Voicemail Customize Live Speech Camera New Level feature Create a Video from a Live Photo Change Camera Mode Access Cinematic Mode Identify laundry icons with Visual Lookup Medication Reminders Configure Mental Health Logging Cardio Fitness Levels How to use FaceTime How to use Find My Airtag Lost Mode Share AirTag Use Maps offline Map AR navigations Use Flyover to take a 3D tour Create Safari profile Stop GIFs in Safari Activate Safari WebKit feature flag Private Browsing How to use StandBy Customize contact poster and photo Modify Contact Poster Background Color Siri back-to-back response How to use Loupe for texting Crossfade between Apple songs Sensitive Content Warning Accelerate Haptic Touch View Previous Day Weather How to reverse a video Create Purpose folder And lots more. |
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We all like to think we're pretty savvy when it comes to using our Macs, and in the case of the typical Macworld reader, that's usually true. But there's a funny thing we've noticed when we talk even to veteran Mac users: There's almost always some essential stuff—basic things that would make their Mac use easier or more efficient—that they've either forgotten or never learned.  So we got some Macworld editors and contributors together and asked: What are the things that every Mac user should know how to do? Not the really basic stuff—Command-C, Command-V, and so on—but the skills and knowledge that mark you as Mac-literate. After much pondering and discussion, we came up with a list of 100 items that fit the bill. Those skills run the gamut from startup to shutdown: they include smart ways to manage files and accounts, search, and customize your Mac.  We'll bet that you already know many of them. But we'll also bet that you don't know them all. And if you can really, honestly say that you knew every one, you're a whole lot savvier than any of us. |
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Need Windows help? Find the latest tips and tricks in this perennial favorite on Windows Windows 11 promises to be the fastest, most secure, and most flexible version of the Microsoft operating system yet. With a promise like that, of course you want to start using it, as quickly as possible! Windows 11 For Dummies gives you that speed, security, and flexibility by getting you up to date with the latest in Windows. Windows expert and bestselling author Andy Rathbone gives you a helping hand by showing you how to get around the newly updated Windows 11 interface, how to use the new Windows tools like Teams and widgets, and how to use Android apps. Your tour of Windows 11 starts with the Start menu and ends with how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. In between you find out how to find files on your hard drive, connect with friends and colleagues on Microsoft Teams, transfer photos from your phone to your hard drive, or switch between your desktop and laptop. Additional topics include: Navigating the Start menu Finding where your files are hiding Adding separate user accounts to keep your kids out of your business Connecting to a WiFi network Customizing your widgets Switching to a laptop or tablet You know what you want to get done. Keep Windows 11 For Dummies by your desktop, laptop, and tablet, and you can open it at any time to find out how to get your Windows computer to do what you need. |
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Make friends with macOS Sonoma thanks to simple, Dummies-style instructions macOS Sonoma For Dummies is the go-to guide for finding your way around Apple’s laptop and desktop operating system. For first-time Mac owners and longtime Apple aficionados alike, this book covers the essentials you need to navigate macOS Sonoma with ease. Get a guided tour of the latest updates to macOS widgets, improved video conferencing features, updated privacy and security help, and all the classic features of the software that powers MacBook, iMac, and Mac computers. With easy-to-follow instructions and crystal-clear illustrations, this Dummies guide makes you macOS proficient in no time—even if you’ve never used a Mac computer before. Learn the ins and outs of macOS Sonoma for desktop and laptop computers Discover valuable shortcuts, tips, and tricks for troubleshooting Organize your files and ensure data security Customize your computer so you can get things done faster If you’re looking for a user-friendly tutorial on using macOS Sonoma and making the most of the latest updates, you can’t go wrong with macOS Sonoma For Dummies . |
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Learn how to use the 2023 iPhone and iOS 17! Discover the ins and outs of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro with this guide. Whether you're a seasoned iPhone user or someone curious about Apple's latest offerings, this book provides a deep dive into the new features and capabilities of these advanced devices. Whether you are upgrading to iOS 17 or unlocking a brand new iPhone, there's a lot to unpack! Inside this guide, you'll explore: New Design Aesthetics: Understand the sleek redesign featuring flat edges and a minimized notch, giving the iPhones a contemporary appeal.Camera System OverviewTips and Tricks: Unlock the full potential of your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro with expert advice and suggestions.Using Face IDUsing Dynamic IslandHow to use Picture-in-Picture for movies and TV showsHow to add widgets to your Home screenOrganizing apps with the App LibraryBuying, removing, rearranging, updating appsUnsending and editing text messagesUsing SiriUsing pre-installed apps like Notes, Calendar, Reminders, and moreAnd much, much more!Ideal for both potential buyers weighing their options and current owners eager to make the most of their new device, this guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro's capabilities. Note: This book is not endorsed by Apple, Inc and should be considered unofficial. |
