Tuesday, July 23, 2024

iTunes Store: Top 25 Books in Computers & Internet 2024-07-23

Imagine Publishing - 101 Essential iPad Tips & Tricks artwork 101 Essential iPad Tips & Tricks
Imagine Publishing
Genre: Computers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: May 29, 2012
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

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.



Dennis McCain & Cameron Coursey - Implementing Cellular IoT Solutions for Digital Transformation artwork Implementing Cellular IoT Solutions for Digital Transformation
Successfully develop, deploy, and maintain LTE and 5G enterprise IoT systems
Dennis McCain & Cameron Coursey
Genre: Computers
Price: $39.99
Publish Date: February 10, 2023
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Seller: PublishDrive Inc.

A pragmatic handbook on IoT technologies and markets that will guide you in implementing cellular IoT solutions as part of an enterprise's digital transformation affecting both operational cost savings and new business models. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format. Key Features Understand all the critical aspects of a cellular IoT solution with this practical guideIdentify key enterprise IoT market requirements and IoT business casesDevelop robust end-to-end cellular IoT solutions with the help of best practices and case studies Book Description Even if you're an IoT technology manager with a sound understanding of wireless local area network technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, you may face many unique challenges when implementing a wireless wide area network (WWAN) IoT solution with cellular technologies with respect to choosing the optimal IoT device, cellular connectivity, and architecture. To help you overcome such roadblocks, this digital transformation book guides you in implementing a robust, end-to-end cellular IoT solution using best practices for all aspects of managing the IoT solution. Starting with an introduction to the top IoT markets and solutions in the context of an enterprise's digital transformation, this book will show you how this leads to cost savings and new business models. You'll grasp all you need to know about the IoT system components, life cycle, and best practices for implementing an IoT solution. While the book explains all the leading IoT wireless technologies, the focus is on LTE and 5G cellular technologies. With a review of real-world cellular IoT solution case studies and future IoT trends, you'll be ready to work with wireless IoT technologies, devices, and architectures. By the end of this book, you'll be able to identify the best wireless technologies for your IoT use cases and successfully implement cellular IoT solutions addressing key issues in the solution life cycle. What you will learn Understand how IoT enables an enterprise's digital transformationDiscover the applications of various IoT wireless technologiesExplore IoT devices, architectures, and real-world use casesDive deep into LTE and 5G cellular technologies and how they enable IoTBuild a privacy and security framework in an IoT solutionSelect the best components for a cellular IoT enterprise solutionOvercome challenges in the IoT solution life cycleExamine new cellular IoT technologies, trends, and business models Who this book is for This book is for IoT technology managers, leaders, C-suite executives, and decision-makers considering or currently developing IoT solutions based on wireless/cellular technologies such as LTE and 5G. You'll be able to make the most of this book if you understand the importance of IoT connectivity in the context of its applications.



Steven Brill - The Death of Truth artwork The Death of Truth
How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World--And What We Can Do
Steven Brill
Genre: Internet
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: June 04, 2024
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House Canada

How did we become a world where facts—shared truths—have lost their power to hold us together as a community, as a country, globally? How have we allowed the proliferation of alternative facts, hoaxes, even conspiracy theories, to destroy our trust in institutions, leaders, and legitimate experts? Best-selling journalist Steven Brill documents the forces and people, from Silicon Valley to Madison Avenue to Moscow to Washington, that have created and exploited this world of chaos and division—and offers practical solutions for what we can do about it. "A precise description of the punishment cell we have built around our minds and the first few steps back towards light and air." –Timothy Snyder, Author of On Tyranny and Professor of History, Yale University “A seminal, ground-breaking, documented and honest examination of two of the central dilemmas of our time—what is truth and where to find it.” —Bob Woodward, associate editor at The Washington Post As the cofounder of NewsGuard, a company that tracks online misinformation, Steven Brill has observed the rise of fake news from a front-row seat. In The Death of Truth , with startling, often terrifying clarity, he explains how we got here—and how we can get back to a world where truth matters. None of this—conspiracy theories embraced, expertise ridiculed, empirical evidence ignored—has happened by accident. Brill takes us inside the decisions made by executives in Silicon Valley to code the algorithms embedded in their social media platforms to maximize profits by pushing divisive content. He unravels the ingenious creation of automated advertising buying systems that reward that click-baiting content and penalize reliable news publishers, and describes how the use of these ad-financed, misinformation platforms by politicians, hucksters, and conspiracy theorists deceives ordinary citizens. He documents how the most powerful adversaries of America have used American-made social media and advertising tools against us with massive disinformation campaigns—and how, with the development of generative artificial intelligence, everything could get exponentially worse unless we act. The stakes are high for all of us, including Brill himself, whose company's role in exposing Russian disinformation operations resulted in a Russian agent targeting him and his family. Crucially, Brill lays out a series of provocative but realistic prescriptions for what we can do now to reverse course—proposals certain to stir debate and even action that could curb the power of big tech to profit from division and chaos, tamp down polarization, and restore the trust necessary to bring us together.



