Windows 8.1 in easy steps – Special Edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 8.1 basics so that you'll be up and running in no time. Then, step-by-step, it covers the key advanced features to help you become a Windows 8.1 guru at your own pace: Install the right Windows 8.1 release for your needsMaster the interface, desktop, taskbar and key appsHave fun with photos, music, games and movies appsUtilize internet and cloud facilities such as OneDriveOrganize and share your files safelyTake control of your devices and printersSave time by using the sophisticated Search facilityCreate and monitor your home networkExplore Windows RegistryKeep your Windows 8.1 working smoothly & efficiently Written in the familiar In Easy Steps style, this guide serves as your key reference point to take full advantage of Windows 8.1.

Laptops have often been seen as the domain mainly of students and businessmen. However, they are also an excellent option for senior users: their mobility means that they can be used in any location and with the advent of wireless technology they can be used in a variety of public places to surf the Web or keep in touch with family and friends. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps shows how these portable computers are ideal for seniors. Updated to cover the update to Windows 8 (Windows 8.1) the book begins by looking at some of the ergonomic issues surrounding laptops and shows how to be as comfortable as possible when using them and transporting them. It then gives an overview of the workings of laptops, including the software that is provided with them and some of the exciting new features in Windows 8.1. Issues such as using your laptop on vacation and sharing it with other family members are then looked at, to show how laptops are versatile and family-friendly. Extensive coverage is also devoted to networking and using a laptop wirelessly, with particular attention given to accessing the Internet from wireless locations (Hot Spots) such as airports, coffee shops and libraries. Laptops for Seniors in easy steps demonstrates that seniors can have the freedom to take their computing and wireless technology with them at all times and be fully paid up members of the mobile computing revolution.

Windows 8 was a revolutionary update of the popular operating system from Microsoft. With a brand new interface, new ways of getting around and accessing items and new possibilities for mobile devices, Windows 8 took the computing experience to the next level. However, there were still a few areas for improvement and these have been addressed with Window 8.1. Windows 8.1 in easy steps shows you how to get up to speed with this latest version of Windows and begins by detailing how to get to grips with the Windows 8.1 interface. It deals with the basics such as accessing items, personalizing your screen and using additional controls that are available from the sides of the screen. The books includes the new features that have been added since Windows 8: the return of the Start button; options for booting up to the Desktop; viewing up to four apps on screen at the same time; an enhanced SkyDrive feature for online storage and sharing; and a unified search facility that enables you to search over your computer and the Web. A lot of the functionality of Windows 8.1 is aimed at touchscreen devices, whether they are desktop computers, laptops or tablets. This is dealt with in terms of navigating around, as well as showing how everything can still be done with a traditional mouse and keyboard. Apps are at the heart of Windows 8.1 and the newly designed Windows Store has an app for almost everything you could want to do. The book shows how to access and download apps and then how to work with them, and organize them, when you have them. As well as the new features that are covered, all of the old favourites are looked at in detail, such as working with folders and files, accessing the Internet, using email, working with photos and video, networking with Windows and system security. Windows 8.1 will open your eyes to a new way of computing and Windows 8.1 in easy steps will help you see clearly so that you can quickly feel comfortable and confident with this exciting new operating system. Covers the 8.1 update released October 2013 and the Windows 8.1 Update 1 released April 2014.

Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition builds on Windows 10 in easy steps and Windows 10 for Seniors in easy steps, taking the user to the next level. Written to help non-technical PC-users to make the most of their Windows 10 computer, all in the familiar In Easy Steps style. Windows 10 in easy steps – Special Edition, 3rd edition is a comprehensive, yet concise guide that will walk you through Windows 10 basics so that you can get up and running in no time. Then, in easy steps, it'll gently guide you through advanced features to help you venture further and get more from Windows 10. · Install/upgrade the right Windows 10 release · Master the new interface, desktop and the Start menu · Learn to use the great new features in the Redstone 4 update · Find, download and use key apps for work and for fun · Utilize internet and cloud facilities such as OneDrive · Enjoy Microsoft Edge, the new innovative web browser · Take control of devices and printers · Save time – use the Search feature and Cortana · Create and monitor a home network · Organize and share files safely · Keep Windows 10 working smoothly & efficiently · Explore Windows Registry, file encryption, Windows PowerShell, and more · This guide also includes a chapter on troubleshooting so it'll serve as a key reference point for the future Table of Contents: 1. Introducing Windows 10 2. Choosing your computer 3. Installing Windows 10 4. The Windows 10 interface 5. Windows 10 apps 6. Desktop and Taskbar 7. Built-in programs 8. Windows downloads 9. Microsoft Store 10. Search techniques 11. Manage files and folders 12. Email and messaging 13. Microsoft Edge 14. Digital images 15. Windows games 16. Music and sound 17. Devices and printers 18. Networking Windows 19. Protection and Ease of Access 20. Troubleshooting 21. Backup and recovery 22. Security and encryption 23. Windows PowerShell 24. Update and maintain 25. Windows performance 26. Windows Registry 27. Extending Windows

Java in easy steps instructs you how to easily create your own exciting Java programs. Now, updated for Java 8, it contains separate chapters on the major features of the Java language. Complete example programs with colorized code illustrate each important aspect of Java programming - all in easy steps. Now, in its fifth edition, Java in easy steps begins by explaining how to download and install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) for the Java SE (Standard Edition) platform. This allows you to quickly begin creating your own executable programs by copying the examples. This book assumes no previous knowledge of any programming language so it's ideal for the newcomer to computer programming. Each chapter builds your knowledge of Java. By the end of this book you will have gained a sound understanding of the Java language and be able to write your own Java programs and compile them into executable files that can be run on any Java-enabled computer.

Hudl from Tesco is one of the latest entrants to the world of tablet computers, and Hudl in easy steps covers the A to Z of setting up and using this popular 7-inch Android tablet, including: Watching TV and moviesReading ebooksPlaying gamesBuying and listening to musicSurfing the WebStaying in touch using social networking, email, messaging, video callsTaking photos and videoUsing widgets and Google Now to be on the ballFinding, downloading and using all the key appsSetting up parental controls and staying safe online And more! With Hudl in easy steps at hand, you and your family will soon be taking full advantage of everything the Hudl has to offer. Enjoy!

PHP and MySQL in easy steps will teach the user to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. It has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: anyone who wants to begin producing data-driven web pages.web developers wanting to add database interaction to their web sites.the programmer who quickly wants to add PHP and MySQL to their skills set.the hobbyist who wants to begin creating scripts for upload to their own ISP.the student, and to those seeking a career in computing, who need a fundamental understanding of server-side programming with PHP and MySQL. PHP & MySQL in easy steps demonstrates by example how to produce data-driven web pages using the powerful PHP scripting language and the popular free MySQL database server. The book examples provide clear syntax-highlighted code showing how to selectively insert and extract data from databases for presentation on your web browser. PHP & MySQL in easy steps begins by explaining how to install a free web server, the PHP interpreter, and MySQL database server, to create an environment in which you can produce your very own data-driven server-side web pages. You will learn how to write PHP server-side scripts and how to make MySQL database queries. Examples illustrate how to store and retrieve Session Data, how to provide a Message Board, and how to create an E-Commerce Shopping Cart. This book assumes you have no previous experience of any programming or scripting language so is ideal for the newcomer to PHP and MySQL technologies.