Tablets and other portable devices: consumer / user guides Books

Book SynopsisCovers all iPad models that run iOS 10My iPad offers a full-color, fully illustrated, step-by-step resource to using your iPad. Each task has corresponding visuals that are numbered to match the step they are referring to. Sidebars give additional insight into using the iPad without requiring you to sort through paragraphs of text to find the information you want. Tasks are clearly titled to help you quickly and easily find things you want to accomplish on your iPad. Everything from setup and configuration to using apps like Pages and Maps is clearly illustrated and easy to follow.   Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do.Help when you run into iPad problems or limitations.Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad. Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier Learn how to use the on

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Book SynopsisiPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers iOS 18 and shows you how to:Send messages, make and receive calls.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with children and grandchildren. Master neat features like personalizing your Call screen and setting up your iPhone to get real-time data even when on StandBy. And more! Written in larger type and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone ? so you don?t have to ask the kids!Covers iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Max

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Book SynopsisGet more out of your coding with GitHub For today's coders, GitHub is a must. The world's largest software development platform, GitHub helps developers store, track, and collaborate on software projects. In this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you'll find insight into creating repositories, establishing projects, collaborating, incorporating open-source resources, and establishing yourself as a valued member of the GitHub community. With a working knowledge of GitHub, you'll be a better, more employable programmer. The simple instructions and interactive examples in this book will get you there quickly. Get the instructions you need for using GitHub to collaborate on software projectsBecome more attractive to employers with knowledge and experience in the largest development platformSet up GitHub Desktop, create a repository, and launch your first projectUse GitHub Skills courses to learn new tricks, for beginners to prosYou've learned how to write a little codenow learn how to share itTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with GitHub.com 5 Chapter 1: Understanding the Git in GitHub 7 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Collaborative Coding Environment 25 Part 2: Starting Your First Solo Project 35 Chapter 3: Introducing GitHub Repositories 37 Chapter 4: Setting Up a GitHub Website Repo 57 Chapter 5: Creating a Website with GitHub Pages 73 Part 3: Contributing to Your First Project 91 Chapter 6: Forking GitHub Repositories 93 Chapter 7: Writing and Committing Code 109 Chapter 8: Working with Pull Requests 129 Part 4: Managing and Contributing to Large Projects 149 Chapter 9: Exploring and Contributing to OSS 151 Chapter 10: Starting Your Own OSS 165 Chapter 11: Inner-Source Your Code on GitHub 185 Part 5: Making GitHub Work for You 203 Chapter 12: Collaborating Outside of GitHub 205 Chapter 13: GitHub Workflow Integrations 219 Chapter 14: Personalizing GitHub 233 Part 6: The GitHub Ecosystem 247 Chapter 15: Exploring the GitHub Marketplace 249 Chapter 16: GitHub and You 259 Chapter 17: Attending Events 267 Part 7: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Level Up on GitHub 279 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Development Workflow 291 Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Being an Effective Community Member 299 Index 307

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Book SynopsisAll the info you want about Apple Watch, and none of the fluff you don't Apple Watch For Seniors For Dummies helps you get the most out of your smart device. Start with the very basics if you're an Apple Watch newbie, or, if you're upgrading, check out the no-nonsense coverage of the latest bells and whistles. The upgraded Sleep app, Afib monitoring that you can share with your doctor, the new Medications app for logging prescriptions, and, of course, all the texting, weather, and fitness features Apple users love. This book is packed with all the information you need to get up to speed on the latest versions of the Apple Watch and watchOS 9. For users in the 60+ crowd, this For Seniors guide uses a larger font for text and a larger size for figures to make the book as easy to read as possible. You'll also find Tips, Warnings, and Notes to help you stay safe while you make the most out of your watch and avoid common mistakes. Yep, it's a computer for your wrist. Let this friendly guideTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting to Know Your Apple Watch 5 Chapter 1: Buying Your Apple Watch 7 Chapter 2: Setting Up 21 Chapter 3: Getting Going 45 Chapter 4: Making Your Apple Watch Accessible 69 Part 2: Digging Deeper into Your Apple Watch 89 Chapter 5: What Time Is It? 91 Chapter 6: Communicating with Apple Watch 109 Chapter 7: Staying on Top of Things 133 Chapter 8: Meeting Siri 155 Chapter 9: It’s a Wallet, Too? 169 Part 3: Just for the Health of It 181 Chapter 10: Tracking Your Health 183 Chapter 11: Get Moving! 211 Part 4: A Media Extravaganza 229 Chapter 12: Shutterbugging 231 Chapter 13: Reading Listening to Books 243 Chapter 14: Groovin’ on a Sunday (or Any Other) Afternoon 259 Chapter 15: Getting Things Under Control 279 Index 289