Saied G - Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone artwork Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone
Saied G
Genre: Digital Media
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: March 21, 2012
Publisher: It's About Time Products, LLC.
Seller: Its About Time Products LLC

Introducing Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone - "the manual," reinvented with iBooks. Hello iPhoto interactively guides you through all the features of iPhoto. With over 200 screenshots, you're going to get an in-depth look at iPhoto and so many cool and hidden features. Hello iPhoto for iPad & iPhone features "Tap to Learn." Just tap what you're intrigued by and Hello iPhoto will teach it to you. While you're in a lesson, you'll notice magnifying bubbles in many screenshots so you'll never have to guess where the button or feature is that you're reading about. You'll learn about iTunes to sync your photos. You'll also learn about iPhoto for the Mac. This includes importing and organizing photos, and using Faces (face recognition) to organize your family and friends automatically. This is the beginning of our Hello series. Say tuned. Please feel free to follow us at facebook.com/ItsAboutTime and twitter.com/ItsAboutTime.



Martin Kleppmann - Designing Data-Intensive Applications artwork Designing Data-Intensive Applications
The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems
Martin Kleppmann
Genre: Software
Price: $49.99
Publish Date: March 16, 2017
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Seller: O Reilly Media, Inc.

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, stream or batch processors, and message brokers. What are the right choices for your application? How do you make sense of all these buzzwords? In this practical and comprehensive guide, author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate this diverse landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data. Software keeps changing, but the fundamental principles remain the same. With this book, software engineers and architects will learn how to apply those ideas in practice, and how to make full use of data in modern applications. Peer under the hood of the systems you already use, and learn how to use and operate them more effectivelyMake informed decisions by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different toolsNavigate the trade-offs around consistency, scalability, fault tolerance, and complexityUnderstand the distributed systems research upon which modern databases are builtPeek behind the scenes of major online services, and learn from their architectures



Nick Bostrom - Deep Utopia artwork Deep Utopia
Life and Meaning in a Solved World
Nick Bostrom
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: March 27, 2024
Publisher: Ideapress Publishing
Seller: Ingram DV LLC

A greyhound catching the mechanical lure—what would he actually do with it?  Has he given this any thought? Bostrom’s previous book, Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies changed the global conversation on AI and became a New York Times bestseller.  It focused on what might happen if AI development goes wrong.  But what if things go right? Suppose that we develop superintelligence safely, govern it well, and make good use of the cornucopian wealth and near magical technological powers that this technology can unlock.  If this transition to the machine intelligence era goes well, human labor becomes obsolete.  We would thus enter a condition of "post-instrumentality", in which our efforts are not needed for any practical purpose.  Furthermore, at technological maturity, human nature becomes entirely malleable. Here we confront a challenge that is not technological but philosophical and spiritual.  In such a solved world, what is the point of human existence?  What gives meaning to life?  What do we do all day? Deep Utopia shines new light on these old questions, and gives us glimpses of a different kind of existence, which might be ours in the future.



Xiaodi Yan - Web API Development with ASP.NET Core 8 artwork Web API Development with ASP.NET Core 8
Learn techniques, patterns, and tools for building high-performance, robust, and scalable web APIs
Xiaodi Yan
Genre: Programming
Price: $39.99
Publish Date: April 05, 2024
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Seller: PublishDrive Inc.

