PC Hacks
Title | PC Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Jim Aspinwall |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0596007485 |
Covering both Windows and Linux, 'PC Hacks' combines the Hacks series style with popular computing hardware, including advice on reusing an old PC to off-load work from newer systems as well as ways to prevent security hacks.
Car PC Hacks
Title | Car PC Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Damien Stolarz |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 382 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0596008716 |
A car PC or carputer is a car tricked-out with electronics for playing radio, music and DVD movies, connecting to the Internet, navigating and tracking with satellite, taking photos, and any electronic gadget a person wants in a car. All these devices are managed and controlled through a single screen or interface. The only place car PC enthusiasts can go for advice, tips and tools is a handful of hard-to-find Web sites--until now. Car PC Hacks is your guide into the car PC revolution. Packing MP3 players, handheld devices, computers and video-on-demand systems gives you a pile too heavy to carry. But add a car and put them together, you've got a powerful and mobile multimedia center requiring no lifting. The next time you give kids a lift, you won't hear, "Are we there yet?" Instead, expect "We're there already?" as they won't want to leave the car while playing video games from multiple consoles. Car PC Hacks is the first book available to introduce and entrench you into this hot new market. You can count on the book because it hails from O'Reilly, a trusted resource for technical books. Expect innovation, useful tools, and fun experiments that you've come to expect from O'Reilly's Hacks Series. Maybe you've hacked computers and gadgets, and now you're ready to take it to your car. If hacking is new and you would like to mix cars and computers, this book gets you started with its introduction to the basics of car electrical systems. Even when you're unclear on the difference between amps and watts, expect a clear explanation along with real-life examples to get on track. Whether you're venturing into car PC for the first time or an experienced hobbyist, hop in the book for a joy ride.
Big Book of Windows Hacks
Title | Big Book of Windows Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Preston Gralla |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 655 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0596528353 |
This useful book gives Windows power users everything they need to get the most out of their operating system, its related applications, and its hardware.
Linux Desktop Hacks
Title | Linux Desktop Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Nicholas Petreley |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 342 |
Release | 2005-03-23 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 0596009119 |
"Tips & tools for customizing and optimizing your OS"--Cover.
Gaming Hacks
Title | Gaming Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Carless |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 468 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 9780596007140 |
Aimed at avid and/or highly skilled video gamers, 'Gaming Hacks' offers a guide to pushing the limits of video game software and hardware using the creative exploits of the gaming gurus.
Windows XP Hacks
Title | Windows XP Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Preston Gralla |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 576 |
Release | 2005-02-23 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 059655320X |
A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as: security web browsing controlling the control panel removing uninstallable XP components pop-up ads You'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few minutes, saving countless hours of searching for the right answer.Now completely revised and updated to cover Service Pack 2 (SP2), the second edition of this bestseller carefully breaks down the new features that come with SP2, including IE pop-up blocker, Windows Firewall, and the new wireless client.Written by Preston Gralla, the compact and affordable Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition provides direct, hands-on solutions that can be applied to the challenges facing XP beginners, as well as the more experienced power user. Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 90 million PCs worldwide, making it the world's most popular operating system.
Nokia Smartphone Hacks
Title | Nokia Smartphone Hacks PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Juntao Yuan |
Publisher | "O'Reilly Media, Inc." |
Pages | 412 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 9780596009618 |
Nokia's smartphones pack a powerful computer into a very small space. Unlike your desktop or laptop, your smallest computer can be connected to the Internet all the time, and can interact with the world around it through its camera, voice recognition, and its traditional phone keypad. Nokia smartphones combine these features with impressive storage options and a host of networking protocols that make this smallest computer the only thing a road warrior truly needs. If you're still cracking open your laptop or pining for your desktop while you're on the road, you haven't begun to unlock your Nokia's full potential. Nokia Smartphone Hacks is dedicated to tricking out your smartphone and finding all the capabilities lurking under the surface. Learn how to: Unlock your phone so that you can use it with any carrier Avoid and recover from malicious mobile software Watch DVD movies on the phone Use the phone as a remote control Use the phone as a data modem for your notebook Check your email and browse the web Post to your weblog from your phone Record phone conversations Choose mobile service plans Transfer files between the phone and your computer Whether you want to use your smartphone as your lifeline while you're on the road, or you're just looking for a way to make the most of the time you spend waiting in lines, you'll find all the user-friendly tips, tools, and tricks you need to become massively productive with your Nokia smartphone. With Nokia Smartphone Hacks, you'll unleash the full power of that computer that's sitting in your pocket, purse, or backpack.