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed artist and educator Lisa Bardot gives you all the tools you need to approach creating art and illustration on your iPad, using Procreate and other popular drawing apps.- Explore the core technical aspects of your chosen app, including layers, masks, alpha lock, and brushes.- Learn how to draw plants, flowers, and animals, then move on to drawing people and more complicated scenes.- Step-by-step exercises lead you through each new topic, with plenty of tips, tricks and techniques.- An ideal starting point for newcomers to digital art, but with plenty of original inspiration and advice for more advanced artists.

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Book SynopsisHelp for newcomers to Apple's popular tablet computer Fully updated to cover the latest version of iPadOS and all the newest features, iPad & iPad Pro For Dummies is your fun, full-color guide to the most popular tablet on the market. There are a lot of things you can do with an iPadbrowse the internet, take photos and videos, manage your schedule, play games, stream media, create documents, send e-mail, and beyond. Learn how to tackle everything from the basics to more advanced iPad operations, and find tips on how to make the most of the new features and customize your device to your liking. You're on your way to becoming an iPad power user, with this Dummies title. Discover the basics of setting up and navigating your tablet Take great pictures and videosthen edit and share them with the world Get tips and shortcuts that will help you do things easier and faster with iPad Learn security best practices to keep your data and your

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Book Synopsis This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 12th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 16. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs. Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls and send messages for free; take and share photos.Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 16, and make the most of your new device! You don't have to ask the kids anymore!

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Book SynopsisThe iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish and versatile, and popular with all ages. iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 11th edition is updated to cover iPadOS 15. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn and enjoy the myriad of iPad features at ease:Choose the right model for you; master Multitouch gestures; and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls and send messages for free; take and share photos.Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore Focus, multitasking, App Library and other new and enhanced features in iPadOS 15, and make the most of your new device!

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Book SynopsisA guide for age appropriate use of digital media by children and adolescents for the support of parents, schools and other people affected, with particular attention to the developmental phases of childhood.

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease:Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls; send fun messages; take and share photos. Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 17, such as the Health app, and make the most of your new device! Written in large type, in full color, and using non-technical language, iPad for Seniors in easy steps 13th edition will help you get much more out of your iPad so you don''t have to ask the kids!

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Book SynopsisThe iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements.iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad: Choose the right model for youNavigate around with Multi-Touch gesturesCustomize the iPad for your needsMaster Settings and apps to stay organizedFind, download and explore exciting appsUse your iPad to make travelling stress-freeEmail, share photos and video chat for freeAccess and share your music, books and videosStay in touch with family membersAccess your documents from anywhereMaster Siri, and the new features in iPadOS 13.A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, presented in larger type for easier reading. Covers all iPads with iPadOS 13, including iPad mini and iPad Pro

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Book SynopsisThe iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and now is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements.iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 6th edition, gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad: Choose the right model for you Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures Master Settings and apps to stay organized Find, download and explore exciting apps Use your iPad to make travelling stress-free Email, share photos and video chat for free Access and share your music, books and videos Locate family members and stay in touch Access your documents from anywhere A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, covering iOS 10, presented in larger type for easier reading. For all iPads with iOS 10, including iPad Mini and iPad Pro.