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Dive into SQLAlchemy, the popular, open-source code library that helps Python programmers work with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgresSQL, and SQLite. Using real-world examples, this practical guide shows you how to build a simple database application with SQLAlchemy, and how to connect to multiple databases simultaneously with the same metadata. SQL is a powerful language for querying and manipulating data, but it’s tough to integrate it with your application. SQLAlchemy helps you map Python objects to database tables without substantially changing your existing Python code. If you’re an intermediate Python developer with knowledge of basic SQL syntax and relational theory, this book serves as both a learning tool and a handy reference. Essential SQLAlchemy includes several sections: SQLAlchemy Core: Provide database services to your applications in a Pythonic way with the SQL Expression Language SQLAlchemy ORM: Use the object relational mapper to bind database schema and operations to data objects in your application Alembic: Use this lightweight database migration tool to handle changes to the database as your application evolves Cookbook: Learn how to use SQLAlchemy with web frameworks like Flask and libraries like SQLAcodegen |
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A renowned computer scientist seeks the unique human quality that will prevail against artificial intelligence. The greatest fear of AI is not that it rules out digital lives but that it displaces human intelligence entirely. If artificial intelligence takes over decision-making what, then, is unique and irreplaceable about human intelligence? The Atomic Human is a journey of discovery to the core of what it is to be human, in search of the qualities that cannot be replaced by the machine. Neil Lawrence brings a timely, fresh perspective to this new, emerging era, recounting his personal journey to understand the riddle of intelligence. By understanding the essential element of what makes us human—the “atomic human”—Lawrence shows how AI can enable us to choose the future we want. Lawrence persuasively shows that we can only control AI and decide what is right for society by understanding our intelligence and contrasting it against the new intelligence we are creating—an intelligence he describes as “helpless” without humans, even if unchecked it has the power to do great damage. By contrasting our own intelligence with the capabilities of machine intelligence through history, The Atomic Human reveals the technical origins, capabilities, and limitations of AI systems, and how they should be wielded. Not just by the experts, but ordinary people.   |
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The use of mathematical methods in the development of software is essential when reliable systems are sought; in particular they are now strongly recommended by the official norms adopted in the production of critical software. Program Verification is the area of computer science that studies mathematical methods for checking that a program conforms to its specification. This text is a self-contained introduction to program verification using logic-based methods, presented in the broader context of formal methods for software engineering. The idea of specifying the behaviour of individual software components by attaching contracts to them is now a widely followed approach in program development, which has given rise notably to the development of a number of behavioural interface specification languages and program verification tools. A foundation for the static verification of programs based on contract-annotated routines is laid out in the book. These can be independently verified, which provides a modular approach to the verification of software. The text assumes only basic knowledge of standard mathematical concepts that should be familiar to any computer science student. It includes a self-contained introduction to propositional logic and first-order reasoning with theories, followed by a study of program verification that combines theoretical and practical aspects -- from a program logic (a variant of Hoare logic for programs containing user-provided annotations) to the use of a realistic tool for the verification of C programs (annotated using the ACSL specification language), through the generation of verification conditions and the static verification of runtime errors. |
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Do you want to learn Python in a easy and fast way? Learn Python Programming NOW! Through this book, you are going to learn everything you need to know in order to start using Python in a way that is going to make your work more productive and valuable.  Knowing how to use Python is not something that is going to be required for all jobs, but if you are looking for an ethical hacking job, a technical job, or a programming job, it is expected because Python is one of the most used programming languages out there due to the fact that it is user-friendly and it uses dynamic typing. When you have Python under your belt, you are making yourself a valuable asset to any company that is going to hire you which will put you ahead of the other applicants that do not know Python. |