Web API applications have become increasingly significant in recent years, fueled by the ever-accelerating pace of technological advancements. However, with this rapid evolution comes a pressing challenge: the need to create web API applications that are not only functional but also adaptable, maintainable, and scalable to meet the demands of users and businesses alike. This book will help you address this challenge head-on, equipping you with the knowledge and skills required to develop web API applications from scratch. By providing a deeper understanding of the various protocols implemented by ASP.NET Core, including RESTful, SignalR (WebSocket), gRPC, and GraphQL, supplemented by practical examples and optimization techniques, such as using middleware, testing, caching, and logging, this book offers invaluable insights for both newcomers as well as seasoned developers to meet modern web development requirements. Additionally, you’ll discover how to use cloud platforms such as Azure and Azure DevOps to enhance the development and operational aspects of your application. By the end of the book, you’ll be fully prepared to undertake enterprise-grade web API projects with confidence, harnessing the latest advancements in ASP.NET Core 8 to drive innovation.



Chittaranjan Dhurat - C# Programming Basics: Learn C# Coding for Beginners Book 1 artwork C# Programming Basics: Learn C# Coding for Beginners Book 1
Chittaranjan Dhurat
Genre: Computers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 17, 2017
Publisher: Chittaranjan Dhurat
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

This book explains C# fundamentals with easy to understand examples and simple language. Level: Beginner to Intermediate Are you a beginner programmer and looking for learning C# basics? Then this is the perfect guide for you. What you will learn in this book? 1. Data types in C# 2. Variables and Constants 3. Operators in C# 4. Value type and Reference type 5. Type conversation 6. Boxing and Unboxing 7. Decision making statements 8. Iterative (Loop) Statements 9. Arrays 10. Working with String 11. Exception Handling 12. Classes and Objects Please note that this book is the part 1 of 2 parts ebook. The focus of this book is to explain the basic fundamentals of C# programming language. So that programmers can have strong base for next level of C# coding. This is a C# quick start guide. Download your copy today by clicking 'Buy now' button at the top of this page! Tags: C#, C# language, C# book, C# tutorial, learning C#, C# beginner guide, C# coding, C# examples, visual studio, .NET



Gary V. Norris - SUMMARY Of Crypto Confidential (A Guide To Nathaniel Eliason’s Book) artwork SUMMARY Of Crypto Confidential (A Guide To Nathaniel Eliason’s Book)
Winning And Losing Millions In The New Frontier Of Finance
Gary V. Norris
Genre: Computers
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: July 17, 2024
Publisher: Gary V. Norris
Seller: Ahmed Olabamiji

DISCLAIMER! This is an independent publication by Gary V. Norris that summarizes Nathaniel Eliason’s Book in detail. The content provided in this summary book is based solely on the information available at the time of writing. While the author strives for accuracy and takes utmost care in summarizing the original material, he does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information contained herein. It is essential to cross-reference the information provided with the original work or consult additional sources before making any decisions based on the content of this summary book. The information presented in this summary book is intended to provide an overview and understanding of the original work, but it should not replace actual reading or engagement with the complete source material. Interpretation of any ideas, concepts, or theories from this summary book is subjective and should be considered solely as the opinion of the summarizer. The content in this summary book should not be considered professional advice, such as legal, financial, medical, or psychological advice. Any actions taken based on the information provided in this summary book are at your own risk. Always seek appropriate professional advice or consult licensed experts in the relevant fields for specific concerns or inquiries. In no event shall the summarizer, contributors, or distributors of this summary book be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of the use or inability to use the content contained herein. The author shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience caused by reliance on the information provided in this summary book. HAPPY READING!!!