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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense, practical guide to current and future processor and computer architectures that enables you to design computer systems and develop better software applications across a variety of domainsKey Features Understand digital circuitry through the study of transistors, logic gates, and sequential logic Learn the architecture of x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V processors, iPhones, and high-performance gaming PCs Study the design principles underlying the domains of cybersecurity, bitcoin, and self-driving cars Book DescriptionAre you a software developer, systems designer, or computer architecture student looking for a methodical introduction to digital device architectures, but are overwhelmed by the complexity of modern systems? This step-by-step guide will teach you how modern computer systems work with the help of practical examples and exercises. You'll gain insights into the internal behavior of processors down to the circuit level and will understand how the hardware executes code developed in high-level languages.This book will teach you the fundamentals of computer systems including transistors, logic gates, sequential logic, and instruction pipelines. You will learn details of modern processor architectures and instruction sets including x86, x64, ARM, and RISC-V. You will see how to implement a RISC-V processor in a low-cost FPGA board and write a quantum computing program and run it on an actual quantum computer.This edition has been updated to cover the architecture and design principles underlying the important domains of cybersecurity, blockchain and bitcoin mining, and self-driving vehicles.By the end of this book, you will have a thorough understanding of modern processors and computer architecture and the future directions these technologies are likely to take.What you will learn Understand the fundamentals of transistor technology and digital circuits Explore the concepts underlying pipelining and superscalar processing Implement a complete RISC-V processor in a low-cost FPGA Understand the technology used to implement virtual machines Learn about security-critical computing applications like financial transaction processing Get up to speed with blockchain and the hardware architectures used in bitcoin mining Explore the capabilities of self-navigating vehicle computing architectures Write a quantum computing program and run it on a real quantum computer Who this book is forThis book is for software developers, computer engineering students, system designers, reverse engineers, and anyone looking to understand the architecture and design principles underlying modern computer systems: ranging from tiny, embedded devices to warehouse-size cloud server farms. A general understanding of computer processors is helpful but not required.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Introducing Computer Architecture Digital Logic Processor Elements Computer System Components Hardware-Software Interface Specialized Computing Domains Processor and Memory Architectures Performance-Enhancing Techniques Specialized Processor Extensions Modern Processor Architectures and Instruction Sets The RISC-V Architecture and Instruction Set Processor Virtualization Domain-Specific Computer Architectures Cybersecurity and Confidential Computing Architectures Blockchain and Bitcoin Mining Architectures Self-Driving Vehicle Architectures Quantum Computing and Other Future Directions in Computer Architectures Appendix

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Book Synopsis Michael Miller is a prolific and popular writer of more than 200 nonfiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My TV for Seniors, and My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Find out more at the author's website: www.millerwriter.com Follow the author on Twitter: @molehillgroupTable of ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Chrome OS, Chromebooks, and Cloud Computing 3 What Is a Chromebook? .......................................................... 4 What Is Google Chrome OS? ............................................... 5 What Is Cloud Computing? .................................................. 7 Should You Buy a Chromebook? ..................................... 9 Chapter 2: Unboxing and Setting Up Your New Chromebook 15 Unboxing Your Chromebook ...........................................15 Turning On Your Chromebook–For the Very First Time ......................................................16 Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Chromebook 23 Understanding the Parts of a Chromebook .......23 Using the Keyboard ..................................................................27 Using the Touchpad .................................................................29 Connecting External Devices ..........................................32 Adjusting Brightness and Volume ..............................35 Chapter 4: Using Chrome OS and the Chrome Desktop 39 Starting Up and Shutting Down ...................................39 Navigating the Chrome OS Desktop ........................42 Navigating Chrome Windows .........................................47 Using Touchscreen Gestures ............................................50 Chapter 5: Managing Multiple Users 53 Adding and Switching Users ............................................53 Editing User Information .....................................................57 Chapter 6: Connecting to Home Networks and the Internet 63 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................63 Managing Network Connections .................................68 Chapter 7: Using the Chrome Browser 73 Browsing the Web ......................................................................73 Viewing and Managing Browser History ..............76 Managing Your Home Page ..............................................79 Bookmarking Favorite Pages ...........................................81 Chapter 8: Configuring and Personalizing Chrome OS 87 Personalizing the Desktop .................................................87 Configuring Other Settings ...............................................89 Chapter 9: Managing Files and Using External Storage 101 Using the Files App ................................................................101 Using External Storage Devices .................................107 Chapter 10: Using Google Drive to Store and Share Files 113 Storing Files on Google Drive ......................................113 Sharing with Google Drive .............................................117 Chapter 11: Using Chrome and Android Apps 121 Understanding Chromebook Apps .........................121 Getting to Know the Google Play Store .............123 Installing and Launching Apps ...................................124 Managing Installed Apps .................................................126 Chapter 12: Printing with Google Cloud Print 129 Understanding Google Cloud Print ........................129 Printing to Google Cloud Print ...................................132 Chapter 13: Texting and Video Calling 135 Sending and Receiving Texts with Messages for Web .........................................................135 Video Calling with Google Duo ..................................140 Chapter 14: Emailing with Gmail 145 Reading and Replying to Messages .......................145 Sending New Messages ....................................................149 Managing Your Messages ................................................152 Chapter 15: Watching Streaming Video 157 Watching Netflix and Other Streaming Video Services ......................................................157 Watching Local TV Stations and Cable Networks ...................................................................162 Watching Videos on YouTube .......................................164 Chapter 16: Listening to Streaming Music 167 How Streaming Music Services Work ....................167 Listening to Pandora ............................................................168 Listening to Spotify ...............................................................171 Listening to Google Play Music ..................................172 Chapter 17: Viewing and Editing Photos 175 Viewing and Editing Photos in Chrome OS .....175 Viewing and Editing Photos with Google Photos ...................................................................178 Chapter 18: Getting Productive with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 187 Getting to Know the Google Docs Suite ............187 Using Docs, Sheets, and Slides ....................................193 Chapter 19: Using Chromebooks in Education 199 Why Schools Like Chromebooks ...............................199 Using Google’s Tools for Education .........................200 Popular Educational Apps ...............................................202 Chapter 20: Optimizing and Troubleshooting Your Chromebook 207 Using Chrome Safely and Securely .........................207 Optimizing Your Chromebook’s Performance ............................................................................210 Troubleshooting Chromebook Problems ..........212 Appendix A: Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts 217 Appendix B:Chrome Settings 221 Appendix C:Searching with the Chrome Browser 227 9780135911822, TOC, 7/1/2019