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The Gang of Four’s seminal catalog of 23 patterns to solve commonly occurring design problems Patterns allow designers to create more flexible, elegant, and ultimately reusable designs without having to rediscover the design solutions themselves. Highly influential, Design Patterns is a modern classic that introduces what patterns are and how they can help you design object-oriented software and provides a catalog of simple solutions for those already programming in at last one object-oriented programming language.  Each pattern: Describes the circumstances in which it is applicable, when it can be applied in view of other design constraints, and the consequences and trade-offs of using the pattern within a larger design Is compiled from real systems and based on real-world examples Includes downloadable C++ source code that demonstrates how patterns can be implemented and Python From the preface: “Once you the design patterns and have had an ‘Aha!’ (and not just a ‘Huh?’) experience with them, you won't ever think about object-oriented design in the same way. You'll have insights that can make your own designs more flexible, modular, reusable, and understandable - which is why you're interested in object-oriented technology in the first place, right?” |
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The biggest challenge facing many game programmers is completing their game. Most game projects fizzle out, overwhelmed by the complexity of their own code. Game Programming Patterns tackles that exact problem. Based on years of experience in shipped AAA titles, this book collects proven patterns to untangle and optimize your game, organized as independent recipes so you can pick just the patterns you need. You will learn how to write a robust game loop, how to organize your entities using components, and take advantage of the CPUs cache to improve your performance. You'll dive deep into how scripting engines encode behavior, how quadtrees and other spatial partitions optimize your engine, and how other classic design patterns can be used in games. |
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Bring your ideas to life with the latest Arduino hardware and software Arduino is an affordable and readily available hardware development platform based around an open source, programmable circuit board. You can combine this programmable chip with a variety of sensors and actuators to sense your environment around you and control lights, motors, and sound. This flexible and easy-to-use combination of hardware and software can be used to create interactive robots, product prototypes and electronic artwork, whether you’re an artist, designer or tinkerer. Arduino For Dummies is a great place to start if you want to find out about Arduino and make the most of its incredible capabilities. It helps you become familiar with Arduino and what it involves, and offers inspiration for completing new and exciting projects. •     Covers the latest software and hardware currently on the market •     Includes updated examples and circuit board diagrams in addition to new resource chapters •     Offers simple examples to teach fundamentals needed to move onto more advanced topics •     Helps you grasp what’s possible with this fantastic little board Whether you’re a teacher, student, programmer, hobbyist, hacker, engineer, designer, or scientist, get ready to learn the latest this new technology has to offer!  |
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Combining in-depth information and easy-to-understand full-color instructions,  Idiot’s Guides ® : Apple Watch  will be just as integral to an Apple Watch user’s experience as the iPhone, which must be utilized in conjunction with Apple Watch. This book features practical, expert explanations for all aspects of the Watch, directions on how to incorporate the Watch into your daily life, and other tips and information, as well as thorough explanations of the built-in apps. Idiot’s Guides ® : Apple Watch  covers: -       The brand-new Watch OS user interface. -       How to: connect your iPhone to your Apple Watch and Apple TV. -       Customize your Watch to suit your needs.  -       Monitor your calendar and schedule.  -       Access iTunes from your wrist via Bluetooth.  -       Incorporate your Watch into your health and fitness regimen.  -       Use Siri to help you with tasks, messaging, and more. -       Work with third-party apps to enhance your experience and much more! |
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Program edge devices by learning low-code programming and essentials of IoT systems. KEY FEATURES   ● In-depth practical demonstration of the IoT architecture with numerous examples. ● Includes graphical illustrations and uses of popular full-stack tools. ● Access to hardware components and software packages to build powerful IoT systems. DESCRIPTION  Learn IoT Programming with Node-RED is an excellent source of practical knowledge for developing a successful Internet of Things system, starting with the very first step of programming a Raspberry Pi, and using numerous open-source software development tools. To begin, the book will provide you with a practical experience of visual programming, fundamentals of Node-RED, and the architecture of an Internet of Things system. The book covers data collecting capabilities and the development of real-time streaming functionalities. The book describes how to set up an Internet of Things infrastructure, manage software development, and integrate physical devices. The book provides IoT projects based on temperature and humidity data recorded as time series. It teaches you how to design the software using a simulated model of the hardware and use the same code to execute it in the actual hardware. Node-RED, Pusher, InfluxDB, and Grafana are some of the professional tools you will learn in this book. After reading the book, you will gain the knowledge to create your own applications that will be connected to the physical environment by means of a range of sensors. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Create IoT systems with NodeRED visual programming. ● Learn to transfer data from IoT devices to machines for analysis using Pusher, a free platform. ● Store time-series data streams to InfluxDB. ● Use NodeRED to process data and execute statistical calculations on the remote machine. ● Create user-friendly Grafana dashboards for environmental monitoring. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR IoT engineers, roboticists, and embedded system programmers who are interested in learning low-code development and programming hardware devices may benefit from this book. Prior knowledge of Linux and Raspberry Pi may be helpful. AUTHOR BIO  Bernardo Ronquillo Japón is an industrial engineer with more than 25 years of experience, an expert in Robotics and IoT, and a writer of technical books as well as a blogger of technology articles. Along with his professional career, he has been involved in a wide variety of sectors: astrophysics, industry, aerospace, and currently biotechnology. At present, he is working as a Principal Software Architect in Universal Diagnostics, S.L.  |
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Do you want to get more out of WordPress by making use of the drag and drop features of Elementor? If your answer to this question is yes, then this guide is specially made for you. First, this guide discussed the essentials of WordPress before going in-depth on Elementor. For professionals who already have insights about WordPress, you can skip the first two chapters of this book and go straight to get your own dose of the Elementor guide. On the other hand, if you are a beginner, the WordPress tutorials in this guide is very important for you as it takes you through the basics of creating simple blogs with WordPress and writing your blog posts using the Block Editor plugins in WordPress. Overall, this guide is a go-to guide for both professionals and beginners if you are ready to take your website to the next stage. Inside this guide, you'll discover: •A thorough introduction to WordPress and Elementor, including their features and benefits •Step-by-step tutorials for installing and configuring WordPress and Elementor •Designing captivating web pages using Elementor's intuitive interface and powerful widgets •Customizing your website's appearance with Elementor's style settings and advanced options •Utilizing popular WordPress plugins to enhance functionality, such as contact forms and social media integration •Creating and managing blog posts, portfolios, and business pages with ease •Optimizing your website for search engines and attracting more visitors •Troubleshooting common website errors and issues •and many more..... With "WORDPRESS AND ELEMENTOR GUIDE BY JOSEPH WILSON" you'll have the knowledge and skills to build stunning websites that meet your unique requirements. Take your web design abilities to new heights and create impactful online experiences for yourself or your clients. Unlock the potential of WordPress and Elementor today and bring your web design visions to life! Grab your copy now and embark on an exciting journey to becoming a proficient website builder |
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Teaching you everything you need to know about iCloud, Apple's revolutionary back-up and sync service, iCloud for Beginners guides you through every essential element. From how to set-up your free iCloud account to sharing your information across your Apple devices, these easy-to-follow guides and step-by-step tutorials will show you exactly how to get the most out of your iPad, iPhone and Mac. Designed by experts as an accessible, friendly guide to world-beating software and devices, the For Beginners series will help give you the confidence to learn everything you need to know. Clear, easy-to-understand and comprehensive, For Beginners’ first class tutorials, features and reviews are created with you in mind, ready to give you the tools you need to get the most out of your new passion. |
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Hello iPad Tips & Tricks shows you over 50 iPad secrets only iPad pros know. Did you know: • In the Camera app, you can take a picture by pressing the volume up button? • In Mail, to see your drafts, you can hold down the Compose new message button? • You can get Emoji on your iPad keyboard? There are tons of great features you'll discover and love your iPad even more. |
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The iPad mini is even more portable than its older sibling, fitting neatly in a bag and comfortably in just one hand. Apple’s smaller tablet does not compromise on features, however, and is the ideal device for communication, entertainment, productivity and more. Discover everything it has to offer in this book. Designed by experts as an accessible, friendly guide to world-beating software and devices, the For Beginners series will help give you the confidence to learn everything you need to know. Clear, easy-to-understand and comprehensive, For Beginners’ first class tutorials, features and reviews are created with you in mind, ready to give you the tools you need to get the most out of your new passion. |
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While using an iOS device isn’t hard—and that's partially why we love them—even savvy users like Macworld readers have holes in their iPhone and iPad knowledge. Maybe you know everything there is to know about Safari caching, but you're in the dark when it comes to iPhone photography. Or perhaps you're a Mail maestro, but you'd like to be faster at composing emails on a digital keyboard. Whether you've forgotten an iOS trick or you want to learn some new ones, our editors have you covered. We polled our community—and our newsroom—to create a list of 12 essential iOS features we think every iOS user should know about. Topics include syncing your accounts and data, managing your apps, printing, and working with Bluetooth. You can learn how to troubleshoot meddlesome battery issues and brush up on your security and backup options; we'll also explain the basics of multitasking and editing text, and walk you through shooting a quality photo and working with PDFs. These iOS essentials first appeared as the cover story for our April 2012 issue; not only does the book include all the information from that print feature, we've redesigned the layout, included new galleries and videos, and added a little bit extra for our ebook viewers.  |