Sandeep Dogra - Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (6th Edition) artwork Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (6th Edition)
Sandeep Dogra
Genre: Digital Media
Price: $39.99
Publish Date: August 08, 2023
Publisher: CADArtifex
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users (6th Edition) textbook has been designed for instructor-led courses as well as self-paced learning. It is intended to help engineers and designers interested in learning Fusion 360, to create 3D mechanical designs. This textbook is a great help for new Fusion 360 users and a great teaching aid for classroom training. This textbook consists of 14 chapters, a total of 750 pages covering major workspaces of Fusion 360 such as DESIGN, ANIMATION, and DRAWING. The textbook teaches you to use Fusion 360 mechanical design software for building parametric 3D solid components and assemblies as well as creating animations and 2D drawings. This edition of the textbook has been developed using Autodesk Fusion 360 software version: 2.0.16761 ( July 2023 Product Update ). This textbook not only focuses on the usage of the tools/commands of Fusion 360 but also the concept of design. Every chapter in this textbook contains tutorials that provide users with step-by-step instructions for creating mechanical designs and drawings with ease. Moreover, every chapter ends with hands-on test drives that allow users to experience for themselves the user-friendly and powerful capacities of Fusion 360.



Imagine Publishing - iCloud for Beginners artwork iCloud for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in iCloud
Imagine Publishing
Genre: Internet
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: January 24, 2012
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

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.



Macworld Editors - 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know artwork 100 Things Every Mac User Should Know
Beyond the Basics: Tips and Shortcuts That Separate the Veterans from the Beginners
Macworld Editors
Genre: Computers
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 01, 2011
Publisher: IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

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.



Saied G - Hello iPad artwork Hello iPad
Tips & Tricks
Saied G
Genre: Digital Media
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: February 04, 2013
Publisher: It's About Time Products, LLC.
Seller: Its About Time Products LLC

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.



Imagine Publishing - iPad mini for Beginners artwork iPad mini for Beginners
Everything You Need to Know to Get Started With Your iPad mini
Imagine Publishing
Genre: Computers
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 02, 2012
Publisher: Imagine Publishing
Seller: Imagine Publishing

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.



Macworld Editors - 12 Things Every iPhone & iPad User Should Know artwork 12 Things Every iPhone & iPad User Should Know
Macworld Editors
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 15, 2013
Publisher: IDG Consumer & SMB, Inc.
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

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. 



Saied G - 70 iOS 7 and Legacy Tips, Tricks & Secrets artwork 70 iOS 7 and Legacy Tips, Tricks & Secrets
Saied G
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 14, 2013
Publisher: It's About Time Products, LLC.
Seller: Its About Time Products LLC

" 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.



Macworld Editors - iOS 5 Upgrade Guide artwork iOS 5 Upgrade Guide
Macworld Editors
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 12, 2011
Publisher: Mac Publishing, LLC
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

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.



Andrew Andronicou - The Handy Tips Guide to the iPad artwork The Handy Tips Guide to the iPad
Andrew Andronicou
Genre: Computers
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: January 27, 2015
Publisher: Handy Tips Ltd.
Seller: Handy Tips Ltd.

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



William L. Simon, Steve Wozniak & Kevin Mitnick - Ghost in the Wires artwork Ghost in the Wires
My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
William L. Simon, Steve Wozniak & Kevin Mitnick
Genre: Network
Price: $16.99
Publish Date: August 15, 2011
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down. Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes -- and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information. "Mitnick manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank." -- NPR



Caroline Criado Perez - Invisible Women artwork Invisible Women
Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Caroline Criado Perez
Genre: Computers
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: March 12, 2019
Publisher: ABRAMS
Seller: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Caroline Criado Perez ’s Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men is a landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.   #1 International Bestseller   Winner of the 2019 Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award   Winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize   Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this insidious bias: in time, in money, and often with their lives.   Celebrated feminist advocate Caroline Criado Perez investigates this shocking root cause of gender inequality in Invisible Women . Examining the home, the workplace, the public square, the doctor’s office, and more, Criado Perez unearths a dangerous pattern in data and its consequences on women’s lives. Product designers use a “one-size-fits-all” approach to everything from pianos to cell phones to voice recognition software, when in fact this approach is designed to fit men. Cities prioritize men’s needs when designing public transportation, roads, and even snow removal, neglecting to consider women’s safety or unique responsibilities and travel patterns. And in medical research, women have largely been excluded from studies and textbooks, leaving them chronically misunderstood, mistreated, and misdiagnosed.   Built on hundreds of studies in the United States, in the United Kingdom, and around the world, and written with energy, wit, and sparkling intelligence, this is a groundbreaking, highly readable exposé that will change the way you look at the world.