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Book SynopsisMichael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of close to 200 non-fiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music.Table of Contents1 Making Your Life Easier with Smart Home Technology 3 What Is a Smart Home? 4 How Smart Home Technology Works 6 Smart Communications 6 Smart Operations 7 Smart Interactivity 8 What Can Your Smart Home Control? 9 Smart Lighting 9 Smart Heating and Cooling 11 Smart Home Security 12 Smart Appliances 13 Smart Home Entertainment 14 Smart Home Control 15 And More… 15 Why You Need to Turn Your Home into a Smart Home 16 Saving Time and Effort 16 Saving Money and Conserving Energy 17 Doing More 17 2 Understanding Smart Home Hubs and Controllers 21 Understanding Smart Home Technologies 21 X10 23 Insteon 24 Wi-Fi 25 Bluetooth 25 Z-Wave 25 ZigBee 26 Comparing Smart Home Systems 26 Insteon 27 SmartThings by Samsung 28 Wink 28 And More… 29 What Works with What? 30 Comparing Smart Home Controllers 34 Apple HomeKit 35 Amazon Echo and Alexa 36 Google Home 37 3 Automating Your Home Lighting 41 Considering Smart Lighting Systems 41 Insteon 41 LIFX 42 Philips Hue 42 Wink 43 Other Systems 43 Using the Philips Hue Personal Wireless Lighting System 44 Connect the Hue Bridge 44 Connect to the Hue Dimmer Switch 46 Control Your Lights with the Dimmer Switch 48 Connect to the Hue App 48 Create a Room 50 Add More Lights or Accessories 52 Turn Lights On or Off with the Hue Smartphone App 54 Dim Your Lights 55 Adjust a Light’s Color Temperature 55 Select a Scene 57 Create a New Scene 58 Create a New Home & Away Routine 61 Create a Wake Up Routine 65 Create a Go to Sleep Routine 66 4 Automating Heating and Cooling 71 Understanding Smart Thermostats 71 How Smart Thermostats Work 72 Should You Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat? 74 Evaluating Smart Thermostats 75 Carrier Cor Wi-Fi Thermostat 76 Ecobee 77 Emerson Sensi Wi-Fi Thermostat 78 Honeywell Lyric Round Wi-Fi Thermostat 79 Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat 80 Nest Learning Thermostat 80 Using the Nest Learning Thermostat 83 Set Up and Configure Your Nest Thermostat 84 Control Your Thermostat 90 Set the Temperature 91 Program Your Nest 93 Learning Your Routine 94 Connecting Your Nest to Other Smart Devices 95 5 Automating Home Security 99 Adding a Smart Doorbell 100 How Smart Doorbells Work 100 August Doorbell Cam 101 Ring Video Doorbell 103 SkyBell HD Wi-Fi Video Doorbell 105 Installing a Smart Door Lock 106 How Smart Door Locks Work 107 August Smart Lock 108 Kwikset Kevo 111 Kwikset Premis 112 Schlage Connect 113 Schlage Sense 113 Yale Assure Lock with Bluetooth 114 Using Smart Security Cameras 115 How Smart Cameras Work 115 Arlo Q 117 Arlo Pro 118 Canary Flex 119 Nest Cam Indoor and Outdoor 120 Working with Smart Smoke and CO Detectors 122 Birdi 123 Halo+ 124 Nest Protect 124 Assembling a Smart Home Security System 126 Samsung SmartThings 127 Wink 128 Canary 128 Piper 130 iSmartAlarm 131 SimpliSafe 132 6 Automating Your Kitchen and Laundry 135 Understanding Today’s Smart Appliances 136 Smart Operation 136 Smart Monitoring 137 Smart Energy Savings 137 Smart Maintenance 137 Smarter Food Storage with Smart Refrigerators 138 GE Connected Refrigerators 138 LG SmartThinQ Refrigerators 139 Samsung Family Hub Refrigerators 140 Smarter Cooking with Smart Ranges and Ovens 142 GE Wi-Fi Connected Ovens and Ranges 142 LG SmartThinQ Ranges 143 Samsung Wi-Fi Ranges 144 Smarter Dishwashing with Smart Dishwashers 145 Bosch Dishwasher with Home Connect 145 GE Wi-Fi Connected Dishwashers 145 Smarter Cleaning with Smart Washers and Dryers 146 GE Wi-Fi Connected Washers and Dryers 147 LG SmartThinQ Washers and Dryers 148 Whirlpool 148 7 Automating Home Entertainment 153 Watching Smart TV 153 What’s Inside a Smart TV 154 What a Smart TV Does 155 Using a Typical Smart TV156 Using a Smart Set-Top Box 158 Streaming Audio Throughout Your Home 159 Using the Amazon Echo as a Speaker 160 Using Google Home as a Speaker 161 Using the Harmony Hub 162 Getting to Know the Harmony Hub 162 What’s It Work With? 164 Setting Up