Microsoft Windows Vista Help Desk Review

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(More customer reviews)Found it difficult to translate the computerese. Would have been easier to follow if steps were outlined clearly with less cutesy chatter in between.

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What do you do when your squeaky new Microsoft operating system doesn't work? You moan and complain and get personal about Bill Gates's haircut while you wait for Microsoft to figure it out and issue a fix in a hefty service pack in a year or so. Or youcould take the smart way out and use this definitive troubleshooting book that will cure your illin' Vista PC in no time flat.This book exposes the flaws and nuances of Vista and teaches you how to work with its quirky personality and fix the problems you have with it so you can get back to your regularly scheduled life. Microsoft Windows Vista Help Desk digs deep inside the operating system to unveil expert-level tools and techniques. It offers a step-by-step, head-patting, hand-holding experience on how to use Vista as if you are a trained professional. This book covers hiccups, coughs, crashes, blue screens, reboots, system failures, malware infections, and other forehead-aching issues that make happy users clench their fists and profane the good name of the sweet and kind geeks in Redmond, Washington.Andy Walker is one of North America's top technology journalists and is the author of Que's Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses. Since 1995, he has written about technology for dozens of newspapers, magazines, and websites. His personal technology advice column was syndicated across Canada and today it is published at Cyberwalker.com, where millions read the advice annually. He hosted the internationally syndicated TV show Call for Help with Leo Laporte and now he is the star of his own DVD series at GettingStartedVideo.com. He also co-hosts Lab Rats (labrats.tv), a massively popular video podcast. Andy was born in the UK and now lives in Toronto with two cats and a finely tuned Vista computer.Troubleshoot your Vista PC every inch of the way–including Internet problems, printing problems, network problems, and user interface problems

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My iPhone (covers 3G, 3Gs and 4 running iOS4) (4th Edition) Review

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I had been using the basic features on my iPhone intuitively... flipping once in a while through the thin booklet and the PDF file that Apple provides as a user manual. After a month, I decided that to make the most out of my purchase I had to more proactively learn about all the features.
The presentation in this book is clean and stylish. It's also very clear -- THE INSTRUCTIONS are detailed and ACCOMPANIED BY SCREENSHOTS, which are LABELED WITH NUMBERS that correspond to each step. There's no way to get lost.
It's comprehensive. For instance, there's a section on iTunes and iPod, which is especially useful for the complete novice who need step-by-step instructions about building playlists, finding podcasts, etc. (The Dummies book is limited in this area; there's a separate "iPod & iTunes for Dummies" book.)
If you're already familiar with certain features or there are some you're not interested in learning about, the book is arranged in such a way that you can skip ahead or hop from one section to another. There's an index, of course, but the Table of Contents is as helpful because the headings and subheadings are straightforward, instead of cutesy titles.
The only thing that the Dummies book has extra is a list of ten web resources at the end. They probably have more informational nuggets spread around, but I personally found it unencouraging to wade through all the text. In this book (My iPhone), every page has screenshots and you can see every step illustrated -- it's very visual.
I found a typo on page 94 ("Inlcude" for "Include"), and the iPhone seems to have added a few modifications to the map functions since it first came out. You can find out about those on page 81 of Apple's PDF guide. No biggies. The traffic icon is no longer a car, and there's an icon for finding your approximate location on the map you're looking at.
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Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPhone images that show you exactly what to do.Help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPhone.Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keepingyour iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to:• Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, other iPhones, iPods, and iPads• Manage your apps with the iPhone's new multitasking capabilities• Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more• Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts and calendars• Communicate via FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more• Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one inbox• Listen to music, subscribe to podcasts, and watch video–including movies and TV shows• Capture photos and HD video• Use your photos in slideshows, for wallpaper, and your contacts or share them via email, MobileMe, and texts• Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps, including the amazing iBooks to read ebooksBONUS MATERIAL: Find additional tasks and other helpful information on this book's website at quepublishing.com/title/9780789747143CATEGORY: Apple Digital MediaCOVERS: Apple iPhoneUSER LEVEL: Beginning-Intermediate

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Recession $urvival Guide: Low-Cost and No-Cost Strategies to Spend Less, Save More Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought I had done everything possible to cut costs - and then I picked up Campbell's book! Her personal experiences coupled with her vast knowledge of living simply truly made a difference in my life and to my bottom line. I loved her suggestions for children's furniture - and the way she couches her tips with delightful, honest accounts from her own life. And a blog for more ideas - genious! I'll be looking for more titles from this author - and visiting hardtimesamerica.blogspot.com!

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The Recession $urvival Guide provides practical, low-cost and no-cost solutions to save you hundreds of dollars each month on everyday expenses.A special SHOW ME THE MONEY chart lets you track your personal spending.Chapters are keyed to your chart, so you can flip right to where you want to start saving.This book is an easy guide to help you manage your money!

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Getting Started as a Freelance Writer (Culture Tools) Review

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(More customer reviews)Many people want to know how to begin the journey of a freelance writer. To learn a new skill like freelancing, you are wise to follow someone who has "been there." Bob Bly writes with authority and wisdom about the details of a freelance writing career.
Whether you are just starting out or have been in the writing business for a long time, you can gain vast insight from this book. The book covers the details of so many issues which concern writers like how to get properly compensated, how to concentrate on the main thing you want to do (write), how to run your writing career as a business (and all of the details), what are the range of possibilities for your writing and how do you grow your business.
In the introduction, Bob points out a key distinction of this book: "One thing that makes this book different from other "how to become a freelance writer" books on the market is the experience and financial success of the author." (page 2)
The information in Chapter 13: Maximizing Your Personal Productivity" is worth the cost of this entire book. Bob gives six keys (and the explanation in the book): Don't do everything yourself, don't shy away from the Internet, don't become addicted to Internet chat, don't get up, don't go out, and don't undervalue your time." (page 170-171)
GETTING STARTED AS A FREELANCE WRITER is packed with useful information for every writer--beginning or professional. I highly recommend you get this title and study every chapter.

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This expanded edition goes beyond advice on making a living as a business writer to include the more creative forms of writing. There are new chapters on writing and selling poems, short stories, novels, and essays, plus a new section on cartooning. Existing chapters have been brought up to date. You learn to start, run, and build a freelance writing business doing whatever type of writing you prefer.

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