Dan Gookin

Provides information on the basics of laptop computers, covering such topics as buying a laptop, working with Windows 10, synchronizing a laptop with other machines, coordinating email pickup across devices, computer security, and troubleshooting problems.

Getting a smartphone or tablet can be intimidating for anyone, but this user-friendly guide is here to help you to get the most out of all your new gadget has to offer! Whether you're upgrading from an older model or totally new to the awesome world of Androids, this book makes it easier than ever to get up and running with the latest technology. From setup and configuration to taking advantage of all those intricate bells and whistles, Android Phones...

"The fast and easy way to get up and running with a laptop Are you new to the world of laptops? You've come to the right place! Laptops For Dummies covers the many topics and issues unique to laptops, including synchronizing with the desktop, coordinating email pick-up between two machines, remotely accessing the desktop, networking, power management, storage, security, and more. This new edition also provides updates to cover the latest technology,...

"This book will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about your Android smartphone or tablet in an equally friendly manner, because that's the best way to learn how to get the most from your Android. From buying, unpacking, and setting up your gizmo to managing calls and email, posting to social media, navigating with Maps, and creating a photo slideshow, it's like having a good friend show you the basics and explain how to take advantage...

"Lucky you! You are the proud new owner of an Android tablet! Part computer, part smartphone, and all amazing, this remarkably portable gizmo lets you surf the web, handle email, take photos, listen to music, video chat, play games, share documents-- the list goes on and on. That's a lot of tings t do, and you want to know how to do them right away without any confusion or frustration. From unpacking your tablet and chargin the battery to creating...

Overview: The bestselling beginner's guide to Microsoft Word. Written by the author of the first-ever For Dummies book, Dan Gookin, this new edition of Word For Dummies quickly and painlessly gets you up to speed on mastering the world's number-one word processing software. In a friendly, human, and often irreverent manner, it focuses on the needs of the beginning Word user, offering clear and simple guidance on everything you need to know about Microsoft...

In the land of opportunity, just about anyone who qualifies as an elector can seek public office. Some do it on a whim, some are urged to run, and some want to use their time and talents to make a difference in their local community. If you want to know how to prepare for a run, which steps to take beforehand, and how the process goes from announcement to campaigning to election day to the swearing-in ceremony--this book has you covered.

Learn the big skills of C programming by creating bite-size projects! Work your way through these 15 fun and interesting tiny challenges to master essential C techniques you'll use in full-size applications. In Tiny C Projects you will learn how to: Create libraries of functions for handy use and re-use Process input through an I/O filter to generate customized output Use recursion to explore a directory tree and find duplicate files Develop AI for...

"Learn to: Navigate the Galaxy Tab and download apps, movies, and music at blazing 4G LTE speeds; Video chat and read eBooks on the bigger, better screen; E-mail, browse the web, and map directions for a trip"--Cover.

Whether you've used older versions of this popular program or have never processed a single word, this hands-on guide gets you going with the latest version of Microsoft Word. In no time, you'll begin editing, formatting, proofing, and dressing up your Word documents like a pro. In this leading book about the world's number one word processing application, Dan Gookin talks about using Microsoft Word in friendly, easy-to-follow terms. Focusing on...