the Harmony Hub 164 Using the Harmony Hub 165 8 Examining Other Smart Devices and Applications 169 Smart Devices for the Living Room 169 Smart Plugs 170 Smart Outlets 171 Smart Wall Switches 171 Smart Motion Detectors 172 Smart Window Coverings 173 Smart Vacuums 174 Smart Devices for the Bedroom 175 Smart Bedding and Accessories 175 Smart Devices for the Kitchen 176 Smart Coffee Makers 177 Smart Cooking Appliances 178 Smart Devices for the Garage 178 Smart Garage Door Openers 178 Smart Car Adapter 180 Smart Devices for Outdoors 181 Smart Irrigation Systems 181 Smart Lawn Mowers 181 9 Controlling Your Smart Home with Wink 185 Getting to Know Wink 185 Setting Things Up 187 Connect the Wink Hub 2 188 Add a New Device via Barcode Scanning 190 Manually Add a New Device 193 Using the Wink App 196 Turn a Device On or Off 196 View Information from a Sensor 197 Create a Shortcut 199 Activate a Shortcut 201 Automating Activities with Robots and Events 202 Create a Robot 202 Remove a Robot 206 Create an Event 206 10 Controlling Your Smart Home with Apple Home 213 Understanding Apple HomeKit 214 How HomeKit Works 214 What’s Compatible with HomeKit 215 Adding Devices and Rooms 216 Add a New Device 217 Add a New Room 219 Assign an Accessory Device to a Room 220 Create a Scene 222 Controlling Your Smart Devices 223 Control a Device or Scene 224 Controlling Devices and Scenes with Siri 225 Automating Multiple Devices 225 Create a Location Automation 227 Create a Time Automation 229 Create a Controlled Automation 231 11 Controlling Your Smart Home with Amazon Alexa 235 Understanding Alexa—and Echo 236 What Alexa Does and How Alexa Works 236 Using Alexa as a Smart Home Controller 236 Meet Amazon’s Echo Devices 237 Amazon Echo 237 Amazon Echo Dot 238 Amazon Echo Show 239 Which Echo Is Right for You? 239 Setting Up Your Echo Device 240 Set Up Your Device 241 Changing the Wake Word 246 Working with Alexa 249 Employ General Commands 250 Tell Alexa What to Do 251 Using the Alexa App 252 Tour the Alexa App 252 Link Accounts from Other Services 254 Working with Alexa’s Skills 257 Find a Skill 257 Add a Skill to Alexa 260 Using Alexa to Control Your Smart Devices 261 What’s Compatible? 261 Connect a Smart Device to Alexa 261 Working with Device Groups 264 Controlling a Smart Device with Alexa 266 12 Controlling Your Smart Home with Google Home 269 Understanding Google Home and the Google Assistant 270 Setting Up and Using Google Home 271 Set Up Your Device 272 Navigate and Configure the Google Home App 278 Working with the Google Assistant 282 Wake Words 283 Employ General Commands 283 Tell the Google Assistant What to Do 284 Using Google Home to Control Your Smart Devices 285 What Does Google Home Control? 285 Pair a Device with the Google Assistant 286 Use the Google Assistant to Control Your Smart Devices 289 13 Using Smart Technology for Independent Living 291 Making Daily Living Easier 292 Use a Voice-Controlled Personal Assistant 292 Install Smart Lighting Systems 293 Employ a Smart Doorbell 294 Install a Smart Door Lock 294 Consider a Smart Thermostat 295 Keeping You and Your Loved Ones Safer 297 Install a Smart Door Lock 297 Employ Smart Door and Window Sensors 298 Add Smart Cameras 298 Use a Personal GPS Tracker 299 Employ a Personal Safety Device 300 Embracing In-Home Care 303 14 Adding More Functionality with IFTTT 305 Understanding IFTTT 306 How Does IFTTT Work? 306 Why Would You Want to Use IFTTT? 307 What Does IFTTT Work With? 308 Using IFTTT Applets 308 Link a Device or Service to IFTTT 309 Find and Activate an Applet 311 Manage Your Applets 313 Creating Your Own Applets 313 Understanding the Parts of an Applet 313 Create a New Applet 314 15 Evaluating Privacy and Security Concerns 319 Privacy Concerns 320 What Do They Really Know About You? 320 How Much Privacy Do You Need? 322 Security Issues 323 Spyware and Botnets 323 Seizing Control 325 What Can You Do? 326 Making Your Smart Home Safer 327 Is It Safe Enough? 328 16 What’s Next? (ONLINE ONLY)Glossary 331Index 335 Find the bonus online chapter and other helpful information on this book’s website at http://informitcom/title/9780789759894