Nick Bostrom - Superintelligence artwork Superintelligence
Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Nick Bostrom
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: July 02, 2014
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Seller: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford trading as Oxford University Press

This seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.



David Sparks & Eddie Smith - Markdown artwork Markdown
Learn to Write Markdown for Better Web Content and Rich Text
David Sparks & Eddie Smith
Genre: Computers & Internet
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: March 25, 2013
Publisher: David Sparks
Seller: David Sparks

Markdown started as a clever way to write for the web but has become so much more. This book demystifies Markdown, making it easy for anybody to learn. This book includes 130 pages, 27 screencasts with over one and half hours of video, and an additional hour of audio interviews. You can go from no knowledge to Markdown pro. It will change the way you write forever. Chapters include: Chapter 1 - Why Markdown Learn why Markdown is such a big deal and why you need to learn it. Chapter 2 - Markdown Basics This is a complete guide to Markdown syntax with cheat sheets and video screencasts for every major component. Chapters 3-6 - Markdown on the Mac, PC, iOS, and the web Get a hands on guide to some of the best apps for writing Markdown on every platform with written guides, automation tools, screenshots, and extensive video tutorials. Chapter 7 - Advanced Markdown Markdown has grown and there are several advanced techniques for getting even more out of Markdown including a guide and video tutorial for writing with MultiMarkdown,  including footnotes, tables, and metadata. There are also recommendations for additional advanced third party apps and even track changes. Chapter 8 - Markdown Workflows The authors interview several Markdown power users including Merlin Mann, Fletcher Penney, Brett Terpstra, Federico Viticci, and Gabe Weatherhead with over an hour of audio interviews about how they use Markdown. This is the first book in the MacSparky Field Guide Series. This book is a large file (850 MB) and includes over one and a half hours of video and one hour of audio. This books runs on all versions of the iPad.



Macworld Editors - iPad 2 Superguide artwork iPad 2 Superguide
Everything you need to know about the iPad 2
Macworld Editors
Genre: Computers
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: June 15, 2011
Publisher: Mac Publishing, LLC
Seller: Mac Publishing L.L.C.

There are so many things you can experience, watch, and even create using Apple’s iPad that it’s hard to know where to start. Thankfully,  Macworld's team of expert editors has created this straightforward guide to the iPad 2. Inside this book, you’ll find a complete rundown of the best ways you can use your iPad to communicate, be productive, and enjoy multimedia. First activate your iPad and fill it with your favorite music, movies, television shows, podcasts, apps, and files using iTunes. This book will show you how to convert media for easy iPad consumption; master multitouch gestures and tweak system settings; keep your Home screens organized with folders and multitasking; and conquer the secrets of its virtual keyboard. In case you run into any issues while using your device, this book also contains invaluable troubleshooting advice, including how to protect your iPad from would-be intruders. It may not have the power of a full-fledged notebook computer, but the iPad is great at adapting to your needs. Organize your Contacts, Calendar, and Mail with built-in apps, or chat with your friends using FaceTime. Turn your iPad into a work machine by creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, or share your files like a pro. Turn your iPad into an e-book reader with Apple’s iBook app, or into a picture frame with the instant slideshow button. Finally, create music, paint masterpieces, edit photos, or perform any number of other tasks with the great third-party apps available in the App Store. Whether you’re brand-new to the iPad or a seasoned expert, this book will show you how to get the most out of your device.