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" iOS 7 is completely redesigned with an entirely new user interface and over 200 new features, so it's like getting a brand new device."  We went through all of the 200 features and picked the best ones to show you. We also included legacy tricks as well.  Almost every single tip has a video a accompany it so you can see it in action. Be the first to know all the cool things you can do in iOS 7! Check us out at helloiat.com for more books and apps. |
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iOS 5 has hit the stage, and eager users everywhere are getting ready to upgrade their devices. If you’re concerned about the upgrade process, or simply want to know all your setup options before making the big switch, let the editors at Macworld help you upgrade your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to iOS 5 with this step-by-step guide. After you've set up your device, we'll walk you through the mysteries of iCloud, introduce you to each of iOS 5's marquee features, and uncover hidden gems within apps. |
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The Handy Tips Guide ™ to the iPad is quite simply one of the most comprehensive illustrated tips book available anywhere for the iPad. This brand new edition has been fully revised, expanded and updated and covers iOS 8 in depth. Jump in, discover its secrets now. The Handy Tips Guide ™ is the book equivalent of an expert friend. It gives you a helpful hand the minute you ask for it. A truly exceptional guide, each chapter is filled with gold nuggets of tips, succinct and to the point. Presented in a logical order that allows you to jump to any page you want, precisely when you need it, giving you answers, fast. There are an indulgent amount of high definition screenshots that complement the clear and concise writing to help you better understand.  A wonderful feature of The Handy Tips Guide™ is that you can pinch-apart the images so they expand for a more detailed view, and pinch-together or press the X to return to normal book view.  The team behind The Handy Tips Guide™ understands that iPad users have different levels of familiarity with the iPad, there are foundation tips for complete beginners, and advanced tips for those who are experts but want to truly get the most out of their iPad user experience. Download the free sample. Featuring over 200 independently researched and tested feature explanations this is the book that experts can learn from. With intuitive presentation and a truly comprehensive range of tips The Handy Tips Guide ™ will empower you to get the very most out of your iPad. Just some of the things you can discover:  - Secret Keyboard Controls  - Time Saving Punctuation  - Siri  - Set the orientation lock  - Opening, closing, moving, renaming, deleting folders  - Installing, pausing, organizing and deleting apps  - Use Multitasking to switch between open apps  - Using Bluetooth with your iPad  - Prioritise Wi-Fi signal over 3G /4G - Track your data usage  - Group emails by thread  - Search, archive and delete emails  - Share your email inbox between multiple email accounts  - Add contacts, add contact photos, share contacts  - Saving images from the internet  - Search a webpage  - Change Safari's default search engine  - How to protect your internet browsing history  - How to focus on a subject when using the inbuilt camera  - Use Maps app to see where photos were taken, or where contacts live  - Use Maps, check traffic conditions.  - Use your iPad as a digital picture frame  - View and hide photos with a pinch  - Use other apps whilst using FaceTime  - Have fun with Photo Booth  - How to set-up and use FaceTime and improve call quality  - Show Music controls when using other apps  - Speed up, slow down, or replay the last 30 seconds of a podcast  - Browse an album's tracklist  - Game Center, see your worldwide ranking, play multiplayer games  - Calendar. How to navigate it and view birthdays.  - Notes. How to save and sync notes.  - Security. Secure your iPad. Erase all data.  - How to locate a lost or stolen iPad.  - Use AirPlay to stream media from your iPad  - Video Mirroring, output your iPad to your HDTV  - Use your iPad with your Apple TV - Accessibility features.  - How to back-up and restore your iPad  - Troubleshooting |
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As the iPad continues to develop, it can be a challenge to keep up with its new releases and impressive features.  Revolutionary developments introduced by iOS 5 and the new iPad mean it’s often difficult to know where to start. The 101 Essential iPad Tips & Tricks is here to make your life a little easier, by selecting the very best hints to extend the functionality of your tablet. Featuring Apple and third-party apps, this comprehensive guide will allow you to easily and quickly transform your device into something special. Written by experts for readers dedicated to getting the most from their products, Tips & Tricks is a series that provides world-beating advice to experienced consumers, offering a variety of intermediate to advanced tutorials and stylish, cutting-edge features. In-depth yet accessible, the Tips & Tricks series offers a comprehensive solution unlike any other. |