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Book SynopsisMastering NativeScript helps readers master the NativeScript framework for faster and more robust mobile app development.Mobile devices have progressed from a mere means of communication to becoming a critical business tool in recent years. People are increasingly glued to their smartphones as technology advances at breakneck speed. The significance of mobile app development cannot be overstated.And when it comes to mobile app development, NativeScript is a hot topic.NativeScript was introduced by Telerik, and it allows you to develop truly native apps for iOS and Android under a single code base using JavaScript or TypeScript, XML, and a subset of CSS. The charm of NativeScript is that it enables us to code once for multiple platforms (iOS=7.1 and Android=4.1), simultaneously sharing code amongst them while still allowing developers to add platform-specific instructions with flawless execution. As a result, you may release an app for both platforms usi

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Book SynopsisGet the most out of your iPhone X Apple's iPhone X represents such a radical departure from all previous models of the globally known iPhone that it needs its own book to help users navigate the new features. Luckily, iPhone X For Dummies is here to provide the guidance you need to figure out the features of your new iPhone and the software that powers it. Written by the experts who've created all previous editions of iPhone For Dummies, this book takes a deep dive into this fabulous new phone and its unique controls. It then delves into iOS 11 and how it works on the iPhone X. It leaves no stone unturned and offers all the in-depth coverage you need to make your iPhone X work for youright out of the box! Control your iPhone X with iOS 11 gesturesExplore advanced camera tools that produce stunning photosSet up face recognition to access your phone with a smileCharge your iPhone wirelessly If you've invested in this awesome new device, you deserve to get the very most out of it. And Table of ContentsAbout This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Meet Your Iphone 5 Chapter 1: Unveiling the iPhone 7 The Big Picture 7 The iPhone as a phone and a digital camera or camcorder 9 The iPhone as an iPod 10 The iPhone as an Internet communications device 10 Technical specifications 11 A Quick Tour Outside 12 On the top and sides 12 On the bottom 13 On the front and back 14 Status bar 15 Home Sweet Home Screen 17 The first Home screen 18 The second Home screen 19 The dock (all Home screens) 21 Chapter 2: iPhone Basic Training 23 Activating the iPhone 24 Turning the iPhone On and Off 25 Facing up to Face ID 27 Continuing the setup 28 Locking the iPhone 29 Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Touch 31 Mastering the Multitouch Interface 32 Discovering the special-use keys 33 One-handed keyboard 34 The incredible, intelligent, and virtual iPhone keyboard 35 Anticipating what comes next 35 Finger-typing on the virtual keyboards 36 Correcting mistakes 39 Choosing an alternative keyboard 40 Cutting, copying, pasting, and replacing 41 Multitasking 42 Navigating beyond the Home Screen 44 Organizing Icons into Folders 45 Proactive Searching 46 Notifications and the Today View 47 Chapter 3: Synchronicity: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPhone 51 A Brief iCloud Primer 52 The Kitchen Sync 54 First things first: About iPhone backups 54 Sync prep 101 56 Syncing Your Data with iTunes 60 Syncing contacts 60 Syncing calendars 61 Advanced syncing 62 Synchronizing Your Media 62 Music, movies, TV shows, and podcasts 63 Photos 66 Manual Syncing 67 