David Sparks - Email artwork Email
Learn the Best Tools and Workflows to Tame Your Email
David Sparks
Genre: Computers
Price: $10.99
Publish Date: November 12, 2013
Publisher: David Sparks
Seller: David Sparks

This book tackles your over-stuffed inbox. The Email Field Guide covers both why email has become such a problem for everyone and how to manage it more effectively. The book was built entirely in iBooks Author and features a gorgeous craftsman-inspired design. There are 36 screencasts, 8 audio interviews, over 46,000 words, and other rich-media assets to help you become the boss of your email. The material is accessible to beginners and power users alike with a thoughtful, fun, and systematic approach to managing your email. Chapters include: 1. The Email Problem What is it about email and why does it make us crazy? This problem of overwhelming mail isn't new. It has existed a long time but the digital age makes it worse, exponentially. 2. Tactical Email This chapter explains some of the best practices for managing email from any platform. Topics include inbox management, email bankruptcy, best practices for processing your inbox including a detailed workflow, email notifications, reply write order, best practices for Cc: and Bcc: email, how and when to Reply All, creating useful subject lines, inline replies, email signatures, and automated replies. 3. How Email Works If you want a leg up against email, you need to understand how it ticks. This chapter explains in plain language the basics of most email technologies including POP, IMAP, iCloud, Gmail, and Microsoft Exchange. This chapter also explains the most common email settings and how they work. Finally, this chapter describes some third party services that use these email technologies to help you manage your email better. 4. Apple Mail Apple's own email application is the most popular email client for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. There is a lot of power under the hood in Apple Mail and this chapter explains how to get the most from Apple Mail on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone including set-up, sending, receiving, filing, keyboard shortcuts, managing email, VIPs, smart mailboxes, mail rules, automation, Apple Mail plug-ins, and much more. 5. Gmail Gmail has some truly unique features. Learn how to use Gmail features like inbox categories, labels, stars, keyboard shortcuts, server-side mail rules, and other power user tips to get the most from Gmail. 6. Other Mail Clients This chapter includes a survey of other mail clients for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone with explanations of their best features and ideal uses. 7. Fighting Spam Learn about why you get so much Spam and the best tools and workflows to get rid of it. 8. Email Security Security should be important to every email users. This chapter explains about common email security issues including appropriate passwords, 2-factor authentication, phishing attacks, and email encryption. This chapter also demonstrates how to encrypt PDFs before sending as email attachments. 9. Archiving and Storing Email As our email libraries grow, we require tools to archive, PDF, and save all or portions of our email. This chapter shows you how. 10. Email Workflows The author shares an extended explanation of how he manages email. Also, listen to audio interviews of other power users from several walks of life, ranging from surgeons to movie stars, and learn and how they manage email. Interviews include Serenity Caldwell, Rob Corddry, Merlin Mann, Fraser Speirs, Jeff Taekman, Aisha Tyler, David Wain, and Gabe Weatherhead.  This is the fourth book in the MacSparky Field Guide Series. This book is a large file (1.1 GB) and includes extensive media, screenshots, illustrations, audio interviews, and nearly 1.5 hours of video screencasts. 



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Get Better at Using Your Mac Today
David Sparks & Brett Terpstra
Genre: Operating Systems
Price: $24.99
Publish Date: October 01, 2012
Publisher: Sparky Media, LLC
Seller: David Sparks

60 Mac Tips is a carefully built list of tips and tricks to make you more efficient on your Mac . With 53 screencasts and over 1.5 hours of embedded video, the book explains why each trick is special and most include a screencast showing you how to perform it on your very own Mac. Carefully paced, this book takes intermediate and beginner Mac users and turns them into Mac power users. Chapters Include: 1. OS X Tips Master Mission Control, demystify proxy icons, replace your icons, build your own automator scripts, and more. 2. Mail Tips Learn tips that will change how you use Apple Mail. 3. Spotlight Tips That little magnifying glass in the upper-right corner of your Mac can do a lot more than you think. 4. Keyboard Shortcuts Learn little known keyboard shortcuts and create your own so you can fly on your Mac.  5. Terminal Tips Does the Terminal seem like some dark and ominous corner of your Mac that mere mortals should avoid? Not anymore. Learn how to tweak your Mac with terminal commands. 6. Third-Party Apps Watch screencasts showing how to get the most out of some of the best Mac utilities. After reading and watching these tips and tricks, you'll be more efficient on your Mac than ever.  This book is part of the MacSparky Field Guide series, designed to empower Mac users with great information delivered with fun and panache.