Turn your computer into a "multimedia monster" with hundreds of tips and techniques from the experts at Compaq Computer Corporation. Learn how to get smoother video, richer audio, and faster load times for maximum performance. The CD is packed with multimedia graphics viewers, troubleshooting utilities, and demo programs.

This book is for those computer users not ready to upgrade a system, but who still want to play some of the best graphically enhanced games. It provides practical tips and procedures that can help an older computer run more efficiently and faster. Farquhar, a systems analyst and a computer columnist for the Columbia Missourian newspaper, includes simple tricks like optimizing a swap file and taking down wallpaper, as well as practical advise on using utilities, and optimizing DOS. In addition he gives advice about optimizing modems and making Internet exploration faster, and how to do a clean Windows installation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

This is the first book to provide a solid and well-rounded introduction to Multimedia technology and what users can expect from it. Collin defines multimedia and its components; showcases home, business, and entertainment products; and introduces the prospect of creating your own multimedia presentations.

A perfect companion for your PC! Whether you use your PC for work or play, there's a lot to learn and a lot of territory to discover, so take along a good guide. Serving up nine meaty minibooks, this All-in-One guide covers essential PC topics from soup through nuts, including the latest on PC hardware, Windows 8, the Internet, all the tools in Office 2013, digital media, troubleshooting and maintenance, upgrading your PC, home networking, and PC gaming. You'll get to know your PC inside and out and find yourself turning to this terrific resource again and again. This new edition features expanded coverage of home networking and desktop gaming, cool hardware for hardcore gamers, exciting new Windows 8 features, and much more. Nine minibooks provide a comprehensive PC overview and include PC Hardware; Windows 8; The Internet; Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Office 2013; Music, Movies, and Photos; Upgrading and Supercharging; Home Networking; and Gaming Explores step-by-step procedures for using the new Windows 8 operating system Delves into the techy nitty-gritty on things like processor speeds, hard drive capacities, and upgrading Reviews ways to protect your PC from viruses, offers troubleshooting tips, and discusses how to supercharge your PC's performance PCs All-in-One For Dummies, 6th Edition covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your PC.

Media Servers for Lighting Programmers, Second Edition, is the reference guide for lighting programmers working with media servers – the digital media devices used to control and manipulate video, audio, lighting, and projection content that have become the industry standard for live events, broadcast, and theatre performances. This book contains all the information you need to begin working with these devices, with topics ranging from common video terminology and equipment to the workflows for setup, patching, programming, and operating a media server from a lighting console via DMX. It also features a brief history of where this unique market originated from and offers a look at the current trends in media server technology and the growing digital media industry. This second edition also includes more information on alternative methods of programming and operating a server beyond using DMX, along with new information on projection mapping workflows, content creation software, and media management techniques. Media Servers for Lighting Programmers, Second Edition, is a valuable resource for the lighting programmer working in live entertainment venues. The book includes access to additional online support material and links to industry sites and articles.

Now updated and revised, the user-friendliest, most reassuring, jargon-free, smartest, and most comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to all things technology (computers, tablets, smartphones, and more) for seniors.

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