Chapter 4: Understanding the Phone-damentals 69 Making a Call 70 Contacts 70 Favorites 72 Recents 74 Keypad 75 Visual voicemail 75 Recording a greeting 78 Voice dialing 78 Receiving a Call 79 Accepting the call 79 Announcing the caller 79 Rejecting the call 80 Replying with a text message 80 Blocking callers 81 Avoiding disturbances 81 Choosing ringtones 82 While on a Call 84 Juggling calls 85 Making conference calls 85 Handing off calls 86 Seeing Is Believing with FaceTime 87 Part 2: The Pda Iphone 91 Chapter 5: Taking Control of Your iPhone 93 Controlling Control Center 94 Summoning Siri 96 Figuring out what to ask 97 Using dictation 98 Correcting mistakes 99 Making Siri smarter 99 Type to Siri 100 Chapter 6: Texting 1, 2, 3: Messages and Notes 101 Getting the iMessage 101 You send me: Sending text messages 103 Alert: You’ve got messages 104 Being a golden receiver: Reading and replying to text messages 106 MMS: Like SMS with media 109 Massive multimedia effects 109 Group messaging has never been better 113 Taking Note of Notes 114 Chapter 7: Nine Indispensable Utilities 117 Working with the Calendar 117 Year view 118 Month view 119 Day view 119 Week view 119 List view 120 Adding Calendar Entries 120 Letting your calendar push you around 124 Displaying multiple calendars 125 Responding to meeting invitations 125 Subscribing to calendars 126 Sharing a family calendar 126 Calculate This 127 Punching the Clock 127 World clock 128 Alarm clock 129 Stopwatch 130 Timer 130 Bedtime 131 Voicing Memos 131 Making a recording 131 Listening to recordings 132 Trimming recordings 132 Adding a title to a recording 133 Reminding me 134 It’s a Wallet 136 Dropping in on AirDrop 137 Controlling Lights, Locks, and More 138 Using the iPhone in the Car 139 Keeping in Good Health 140 Part 3: THE MULTIMEDIA IPHONE 141 Chapter 8: Get in Tune(s): Audio on Your iPhone 143 Introducing Your iPhone’s Music Player 144 It’s music, just not your music 145 My Music Is Your Music 148 A library without library cards 148 Play it again, list 150 Share and share alike 152 Taking Control of Your Tunes 154 Customizing Your Audio Experience 156 Setting preferences 156 Setting a sleep timer 158 Using your voice to control your music 158 Shopping with the iTunes Store App 160 Chapter 9: "Smile": Taking Pictures with Your iPhone 161 Taking Your Best Shot 162 Making Photos Come to Life 164 Keeping Things in Focus 165 From the front to the rear — and back 166 Firing up the flash 166 Using digital zoom 166 Two rear cameras are better than one 167 Applying filters 168 Bingeing on burst shooting 169 Using the self-timer 171 Tracking Down Your Pictures 171 Choosing albums 172 Making memories 173 Categorizing your pics 175 Searching for pictures 176 Sharing your photos 177 Admiring Your Pictures 179 Maneuvering and manipulating photos 179 Launching slideshows 180 Storing pictures in the (i)Cloud 182 Editing and Deleting Photos 183 Livening Up Live Photos 185 More (Not So) Stupid Picture Tricks 187 Chapter 10: Starring in a Blockbuster: Video on Your iPhone 191 Finding Stuff to Watch 192 Playing Video 193 Shooting Video 197 Going slow 200 Going fast 200 Editing what you shot 201 Sharing video 202 Watching video on TV 202 Augmented reality 203 Restricting video and other usage 203 Part 4: THE INTERNET IPHONE 205 Chapter 11: Going on a Mobile Safari 207 Surfin’ Dude 207 Exploring the browser 208 Blasting off into cyberspace 208 I Can See Clearly Now 211 Opening multiple web pages at a time 212 Looking at lovable links 213 Book(mark) ’em, Dano 214 Altering bookmarks 217 Viewing open pages on other devices 218 Letting history repeat itself 219 Launching a mobile search mission 219 Saving web pictures 220 Reading clutter-free web pages 220 Private Browsing 221 3D Touch and Safari 222 Smart Safari Settings 223 Chapter 12: The Email Must Get Through 225 Prep Work: Setting Up Your Accounts 226 Setting up your account the easy way 226 Setting up your account the less easy way 226 See Me, Read Me, File Me, Delete Me: Working with Messages 231 Reading messages 231 Filter mail 232 Managing messages 233 Threading messages 236 Searching emails 237 Darling, You Send Me (Email) 241 Makin’ messages 241 Settings for sending email 249 Setting your message and account settings 250 Special 3D Touch Mail options 253 Chapter 13: Tracking with Maps, Compass, Stocks, Weather, and Files 255 Maps Are Where It’s At 255 Finding your current location with Maps 256 Finding a person, place, or thing 257 Views, zooms, and pans 258 Timesaving map tools: Contacts, Recents, and Favorites 260 Smart map tricks 262 Contemplating the Compass 267 Taking Stock with Stocks 268 Adding and deleting stocks, funds, and indexes 268 Details, details, details 269 Charting a course 270 Weather Watching 271 Keeping Track of Documents with Files 272 Part 5: The Undiscovered Iphone 273 Chapter 14: Setting You Straight on Settings 275 Sky-High Settings 276 All about you 276 Airplane mode 277 Wi-Fi 278 Bluetooth 279 Cellular 281 Emergency SOS 282 Report, Sound, and Appearance Settings 282 Notifications 282 Control Center 283 Do Not Disturb 283 Privacy 284 Sounds 285 Happy haptics 286 Brightening up your day 287 Auto-lock 287 Wallpaper 288 In General 288 About About 289 Software Update setting 289 iPhone Storage setting 289 Background App Refresh setting 290 Siri & Search setting 290 Handoff setting 290 CarPlay setting 291 VPN setting 291 iTunes Wi-Fi Sync setting 291 Battery setting 291 Face ID & Passcode setting 292 iTunes & App Store setting 294 Wallet & Apple Pay setting 294 Restrictions setting 294 Date & Time setting 295 Keyboard setting 296 Language & Region setting 297 Dictionary setting 297 Accessibility setting 298 Reset setting 301 Phoning In More Settings 301 Promoting harmony through Family Sharing 301 Sorting and displaying contacts 302 Nothing phone-y about these settings 302 Find My iPhone 304 Chapter 15:Apps-O-Lutely! 305 Finding Apps 306 Browsing for apps 306 Finding more information about an app 307 Downloading an app 307 Updating an app 308 Deleting and Organizing Your Apps 309 Deleting an app 309 Organizing your apps 310 Books, Newspapers, and Magazines 311 iBooks for your iPhone 312 Newspapers and magazines 313 Chapter 16: When Good iPhones Go Bad 315 iPhone Issues 316 But first 316 Recharge your iPhone 317 Restart your iPhone 318 Reset your iPhone 318 Remove your content 319 Reset your settings and content 319 Restore your iPhone 320 Renew your iPhone with Recovery mode 321 Problems with Calling or Networks 322 Sync, Computer, or iTunes Issues 323 More Help on the Apple Website 325 If Nothing We Suggest Helps 325 Dude, Where’s My Stuff? 327 Part 6: The Part Of Tens 329 Chapter 17: Ten Free Apps 331 OverDrive 331 TurboScan 332 TripCase 333 Evernote 334 Bill Atkinson PhotoCard 336 IMDb 337 Tunity 338 iTunes U 338 Waze 339 WebMD 340 Chapter 18: Ten Helpful Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts 343 Do the Slide for Accuracy and Punctuation 343 Autocorrect Is Your Friend 344 Auto apostrophes are good for you 345 Make rejection work for you 345 Assault on Batteries 345 Tricks with Links and Phone Numbers 347 Share the Love and the Links 348 Choose a Home Page for Safari 348 Like a Time Machine for iPhone Backups 349 Create Ringtones for Free in GarageBand 350 Getting Apps out of the Multitasking Screen 353 Taking a 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